Jump Your Bones®, Inc. recalled its Jump Your Bones® Roo Bites Dog Treats on December 31, 2014. Operating out of Boca Raton, Florida, the company issued the recall due to the potential for Salmonella contamination.
Sold through a variety of distributors and pet food retailers nationwide, the affected products were sold as part of boutique bags or through online sources.
The particular product includes:
- 2.82-oz bags and 32-oz samples of Jump Your Bones® Roo Bites with UPC code 63633010041.
Lethargy and loss of appetite are common signs of Salmonella infection in pets. Additionally, infected pets and humans can exhibit other symptoms, including nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever. Anyone who thinks they or their pets have become infected by the Salmonella bacteria should seek the aid of a health professional as soon as possible. Failure to do so could result in the development of more serious ailments in pets and their owners, including arthritis, muscle pain, and urinary tract infections, among other physical problems.
Pet owners who purchased any of the recalled product can return it to their place of purchase for a full refund. To find out more, they can also contact Jump Your Bones®, Inc. by phone at 1-888-249-6755.