FDA dog food recall records · Iams

Iams dog food recalls: every FDA record since 2012

Iams appears in 2 FDA dog food recalls, the most recent starting in Aug 2013. 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.
2 FDA recalls of Iams dog food or treats since June 2012
1rated Class I, FDA's most serious level
Aug 2013when the most recent recall started
Salmonellathe most common reason (1 of 2)
0still open with FDA

Every Iams recall in FDA's records

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

  1. Aug 2013started August 13, 2013

    Iams Dog Food Healthy Naturals Chicken Adult

    Class IReason: SalmonellaSold in: AL, CT, DE, FL, GA, LA, MA, MD, ME, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, SC, VAStatus: Closed by FDA

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

    The same recall covered 1 other brand, made by Procter & Gamble.

    8 recalled products with lot codes
    • Iams Dog Food Healthy Naturals Chicken Adult, 2.9 lb (UPC: 19014700165), 5 lb (UPC: 19014612635), 13.3 lb (UPC: 19014612017) and 25.7 lb bags (UPC: 19014700646)Lots and dates: Lot Code: 31944177, Best by Date: 13Nov14 (2.9 lb.); Lot Code: 31904177, Best by date: 9Nov14 and Lot Code: 31914177, Best by Date: 10Nov14 (5 lb); Lot Code: 31884177, Best by Date: 7Nov14; Lot Code: 31904177, Best by Date: 9Nov14; Lot Code: 31924177, Best by Date: 11Nov14; Lot Code: 31934177, Best
    • Iams Dog Food Healthy Naturals Weight Control Adult, 13.3 lb bags, UPC: 19014612024Lots and dates: Lot Code: 31894177, Best by Date: 8Nov14
    • Iams Dog Food Premium Protection Chicken Adult, 12.1 lb bags, UPC: 19014611362Lots and dates: Lot Code: 31894177, Best by Date: 8Nov14.
    • Iams Dog Food ProActive Health Large Breed Senior Plus, 13.3 lb (UPC: 19014612000) and 26.2 lb bags (UPC: 19014700615)Lots and dates: Lot Code: 31934177, Best by Date: 12Nov14 (both sizes)
    • Iams Dog Food ProActive Health Large Chunks Adult, 15 lb bags, UPC: 19014610815Lots and dates: Lot Code: 31944177, Best by Date: 13Nov14
    • Iams Dog Food ProActive Health Small Breed Adult, 3.1 lb (UPC: 19014700110), 13.3 lb (UPC: 19014610990) and 5 lb bags (UPC: 19014612055)Lots and dates: Lot Code: 31874177, Best by Date: 6Nov14 & Lot Code: 31894177, Best by Date: 8Nov14 (3.1 lb), Lot Code: 31874177, Best by Date: 6Nov14, Lot Code: 31894177, Best by Date: 8Nov14 & Lot Code: 31924177, Best by Date: 11Nov14: (5 lb), and Lot Code: 31874177, Best by Date: 6Nov14, Lot Code: 31894177, Best
    • Iams Dog Food ProActive Health Small Breed Puppy, 5 lb bags UPC: 19014700943Lots and dates: Lot Code: 31904177, Best by Date: 9Nov14.
    • Iams Dog Food ProActive Health Large Breed Mature Adult, 30 lb. bags (UPC 19014611331)Lots and dates: Lot Code: 31884177, Best by Date: 7Nov14.

    Recalling firm: Procter & GambleFDA recall V-174-2015, V-175-2015, V-176-2015, V-177-2015 and more

  2. Mar 2013started March 11, 2013

    Iams Shakeables Gobble em Up With Turkey for Dogs

    Class IIIReason: OtherSold in: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WIStatus: Closed by FDA

    FDA's wording: “The firm was notified via consumer complaints that the product contains mold.”

    2 recalled products with lot codes
    • Iams Shakeables Gobble em Up With Turkey for Dogs, 6 oz canister, DISTRIBUTED BY: THE IAMS COMPANY, SUBSIDIARY OF THE PROCTER & GAMBLE CINCINNATI, OHIO, 45202Lots and dates: UPC 0 19014 61043 3, Lot # 2325419715A 3103, Best By Date April 20, 2014; Lot # 2331419715A 3103, Best By Date April 26, 2014; Lot # 2332419715A 3103, Best By Date April 26, 2014; Lot # 2341419715A 3103, Best By Date May 6, 2014; Lot # 2342419715A 3103, Best By Date May 7, 2014; Lot # 3016419715A 31
    • Iams Shakeables Un-baa-lievable With Lamb for Dogs, 6 oz canister, DISTRIBUTED BY: THE IAMS COMPANY, SUBSIDIARY OF THE PROCTER & GAMBLE CINCINNATI, OHIO, 45202Lots and dates: UPC 0 19014 00024 1, Lot # 2338419715A 3102, Best By Date May 3, 2014

    Recalling firm: Procter & GambleFDA recall V-147-2013, V-148-2013

Who made the recalled Iams food

The firm FDA lists as recalling the product, where it isn't Iams itself.

Recalling firmRecalls
Procter & Gamble2

How serious Iams's recalls were

FDA sorts every recall by how serious the risk is.

ClassWhat FDA means by itIams
Class IA reasonable chance the product causes serious illness or death.1
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).1

What Iams's FDA record leaves out

A short record isn't a safety rating

This lists the Iams 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.

Recall records for other dog food brands

Sources for these figures