Salmonella contamination sparks dog food recall

Customers have been advised not to serve the recalled dog food to their pets.
Customers have been advised not to serve the recalled dog food to their pets. (Getty Images)

Rhondda Raw is recalling a dog food product because it has been contaminated with Salmonella.

Packs of Rhonda Raw ‘Beef 80/10/10 (454g)′ raw frozen dog food with a best before date of 4 August 2026 and batch code of 040825/BM or 050825/BM have been implicated in the recall.

Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause illness in humans and animals. The product could therefore carry a potential risk, either through direct handling of the pet food, or indirectly, from pet feeding bowls, utensils or contact with the faeces of animals.

To alert consumers about the recall, the Welsh dog food manufacturer has issued point of sale notices that will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. The notices urge anyone that has purchased the product not to feed it to their dog and to return it for a full refund.

The Food Standards Agency also advised: “When handling and serving raw pet food it is always advised to clean utensils and feeding bowls thoroughly after use. Consumers should wash hands thoroughly after handling raw pet food, bowls, utensils or after contact with the faeces of animals.

“Raw pet food should be stored separately from any food (especially ready to eat foods). Care should be taken when defrosting to avoid cross contamination of foods and surfaces.”

Elsewhere, UK wholesaler Booker is recalling a batch of ‘Jack’s Mature Cheddar & Red Onion Hand Cooked Crisps (120g)’ because it contains milk which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.

Packs with a 17 January 2026 best before date are being recalled and consumers have been advised not to eat their contents. Packs should instead be returned to where they were purchased for a full refund.


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