Jones Natural Chews Recalls Woofers Beef Patties for Dogs

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Jones Natural Chews Company recalled 245 boxes of its Woofers beef patties on March 6, 2013. The reason the Rockford, Illinois, company recalled the product was due to potential Salmonella contamination. Shipped to retailers in the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Wisconsin, the products were distributed between November 1 and November 12, 2012. The potential Salmonella contamination was revealed when the Colorado Department of Agriculture Feed Program found Salmonella within a sample of the product. The specific products include: Jones Natural Chews Company Woofers beef patties in bulk 50-count boxes with UPC 741956008169, lot 2962GPS, and a “best by” date of 10/22/15, as well as lot 2892PAL… Read More Continue Reading
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Diggin’ Your Dog™ Withdraws Pet Treats Due to Salmonella

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A recall was issued by Diggin’ Your Dog™ on March 7, 2013, for one lot of the company’s Strippin’ Chicks™ Pet Treats. The reason for the recall was the potential for contamination by Salmonella bacteria. The affected product was distributed in Nevada and Colorado, where the samples that led to the recall were obtained. The product involved in the recall includes 5-oz bags of Strippin’ Chicks™ Pet Treats with a lot code of 250322 and a “best by” date of 2-23-14. Salmonella can cause a variety of symptoms in infected pets, including fever, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, and diarrhea. Pets might also display lethargic behavior and loss of appetite. If… Read More Continue Reading

Steve’s Real Food Recalled Due to Salmonella

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Steve’s Real Food issued a recall on March 7, 2013, for some of its Turducken Canine Diet products. The product in question was potentially contaminated with the Salmonella bacteria. The recalled product, 5-lb bags of Turducken Canine Diet in 8-oz patty form, were distributed between October 2012 and January 2013 at locations across the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, California, Minnesota, and Tennessee. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture noticed the potential for contamination of the product from a sample they tested. Pet owners who think they might have bought the products should look for 5-lb green and cream-colored bags with lot number 209-10-27-13 and a “best… Read More Continue Reading

Hy-Vee® Dog Food Recall

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On February 22, 2013, Hy-Vee®, Inc. issued a recall of some of its Hy-Vee® dog food. The reason behind the recall was due to elevated levels of aflotoxin, a toxic compound found in contaminated corn. The toxic compound was found after a random test by the Iowa Department of Agriculture. The products were distributed to Hy-Vee® stores in the states of Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Manufactured at the Kansas City plant operated by Pro-Pet®, LLC, the affected product contained aflotoxin, which when consumed in large quantities can be harmful to pets. Symptoms of poisoning by aflotoxin include lethargy or sluggishness, loss of appetite, vomiting,… Read More Continue Reading

Kasel Dog Treats Recall Expands to Include More Products and Retailers

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On February 21, 2013, Kasel Associated Industries expanded an earlier recall. The original recall was issued for some of the company’s products manufactured between 4/20/12 and 9/19/12 due to the products potentially being contaminated by Salmonella bacteria. The expanded recall was initiated when a follow-up inspection found widespread Salmonella contamination at the facility, including in all of the finished treat product samples. This led U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials to make the statement that any pet treat product manufactured at the plant from 4/20/12 to 9/19/12 to potentially be contaminated with Salmonella. The retailers who sold the products include Target®, Petco®, Sam’s Club®, Costco®, and Menards®. The products… Read More Continue Reading

Honest Kitchen® Recalls Five Lots of Dog Food

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Honest Kitchen® issued a recall on February 21, 2013, for five lots of the company’s Verve™, Zeal™, and Thrive™ dog foods. Potential Salmonella contamination was the reason for the recall. The recall was initiated when the company learned that one of the ingredients in the affected products had been recalled by its supplier for Salmonella contamination. While the company did test the affected batches and has not received any reports of illness associated with the product, it decided to err on the side of caution and issue the recall. Symptoms of Salmonella poisoning among pets include fever, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and loss of appetite. Additionally, humans can become infected through… Read More Continue Reading
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Nutri-Vet® Recalls Chicken Jerky Dog Treats

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Nutri-Vet®, LLC has issued a recall of the company’s Nutri-Vet® and NutriPet® Chicken Jerky treats on February 20, 2013. The cause for the recall was due to the potential for Salmonella contamination after a manufacturer of one of the products ingredients informed the company of the presence of Salmonella at the manufacturing plant. Salmonella can cause fever, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain in pets. Humans can also become infected through contact with infected pets and contaminated products. Immediate medical attention should be sought if pet owners believe they or their pets have become infected with Salmonella. The affected products come in clear plastic bags and were… Read More Continue Reading

Kasel Recalls Multiple Brands of Dog Treats Due to Salmonella

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On February 20, 2013, Kasel Associated Industries issued a recall of all products manufactured at its Denver, Colorado, plant from the dates 4/20/12 to 9/20/12. The recall was issued due to the potential contamination of the affected products with the Salmonella bacteria. Signs of Salmonella infection in pets include fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramping. In addition, humans can also become infected with Salmonella through contact with infected pets and contaminated products. Pet owners should seek medical help if they think they or their pets have come into contact with Salmonella. The affected product brands include: Boots & Barkley™ Bixbi™ Nature’s Deli Colorado Naturals Petco® Best Bully Stick The… Read More Continue Reading
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Nature’s Variety® Announces Dog Food Recall

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Nature’s Variety® issued a recall of a single batch of its Instinct® Raw Organic Chicken Formula on February 15, 2013. The recall was issued because the product presented a potential choking hazard to pets in the form of clear plastic pieces within the product. The affected products include a single batch of Organic Chicken Formula with the “best by” date of 10/04/13 and include 6- and 36-lb bags of Instinct® Raw Organic Chicken Formula patties, in addition to 3- and 27-lb bags of Instinct® Raw Organic Chicken Formula Medallions. The “best by” date can be found below the “Contact Us” section on the back of the package. The affected products… Read More Continue Reading

Hartz® Recalls Contaminated Dog Treats

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Hartz® Mountain Corporation announced a recall of its Hartz® brand Chicken Chews™ and Oinkies® Pig Skin Twists for dogs on January 25, 2013. The recall was issued after traces of an unapproved antibiotic were found in the products. The antibiotics in question were not approved for use in the United States. The unapproved antibiotics were detected in samples by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSDAM) who reported its findings to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The antibiotic poses no health concern for pets, but the product was removed from store shelves in an “abundance of caution” after hearing of the NYSDAM findings. The specific… Read More Continue Reading