Beta dog food: recall information
We're not aware of any current recall notice affecting the Beta products we stock. Recalls are announced by the manufacturer and the Food Standards Agency, not by retailers, so the reliable place to check for an active alert is the FSA's food alerts page or Beta's own website directly, rather than taking a retailer's word for it either way.
How to check for yourself
The Food Standards Agency publishes food and animal feed alerts, including pet food recalls, on gov.uk, and it's the most reliable independent source for confirming whether a specific batch or product has been affected. Manufacturers, including Beta, also publish recall and safety notices directly on their own websites when something is affected.
If you're checking because of something specific — your dog reacted badly to a bag, or you've seen a notice mentioned elsewhere — the batch code and best-before date printed on the pack are usually what any recall notice will reference, so it's worth having those to hand before you search. Searching the product name alongside the word 'recall' can also surface older, resolved notices that no longer apply, so checking the date on anything you find matters as much as finding it.
What the Beta range actually is
Beta is a complete dry dog food range built around life-stage and need-specific recipes — puppy formulas by breed size, adult recipes including sensitive and working dog variants, and a senior formula — rather than a single one-size-fits-all product. The range is positioned as a straightforward, no-frills complete food rather than a premium or grain-free specialist brand.
If your dog is currently on Beta and you have a specific concern about a product rather than a general recall question, checking the official channels above with your exact product and batch details is the quickest way to get a definitive answer.
If you're switching away from a product out of caution
Some owners prefer to switch food simply out of caution after seeing a recall mentioned somewhere, even without confirming it applies to their specific product. If you do decide to switch, doing it gradually over a week or so, mixing the new food in increasing amounts, avoids adding a digestive upset on top of an unrelated worry.
Whatever the reason for a switch, choosing a replacement that matches your dog's current life stage and any specific dietary need — sensitive, working, senior — keeps the change as straightforward as possible.
From this brand
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Forthglade Cold Pressed Natural Turkey
Cold-pressed turkey kibble for dogs from 2 months, soft enough to mix with water for young pups
£45.99
Forthglade Cold Pressed Grain Free Salmon
Cold-pressed grain-free dry food for dogs, built on fresh and dried salmon
From£16.99
Forthglade Cold Pressed Grain Free Duck
Cold-pressed grain-free duck food with fruit and botanicals, in two bag sizes
From£16.99
Forthglade Cold Pressed Grain Free Chicken
Cold-pressed grain-free chicken food with fruit and botanicals, in three bag sizes
From£16.99
Forthglade Complete Meal Lightly Baked Turkey
A lightly baked complete dry food, 50% turkey, for adult dogs of any breed
From£12.49
Forthglade Complete Meal Lightly Baked Chicken
A grain-free complete dry food for adult dogs, lightly baked and built on 50% chicken
From£12.49
Forthglade Cold Pressed Small Dog Turkey
Cold-pressed grain-free dry food for small dogs and puppies, built on turkey
£16.99
Forthglade Complete Meal Lightly Baked Lamb
A lightly baked complete dry food, 50% lamb, for adult dogs of any breed
From£12.49
Forthglade Cold Pressed Grain Free Turkey
Grain-free cold-pressed turkey kibble for dogs, gentle on sensitive stomachs
£69.69
Harringtons Puppy Turkey & Rice
Complete turkey puppy food with 30% protein and feeding bands by adult weight
£6.49
Harringtons Adult Dog Turkey Veg
Complete dry food for adult dogs with turkey, chicken and salmon oil, 21% protein
From£3.39
Harringtons Adult Dog Salmon & Potato
Complete salmon and potato dry dog food with 21% protein in a 1.7KG bag
£6.25
Common questions
- Where can I check for pet food recalls in the UK?
- The Food Standards Agency publishes official food and feed alerts, including pet food recalls, on gov.uk. Manufacturers also publish their own recall notices directly, so checking both the brand's website and the FSA alerts page is the most reliable approach.
- My dog was sick after eating Beta food — what should I do?
- Speak to your vet about your dog's symptoms first, since a single reaction doesn't necessarily mean the food itself is at fault. If you suspect the food specifically, keep the bag and batch details and check the official recall channels, and consider reporting it to the manufacturer directly.
- Is Beta a budget or premium dog food?
- It sits toward the straightforward, everyday end of the market rather than being marketed as a premium or specialist brand, with recipes built around life stage and specific needs like sensitive digestion or working activity rather than boutique ingredients.
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Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.