Nature's Variety recalls dog food due to odor, freshness issues

Prairie Beef Meal and Barley Medley Kibble for Dogs, made by Nature’s Variety, may not remain fresh for the shelf life of the product. According to a July 12 release by the company, a voluntary recall of the product is in effect due to an "off-odor smell that may develop over time."

The following products have been recalled:

• UPC No. 7 69949 60420 4--Prairie Beef Meal and Barley Medley Kibble for Dogs, 5 lb.

• UPC No. 7 69949 60425 9--Prairie Beef Meal and Barley Medley Kibble for Dogs, 15 lb.

• UPC No. 7 69949 60430 3--Prairie Beef Meal and Barley Medley Kibble for Dogs, 30 lb.

• UPC No. 7 69949 60432 7--Prairie Beef Meal and Barley Medley Kibble for Dogs, 3 oz. sample

No other Nature's Variety products are affected.

Consumers can obtain a full refund by returning the product in its original packaging or by bringing a proof of purchase back to the retailer. For more information, call Nature's Variety consumer relations at (888) 519-7387 or go to the Nature's Variety website at www.naturesvariety.com.