Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

BARKWORTHIES and BEST BULLY STICKS Green Tripe Dog Treats recall: May Contain Metal Objects

Recall published 2+ years ago

May Contain Metal Objects

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4 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Foreign material — metal

Fragments of metal may have got into this product during manufacture, which is why whole production codes are withdrawn rather than a handful of packs.

What the notice says: May Contain Metal Objects

Why it matters: Pieces of metal may be inside the product. The risk here is physical rather than microbial: cuts to the mouth or throat, a broken tooth, or an injury further down if a fragment is swallowed.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

If someone has swallowed a fragment and has mouth or throat pain, trouble swallowing, chest or stomach pain, vomiting, or blood in saliva or stool, they should be seen the same day. A fragment swallowed without symptoms usually passes on its own, but tell the clinician exactly what the product was: metal shows up clearly on an X-ray, so imaging can confirm whether anything is still there.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Published
June 20, 2024
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
BARKWORTHIES and BEST BULLY STICKS
Product type
Pet food & treats
Distribution
Nationwide
UPC codes
816807015686, 816807016027, 816807016010
Reports of harm
There have been no reports of pet injury or illness regarding the potentially impacted product to date.

Products covered by this recall

Green Tripe Dog Treats

What the company announced

Richmond, Va. - TDBBS LLC is voluntarily recalling 3,551 bags of Green Tripe dog treats due to the potential presence of foreign metal objects in the dog treat.

The recalled product was distributed between February to May 2024, and sold nationwide in retail stores and through online mail orders. This is a limited voluntary recall that is only affecting the following products/lots.

  • Product: Green Tripe, Barkworthies Brand 7oz Bag · UPC: 816807015686 · Item #: 2015686 · Lot Code: WO151768 WO152373 · Best-By Date: Feb–Mar 2026
  • Product: Green Tripe, Best Bully Sticks Brand 2 lb Bag · UPC: 816807016027 · Item #: 1016027 · Lot Code: WO152669 WO153321 WO152107 · Best-By Date: Mar–Aug 2026
  • Product: Green Tripe, Best Bully Sticks Brand 5 lb Bag · UPC: 816807016010 · Item #: 1016010 · Lot Code: WO151401 WO152319 WO153179 · Best-By Date: Jan–Apr 2026

See the attached product images for lot code location.

The potential presence of metal objects could pose a health hazard to your dog. If you believe your dog has consumed the affected product, you should monitor for any signs of illness unusual behavior and contact a veterinarian in the event of any concerns.

There have been no reports of pet injury or illness regarding the potentially impacted product to date.

If you believe you have purchased this product, please stop feeding it to your pet(s) and throw it away. Contact TDBBS LLC to initiate a return or with any questions at [email protected] , or call us at 877-483-5853, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm EST.

No other products are affected or being recalled. TDBBS LLC is working with distributors and retailers to ensure that the affected products are no longer sold and have been removed from inventory.

This is a voluntary recall being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Media Contact:

(732) 897-6727

[email protected]

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 12 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 816807015686
  • 816807016027
  • 816807016010

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • WO151768 WO152373
  • WO152669 WO153321 WO152107
  • WO151401 WO152319 WO153179

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • 2015686
  • 1016027
  • 1016010

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 7 oz
  • 2 lb
  • 5 lb

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Metal pieces

BARKWORTHIES and BEST BULLY STICKS — Fragments of metal may have got into this product during manufacture, which is why whole production codes are withdrawn rather than a handful of packs.

  1. Stop eating it, and do not pick through it to find the fragment — sorting it by hand is how people get cut.
  2. Keep the pack if you can. If anyone was hurt, the fragment and the packaging together are the evidence that matters.
  3. Return it to the store or bin it sealed, and claim the refund using the lot code from the label.
  4. Check the freezer and the pantry for other packs carrying the same codes before you consider the matter closed.

How to get your money back

Food recalls carry a full refund, and in the United States you usually do not need the receipt or the packaging.

  • Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.
  • Bought it online? Open the order in your account and use the refund option; marketplace sellers are required to honour a federal recall.
  • If the store refuses, contact the recalling company using the details on this page. The firm, not the shop, carries the cost of a recall.
  • If you have a loyalty card, the retailer can look the purchase up in your history — Kroger, Costco and Walmart all do this routinely.

Company contact: TDBBS LLC — Consumers: TDBBS LLC, 877-483-5853, [email protected] — Media: (732)-897-6727, [email protected]

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was BARKWORTHIES and BEST BULLY STICKS pet food & treats recalled?

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How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 816807015686, 816807016027, 816807016010; lot code WO151768 WO152373, WO152669 WO153321 WO152107, WO151401 WO152319 WO153179; model number 2015686, 1016027, 1016010. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating it, and do not pick through it to find the fragment — sorting it by hand is how people get cut.

Can I get my money back?

Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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