The multistate pig ear dog treat Salmonella outbreak has now sickened at least 127 people in 33 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Twenty-six people have been hospitalized because they are so sick. No deaths have been reported to date. Since the last update on July 17, 2019, 34 more ill persons have been added to the outbreak total. Twenty-four of these patients are children under the age of 5. The CDC and FDA are now telling people not to buy or feed any pig ear dog treats to pets, including any that you may already have in your home. People can get sick after touching the treats, or after caring for or touching dogs who ate the snack. The case count by state is: Alabama (1), Arizona (1), California (1), Colorado (3), Connecticut (1), … [Read more...]
Lennox Expands Recall of Pig Ear Dog Treats For Salmonella
Lennox INtl Inc, located in Edison, New Jersey, is expanding its voluntary recall of its Natural pig ear dog treats for possible Salmonella contamination. The press release states, "To date, Lennox is aware of cases of human illness related to an ongoing Salmonella outbreak in which several people identified Lennox pig eat treats as the brand they purchased. Individually shrink-wrapped product tested by FDA tested positive for Salmonella. Lennox’s pig ears are also sold bulk unwrapped." These recalled pig ear dog treats were shipped to nationwide distributors and/or retail stores from November 1, 2018 to July 3, 2019. The recalled product comes in an 8-pack branded pouch with UPC numbers 742174 995163 and 742174994166. The treats are also sold individually shrink wrapped with UPC … [Read more...]
The Lennox Recalls Pig Ears For Salmonella Contamination; Dog Illnesses
The Lennox Intl Inc, in Edison, New Jersey, is recalling its Natural Pig ears dog treats because they may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. The company is aware of two cases of their pig ears that caused dog illnesses that may be related to the Salmonella contamination the FDA is investigating in connection with a multistate outbreak. The recall notice did not state that there were any human illnesses associated with this product. Salmonella can affect animals eating this product and the people that handle the pig ears. In addition, dogs can carry Salmonella bacteria and shed it in their feces. Any surface in the home can be contaminated if the feces stays in contact with the dog. Illnesses are then possible when people pet their dogs and don't wash their hands afterwards, … [Read more...]
Pet Supplies Plus Recalls Pig Ears For Possible Salmonella
Pet Supplies Plus is recalling bulk pig ears in the wake of a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 45 people in 13 states. But none of these cases are confirmed to be linked to pig ears from Pet Supplies Plus, according to the recall notice. These bulk pig ears were distributed to Pet Supplies stores in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, and West Virginia. Bulk pig ears were stoked in open bins. Prepacked branded pig ears are not included in this recall. Test by the … [Read more...]
Aqueon Betta Food Recalled For Possible Salmonella Contamination
Central Aquatics of Franklin, Wisconsin is recalling 96 cases of Aqueon Betta Food because it may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. This poses a health hazard to fish pets and to the people who handle the food, especially if they have not thoroughly wash their hands after handling the food or any surfaces that may have come into contact with the food. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this recall. The recalled product is Aqueon Betta Food sold in 0.95 ounce glass jars. The item number on the product is 100106051, the UPC number is 0 15905 06051 6, and the expiration dates are EX04JUN22 and EX05JUN22.. The manufacturing dates on the food are 06/04/2019 and 06/05/2019. The product was distributed to Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Fish … [Read more...]
Hill’s Expands Recall of Canned Dog Food Again For Elevated Vitamin D
Hill's Pet Nutrition is expanding its recall of canned dog food for elevated vitamin C. A single can date/lot code within an already recalled case of dog food was inadvertently omitted from their list. This is the same vitamin premix that triggered the January 31, 2019 recall. These newly recalled cans were in cases marked with the previously recalled lot code. Most of this product was distributed in October and November 2018 and will most likely not be available. No calls reporting ill pets for this particular SKU date code/lot code have been received by the Hill's Consumer Affairs and Veterinary Consultation Services. The recalled product is Hill's Prescription Diet i/d Digestive Care Chicken & Vegetable Stew Canned Dog Food in 12.5 ounce cans. The SKU number is 3389 and the … [Read more...]
Cargill Recalls Animal Feed For Elevated Aflatoxin
Cargill's animal nutrition business is recalling some Southern States feed because it contains aflatoxin levels that are above the FDA's action levels. Aflatoxin is a fungus that grows on several agricultural products, including corn and tree nuts. This toxin has "acute and chronic adverse effects and health consequences" for all species and all ages of animals. Acute aflatoxicosis can cause general hemorrhage, bloody diarrhea, and death in 1 to 3 days. Aflatoxin toxicity can also cause liver damage, jaundice, and eventually death. No adverse health effects to animals have been reported to date in connection with this recall. The North Carolina Department of Agriculture tested the feed and found that a single lot of a specific Southern States product contained elevated levels of … [Read more...]
Thogensen Family Recalls Raw Frozen Pet Food For Listeria
Thogersen Family Farm os Stanwood, Washington, is recalling their raw frozen ground pet food because it may contain Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this recall. The raw ground pet food was packaged in two pound packs. The varieties included in the recall include course ground rabbit, course ground mallard duck, ground llama, and ground pork frozen raw pet food. These products did not have any lot identification, batch codes, or expiration dates. The packaging is two pound flattened, rectangular clear plastic packages. The front of the package has one large square white label with the company name, product, and weight. These products were sold to individual customers or two retail establishments that have been notified. The … [Read more...]
Hill’s Canned Dog Food Recall For Elevated Vitamin D Expanded
Hill's Pet Nutrition its expanding its January 31, 2019 recall of some of its canned pet food products for elevated Vitamin D. There have been some pet illnesses associated with this product. Elevated levels of vitamin D are in the products because of a suppler error. A vitamin premix is apparently the problem. Vitamin D is essential for dogs, but elevated levels can cause serious health issues in these animals, including problems with their kidneys. In most cases, the dogs recover completely after they stop eating this product. Symptoms of elevated vitamin D levels include drooling, increased urination, weight loss, vomiting, loss of appetite, and increased thirst. If your pet is exhibiting any of these symptoms, call your vet. You can see the long list of recalled products, along … [Read more...]
Hill’s Recalls Canned Dog Food For Excessive Vitamin D
Hill's Pet Nutrition is voluntarily recalling select types of their canned dog food for excessive vitamin D content. This issue can cause health problems in dogs, which can experience vomiting, weight loss, increased thirst and urination, and weight loss. When vitamin D is consumed at very high levels, it can lead to kidney problems in the animals, although most recover after the discontinuation of feeding. The recall was initiated after a complaint was lodged in the U.S. about a dog exhibiting signs of elevated vitamin D levels. The investigation confirmed the problem because of a supplier error. The company identified and isolated the error and have required the supplier to start additional quality testing before they release the ingredients. No dry foods, cat foods, or treats are … [Read more...]
