Category: Recalls

RECALL ALERT: OC Raw Dog Chicken, Fish & Produce Frozen Food

OC Raw Dog Food recall Sept 2015

Several hundred pounds of OC Raw Chicken, Fish & Produce Raw Frozen Canine Formulation are being voluntarily recalled because the food may be contaminated with Salmonella.

In a Sept. 25 press release, OC Raw Dog, of Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., said the potential for contamination was noted after routine testing of a 3-pound bag of Chicken, Fish & Produce Raw Frozen Canine Formulations Meaty Rox by the Colorado Dept. of Food and Agriculture. Another sample from the same lot that was previously tested by the California Dept. of Agriculture tested did not contain Salmonella.

According to OC Raw Dog, 640 pounds of the dog food are being recalled.

The recall is only for the following Chicken, Fish & Produce Raw Frozen Canine Formulations products (the codes can be found on the lower left corner of the back of the package):

  • 6.5-lb. Doggie Dozen Patties, 4-lb. Doggie Sliders and 3-lb. Meaty Rox
  • Lot number: 1819
  • Use by date: 05/05/16

The affected products were distributed in Colorado, Pennsylvania and Vermont, and sold through independent pet specialty retailers.

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 product, see a doctor or veterinarian.

In May, OC Raw Dog voluntarily recalled more than 2,000 pounds of OC Raw Dog Turkey & Produce Raw Frozen Canine Formulation after a routine sampling of the product by the Nebraska Dept. of Food and Agriculture tested positive for Salmonella. OC Raw Dog stopped the production and distribution of the food while the company and FDA investigated what caused the contamination.

“We will be making several changes to our methods of production in order to further protect the product we so firmly believe in,” the company stated at the time.

If you purchased a recalled OC Raw Chicken, Fish & Produce Raw Frozen Canine Formulation product, send a photo of the package with the lot number to Olivia@ocrawdog.com for verification. Dispose of the product immediately or return it to the retailer where you purchased it for a replacement product.

For more information about this recall, call OC Raw Dog at 844-215-3647 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PDT.

Photos: FDA

RECALL ALERT: Instinct Raw Chicken Formula for Dogs

Nature’s Variety is voluntarily recalling some Instinct Raw Chicken Formula for Dogs products because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

According to a news release today, Nature’s Variety, which is based in St. Louis, Mo., was notified by the FDA that a routine surveillance sample from a 7-pound bag of Instinct Raw Chicken Bites for Dogs tested positive for Salmonella.

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 product, see a doctor or veterinarian. No illnesses from the recalled product have yet been reported.

The recalled Instinct Raw Chicken Formula Frozen Diets products were distributed through retail stores in the United States and through limited distribution in Canada.

Only the following products are included in the recall:

  • Instinct Raw Chicken Formula Bites for Dogs — 4 lb. package; UPC# 769949611431; Best By 04/27/16
  • Instinct Raw Chicken Formula Bites for Dogs — 7 lb. package; UPC# 769949611448; Best By 04/27/16
  • Instinct Raw Chicken Formula Patties for Dogs — 6 lb. package; UPC# 769949611486; Best By 04/27/16

The Best By date is located on the back of the package, below the seal.

If you purchased the recalled product, stop feeding it to your dog, monitor your dog’s health and contact your veterinarian if you have concerns. To obtain a full refund or exchange, return the product in its original packaging or bring a proof of purchase to the retailer where you bought it.

For more information about this recall, call Nature’s Variety consumer relations team at 888-519-7387 daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CDT, or email cservice@naturesvariety.com.

This recall was announced just one day after Bravo Pet Foods announced a voluntary recall of more than 100 cases of its raw Bravo Blend Chicken Diet for Dogs & Cats, also because of Salmonella concerns.

Photo via instinctpetfood.com. Additional photos of product labels are available on the FDA website.

RECALL ALERT: Bravo Blend Chicken Diet for Dogs & Cats

More than 100 cases of Bravo Blend Chicken Diet for Dogs & Cats chubs are being voluntarily recalled because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

According to a press release today from Bravo Pet Foods, which is based in Manchester, Conn., the products were recalled after routine testing by the New York State Dept. of Agriculture revealed the presence of Salmonella contamination.

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 Pet Foods has not yet received any reports of illness in either people or animals.

This is the fourth voluntary Bravo Pet Foods recall since 2013. The company primarily sells frozen and freeze-dried raw food for dogs and cats.

  • In March 2013, Bravo recalled some of its Raw Food Diet Chicken Blend for Dogs and Cats due to Salmonella concerns.
  • In May 2014, the company recalled several products that were possibly contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that is generally harmless to pets but can cause sometimes fatal infections in people.
  • In September 2014, several frozen Bravo chicken and turkey pet food products were recalled because they may have been contaminated with Salmonella.

The 105 cases of pet food in this latest recall were sold to distributors, retail stores, internet retailers and directly to consumers throughout the United States.

The following product is being recalled due to the possibility of Salmonella:


Bravo Blend Chicken Diet for Dogs & Cats – Chub

  • Item Number: 21-102
  • Size: 2 lb. (32 oz.) chubs
  • Best used by date: 12-05-16
  • UPC: 829546211028

 

The following three products did not test positive for Salmonella, but are also being recalled “out of an abundance of caution” because they were manufactured in the same facility and on the same day as the products that tested positive:


Bravo Balance Chicken Dinner for Dogs – Patties

  • Product Number: 21-401
  • Size: 3 lb. (48 oz.) bag
  • Best used by date: 12-05-16
  • UPC: 829546214012

Bravo Balance Chicken Dinner for Dogs – Chubs

  • Product Number: 21-402
  • Size: 2 lb. (32 oz.) chubs
  • Best used by date: 12-05-16
  • UPC: 829546214029

Bravo Blend Chicken Diet for Dogs & Cats – Patties

  • Product Number: 21-508
  • Size: 5 lb. (80 oz.) bags
  • Best used by date: 12-05-16
  • UPC: 829546215088

If you purchased any of these products, do not feed it to your pet. 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 Pet Foods website for a full refund or store credit.

For more information about the recall, visit the Bravo Pet Foods website or call the company at 866-922-9222 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. EDT.

Photo via BravoPetFoods.com. Additional photos of product labels are available on the FDA website.

RECALL ALERT: The Natural Dog Company Tremenda Sticks

The Natural Dog Company is recalling 12-ounce bags of 12″ Tremenda Sticks dog chews because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The recalled treats were distributed to stores in California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, Ohio, Utah and Washington.

According to a news release from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Colorado Dept. of Agriculture discovered Salmonella in a sample taken from a 12-ounce package of 12″ Tremenda Sticks, which contain beef tripe.

Production of the product has been suspended while the FDA and Natural Dog Company investigate the source of the problem. No cases of illness from the product have been reported.

Natural Dog Company, Inc., is based in Windsor, Colo. The Tremenda Sticks were made in Brazil, according to the package label.

Incidentally, some I and love and you dog chews manufactured in Brazil were recalled last week, also because of Salmonella concerns. The week before, some Vital Essentials Frozen Beef Tripe products were recalled because they tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

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 product, see a doctor or veterinarian.

The recalled 12″ Tremenda Sticks are packaged in 12-ounce bags with the UPC number 851265004957. There is no lot number or expiration date.

Products with new packaging that includes both a lot number and expiration date, and the same UPC number, are not affected by this recall.

If you purchased the recalled product, do not give it to your dog. Return it to the retailer where you bought it for a full refund.

For more information about the recall, call the Natural Dog Company at 888-424-4602 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MST.

Photo: FDA

RECALL ALERT: I and Love and You Dog Chews Recall Expands

SEPT. 22, 2015 NOTE: Some news outlets are reporting this recall today, because the FDA sent an email linking to the July 14, 2015 press release. However, there have been no additional recalls of I and Love and You products since July. The information below is from that July 14 announcement.

NatPets LLC, which earlier this week voluntarily recalled nearly 3,000 cases of I and love and you Cow-Boom! Strips Beef Gullet dog chews due to Salmonella contamination concerns, has expanded the recall.

According to a July 14 press release, as a precautionary measure, 2-ounce packages of Cow-Boom! Strips Beef Gullet dog chews with the following information are also being voluntarily recalled:

  • Lot numbers ending in 4T1 and 5T1
  • Best by: 2016 and 2017
  • UPC code: 8 18336 01134 4

The original recall included 2-ounce packages of the product with the following information:

  • Lot numbers: C20130-1994T1 and C20130-2024T1
  • Best by: 07/2016
  • UPC code: 8 18336 0113 4

The best by date and lot number are printed next to the proof-of-purchase bar code on the back of the package.

NatPets LLC, which is based in Boulder, Colo., was notified July 10 by the Colorado Dept. of Agriculture that a routine sampling of I and love and you Cow-Boom! Strips Beef Gullet treats tested positive for Salmonella.

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 product, see a doctor or veterinarian.

The recalled dog treats were sold throughout the U.S. by wholesale distributors, online retailers, and retail stores including grocery chains. They were supplied by a U.S. supplier. According to the package label, the treats are manufactured in Brazil.

The company has not received any reports of illness from the recalled products.

“The health and safety of our customers and their beloved four-legged family members is paramount to us,” said CEO Steve Ball on the I and love and you website.

If you purchased the recalled product, do not give it to your dog. Contact the company, or either dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For more information about the recall, call I and Love and You at 855-459-5683 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT, or email service@ilypet.com.

Photos: iandloveandyou.com

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