By the VetVerdict team · Published October 18, 2026 · General news summary, not veterinary advice
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The Wise RabbitA quieter week for recalls, but there's news about screwworm treatments and a good reminder of how to check your pet's food. Here's what's worth knowing.
FDA keeps adding emergency options for New World screwworm in pets
New World screwworm is a parasitic fly whose larvae feed on living tissue. On October 15, the Federal Register published a notice covering four more emergency use authorizations (EUAs) for animal drugs to prevent and treat screwworm infestations, under a federal declaration issued in August 2025.
Earlier this summer the FDA announced pet-specific options, including Simparica TRIO for dogs and puppies (August 13) and Capstar and generic nitenpyram tablets for dogs and cats (September 3). The agency described the September authorization as the first aimed at preventing screwworm infestations in dogs and cats, and says most U.S. dogs and cats remain at low risk, with higher risk for pets recently in areas with confirmed cases.
What to do: this is not a reason to start any new medication on your own. Talk to your veterinarian before using any parasite product, and as the FDA advises, seek veterinary care right away if you ever see signs of an infested wound.
FDA warning letter to a pet food maker
On October 14, food-safety news outlet eFoodAlert reported that the FDA has warned Lewis Sausage Company Inc. about its pet food manufacturing facility. According to the report, an inspection in August 2025 found evidence of significant violations of the FDA's current good manufacturing practice and preventive-controls requirements for animal food.
A warning letter is a formal notice that the agency found violations and expects them to be corrected. It is not a recall, and the coverage we reviewed did not mention a recall or any pet illnesses.
What to do: nothing changes for your pet's food today. It is a good reminder to know how to check recalls for the foods you buy — see the tip below.
Recall watch: quiet since early September
As of the most recent trackers we checked (October 13 and 17), the newest entry on the FDA's animal-food recall list is still the Salmonella-related recall of Fi Calming and Fi 8-in-1 Formula dog supplements, posted September 8. No new pet food recalls have appeared since.
Earlier recalls from late August — Northwest Naturals raw pet food (Salmonella and Listeria) and Fromm canned dog food (possible metal contamination) — also remain on the list.
What to do: if you feed any of these products, compare the lot numbers on your package against the official FDA notices rather than relying on memory.
Tip of the week: how to check your pet's food for a recall
Find the lot number, best-by date and UPC printed on the bag or can, and keep the packaging until it is finished.
Look up the product on the FDA's Recalls & Withdrawals page for animal and veterinary products.
If it matches a recall, stop feeding it, wash your hands and any surfaces it touched, and call your vet if your pet has symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea or lethargy.
If your pet becomes ill after eating a product, you can report it to the FDA through its Safety Reporting Portal.
Handling contaminated pet food can also make people sick, which is why the hand-washing step matters.
Federal Register — notice of four animal-drug emergency use authorizations for New World screwworm (October 15, 2026)
This roundup is a general summary of publicly reported pet-industry news, written in our own words, for informational purposes only — it isn't veterinary advice. If your pet is showing any symptoms of illness, contact your veterinarian directly rather than relying on a recall list.
