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Years recalls dog food after 192 dry-eye cases reported

8/22/2026

Summary

Years Recalls Dogfood

Years recalled all fresh meals after 192 customers reported bilateral dry eye in dogs.
The company is investigating buckwheat, added to recipes earlier in 2026, as a possible cause.
Years paused all subscriptions for six weeks and will reformulate meals without buckwheat.
Owners reported dogs developing keratoconjunctivitis sicca, showing red eyes, discharge, and vision loss.
Years is working with independent experts, veterinarians and the UK Food Standards Agency.

Summary

Years Recalls Meals

Years announced a free collection service for unused meals and will fully credit customers' accounts.
Dog owners posted criticism on TikTok, Facebook and other platforms.
The recall excludes the Chef's Collection line, which remains available.
Years warned UK owners not to feed, donate or sell recalled meals to other animals.
The recall affects only 0.1% of customers as of August 16.

History

Historical Context

The 2007 FDA recall of Menu Foods pet meals, launched on 16 March after melamine-tainted Chinese wheat gluten caused kidney failure in nearly 500 cases and over 100 deaths, led to tighter testing. The 2026 addition of buckwheat to Years’ dog meals sparked a 0.1 % recall in August 2024, drawing scrutiny from the American Veterinary Medical Association and the UK Food Standards Agency.

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Years Recalls Dogfood

Years recalled all fresh meals after 192 customers reported bilateral dry eye in dogs.
The company is investigating buckwheat, added to recipes earlier in 2026, as a possible cause.
Years paused all subscriptions for six weeks and will reformulate meals without buckwheat.
Owners reported dogs developing keratoconjunctivitis sicca, showing red eyes, discharge, and vision loss.
Years is working with independent experts, veterinarians and the UK Food Standards Agency.

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