Consumers Supply Distributing, LLC of Sioux City, Iowa is recalling certain 4 lb. bags of dog biscuits after federal and company officials identified a potential Salmonella contamination, the company and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said.

The recall affects two named product lines packaged in 4 lb. bags: Country Vet Biscuits “Original Meaty Flavor” and Heartland Harvest Dog Biscuits “Meaty Flavor with Chicken.” The company described the action as a precautionary measure while the potential contamination is investigated; to date, Consumers Supply Distributing and the FDA report no illnesses linked to the products.

The FDA listed the recall among its safety alerts and provided the product names and packaging information to help retailers and consumers identify affected items. The recalled products were sold at retail stores in Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Texas, Montana, and Nebraska, according to the agency notice. Retailers that received the specified 4 lb. bags have been asked to remove them from shelves and to stop distribution while the recall is in effect.

Officials emphasized the public-health rationale for the recall. The most common health risk from pet food contamination is Salmonella infection, which can cause diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, vomiting, and lethargy in both pets and humans. State and federal guidance routinely notes that pets may shed the bacteria in feces without showing symptoms, creating a risk of spread within households.

Agency materials accompanying the recall include identifying details intended to help consumers confirm whether they possess affected bags. Consumers Supply Distributing is identified as the manufacturer on the packaging; the FDA’s recall notice is the authoritative source for the full list of affected product names and packaging. The company and the agency advised consumers to check packaging for the exact product names and bag size to determine if their purchase is part of the recall and to follow the directions provided by the point of purchase or on federal advisories.

Biological contamination is a leading reason for pet food recalls nationally. From 2003 to 2022, biological contamination (including pathogens like Salmonella) caused 35% of 3,691 U.S. pet food recalls, making it the leading reason ahead of chemical contamination at 32%, according to recall analyses cited by federal agencies. Salmonella specifically has accounted for a substantial share of pet food recalls during that period.

The company and the FDA did not provide additional details in their initial notices about lot numbers or distribution dates in the public advisory; consumers seeking to determine whether a specific purchase is affected are directed to consult the FDA recall posting or the point of sale for instructions. Pet owners who retain original packaging and lot codes will be better able to verify if a product is included in the recall, officials have said.

Consumers Supply Distributing and retail outlets are coordinating to remove the identified 4 lb. bags from store inventory. The recall remains active while retailers and consumers follow instructions to remove the affected products from circulation. At this time, there are no reported illnesses tied to the Country Vet or Heartland Harvest 4 lb. bags, and company and FDA communications characterized the action as precautionary.

State and federal food-safety officials continue to monitor the situation and will update the public if new information becomes available; the FDA’s recalls and safety alerts page carries the posted notice and is the primary federal repository for updates on the case.