FDA dog food recall records · Bravo!

Bravo! dog food recalls: every FDA record since 2012

Bravo! appears in 5 FDA dog food recalls, the most recent starting in Dec 2015. Each one is listed below with the products, lot codes and reason, as FDA recorded them.

Source: FDA Enforcement Report, Center for Veterinary Medicine, June 2012 to Oct 2026. Brand matches checked by hand.
5 FDA recalls of Bravo! dog food or treats since June 2012
5rated Class I, FDA's most serious level
Dec 2015when the most recent recall started
Salmonellathe most common reason (4 of 5)
0still open with FDA

Every Bravo! recall in FDA's records

Newest first. Open a recall to see each product and its lot codes, as FDA listed them.

  1. Dec 2015started December 10, 2015

    Bravo All Natural Chicken Blend diet for dogs & cats.

    Class IReason: SalmonellaSold in: AZ, CA, CO, IL, MD, MN, OR, PA, SC, TX, WAStatus: Closed by FDA

    FDA's wording: “May be contaminated with Salmonella”

    4 recalled products with lot codes
    • Bravo All Natural Chicken Blend diet for dogs & cats. 2lb (32 oz) chubS Item Number: 21-102 UPC: 829546211028Lots and dates: Best used by date of 11/13/16
    • Bravo All Natural Chicken Blend diet for dogs & cats, 5 lb (90 oz) chubs Item Number: 21-105 UPC: 829546211059Lots and dates: Best used by date of 11/13/16
    • Bravo All Natural Turkey Blend diet for dogs & cats, 5 lb bag of 8 oz patties Item Number: 31-508 UPC: 829546315085Lots and dates: Best used by date of 11/13/16
    • Bravo Balance Turkey Dinner for dogs, 3 lb bag of 4 oz. patties Item Number: 31-401 UPC: 829546314019Lots and dates: Best used by date of 11/13/16

    Recalling firm: Bravo!FDA recall V-447-2016, V-448-2016, V-449-2016, V-450-2016

  2. Jul 2015started July 23, 2015

    Bravo Blends All Natural Chicken Blend diet for dogs & cats

    Class IReason: SalmonellaSold in: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, IL, IN, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NH, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX, WA, WIStatus: Closed by FDA

    FDA's wording: “Product tested positive for Salmonella spp. Poly A”

    4 recalled products with lot codes
    • Bravo Blends All Natural Chicken Blend diet for dogs & cats, Item #: 21-102, 2 lb (32 oz.) chub; UPC: 829546211028Lots and dates: 12-05-16
    • Bravo Balance Chicken Dinner for dogs, Patties, Item #: 21401; 3 lb (48 oz.) bag UPC: 829546214012Lots and dates: 12-05-16
    • Bravo Balance Chicken Dinner for dogs, Chub, Item Code: 21402, 2 lb., (32 oz.) UPC: 829546214029Lots and dates: 12-05-16
    • Bravo Blend Chicken diet for dogs & cats, Patties, Item Number: 21508, 5 lb. (80 oz.) bag, UPC: 829546215088Lots and dates: 12-05-16

    Recalling firm: Bravo!FDA recall V-301-2016, V-302-2016, V-303-2016, V-304-2016

  3. Sep 2014started September 25, 2014

    BRAVO! Raw Food Diet TURKEY BLEND FOR DOGS AND CATS

    Class IReason: SalmonellaSold in: NationwideStatus: Closed by FDA

    FDA's wording: “Product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.”

    3 recalled products with lot codes
    • BRAVO! Raw Food Diet TURKEY BLEND FOR DOGS AND CATS; Product Number: 31-102; Size: 2 lb. (32 OZ) plastic tubes, UPC: 829546311025; Keep FrozenLots and dates: Best used by date: 11-05-15
    • Bravo! Blends All Natural Chicken Blend diet for dogs & cats; Product Number: 21-102; Size: 2 lb. (32 OZ) plastic tubes - UPC: 829546211028 and Product Number: 21-105 Size: 5 lb. (80 OZ) 2.3KG plastic tubes - UPC: 829546211059; Keep Frozen.Lots and dates: Best used by date: 08-11-16
    • Premium Turkey Formula BRAVO Balance RAW DIET Product Number: 31-405; Size: 5 lb. (80 OZ) 2.3KG plastic tubes - UPC: 829546314057, Keep FrozenLots and dates: Best used by date: 11-05-15

    Recalling firm: Bravo!FDA recall V-289-2016, V-290-2016, V-291-2016

  4. May 2014started May 14, 2014

    RAW FOOD DIET BRAVO! BEEF BLEND FOR DOGS AND CATS (Made in New Zealand)

    Class IReason: ListeriaSold in: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, IL, IN, MA, MD, MN, MO, NH, NM, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TX, WAStatus: Closed by FDA

    FDA's wording: “Potential for contamination with Listeria monocytogenes”

    8 recalled products with lot codes
    • RAW FOOD DIET BRAVO! BEEF BLEND FOR DOGS AND CATS (Made in New Zealand); 2 lb., 5 lb., and 10 lb. tubes. Product Numbers: 52-102, 52-105, 52-110Lots and dates: Best Used By Date: 10/10/15 or earlier
    • BRAVO! BALANCE PREMIUM TURKEY FORMULA (Manufactured by: Bravo! Manchester, CT); 3 lb. box with (12) 4 oz. burgers. Product Number: 31-401Lots and dates: Best Used By Dates: 1/07/16 and 2/11/16
    • RAW FOOD DIET BRAVO! LAMB BLEND FOR DOGS AND CATS (Made in New Zealand); All 2lb., 5 lb., and 10 lb. tubes; Product numbers 42-102, 42-105, 42-110Lots and dates: Best Used By Date: 10/10/15 or earlier
    • RAW FOOD DIET BRAVO! LAMB BASIC FOR DOGS AND CATS (Made in New Zealand); 2 lb. tubes; Product numbers 42-202Lots and dates: Best Used By Date: 10/10/15 or earlier
    • RAW FOOD DIET BRAVO! BEEF & BEEF HEART FOR DOGS AND CATS (Made in New Zealand); 5 lb. tubes; Product numbers 53-130Lots and dates: Best Used By Date: 10/10/15 or earlier
    • 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: 72-222Lots and dates: Best Used By Date: 1/7/16
    • BRAVO! TURKEY BALANCE FORMULA (Manufactured by: Bravo! Manchester, CT) NET WT 2 LBS (32 OZ) .09 KG, Chub (tube); Product Number: 31-402 and NET WT 5 LBS (80 OZ) 2.3KG, Chub (tube); Product Number: 31-405Lots and dates: Best Used By Dates: 1/7/16 and 2/11/16
    • 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: 42-105Lots and dates: Best Used By Date: 2/11/16

    Recalling firm: Bravo!FDA recall V-082-2016, V-083-2016, V-084-2016, V-085-2016 and more

  5. Mar 2013started March 13, 2013

    Bravo! Raw Food Diet Chicken Blend for Dogs and Cats

    Class IReason: SalmonellaSold in: NationwideStatus: Closed by FDA

    FDA's wording: “Product contaminated with Salmonella”

    3 recalled products with lot codes
    • Bravo! Raw Food Diet Chicken Blend for Dogs and Cats, 2lb. tube, frozen Product Code: 21-102Lots and dates: Batch ID Code / Production Code Date 6_14_12 on white tag attached to the bottom of the plastic film tube. Expanded Recall: Best Used By 3_21_15.
    • Bravo! Raw Food Diet Chicken Balance For Dog and Cats, 5 lb bags, frozen Product Code: 21-405Lots and dates: Best Used By" dates of 3_6_15 and 3_12_15 imprinted on the side of the plastic casing.
    • Bravo!.Raw Food Diet Beef Blend Burgers For Dog and Cats, 5 lb bags, frozen Product Code: 51-508Lots and dates: Best Used By 3_21_15 and 3_22_15 imprinted on the back panel of the plastic bag. (Batch ID and Use by Dates are the same)

    Recalling firm: Bravo!FDA recall V-302-2013, V-303-2013, V-304-2013

How serious Bravo!'s recalls were

FDA sorts every recall by how serious the risk is.

ClassWhat FDA means by itBravo!
Class IA reasonable chance the product causes serious illness or death.5
Class IIMay cause temporary or treatable illness, or the chance of serious harm is remote.0
Class IIIUnlikely to cause illness, but breaks FDA rules (labeling, for example).0

What Bravo!'s FDA record leaves out

A short record isn't a safety rating

This lists the Bravo! recalls in FDA's Enforcement Report since 2012. Older recalls aren't included, and a very recent one can take weeks to appear. FDA records name the firm, not the brand, so every match here was checked by hand against the product description. Few or no recalls in these records doesn't mean a brand hasn't had any safety issues, only that FDA hasn't recorded a recall for it in this period.

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