Bravo® Recalls Pig Ears Dog Chews for Salmonella

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Bravo® LLC issued a recall on May 31, 2011, of its Bravo® Pig Ears Dog Chews shipped between 1/1/11 and 2/28/11 to retailers on both the East and West Coast. The recall was issued due to possible Salmonella contamination and includes Bravo!® 50-count bulk Oven Roasted Pig Ear products with a product code of 75121 and lot number of 120610. The recall was initiated after a routine sampling by the Washington State Department of Agriculture detected the bacteria in the finished product. Pet owners who think they or their animals have been exposed to the Salmonella bacteria should contact a health professional for more guidance. Signs of Salmonella infection include… Read More Continue Reading

PrimeTime and KC Beefhide Pig Ears Recalled

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Blackman Industries, operating out of Kansas City, Kansas, has issued a recall notice for its PrimeTime Brand Premium Pig Ears and KC Beefhide Brand Premium Pig Ears. The products in question were shipped to distributors in Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Once within these states, the recalled product was sold at area Alps Food Stores, Apple Markets, Bag N Save Stores, Baldwin City Market, Big V Food Stores, Brookside Market, County Fair Food Stores, Country Mart Food Stores, Dahl’s Food Stores, Feldman’s Farm and Home Stores, Franklin Food Stores,  Hen House Markets, Hy-Vee Stores, No Frills Food Stores, Price Chopper Stores, Russ’s Food Stores, SunFresh Food Stores, Super… Read More Continue Reading

Diggers® Natural Treats Recalled for Salmonella

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Boss Pet Products, Inc. has issued a recall of its Diggers® Natural Treat Pig Ear pet treats on May 17, 2011. Operating out of Maple Heights, Ohio, the company shipped the recalled products to distributors in the states of Alabama, California, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Washington. The recall is due to the reported infection with the Salmonella bacteria of one dog located in Missouri. Boss Pet Products™ has been working with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to determine the cause of the contamination and which of its products have been contaminated. The affected products include… Read More Continue Reading

Pig Ears Recalled Due to Possible Salmonella

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Keys Manufacturing Company recalled some of its Pig Ears for Pets Treats on May 3, 2011, as a result of a reported illness of a dog due to Salmonella infection in Missouri who had eaten the treats. The company and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are continuing the investigation into how the product became contaminated with the bacteria. The products affected include Pigs Ears for Pets Treats 100-count cases shipped to distributors in the states of Pennsylvania, Virginia, Missouri, Iowa, Ohio, Illinois, Florida, Kentucky, Michigan, Arkansas, Indiana, Louisiana, Texas, and Minnesota between the dates of September 27 through October 6, 2010; November 1 through November 29, 2010; and… Read More Continue Reading

Jones Natural Chews® Pig Ears Recall

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Jones Natural Chews® Co., located in Rockford, Illinois, announced a recall of 2,705 cases of the company’s Pig Ear products on March 8, 2011. The products in question were shipped to retailers and distributors in the states of Connecticut, Iowa, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. The pigs ears were recalled due to possible contamination with Salmonella bacteria, which was detected through routine sampling by the Washington State Department of Agriculture. Symptoms of Salmonella infection include lethargic behavior, diarrhea, fever, and vomiting in pets. Humans infected with the bacteria display such symptoms as nausea,… Read More Continue Reading

Merrick Pet Treats Recalled for Salmonella

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Merrick® Pet Care, Inc. has issued a recall for its Jr. Texas Taffy pet treat, which were manufactured at its facility in Amarillo, Texas. Issued on January 28, 2011, the recall includes those products with item number 27077, UPC number 02280827077, and products that include lot number 10364 and below. Shipped to retailers and distributors throughout the United States, the product is being recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination. Customers who bought the product should return any unused portion immediately for a full refund, or at the very least dispose of it in a covered trash receptacle. If consumers or their pets show any signs of Salmonella contamination — diarrhea,… Read More Continue Reading

Kroger Dog Food Recalled for Aflatoxin

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Kroger® Company announced a recall on December 18, 2010, for a variety of its pet food products sold in select states across the United States. Included in this recall are Kroger® stores in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. Also included in the recall are Gerbes® and Dillons® stores in the states of Missouri and Kansas; Baker’s ® stores in Nebraska; Food 4 Less® stores Indiana, Illinois, and Nebraska; and Pay Less®, Scott’s®, Owen’s®, Jay C®, and Hilander® stores in Illinois and Indiana. The affected products are being recalled due to the… Read More Continue Reading

Blue Buffalo Dog Food Recall

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Blue Buffalo™ of Wilton, Connecticut, has issued a recall for batches of a variety of the company’s products. Issued on October 8, 2010, the recall is for the some of the company’s Blue Wilderness® line of products, including 4.5-lb bags of Chicken Flavor dry dog food, “best by” dates of JULY2611Z, JULY2711Z, AND JULY2811Z; 11-lb bags of Chicken Flavor dry dog food with a “best by” date of JULY1211B; and 24-lb bags of Chicken Flavor dry dog food with “best by” dates of JULY1211B and LUKY1311B. Also included in the recall are Blue Basics™ 11-lb bags of Limited Ingredient Formula Salmon and Potato dry dog food with “best by” dates… Read More Continue Reading

Hartz Naturals Real Beef Dog Treats Recall

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Hartz Mountain Corporation issued a recall on September 3, 2010, for its Hartz® Naturals™ Real Beef Treats for Dogs. The recall was issued due to possible contamination of the product with the Salmonella bacteria. The recall affects 74,700 8-oz bags of Hartz® Naturals™ Real Beef Treats for Dogs with UPC number 32700-11519 and lot code BZ0969101E. The affected product was imported from Brazilian supplier, Bertin S.A., and distributed to customers throughout the United States. Random sampling testing by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) detected the presence of the Salmonella bacteria in the lot in question, resulting in the recall. Any customers who purchased the affected product should stop… Read More Continue Reading

Merrick Expands Dog Treats Recall

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Merrick® Pet Care updated their recall on August 16, 2010, of its 10-oz “Beef Filet Squares for Dogs” and “Texas Hold’em” treats to all lost of the aforementioned products. Shipped to retailers and distributors across the United States, the company felt extra precaution was necessary due to possible contamination by Salmonella bacteria. If consumers purchased any of the affected product, they should dispose of it in a covered trash receptacle for safety. The item number for the affected product is 60016 and includes all lots produced at the company’s Amarillo, Texas, plant. Some of the symptoms associated with Salmonella infection include fever, diarrhea, and stomach pain. If pets show signs… Read More Continue Reading