Walmart has never had its own manufacturing plant for Ol’ Roy Dog Food. The Mars pet food division headquarters is in Brentwood, Tennessee. Ol’ Roy is the best-selling dog food in the United States according to some stats, but still only receives a one-star rating.
Ol Roy. Developed by Mars Petcare, Ol’ Roy is Walmart’s private label dog food brand, named after Sam Walton’s dog Roy. With its storied history, the brand was in need of a refresh – honor the legacy while giving the brand a more contemporary look an feel.
List of Ol’ Roy Dog Food Recalls
Cause: Potential for low levels of pentobarbital. Announcement: FDA announcement dated Feb. 16, 2018, and updated dated March 2, 2018 (archived here). What was recalled: The following Ol’ Roy dog food manufactured from 2016 to Feb. 16, 2018:
Ol’ Roy Strips Turkey Bacon, 13.2 oz. can, UPC# 8113117570
Cause: Potential for salmonella. Announcement: Company announcement dated Nov. 25, 2008 (archived here); expanded from earlier FDA report dated Oct. 27, 2008. What was recalled: The following Ol’ Roy dry dog foods with “best by” dates between Aug. 11 and Oct. 3, 2009 and produced at Allentown, Pennsylvania (denoted by “50” as the first 2 digits in the line of coding directly under the best by date):
Ol’ Roy Complete Nutrition Premium Dog Food, 4 lb., UPC #8113117550
Ol’ Roy Complete Nutrition Premium Dog Food, 4.4 lb., UPC #8113169377
Ol’ Roy Complete Nutrition Premium Dog Food, 8 lb., UPC #0538867144
Ol’ Roy Complete Nutrition Premium Dog Food, 20 lb., UPC #8113117549
Ol’ Roy Complete Nutrition Premium Dog Food, 22 lb., UPC #0538860342
Ol’ Roy Complete Nutrition Premium Dog Food, 44.1 lb., UPC #8113117551
Ol’ Roy Complete Nutrition Premium Dog Food, 50 lb., UPC #7874201022
Ol’ Roy Puppy Complete Premium Dog Food, 4 lb., UPC #8113179078
Ol’ Roy Puppy Complete Premium Dog Food, 20 lb., UPC #8113179080
Ol’ Roy High Performance Nutrition Premium Dog Food, 20 lb., UPC #0538860345
Ol’ Roy High Performance Nutrition Premium Dog Food, 50 lb., UPC #7874205815
Ol’ Roy Meaty Chunks ’n Gravy Premium Dog Food, 22 lb., UPC #8113169630
Ol’ Roy Meaty Chunks ’n Gravy Premium Dog Food, 50 lb., UPC #8113169631
Cause: Potential for salmonella. Announcement: FDA report revised Sept. 17, 2008 (archived here). What was recalled: The following Ol’ Roy dry dog foods produced at Mars Petcare’s Everson, Pennsylvania, facility from Feb. 18–July 29, 2008 (denoted by a “17” in first 2 digits of the Lot Code):
Ol’ Roy Complete Nutrition Premium Dog Food, 4.4 lb., UPC #8113169377
Ol’ Roy Complete Nutrition Premium Dog Food, 8 lb., UPC #0538867144
Ol’ Roy Complete Nutrition Premium Dog Food, 22 lb., UPC #0538860342
Ol’ Roy Complete Nutrition Premium Dog Food, 50 lb., UPC #7874201022
Ol’ Roy Puppy Complete Premium Dog Food, 4 lb., UPC #8113179078
Ol’ Roy Puppy Complete Premium Dog Food, 8 lb., UPC #8113179079
Ol’ Roy Puppy Complete Premium Dog Food, 20 lb., UPC #8113179080
Ol’ Roy High Performance Nutrition Dog Food, 20 lb., UPC #0538860345
Ol’ Roy High Performance Nutrition Dog Food, 50 lb., UPC #7874205815
Ol’ Roy Meaty Chunks ’n Gravy Premium Dog Food, 8 lb., UPC #8113169629
Ol’ Roy Meaty Chunks ’n Gravy Premium Dog Food, 22 lb., UPC #8113169630
Ol’ Roy Meaty Chunks ’n Gravy Premium Dog Food, 50 lb., UPC #8113169631
Cause: Potential for salmonella. Announcement: FDA report dated June 6, 2007 (archived here). What was recalled: Ol’ Roy Complete Nutrition dry dog food, 55 lb. (bonus bag), Lot #0407351, best by April 13, 2008.
Cause: Melamine. Announcement: American Veterinary Medical Association website listing, updated Aug. 22, 2007 (archived here); Del Monte Pet Products announcement dated April 6, 2007 (archived here); Sunshine Mills announcement dated April 5, 2007 (archived here); Walmart announcement dated April 3, 2007; and FDA 2007 archives. What was recalled: The following varieties of Ol’ Roy were recalled in the United States:
Ol’ Roy Beef Jerky, Stack Strips, Snack Sticks and Bark’n Bac’n dog treats, various sizes/flavors, UPC #4152241160, 68113167052, 68113167053, 7874222047, 7874270558, 68113157406, 68113124713
Ol’ Roy With Beef Hearty Cuts in Gravy Dog Food, 13.2 oz. cans, UPC #7874220855, production code BC6M21, best by Dec. 21, 2009
Ol’ Roy With Beef Hearty Strips in Gravy Dog Food, 13.2 oz. cans, UPC #68113157407, production code BC7A19, best by Jan. 19, 2010
Ol’ Roy Country Stew Hearty Cuts in Gravy Dog Food, 22 oz. cans, UPC #68113170378, production code BC6M15, best by Dec. 15, 2009
Ol’ Roy 4 Flavor Large Biscuit, 10 lb. treats, UPC #8113146959, plant code RB, and best by 30308, 30408, 30508, 30608, 30708, 30808, 30908, 31208, 31308, 31408, 31508, 31608, 31708, 31908, 32008, 32108, 32408
Ol’ Roy Peanut Butter Biscuit, 5 lb. treats, UPC #7874234501, plant code RB, and best by 30508, 31008, 31208, 31508, 31608, 32108, 32308
Ol’ Roy Puppy Biscuit, 28.8 oz. treats, UPC #8113192197, plant code RB, and best by 30208, 30308, 30408, 30608, 30708, 30908, 31008, 31408, 31508, 31608, 31708, 31808, 32108, 32208, 32308
Ol’ Roy Beef/Noodle/Vegetables, 5.3 oz., 24-count pouches, UPC #8113174248, best by Nov. 8, 2008 – March 7, 2009
Ol’ Roy Chicken Teriyaki/Gravy, 5.3 oz., 24-count pouches, UPC #8113174249, best by Nov. 8, 2008 – March 7, 2009
Ol’ Roy Filet Mignon/Gravy, 5.3 oz., 24-count pouches, UPC #8113174246, best by Nov. 8, 2008 – March 7, 2009
Ol’ Roy Lamb/Rice/Gravy, 5.3 oz., 24-count pouches, UPC #8113174247, best by Nov. 8, 2008 – March 7, 2009
Ol’ Roy Beef, 5.3 oz., 24-count pouches, UPC #8113163331, best by Nov. 8, 2008 – March 7, 2009
Ol’ Roy Chicken, 5.3 oz., 24-count pouches, UPC #8113163330, best by Nov. 8, 2008 – March 7, 2009
Ol’ Roy Stew, 5.3 oz., 24-count pouches, UPC #8113163332, best by Nov. 8, 2008 – March 7, 2009
Ol’ Roy Turkey, 5.3 oz., 24-count pouches, UPC #8113163377 , best by Nov. 8, 2008 – March 7, 2009
Ol’ Roy Sliced Beef, 5.5 oz. cans, 24-pack, UPC #8113180029, best by Nov. 8, 2009 – March 7, 2010
Ol’ Roy Sliced Chicken, 5.5 oz. cans, 24-pack, UPC #8113180030, best by Nov. 8, 2009 – March 7, 2010
Note: The above is not an all-inclusive list. We believe there were a number of other Ol’ Roy dog food cans/pouches that were part of the recall, but unfortunately the available information was unclear to our research team.
Cause: Lining separation/flaking in cans. Announcement: Press release dated June 12, 2006 (archived here). What was recalled: The following 22 oz. cans of Ol’ Roy canned dog foods with best by dates falling between March 16 and June 6, 2008:
Ol’ Roy Beef Flavor, UPC #0068113189763 and 072562350237
Ol’ Roy Chicken Flavor, UPC #0068113189762 and 072562349231
Ol’ Roy Hearty Loaf With Chopped Beef, UPC #0068113189770
Ol’ Roy Hearty Loaf Chopped Meaty Combo, UPC #0068113189771
Cause: Aflatoxin. Announcement: Nov. 2, 1998, per FDA Enforcement Report (archived here). What was recalled: The following varieties of Ol’ Roy dry dog food with “sell by” dates of July 1, 1999 through Aug 31, 1999 and an “E” in the date code:
Ol’ Roy Premium
Ol’ Roy Puppy
Ol’ Roy Lean
Ol’ Roy Performance
Ol Roy Krunchy Bites & Bones
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FAQ
Why is Walmart out of Ol Roy’s food?
Today, we learn of yet another national brand of dog food was found to contain the lethal euthanizing drug sodium pentobarbital: Walmart’s brand Ol’ Roy canned dog food. Walmart, the nation’s largest retailer, is now in the process of quietly removing it from all 4,700 stores across America.
Is Ol Roy made by Purina?
They contracted with Doane Pet Care Company to make their products. Doane Pet Care, as well as Ol’ Roy, is owned by Mars Corporation, the largest manufacturer of pet food in the world.
Is Ol Roy a good brand?
Ol’ Roy is a grain-inclusive dry dog food using a modest amount of meat and bone meal or poultry by-product meal as its main sources of animal protein, thus earning the brand 1 star. Not recommended.