Is there a Merrick recall right now?
No. The latest Merrick recall on record was on May 23, 2018, for elevated levels of naturally occurring beef thyroid hormone. We found no newer one when we checked the FDA's recall list on October 18, 2026.
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Closest match if you switch
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Check price on Amazon →The closest label match to Merrick Big Texas Chunky Steak Tips in Gravy from a different maker with no FDA recall since 2023: protein 44% vs 44%, fat 17% vs 17% on a dry-matter basis. $24.97 for a 9.75 lb bag on Amazon.
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The safety record
FDA recall records for Merrick
From the FDA's own Recalls, Market Withdrawals & Safety Alerts list (Animal & Veterinary), last checked October 18, 2026, plus older recalls we added by hand from FDA notices — the same source as our full recall feed, filtered to Merrick. A recall on this list is a documented fact, not automatically a reason to avoid the brand today — read the reason and date for context.
Merrick Backcountry Great Plains beef jerky, sausage cuts and steak patties dog treats (also Castor & Pollux Good Buddy beef treats)
Elevated levels of naturally occurring beef thyroid hormone
Merrick Doggie Wishbone dog treat, one lot (best by 30 Jan 2013)
Potential Salmonella contamination
Merrick Jr. Texas Taffy dog treat, all lots up to 10364
Potential Salmonella contamination
Merrick Beef Filet Squares and Texas Hold'ems dog treats, 10 oz, all lots
Potential Salmonella contamination
Merrick Texas Hold'ems dog treats, 10 oz, added lot (extends the 07/02/2010 recall)
Potential Salmonella contamination
Merrick Beef Filet Squares dog treats, 10 oz, one lot
Potential Salmonella contamination
The FDA's online recall list is complete for recent years but leaves out many notices from before about 2023. We add older FDA recall notices by hand when we find them, so a brand with no listing here may still have an older recall.
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