Meridian controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2021
Midwestern Pet Foods recalls pet food products over potential Salmonella contamination
Recall announced
Midwestern Pet Foods recalled certain dog and cat food products after routine sampling indicated that finished products may contain Salmonella. The recall included products under the CanineX, Earthborn Holistic, Venture, Unrefined, Sportmix Wholesomes, Pro Pac, Pro Pac Ultimates, Sportstrail, Sportmix, and Meridian brands; the article reports no human or pet illness reports to date from consumption of the recalled products.
Company response
Recall — Midwestern Pet Foods
The company initiated the recall after a routine sampling program revealed that the finished products may contain the bacteria.
Source excerpt
Midwestern Pet Foods has issued a voluntary recall of certain dog and cat food brands manufactured at the company’s Monmouth, Illinois, facility because they may be contaminated with salmonella.
The affected products include CanineX, Earthborn Holistic, Venture, Unrefined, Sportmix Wholesomes, Pro Pac, Pro Pac Ultimates, Sportstrail, Sportmix and Meridian brand foods produced at the Indiana-based company's Monmouth, Illinois, production facility.
The recalled foods were distributed to retail stores nationwide and sold online with expiration dates ranging from April 2022 through September 2022.