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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What country is Ol Roy dog food made in?
It is not uncommon for large retail stores to sell their own private label brands that are produced for them by dog food companies. In this case, Ol’ Roy is manufactured by Doane Pet Food, which is owned byMars pet food division. It is headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee.
What dog foods are killing dogs?
A pet food recall is widening after the Food and Drug Administration announced that more than two dozen dogs died after eating Sportmix brand dry kibble. The statement issued on Monday said that the suspect is aflatoxin, a byproduct of a corn mold Aspergillus flavus, which at high levels can kill pets.
FAQ
Is Ol Roy dog food a Walmart brand?
The manufacturer, Mars Petcare US, had been alerted to potential salmonella contamination of dry pet food products, which included certain packages of Ol’ Roy dry dog food produced in a Mars Petcare facility in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Is Ol Roy dog food safe for dogs?
In 1980, Walmart re-named its private label dog food in honor of Ol’ Roy, and his likeness was added to the packaging. Over the next few decades, Ol’ Roy became a bestseller, and other varieties and products were added to the Ol’ Roy line.