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 of appetite, abdominal pain, and diarrhea in pets. Humans can likewise become infected by handling contaminated product and packaging, as well as having contact with infected pets. Pet owners should seek medical advice if they think they or their pets have been infected with Salmonella.
Customers who bought six-count, five-inch packages of Boots and Barkley™ American Beef Bully Sticks
can return them to their retailer for a full refund. They can also contact Kasel Associated Industries
at 1-800-218-4417 for more information about the recall.