Florida Firm Recalls Dog Treats Due to Salmonella Contamination

The recall affects one lot of Elite Treats Chicken Chips for Dogs that were distributed in multiple states.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Elite Treats, a Boca Raton, Florida company, has recalled one lot of its Elite Treats Chicken Chips for Dogs due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recalled products were sold to a distributor in Florida and then further distributed to stores in Florida, North and South Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama.

Why it matters

Salmonella in pet treats can pose a health risk to both pets and their owners. Pets infected with Salmonella may experience diarrhea, vomiting, fever, and stomach pain, and can also pass the bacteria to their human caretakers. This recall highlights the importance of food safety measures in the pet product industry.

The details

The recalled lot has the number 24045 and an expiration date of 04/2027. The 6-ounce bags were sold to a Florida distributor, who then sold them to feed stores in the five states. The contamination was discovered through third-party laboratory testing of a related, yet unreleased, lot of the same product.

  • The recall was announced on March 1, 2026.

The players

Elite Treats

A Boca Raton, Florida company that manufactures the recalled dog treats.

Florida Hardware

The distributor that purchased the recalled dog treats from Elite Treats and sold them to feed stores in multiple states.

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What’s next

Pet owners who have the recalled dog treats should return them to the store for a refund or dispose of them properly. Surfaces that came into contact with the treats should also be washed and sanitized.

The takeaway

This recall underscores the importance of thorough food safety testing and monitoring in the pet product industry to protect the health of both pets and their owners. It also serves as a reminder for pet owners to be vigilant about any product recalls that may affect their animals.