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Nature's Variety recalls kibble dog food variety for 'off-odor' smell

Four sizes of Prairie Beef Meal & Barley Medley Kibble for dogs may not stay fresh for the full shelf life

Nature’s Variety petfood brand is recalling its Prairie Beef Meal & Barley Medley Kibble for dogs due to an "off-odor" smell that may develop over time. The company says the product is not contaminated in any way, but some products are not remaining fresh for the shelf life of the product.

Recalled products include:

• UPC# 7 69949 60420 4 – Prairie Beef Meal & Barley Medley Kibble for Dogs 5-lb.
• UPC# 7 69949 60425 9 – Prairie Beef Meal & Barley Medley Kibble for Dogs 15-lb.
• UPC# 7 69949 60430 3 – Prairie Beef Meal & Barley Medley Kibble for Dogs 30-lb.
• UPC# 7 69949 60432 7 – Prairie Beef Meal & Barley Medley Kibble for Dogs 3-oz. sample

"At Nature’s Variety, we make every effort to ensure that all of our products meet the highest quality standards. We’ve found that some bags of Prairie Beef Meal & Barley Medley Kibble for Dogs have an off-odor smell. To be sure that our consumers only receive the freshest and highest quality product possible, we have decided to voluntarily recall all Prairie Beef Meal & Barley Medley Kibble for Dogs from the marketplace," said Reed Howlett, Nature’s Variety CEO.

No other Nature's Variety products are affected. Consumers who have purchased one of the recalled products can obtain a full refund or exchange it for a different variety by either returning the product in its original packaging or bringing a proof of purchase to the retailer. Consumers with questions can contact the company at +1.888.519.7387.

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