Bravo! Dog and Cat Food Recall

On May 14, 2014, Bravo! LLC of Manchester, CT announced it is recalling some of its raw dog and cat foods due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

Where Was the Product Sold?

The recalled product was distributed nationwide to retail stores, internet retailers and directly to consumers. The product can be identified by the batch ID code (Best Used By date) printed on the side of the plastic tube or on a label on the box.

What's Being Recalled?

The recalled products include:

1) These products are being recalled because they may have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

• PRODUCT: RAW FOOD DIET BRAVO! BEEF BLEND FOR DOGS AND CATS (Made in New Zealand)
  All 2lb., 5lb., and 10lb. tubes
  Product Numbers: 52-102, 52-105, 52-110
  Best Used By Date: 10/10/15 or earlier 
• PRODUCT: RAW FOOD DIET BRAVO! BEEF BLEND FOR DOGS AND CATS (Made in New Zealand)
  All 2lb., 5lb., and 10lb. tubes
  Product Numbers: 52-102, 52-105, 52-110
  Best Used By Date: 10/10/15 or earlier

2) These products are being recalled out of an abundance of caution because while they did not test positive for pathogens, they were manufactured in the same manufacturing facility or on the same day as products that did test positive.

• PRODUCT: RAW FOOD DIET BRAVO! LAMB BLEND FOR DOGS AND CATS (Made in New Zealand)
  All 2lb., 5lb., and 10lb. tubes
  Product Numbers: 42-102, 42-105, 42-110
  Best Used By Date: 10/10/15 or earlier 
• PRODUCT: RAW FOOD DIET BRAVO! LAMB BASIC FOR DOGS AND CATS (Made in New Zealand)
  2lb. tubes
  Product Number: 42-202
  Best Used By Date: 10/10/15 or earlier 
• PRODUCT: RAW FOOD DIET BRAVO! BEEF & BEEF HEART FOR DOGS AND CATS (Made in New Zealand)
  5lb. tubes
  Product Number: 53-130
  Best Used By Date: 10/10/15 or earlier 
• PRODUCT: RAW FOOD DIET BRAVO! 100% PURE & NATURAL PREMIUM GRASS-FED BUFFALO FOR DOGS AND CATS (Manufactured by: Bravo! Manchester, CT)
  NET WT 2LBS (32 OZ) .91KG (Tubes)
  Product Number: 72-222
  Best Used By Date: 1/7/16 
• PRODUCT: BRAVO! TURKEY BALANCE FORMULA (Manufactured by: Bravo! Manchester, CT)
  NET WT 2 LBS (32 OZ) .09KG, Chub (tube)
  Product Number: 31-402
  Best Used By Dates: 1/7/16 and 2/11/16
  NET WT 5 LBS (80 OZ) 2.3KG, Chub (tube)
  Product Number: 31-405
  Best Used By Dates: 1/7/16 and 2/11/16 
• PRODUCT: RAW FOOD DIET BRAVO! LAMB BLEND FOR DOGS AND CATS (Manufactured by: Bravo! Manchester, CT)
  5 LBS (80 OZ) 2.3KG, Chub (tube)
  Product Number: 42-105
  Best Used By Date: 2/11/16

Reason for the Recall

The company has received a limited number of reports of dogs experiencing nausea and diarrhea that may be associated with these specific products. The company has received no reports of human illness as a result of these products. Bravo discontinued all manufacturing in New Zealand on October 10, 2013. Bravo will immediately start working with distributors and retailers to properly dispose of any affected product left on freezer shelves. The company will also be announcing the recall to pet owners to ensure they dispose of any affected product that has been purchased.
Bravo is issuing this action out of an abundance of caution and sincerely regrets any inconvenience to pet owners as a result of this announcement.

What to Do?

Advise your clients that the recalled product should not be sold or fed to pets. Pet owners who have the affected product at home should dispose of this product in a safe manner (example, a securely covered trash receptacle). Customers can return to the store where purchased and submit the Product Recall Claim Form available on the Bravo website www.bravopetfoods.com for a full refund or store credit. More information on the Bravo dog food recall can also be found at bravopetfoods.com by calling Bravo toll free at 866-922-9222.