Canadian dog treats recalled due to Salmonella contamination

The Canadian dog treat manufacturer, Puppy Love Pet Products Inc., has voluntarily recalled 4 of its “Puppy Love” and “Puppy World” raw pet treats due to Salmonella Oranienburg contamination. The recall comes as Canada faces an outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to the treats, with 32 human illnesses and 8 hospitalizations reported to date.^1,2

The following products have been recalled¹:

• Puppy Love Beef Chew (4 pack)
  • Universal Product Code (UPC): 180140000730
• Puppy Love Chicken Breast (120g, 300g)
  • UPC: 180140000143 and 180140000754
• Puppy Love Chicken Wing Tips (120g)
  • UPC: 883716000188
• Puppy World Lamb Lung (150g, 340g, 454g)
  • UPC: 883716000720, 883716000737, and 883716000744

The Puppy Love product packaging comes in black and red packaging, and the Puppy World product packaging comes in black and green. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, these products were sold from February 2025 to October 2024, with Puppy Love Pet Products reporting that 12,630 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.

Although only 4 products have been recalled, Canada’s federal health agency said Salmonella was found in samples of 10 Puppy Love and Puppy World products, including²:

• Puppy World Lamb Lung treats (150-g, 340-g, 454-g bags)
• Puppy Love Chicken Wing Tip treats (120-g bags)
• Puppy Love Chicken Breast treats (120-g and 300-g bags)
• Puppy Love Beef Chew 6-inch treats (Value pack, 4 pieces)
• Puppy Love "Twisty Jr." beef treats (Value pack, 5 pieces)
• Puppy Love "Jr Ribbon" beef treats (Value pack, 5 pieces)
• Puppy Love Canadian Beef Curly treats (Value pack, 5 pieces)
• Puppy Love Beef Bully 12-inch treats (Value pack, 5 pieces)
• Puppy Love Beef Slim treats (Value pack, 5 pieces)
• Puppy Love "Jr Bully Mini" 4-5 inch beef treats (Value pack, 10 pieces)

The Public Health Agency of Canada urges anyone with the recalled treats to stop using them and dispose of them in regular household trash. To date, 14 cases of illnesses have been reported in Alberta, 15 in British Columbia, 1 in the Northwest Territories, and 2 in Ontario.

Pets infected with Salmonella may not always exhibit symptoms but can still be infectious. Pets with symptoms may exhibit vomiting, diarrhea, decreased appetite, fever, or excessive salivation. Infected people can also spread the bacteria to other people several days to weeks after infections, even if they are asymptomatic.

“In Canada, pet food products are not subject to the same regulations and testing as food intended for humans. Dog food and treats can be contaminated with bacteria, including Salmonella, which can make people and dogs sick,” said the Public Health Agency of Canada.² “You can get sick with Salmonella through contact with a dog, their food or treats, as well as their waste. Even if dogs don't show any signs of illness, they can still infect people who are in contact with them or their environment.”

References

1. Certain Puppy Love and Puppy World Brand raw Pet Treats recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination. News release. Public Health Agency of Canada. October 28, 2025. Accessed October 30, 2025. https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/certain-puppy-love-and-puppy-world-brand-raw-pet-treats-recalled-due-possible
2. Public Health Notice: Outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to dog food and treats. News release. Public Health Agency of Canada. October 28, 2025. Accessed October 30, 2025. https://prnmedia.prnewswire.com/news-releases/public-health-notice-outbreak-of-salmonella-infections-linked-to-dog-food-and-treats-874038032.html