FDA WARNING_LETTER - RAAW Energy - January 22, 2026

On August 21, 2026, the FDA issued a warning letter to Raaw Energy LLC following an inspection of its Adelphi, New Jersey, pet food manufacturing facility conducted from January 13 to January 22, 2026. The inspection and subsequent state-level testing revealed that the company’s frozen dog food products were contaminated with dangerous pathogens, including Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, and Campylobacter jejuni. Genetic sequencing suggested a resident strain of Listeria was persisting within the facility.

Under the regulatory framework of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the FDA determined the products were produced under insanitary conditions, rendering them unsafe. Key violations included the lack of controls to prevent bacterial growth, improper cleaning techniques that aerosolized contaminants, and the use of cracked or porous equipment that is difficult to sanitize. Investigators also observed raw ingredients being exposed to condensation from overhead units and pooling blood and water on damaged floors. Furthermore, the company failed to ensure proper temperature control during the distribution of frozen products in unrefrigerated trucks.

Raaw Energy LLC is required to respond in writing within 15 working days. This response must detail the specific corrective actions taken to address the violations and provide a plan to prevent their recurrence. Failure to rectify these issues may lead to legal consequences, such as product seizures or a court-ordered halt to operations.