The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1752-2019·Announced 2019-07-31

Freshpet Dog Joy Chicken Treats Recalled for Temperature Control Failure

C & S Wholesale Grocers is recalling Freshpet Dog Joy Chicken Treats sold at two New York Target stores because they were not held at appropriate temperatures during transport.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries. The hazard is a temperature control failure, which is a low-risk contamination issue without reported adverse health consequences, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Freshpet Dog Joy Chicken Treats (8 oz, UPC: 5189300144). The recall was initiated because the products were not held at an appropriate temperature due to a mechanical malfunction during transportation.

The affected products were sold on June 17, 2019, at two specific Target stores in New York: 98 Veterans Memorial Highway in Commack and 160 North Research Place in Central Islip. Exact lot codes are unknown.

Consumers who purchased these items should check their records for purchases made on the specified date at the listed locations. If the product was purchased, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
FRESHPET DOG JOY CHICKEN TREATS - 8OZ, UPC: 5189300144

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (4)

  • Exact codes are unknown. The product being recalled was sold on June 17
  • 2019 at Target Stores in Commack
  • NY and Central Islip
  • NY.

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 330 recalled by C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 330 products in this recall →