Boots and Barkley™ Pig Ears and Dog Treats Recall

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Kasel Associated Industries issued a recall on October 17, 2012, for its Boots and Barkley™ Roasted American Pig Ears Dog Treats, in addition to the company’s American Variety Pack Dog Treats. The recall was issued because the products were potentially contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. Details about the specific Boots and Barkley™ products included in the recall are listed below. For the Roasted American Pig Ears Dog Treats, look for clear plastic bags with 12 pig ears with UPC code 647263899158. For the American Variety Pack Dog Treats, look for 32-oz clear plastic bags with UPC code 490830400086. Both products have a “best by” date of 13SEP2014DEN and were distributed at… Read More Continue Reading

Nature’s Recipe® Dog Treats Recall

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Nature’s Recipe® issued a recall of its Oven Baked Biscuits with Real Chicken product on October 13, 2012. The product was recalled due to potential contamination with the Salmonella bacteria. The specific products include 19-oz resealable pouches of its Nature’s Recipe® Oven Baked Biscuits with Real Chicken with lot code 2199TP, UPC code 3052151549, and a “best by” date of 10/11/13; as well as products with lot code 2200TP, UPC code 3052151549, and “best by” date of 10/12/13. The affected products were shipped to locations across the United States, mainly through retailers specializing in pet products. Pets infected with Salmonella show symptoms such as lethargic behavior, loss of appetite, fever,… Read More Continue Reading

Nature’s Deli Chicken Jerky Dog Treats Recall

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A voluntary recall was issued for a dog treats product manufactured by Kasel Associated Industries, based in Denver, Colorado, on October 3, 2012. Possible Salmonella contamination of the product spurred the recall. The specific product included in the recall was Nature’s Deli Chicken Jerky Dog Treats in 2.5-lb bags, with UPC code 647263800208 and a “best by” date of 091913 DEN. The recalled product was sold at over 57 Sam’s Club stores in the states of Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. Signs of Salmonella infection to look for in pets include lethargic activity, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. If pet… Read More Continue Reading

Dogsbutter™ Peanut Butter for Dogs Recall

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Sunland, Inc. issued a recall for its Dogsbutter™ RUC with Flax PB for dogs on September 24, 2012. The product could possibly be contaminated with the Salmonella bacteria. The affected product includes 16-oz jars of Dogsbutter™ RUC with Flax PB with UPC 003050 and that have the “best by” dates of 5/1/13 through 9/24/13 stamped on the jar’s label right below the lid. Retailers where Dogsbutter™ RUC with Flax PB can be found include Target and General Nutrition Center (GNC). The Dogbutter recall was issued as part of an expanded recall that included a large variety of human food products. The recall was initiated after 29 people became infected with… Read More Continue Reading

Boots and Barkley™ Bully Sticks Dog Treats Recall

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On September 21, 2012, Kasel Associated Industries issued a recall of the company’s Boots and Barkley™ American Beef Bully Sticks. The affected product was recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall was put out after a random sampling by the State of Colorado Department of Agriculture revealed the presence of Salmonella bacteria in the finished product. The recall includes Boots and Barkley™ American Beef Bully Sticks in clear plastic bags containing six bully sticks each. The packaging is marked with bar code number 647263899189 and includes all lot numbers due to lot codes BESTBY20APR2014DEN, BESTBY01JUN2014DEN, BESTBY23JUN2014DEN, and BESTBY23SEP2014DEN testing positive for Salmonella. Salmonella can cause fever, lethargic behavior, loss… Read More Continue Reading

AvoDerm Dog Food Recall

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Breeder’s Choice® Pet Food recalled one of its AvoDerm products on September 11, 2012. The reason for the recall was due to the possibility of contamination of the product by Salmonella bacteria. The recalled product was shipped to retailers and distributors in California, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, Virginia, and Washington. The affected product includes 26-lb bags of a single batch of Breeder’s Choice® AvoDerm Natural Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Adult dog food formula with product code 100065074, UPC 052907020438, and with “best by” dates of 28 Aug 2013, 29 Aug 2013, and 30 Aug 2013. Pets infected with Salmonella show sighs of appetite loss, fever, lethargy, stomach pain, and diarrhea… Read More Continue Reading
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Bil-Jac® Dog Food Recall

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Bil-Jac® Foods withdrew a limited number of its dry kibble products on August 24, 2012. The reason behind the withdrawal was the possible presence of mold, also called mycotoxins. Some of the more commonly known mycotoxins are aflotoxin and vomitoxins. The affected product includes 6-lb packages of the company’s Bil-Jac® Adult Select Formula dry dog food. The lot code on the product is 1792-02, and it has a “best by” date of December 27, 2013. While mold in pet food is an often harmless by-product of naturally occurring fungi found in pet food, high levels of mycotoxins can be harmful to pets. Some of the side effects of exposure to… Read More Continue Reading
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Nature’s Variety® Dog Food Recall

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Nature’s Variety® recalled its Prairie Beef Meal and Barley Medley Kibble for Dogs on July 12, 2012, due to freshness issues. According to Nature’s Variety®, the affected products may develop an off-odor over time. While the affected products are not contaminated, they are not staying fresh as they should according to their shelf life. The specific products include: 5-, 15-, and 30-lb bags, and 3-oz samples of Prairie Beef Meal & Barley Medley Kibble for Dogs with UPC codes 769949604204, 769949604259, 769949604303, and 769949604327. If you purchased any of the affected products, you can receive a replacement product or full refund by returning any unused portions in the original packaging… Read More Continue Reading

Pedigree® Dog Food Recall

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Mars Petcare US announced a recall on June 30, 2012, for three of its Pedigree® canned products. The products were recalled due to potential choking hazards presented by small blue pieces of plastic that have found their way into the products during the manufacturing process. The UPCs that make up the recalled products include: Pedigree +® Healthy Weight Premium Ground Entrée in Meaty Juices, UPC 2310034974 Pedigree® Weight Management Meaty Ground Dinner Beef & Liver Dinner in Meaty Juices, UPC 2310001913 Pedigree® Weight Management Meaty Ground Dinner Chicken & Rice Dinner in Meaty Juices. Each of the above products also has a lot code printed on the end of the… Read More Continue Reading

Diamond® Issues Another Dog Food Recall

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Diamond® Pet Foods expanded its recall to include additional products on May 18, 2012. These products include the Diamond Naturals® Small Breed Adult Dog Lamb and Rice Formula 6- and 18-lb bags, as well as samples of these products that were manufactured on 8/26/11. Specific production codes of the product include DSL0801 with a “best by” date of 20-Oct-2-12, DSL0801 with a “best by” date of 26-Aug-2012, DSL0801 with a “best by” date of 27-Sept-2012, DSL0801 with a “best by” date of 18-Oct-2012, and DSL0801 in-sample sizes. The affected products were shipped to locations in the states of Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee,… Read More Continue Reading