Recall: two powdered dog supplements withdrawn for possible Salmonella contamination

In September 2026, a US pet brand recalled one lot each of two powdered daily supplements for dogs after an ingredient supplied to its manufacturer tested positive for Salmonella. This alert sets out the affected lots, what owners should do, how to report a problem to FDA, and what brands and buyers of similar products should check.

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Published4 Oct 2026

Last checked4 Oct 2026

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Key takeaways

Two 180 g powdered dog supplements are recalled — one lot each — because an ingredient supplied to the manufacturer tested positive for Salmonella.
No illnesses had been reported when the recall was announced.
Owners should stop using the affected lots, seal and discard them, and clean bowls, scoops and hands.
Low-moisture products such as powders, treats and dry foods can carry Salmonella for many months, so supplier and finished-product testing matter.

Voluntary recall · United StatesCompany announcement 3 September 2026 · Published by FDA 8 September 2026

Risk levelSerious — pathogen hazard

StatusVoluntary recall

AuthorityUS FDA (company announcement)

Announced3 Sep 2026 · FDA 8 Sep 2026

Applies toTwo 180 g dog supplements, one lot each

Illnesses reportedNone at announcement

EvidenceRecallRated by the Guires Pet Nutrition Lab scientific team

ProductsTwo powdered daily supplements for dogs, 180 g

HazardPossible Salmonella contamination

ActionStop use, discard, clean, watch for symptoms

01Affected products

The recall covers only the lots below. Check the lot number and UPC printed on the pack.

Product	Size	Lot	UPC
Fi Calming Supplement for Dogs	180 g	26118	8 50064 80011 1
Fi 8-in-1 Formula Supplement for Dogs	180 g	26159	8 50055 11168 4

The products were sold direct to consumers and through Amazon and Chewy.com ¹. No expiry or best-before dates were given in the announcement.

02What happened

Before Sep 2026
An ingredient supplied to the brand’s contract manufacturer tested positive for Salmonella; the manufacturer suspended production while it investigated ¹.
3 Sep 2026
The brand announced a voluntary recall of one lot of each product ¹.
8 Sep 2026
FDA published the company announcement ¹.

The announcement does not name the ingredient. Under FDA policy, pet food and treats that people handle directly are considered adulterated if they contain Salmonella, because of the risk to the household as well as the animal ².

03Why it matters for dogs and people

Signs in dogs

Lethargy
Diarrhoea or bloody diarrhoea
Fever and vomiting
Reduced appetite or abdominal pain
Some infected dogs show no signs but can still shed bacteria to other animals and people

Signs in people

Nausea and vomiting
Diarrhoea or bloody diarrhoea
Abdominal cramps
Fever
Rarely, more serious infections

Symptoms are as described in the recall notice ¹. Handling contaminated pet products, bowls and scoops is a recognised route of infection for people, particularly young children, older adults and anyone with a weakened immune system.

04What owners should do

If you have the product

Check the lot number and UPC on your pack against the table above.
If your pack matches, stop using it straight away. Do not give it away or donate it.
Seal the container tightly and put it in a closed bin.
Wash the scoop, food bowls and any surfaces it touched with hot soapy water, then wash your hands.
Watch your dog for the signs above and call your veterinarian if you are concerned.
If anyone in the household becomes unwell, contact a doctor and mention the recall.
Keep a photo of the lot number and your receipt, and contact the company for next steps: 1-888-434-3647 (7 days, 10am–8pm ET) or support@tryfi.com.

05Reporting a problem to FDA

If your dog or a person became ill after contact with the product, you can report it to FDA ³:

How to report

Online through the FDA Safety Reporting Portal, or by phone to the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator for your state.
Include the product name, lot number, UPC, where and when you bought it, and what happened.
Add your veterinarian’s details and any test results — vets can also report directly.
Keep the remaining product and packaging sealed in case it is needed for testing.

Outside the US, report to your national authority. Guires PNL also accepts confidential reports through our pet food problem form.

06Similar products with a similar risk

This recall is a reminder that dry, low-moisture products are not risk-free. Salmonella cannot grow without water, but it can survive in dry foods for long periods — it remained detectable on dry pet food for 19 months in one study ⁴. Products with a comparable risk profile include:

Product type	Why the risk exists
Powdered and chewable supplements	Botanical powders, yeast, protein and collagen ingredients may be blended without any further heat step, so contamination in one ingredient passes into the finished product.
Dried and freeze-dried treats	Drying is not a kill step: 13 of 84 dried-meat dog treats bought in the UK carried Salmonella ⁵.
Raw and minimally processed foods	One study found Salmonella in 26.2% of raw diets and in none of the extruded diets tested ⁶.
Dry foods and kibble	Recontamination can occur after cooking, during cooling, coating and packing ⁴.

Across 3,691 US pet food recalls from 2003 to 2022, Salmonella was the cause in 23% ⁷.

07What brands and buyers should look for

Buyer checklist

Supplier approval for every ingredient, with lot-specific certificates of analysis that include Salmonella testing — especially for botanicals, yeast and animal-derived powders.
Independent testing of high-risk incoming ingredients, not reliance on supplier certificates alone.
A validated kill step where one is possible, or a documented control where it is not.
Finished-product pathogen testing with hold-and-release, so no lot ships before results are back.
Environmental monitoring of the blending and packing areas.
A food safety plan under FDA’s Preventive Controls for Animal Food rule for products sold in the US ⁸, and a tested recall procedure with lot traceability.

Guires Pet Nutrition Lab verdict

Low-moisture does not mean low-risk. If you make or buy powdered supplements or treats, test high-risk ingredients yourself and hold every finished lot until pathogen results are back.

08Questions brands ask

Is my pack affected?

Only lot 26118 of the 180 g calming supplement and lot 26159 of the 180 g 8-in-1 supplement, with the UPCs shown above.

My dog ate it and seems fine — what now?

Stop using it, clean bowls and scoops, and watch for lethargy, vomiting, diarrhoea or fever. Dogs can carry Salmonella without signs, so wash hands after handling your dog’s food and waste, and call your vet if you are concerned.

Which ingredient was contaminated?

The announcement says an ingredient supplied to the manufacturer tested positive, but does not name it.

Does this affect other products from the brand?

The recall names only these two lots. Check the FDA recalls page for any updates.

Sources

FDA (8 Sep 2026). Fi recalls supplements for dogs because of possible Salmonella contamination (company announcement). Source ↗
FDA (2013). Compliance Policy Guide Sec. 690.800 — Salmonella in food for animals; availability. Federal Register 78(136). Source ↗
FDA. How to report a pet food complaint. Source ↗
Lambertini E et al. (2016). Food Microbiology — Salmonella survival on dry pet food. Source ↗
Morgan G et al. (2023). Salmonella in dried-meat dog treats sold in the UK. Veterinary Record. Source ↗
Solís D et al. (2022). Pathogens in raw and conventional diets for dogs and cats. Frontiers in Veterinary Science. Source ↗
DeBeer J et al. (2024). US pet food recalls 2003–2022. Journal of Food Protection. Source ↗
eCFR. 21 CFR Part 507 — Preventive controls for food for animals. Source ↗

Evidence reviewed by the Guires Pet Nutrition Lab scientific team. This article is general information for product developers and is not legal or veterinary advice.

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