Ol Roy Dog Food Manufacturer

Mars Petcare

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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    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?

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    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.