Merrick Pet Care of Amarillo, Texas, has voluntarily recalled a limited amount of beef dog treat varieties due to potentially elevated levels of a naturally occurring beef thyroid hormone.
The recall covers the following products:
Castor & Pollux Good Buddy Prime Patties Real Beef Recipe
- Size: 4 oz.
- UPC: 780872510806
- Best by: 5/1/2017 – 9/1/2019
Castor & Pollux Good Buddy Sausage Cuts Real Beef Recipe
- Size: 5 oz.
- UPC: 780872510745
- Best by: 5/1/2017 – 9/1/2019
Merrick Backcountry Great Plains Real Beef Jerky
- Size: 4.5 oz.
- UPC: 022808786160
- Best by: 5/1/2019 – 9/1/2019
Merrick Backcountry Great Plains Real Beef Sausage Cuts
- Size: 5 oz.
- UPC: 022808786047
- Best by: 5/1/2017 – 9/1/2019
Merrick Backcountry Great Plains Real Steak Patties
- Size: 4 oz.
- UPC: 022808786078
- Best by: 5/1/2017 – 9/1/2019
These treats were distributed in the U.S. through pet specialty, grocery and online retailers with limited distribution in Canada. No other Merrick or Castor & Pollux products are impacted.
—Source: Dog Food Advisor
