Woolworths Group Australia
Baxters Dog Food
Headquarters: Bella Vista, New South Wales, Australia • Founded: 2011
Moderate Caution
Baxters is Woolworths Supermarkets' private label commercial dog food line distributed across more than 1,000 stores nationwide in Australia.
Total Recalls on Record
1
Last Action Date
October 2018
Species Covered
dogs Only
Safety Verification
Regulatory Verified
Interactive “Check My Bag” Lot Code Inspector
Verify your specific kibble or canned Baxters Dog Food lot number against official FDA dockets.
Recall Archive & Docket History (Baxters Dog Food)
AU-ACCC-2018-10•October 11, 2018
Foreign Material: Foreign Material Contamination
Official FDA Docket Finding: Plastic and dense bone processing fragments were isolated in 10kg dry kibble bags across Queensland and NSW stores.
Recalled Lots & Product Details:
| Product Name | Packaging Size | Affected Lot Codes | Best-By Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxters Meaty Bites with Real Beef | 10kg bags | Batches with Best Before dates between Sept 2019 and Nov 2019 | Sept 2019 to Nov 2019 |
Clinical Symptoms to Monitor:
- Choking hazard
- Mouth injury
- Refusal of food
Consumer Return & Refund Protocol:
- Stop feeding the product immediately.
- Return to any Woolworths supermarket for a full cash refund.
Veterinary Health & Triage Tools for Baxters Dog Food Owners
Suspect a Problem or Illness from Baxters Dog Food?
Pet owners can submit formal complaint reports directly to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Keep your packaging, lot code, and veterinary records intact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Baxters Dog Food Recalls
Verified regulatory answers to common pet parent questions regarding manufacturing and safety.
Baxters is an exclusive private label brand owned and distributed by Woolworths Supermarkets in Australia.
Official FDA Public Safety Notice: PawTrusty is an independent consumer pet health directory that indexes public enforcement reports published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and state agricultural departments. PawTrusty is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Baxters Dog Food or the FDA. If your pet exhibits acute symptoms of foodborne illness, contact a licensed veterinarian or emergency animal hospital immediately.