Author: Pam

Grill-Phoria, LLC announced the recall of its Big Bark All Natural Beef Jerky Treats for Dogs on January 20, 2015. The recall was issued when routine sampling by the Colorado Department of Agriculture turned up positive results for contamination by Salmonella bacteria within the product. The product that was a part of the recall includes: An estimated 200 3.5-oz bags of Big Bark All Natural Beef Jerky Treats for Dogs made and sold between the dates of September 20, 2014, and January 2, 2015. The affected product was distributed through various independent pet stores by Nor-Sky Pet Supply, LLC in the states of Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, and Oklahoma. Salmonella can… Read More Continue Reading

Jump Your Bones®, Inc. recalled its Jump Your Bones® Roo Bites Dog Treats on December 31, 2014. Operating out of Boca Raton, Florida, the company issued the recall due to the potential for Salmonella contamination. Sold through a variety of distributors and pet food retailers nationwide, the affected products were sold as part of boutique bags or through online sources. The particular product includes: 2.82-oz bags and 32-oz samples of Jump Your Bones® Roo Bites with UPC code 63633010041. Lethargy and loss of appetite are common signs of Salmonella infection in pets. Additionally, infected pets and humans can exhibit other symptoms, including nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever. Anyone… Read More Continue Reading

Barkworthies® recalled select lots of the company’s Barkworthies® Chicken Vittles dog chews on December 24, 2014. The reason behind the recall was cited as possible contamination by Salmonella bacteria. Distributed across the United States starting on May 6, 2014, the specific product includes: 16-oz pouches of Barkworthies® Chicken Vittles with lot code 1254T1, UPC 816807011510, and a “best by” date of May 2016. Issued after routine tests of the product by the Colorado Department of Agriculture came back positive for Salmonella contamination, the recall affected no additional Barkworthies® products. Salmonella infection in pets is evidenced by lack of appetite, lethargy, fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Humans can likewise… Read More Continue Reading

Mars® Petcare US expanded its recall of Pedigree® Adult Complete Nutrition dry dog food products on August 31, 2014. The initial recall was issued because of foreign material mixed in with the dry dog food in 15-lb bags of the product. The recall was expanded to include 55-lb bags of Pedigree® Adult Complete Nutrition dry dog food. The product in question was sold at Sam’s Clubs® in the states of Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. To determine if pet owners have bought any of the affected product, they can look on the back of the bag near the UPC code for lot code 432E1KKM03 and a “best by” date of 8/7/15.… Read More Continue Reading

On June 2, 2014, Hill’s® Pet Nutrition put out a recall for 62 bags of the company’s Science Diet® Adult Small and Toy Breed dry dog food as a result of potential Salmonella contamination. Part of a single production run, the recalled product was accidentally released for distribution and was subsequently sold to customers in California, Hawaii, and Nevada. This fact was discovered following a routine inventory check, and the recall was issued. The recall was limited to 62 bags of 15.5-lb bags of Science Diet Small and Toy Breed dry dog food with a SKU of 9097, a production code of Mo94, and a “best by” date of 08… Read More Continue Reading

Hill’s® Pet Nutrition recalled 62 bags of its Science Diet® Adult Small & Toy Breed dry dog food. The reason for the recall was due to potential contamination by the Salmonella bacteria. Affected products include: 15.5-lb bags of Science Diet® Adult Small & Toy Breed dry dog food with SKU number 9097, production code M094, and “best by” date of 08 2015. Customers can find the SKU at the bottom of the bag, on the back below the UPC code, and both side panels. Pet owners can find the “best by” date and production code on the top-center of the bag. The Salmonella bacteria can cause a variety of symptoms… Read More Continue Reading

Pet Center, Inc., operating out of Los Angeles, California, issued a recall of its Lamb Crunchy’s dog treats on May 27, 2014. The recall was issued after the Department of Agriculture of the State of Colorado detected the presence of the Salmonella bacteria in a random sample. The recall was issued for 3-oz bags of Lamb Crunchy’s dog treats with a product code LAM-003, UPC number 727348200038, and a “best by” code of 122015. The affected product was sold Gelson’s® Market, General Pet Supply, Nor-Sky Pet Supply, and Independent Pet Supply stores in California, Colorado, Washington, and Wisconsin. Contamination with the Salmonella bacteria can cause such symptoms as fever, abdominal… Read More Continue Reading

Bravo!® issued a recall of select lots of its pet food on May 14, 2014. The recall was issued because of the potential contamination of the product by the bacterium Listeria Monocytogenes. The following products were a part of the recall: All 2-, 5-, and 10-lb tubes of Raw Food Diet Bravo!® Beef Blend for Dogs and Cats with a product number of 52-102, 52-105, and 52-110 — as well as a “best by” date of 10/10/15 or earlier. 3-lb boxes with 12-count 4-oz burgers of Bravo!® Balance Premium Turkey Formula with a product number of 31-401 and “best by” dates of 1/07/16 and 2/11/16. In addition, the following products… Read More Continue Reading