Carnivore Meat Company
Vital Essentials
Headquarters: Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA • Founded: 2009
Clean / Verified Safe
Vital Essentials produces whole animal butcher-cut freeze-dried raw diets and treats. Vital Essentials operates under USDA-inspected human-grade standards and has a clean record over the past 6 years.
Total Recalls on Record
2
Last Action Date
February 2018
Species Covered
Dogs & Cats
Safety Verification
Regulatory Verified
Interactive “Check My Bag” Lot Code Inspector
Verify your specific kibble or canned Vital Essentials lot number against official FDA dockets.
Recall Archive & Docket History (Vital Essentials)
FDA-2015-VITALESSENTIALS-LISTERIA•07/07/2015
Listeria: Listeria Monocytogenes
Official FDA Docket Finding: Routine testing by FDA microbiological surveillance detected Listeria monocytogenes in raw frozen tripe batches.
Recalled Lots & Product Details:
| Product Name | Packaging Size | Affected Lot Codes | Best-By Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vital Essentials Frozen Beef Tripe & Raw Entree Patties | Refer to docket packaging sizes | Batch lots 10930 and 11132 | 2015 |
Clinical Symptoms to Monitor:
- Loss of appetite
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Lethargy
Consumer Return & Refund Protocol:
- Stop feeding the affected product immediately.
- Check packaging lot codes against official notices.
- Contact your veterinarian if your pet exhibits acute symptoms.
FDA-2015-VITAL-ESSENTIALS•12/11/2015
Listeria: Listeria
Official FDA Docket Finding: Listeria monocytogenes confirmed during routine state regulatory inspection.
Recalled Lots & Product Details:
| Product Name | Packaging Size | Affected Lot Codes | Best-By Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vital Essentials Frozen Beef Tripe Patties and Freeze-Dried Beef Tripe Nibblets | Refer to docket packaging sizes | Batch 10933, Best By 02/10/2016 | 2015 |
Clinical Symptoms to Monitor:
- Loss of appetite
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Lethargy
Consumer Return & Refund Protocol:
- Stop feeding the affected product immediately.
- Check packaging lot codes against official notices.
- Contact your veterinarian if your pet exhibits acute symptoms.
Veterinary Health & Triage Tools for Vital Essentials Owners
Suspect a Problem or Illness from Vital Essentials?
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 Vital Essentials Recalls
Verified regulatory answers to common pet parent questions regarding manufacturing and safety.
Vital Essentials has had 1 historical recall docket(s), with the most recent in February 2018.
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 Vital Essentials or the FDA. If your pet exhibits acute symptoms of foodborne illness, contact a licensed veterinarian or emergency animal hospital immediately.