Some Simply Nourish Biscotti with Beef & Sweet Potatoes dog treats are being voluntarily recalled from PetSmart stores because they may be contaminated with mold.
According to a letter to PetSmart customers, the treat’s manufacturer, Loving Pets Corp., based in Cranbury, N.J., is recalling the following items:
If you purchased one of the recalled products, stop feeding it to your dog and return it with the receipt or a copy of the letter to PetSmart for a full refund.
If your dog appears to be ill after eating one of the recalled products, take him to a veterinarian or animal emergency hospital as soon as possible.
For more information about this recall, call Loving Pets Corp. at 866-599-7387.
Several frozen Bravo chicken and turkey pet food products have been voluntarily recalled because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
According to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recall notice, the products were recalled after routine testing by the Nebraska Dept. of Agriculture found that some of them contained Salmonella. The affected products were distributed nationwide beginning on Nov. 15, 2013 to distributors, stores, online retailers and directly to consumers.
Salmonella can affect animals as well as people who handle the contaminated food. The symptoms for both people and animals include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. If you or your pet experiences these symptoms after handling or eating the recalled products, see a doctor or veterinarian. Bravo has not yet received any reports of illness in either people or animals.
This is the second Bravo pet food recall this year. In May, the company recalled products that were possibly contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that is generally harmless to pets but can cause sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people
The following two Bravo products are being recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Raw Food Diet Bravo! Turkey Blend for Dogs and Cats
Product Number: 31-102
Size: 2 lb. (32 oz.) plastic tubes
Best used by date: 11-05-15
UPC: 829546311025
Bravo! Blends All Natural Chicken Blend Diet for Dogs and Cats
Product Number: 21-102
Size: 2 lb. (32 oz.) plastic tubes
Best used by date: 08-11-16
UPC: 829546211028
The following two additional products are also being recalled “out of an abundance of caution” because they were manufactured in the same facility and at the same time as the other products:
Premium Turkey Formula Bravo! Balance Raw Diet
Product Number: 31-405
Size: 5 lb. (80 oz.) 2.3 kg. plastic tubes
Best used by date: 11-05-15
UPC: 829546314057
Bravo! Blends All Natural Chicken Blend Diet for Dogs and Cats
Product Number: 21-105
Size: 5 lb. (80 oz.) 2.3 kg. plastic tubes
Best used by date: 08-11-16
UPC: 829546211059
The following frozen raw diet products are also being recalled “out of an abundance of caution despite no evidence of any manufacturing defect or distribution problem”:
Bravo Chicken Blend(s), Bravo Turkey Blend(s), Bravo Balance Chicken Balance and Bravo Balance Premium Turkey Formula
All sizes (2 lb., 5 lb. and 10 lb.)
Best used by dates between June 20, 2016 and Sept. 18, 2016
If you purchased any of these products, do not feed it to your dog. Dispose of it safely, such as in a securely covered trash can, or return it to the place of purchase. Submit the Product Recall Claim Form available on the Bravo website for a full refund or store credit.
For more information about the recall, visit the Bravo website or call the company at 866-922-9222 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT.
Some KONG Aussie Sticks dog treats that were sold at PetSmart have been “quietly” recalled because they may be contaminated with mold.
As of Friday morning, the recall has not yet been publicly announced by KONG or the product manufacturer, JAKKS Pacific. KONG sent an email to DogFoodAdvisor.com with the recall details.
Why aren’t KONG and JAKKS Pacific letting consumers know about the recall?
“We are troubled by the covert nature and lack of transparencyexhibited by both companies associated with this particular event,” wrote DogFoodAdvisor.com. “Obtaining confirmation and collecting details about this recall were especially challenging. Apparently, the companies only notified PetSmart and relevant distribution centers.”
According to the email sent by KONG to DogFoodAdvisor.com, the recalled products “were not dried properly so a small percentage of finished goods have gone moldy. Majority of the product is fine, and the mold was caught at our [distribution center], but some product may have made it to PetSmart so we are recalling all the product at PetSmart and destroying all the product we have at our [distribution center].”
KONG Aussies Sticks products with the item numbers 75559 and 75560 are included in the recall. They have the “Best Before” date of 1/30/16 or 1/31/16.
The product can be returned to PetSmart for a full refund.
JAKKS Pacific can be contacted at 877-875-2557, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT. KONG can be contacted at 303-216-2626.
Mars Petcare US announced it is expanding its voluntary recall of some bags of Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition dry dog food because they may contain small metal fragments.
According to the original recall notice Aug. 27, the fragments may have entered bags during the production process at a manufacturing facility. The facility has temporarily been shut down.
“While the small metal fragments are not embedded in the food itself, [they] may present a risk of injury if consumed,” Mars Petcare stated.
The initial recall was for only 22 bags sold at Dollar General stores in four states, but it has now been extended to include 55-pound bags sold at Sam’s Club locations in Indiana, Michigan and Ohio.
“Some of the affected production lot was originally said to be held in inventory but was instead released to consumers, which has necessitated the expansion of the recall,” Mars Petcare said in a press release yesterday. “We are confident no other packages or retailers are affected by this recall.”
If you bought one of the recalled products, throw it away or return it to the retailer for a full refund or exchange.
If you have questions about the recall, visit pedigree.com/update or call 800-305-5206 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CST.
Here’s the latest information.
15-Pound Bags of Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Sold at Dollar General
The 22 recalled 15-pound bags sold at Dollar General stores have a lot code (located on the back of the bag) of 432C1KKM03 and a Best Before date of 8/5/15.
They were sold from Aug. 18 through 25 at the following Dollar General stores:
55-Pound Bags of Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Sold at Sam’s Club
The expanded recall now includes 55-pound bags sold at Sam’s Club stores, with the lot code (located on the back of the bag) of 432E1KKM03 and a Best Before date of 8/7/15.
They were sold from Aug. 14 through 30 at the following Sam’s Club stores:
Mars Petcare US has announced a voluntary recall of some bags of Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition dry dog food because they may contain small metal fragments.
According to a recall notice, the fragments may have entered bags during the production process at a manufacturing facility, which has temporarily been shut down.
The 22 recalled 15-pound bags have a lot code (located on the back of the bag) of 432C1KKM03 and a Best Before date of 8/5/15.
They were sold from August 18-25 at the following Dollar General store locations:
Arkansas: Perryville and Cabot
Louisiana: Baton Rouge; Calhoun; Hineston; Jonesville; Pineville; and Slaughter
Mississippi: Magnolia and Vicksburg
Tennessee: Memphis
“While the small metal fragments are not embedded in the food itself, it may present a risk of injury if consumed,” Mars Petcare stated. “We are working with Dollar General to ensure that the recalled product is no longer sold and is removed from inventory.”
For more information about the recall, visit pedigree.com/update or call 800-305-5206 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CST.
Photo credit: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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