Freshpet Inc. is voluntarily recalling a single lot of Freshpet Select Small Dog Beef & Egg Dog Food for possible Salmonella contamination. This lot was supposed to be destroyed, but it was inadvertently shipped to retailers in limited geographic markets between June 7, 2021 to June 10, 2021. There have been no reports of illness or adverse reactions reported to the company to date in association with this issue. No other Freshpet products or lot codes are affected by this recall. These products may have been sold at Publix supermarkets in Florida, South Carolina, and Georgia, and at limited Target locations in Arizona and Southern California. Most of the dog food was intercepted at retailer distribution warehouses and was not delivered to retail stores. The recalled item is … [Read more...]
Sportsmans Pride Dog Food and Other Brands Recalled For Salmonella
Sunshine Mills is issuing a voluntary recall of some dog food brands because they may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. The recall is for Sportsmans Pride Dog food and several other brands. No pet or human illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with this issue. The potential for contamination was noted after the firm was told by its distributor, Fleet Wholesale Supply Company, about the issue. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture found that a sample of the 5 pound bag of Sprout Sporting Dog Food tested positive for Salmonella bacteria during routine surveillance. The recalled products include Sportsmans Pride dog food, professional formula 30/20 sold in 40 pound bags. The best if used by date is 7 Oct 2021, the UPC number is 7015510184, and the … [Read more...]
Natural Balance Cat Food Recalled For Possible Salmonella Contamination
One variety of Natural Balance Cat Food is being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. The variety is Natural Balance L.I.D. Limited Ingredient Diets Green Pea & Chicken Formula Dry Cat Food that is sold in two sizes. The contamination was discovered during routine state surveillance sampling by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. The recalling company is Natural Balance Pet Foods of San Diego, California. No consumer complaints or illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this issue, and no other Natural Balance Pet Foods products are affected by this recall. The Natural Balance cat food was distributed nationwide in the United States via online and retail distribution. Salmonella can affect cats with symptoms including vomiting, diarrhea, … [Read more...]
Two Lots of Meow Mix Recalled For Possible Salmonella Contamination
Two lots of Meow Mix dry cat food are being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. The J. M. Smucker Corporation is the recalling company. There have been no reports of pet or human illness received by the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalled products are Meow Mix Original Choice Dry Cat Food packaged in a 30 pound bag. The retail UPC number printed on the package is 2927452099 and the lot code is 1081804. The best if used by date is 9/14/2022. The second recalled product is Meow Mix Original choice Dry Cat Food, also packaged in a 30 pound bag. The retail UPC number for that product is 2927452099, and the lot code is 1082804, and the best if used by date is 9/15/2022. These products were sold at select Walmart stores in … [Read more...]
Midwestern Pet Foods Recalls Dog and Cat Foods For Possible Salmonella
Midwestern Pet Foods is recalling some brands of dog and cat foods because they may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. The brand names that are included in this recall are CanineX, Earthborn Holistic, Venture, Unrefined, Sportmix Wholesomes, Pro Pac, Pro Pac Ultimates, Sportstrail, Sportmix and Meridian. These foods were produced at the company's Monmouth, Illinois production facility. No pet or human illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with this issue. People and animals can be infected with Salmonella from contaminated food. Animals can contract this infection and then pass the bacteria through their stool, which can contaminate their fur and the environment. People can contract this infection by handling the food, or by petting the animal or … [Read more...]
Bravo Packing Expands Its Recall of Pet Food For Salmonella and Listeria
Bravo Packing is expanding its March 4, 2021 recall of pet food products for possible Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No human or animal illnesses related to the consumption of these products have been reported to the company to date. The recall now includes all Bravo Packing pet food and bones in all package sizes. During an FDA inspection, samples collected tested positive for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. The recall is being expanded due to potential cross-contamination. The recalled products include Performance Dog chub frozen raw dog food in 2 pound size; Performances Dog chub frozen raw dog food in 5 pound size; "Green Tripe" cub - ground bovine stomach frozen raw dog food in 2 pound packages, and "Green Tripe" chub-ground bovine stomach frozen … [Read more...]
At Least 110 Pets Are Dead After Eating Aflatoxin Contaminated Pet Food
At least 110 pets are dead after eating aflatoxin contaminated pet food, according to the FDA. The FDA and several state departments of agriculture are investigating certain products manufactured by Midwestern Pet Foods that may contain potentially fatal levels of the toxin. A recall was issued on December 30, 2020 for several varieties of those foods. On January 11, 2021, the recall was expanded to include all pet foods that contain corn and were made in the company's Oklahoma plant. These are Sportmix, Pro Pac, and Nunn pet foods and Splash Fat Cat fish foods that expire on or before July 9, 2022. On January 25, 2021, FDA added a list of countries to which the recalled products may be been exported. You can see the complete list of recalled products, along with expiration dates … [Read more...]
Recall of Sportmix Dog and Cat Food For High Aflatoxin Levels Expanded
The recall of Sportmix dog and cat food for high aflatoxin levels has been expanded to include more products. Midwestern Pet Foods of Evansville, Indiana is expanding the December 30, 2020 recall to include all dog and cat food products that are made with corn and that were manufactured at the company's Chickasha Operations Facility within a certain expiration date range. The corn used to make these foods has aflatoxin levels that exceed acceptable limits. The recalled products now include all those that expire on or before July 9, 2020, depicted as 07/09/22 in the date code that is stamped on the label. Products with expiration dates after 07/09/22 are not included in the recall. These products were distributed nationally to online distributors and retail stores. There have been … [Read more...]
Sportmix Dog and Cat Food Recalled For Aflatoxin
Midwestern Pet Foods of Evansville, Indiana is recalling Sportmix Dog and Cat Food in different varieties because they contain levels of Aflatoxin, which can be deadly to pets, that are over acceptable limits. These products were sold nationally to online distributors and to retail stores. Some illnesses and deaths of dogs have been reported in association with some lots of Sportmix High Energy. No cat or human illnesses have been reported to the company. Aflatoxin is a toxin produced by the mold Aspergillus flavus, which grows on corn and other grains that are used to make pet food. At high levels, aflatoxin can cause illness and death in pets. The recalled products are: 50 pound bags of Sportmix Energy Plus Lots Exp 03/02/22/05/L2, 03/02/22/05/L3, 03/03/22/05/L2 44 pound … [Read more...]
Albright’s Chicken Recipe For Dogs Recalled For Salmonella
Albright's Chicken Recipe for Dogs is being recalled because it may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. This food is a raw food. One animal is sick, but no human illnesses have been reported to the company to date. Sixty seven cases are recalled. This product can make people sick if they don't thoroughly wash their hands after contact with the food, or if their dog sheds the bacteria and the person has contact with the dog. Animals can get sick too; symptoms are usually lethargy, diarrhea, fever, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Some pets can become carriers and infect other animals and people. Symptoms of Salmonella food poisoning in people include a fever, nausea, vomiting, stomach and abdominal cramps, and diarrhea that may be bloody. The recalled product is Albright's Raw Dog … [Read more...]
