K9 Natural Frozen Chicken Feast raw pet food that was imported into the U.S. market in June 2017 is being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No human or pet illnesses have been reported to date in conjunction with this problem.
The recalled products include K9 Natural Frozen Chicken Feast in 2.2 pound bags. It was shipped to distributors in Washington, California, Texas, Colorado and sold in pet specialty retail stores. The batch number on the product is #170517 with an expiration ate of 17NOV2018. The same product, sold in 11 pound bags, was shipped to distributors in Washington, California, Texas, Colorado, and Pennsylvania and sold in pet specialty retail stores. The batch number #150517 has an expiration date of 15NOV2018; the Batch number #160517 has an expiration date of 16NOV2018; and the Batch number #170517 has an expiration date of 17NOV2018. The batch number and expiration dates are stamped on the bottom left on the back of the pack.
If you purchased these products, do not fed them to your pet. Throw them away in a double wrapped package in a covered garbage can with a secure lid, or take them back to the store where you purchased them for a refund.
It’s important to then clean out your refrigerator or freezer with a mild bleach solution. Listeria monocytogenes bacteria can grow at temperatures below 40°F, and freezing doesn’t kill it. Wash your hands well with soap and water after cleaning and after handling these products.
The symptoms of listeriosis are the same in people and animals. They can appear up to 70 days after the initial infection. Symptoms include nausea, diarrhea, muscle aches, and high fever, severe headache. If your pet is ill, take her to the vet. Pets can transmit this infection to people.
If you start experiencing these symptoms, it’s important to see a doctor. Pregnant women are the most vulnerable to this illness, and can suffer miscarriages, premature labor, and stillbirth, even though they only have a mild illness that is similar to the flu.
