On June 18, 2013, Natura® Pet Products recalled specific lots of its dry pet food. The reasoning behind the Fremont, Nebraska, company’s actions was due to the potential for contamination by the Salmonella bacteria.
The brands specific to the recall include Innova®, EVO®, California Natural®, Healthwise®, Karma®, and Mother Nature®. The affected products were sold in bags at veterinary clinics, pet specialty stores, and online in the United States and Canada.
The specific products in the recall include the following:
| Brand | Lot Code/UPC/Sizes | Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| Innova Dry dog and cat food and biscuits/bars/treats | All Lot Codes, All UPC’s, All package sizes | All expiration dates prior to 6-10-2014 |
| EVO dry dog, cat and ferret food and biscuits/bars/treats | All Lot Codes, All UPC’s, All package sizes | All expiration dates prior to 6-10-2014 |
| California Natural dry dog and cat foods and biscuits/bars/treats | All Lot Codes, All UPC’s, All package sizes | All expiration dates prior to 6-10-2014 |
| Healthwise dry dog and cat foods | All Lot Codes, All UPC’s, All package sizes | All expiration dates prior to 6-10-2014 |
| Karma dry dog foods | All Lot Codes, All UPC’s, All package sizes | All expiration dates prior to 6-10-2014 |
| Mother Nature biscuits/bars/treats | All Lot Codes, All UPC’s, All package sizes | All expiration dates prior to 6-10-2014 |
Source
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Salmonella can cause lethargy, loss of appetite, fever, abdominal pain, and diarrhea in pets. In addition, humans can also be infected with the Salmonella bacteria through contact with infected pets or contaminated products and their packaging. Pet owners should seek the advice of a health professional if they feel they or their pets have been exposed to Salmonella.
To find out how to receive a refund or replacement,
pet owners can call Natura® at 1-800-224-6123.