List of Taste of the Wild Recalls
Cause: Potential for salmonella. Announcement: FDA report dated May 5, 2012 (archived here). What was recalled: All sizes of Taste of the Wild dry dog food and cat food with production codes containing the number “2” or “3” in the 9th digit AND with the letter “X” in the 10th or 11th digit; AND a “best by” date of Dec. 9, 2012 through April 7, 2013.
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Has Taste of the Wild Ever Been Recalled?
Yes, there has been a single Taste of the Wild recall, several years ago — and it was a big one.
In May 2012, thousands of units of Taste of the Wild were recalled because of positive tests for salmonella. Dozens of people and untold numbers of pets were sickened during a multi-state salmonella outbreak caused by various brands of contaminated pet food, all of which was manufactured by Diamond Pet Foods in one of its facilities.
We also want to alert readers to the fact that, in late June 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) identified Taste of the Wild as one of 16 pet food brands that may be linked to heart disease in dogs and cats. None of those 16 brands have been recalled as part of the agency’s ongoing investigation, though. Most, but not all, of the pet foods are “grain-free” and/or dry (kibble) dog food formulations.
The FDA says this is a “complex scientific issue that may involve multiple factors,” and that it cannot even be certain that diet is a cause of the heart problems.
Which Sub-Brand Is Right for You?
Here are Taste of the Wild’s 4 most popular sub-brands. Some are wet. Most are dry. Some are made with grain. Others are grain-free.
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Taste of the Wild Grain-Free is for those who prefer a dry food that contains no cereal grains.
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Taste of the Wild with Ancient Grains is ideal for those seeking a dry kibble containing classic cereal grains.
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Taste of the Wild Prey is a limited ingredient diet… ideal for dogs with food sensitivities and allergies.
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Taste of the Wild’s only wet dog food. It’s grain-free and makes a good topper for dry kibble.