Category: Recalls

RECALL ALERT: Himalayan Ruff Roots All-Natural Dog Chew Toys

Updated May 29, 2015 with information provided from the Himalayan Corporation.

Some lots of Himalayan Ruff Roots All-Natural Dog Chew Toys sold at PetSmart are being voluntarily recalled because of possible metal contamination.

“Though the amount of metal is negligible, the Ruff Root toys were only taken off the shelf as a safety precaution,” their manufacturer, the Himalayan Corporation, said in a statement. “We have since implemented additional procedures to ensure the safety of Ruff Roots.”

According to the Himalayan Corporation, only the following products sold at PetSmart are included in this voluntary recall. The lot number is branded on the chew toy.

  • Ruff Roots Sprout — Lot Number SP001
  • Ruff Roots Stump — Lot Number ST001
  • Ruff Roots Stalk — Lot Number SA001

If you purchased one of these products, return it to PetSmart for a full refund.

If your dog appears to be ill after chewing one of these toys, take him to a veterinarian or animal emergency hospital.

For more information about this recall, visit the Himalayan Dog Chew website or email info@himalayandogchew.com.

The Himalayan Corporation is based in Mukilteo, Wash. This year both PetSmart and Petco stopped selling pet treats made in China because thousands of dogs have become sickened or died after eating jerky treats manufactured there. The cause of the illness is still unknown.

RECALL ALERT: OC Raw Dog Turkey & Produce

In September 2015, OC Raw Dog voluntarily recalled 640 pounds of another product, OC Raw Chicken, Fish & Produce Raw Frozen Canine Formulation, because the food had the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

More than 2,000 pounds of OC Raw Dog Turkey & Produce Raw Frozen Canine Formulation have been voluntarily recalled because the food may be contaminated with Salmonella.

According to an FDA recall notice, a routine sampling of the dog food by the Nebraska Dept. of Food and Agriculture tested positive for Salmonella. OC Raw Dog, of Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., has stopped the production and distribution of the food while the company and FDA investigate 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.

The recall is only for the following Turkey & Produce Raw Frozen Canine Formulations products:

  • 6.5-pound Doggie Dozen Patties and 5-pound Bulk Bags
  • Lot number: 1511
  • Use by date: 10/8/15

The affected products were distributed in Colorado, Minnesota, Missouri and Pennsylvania, 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.

If you purchased the recalled product, send a photo of the package with the lot number to Olivia@ocrawdog.com for verification. Return the product to the retailer where you purchased it for a full refund or replacement product.

For more information, call OC Raw Dog at 844-215-3647 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PDT.

Photos via FDA

RECALL ALERT: Nylabone Puppy Starter Kit

Nylabone Products is recalling some Puppy Starter Kits because the chew toys may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Routine testing by the company revealed the presence of Salmonella in one lot of 1.69 oz. packages of the Puppy Starter Kit, according to a press release.

Salmonella can affect animals as well as people who handle the contaminated treats. 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 Puppy Starter Kits were distributed nationwide and to Canada.

The product comes in a 1.69 oz. package, with the lot number (LT) 21935, UPC code 0-18214-81291-3 and expiration date 3/22/18, which can all be found on the back of the package.

If you bought one of the recalled Puppy Starter Kits, do not give the chew toys to your puppy. For a full refund or replacement, send the product to:

Nylabone Puppy Starter Kit Recall
c/o Central Life Sciences
1501 E. Woodfield Rd., Suite 200W
Schaumburg, IL 60173

For more information about the recall, visit the Nylabone website, email info@nylabone.com or call 855-273-7527, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time.

The contact information was updated April 29, 2015.

Photos: FDA.gov

RECALL ALERT: Buster’s Natural Pet Supply Beef Trachea Treats

More than 1,000 Buster’s Natural Pet Supply Beef Trachea Pet Treats sold in two Colorado cities are being voluntarily recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

According to a recall notice from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Pet International of Miami is recalling 1,500 units of the product that were sold in retail stores in Conifer and Lakewood, Colo.

The recall was initiated after a routine sampling program of the product, obtained from Buster’s Natural Pet Supply in Conifer, tested positive for Salmonella. The sample was tested by the Colorado Dept. of Agriculture and analyzed by the FDA.

The product sampled had a Buster’s Natural Pet Supply label, but was manufactured by Pet International. Buster’s Natural Pet Supply has recalled the entire product from the two stores in which it is sold. Pet International is investigating what caused the problem.

Salmonella can affect animals as well as people who handle the contaminated treats. 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.

This recall is limited to 12-pack plastic pouch bags of 6-inch Buster’s Natural Pet Supply Beef Trachea Pet Treats.

  • Lot Code: 8501450
  • UPC Code: 8501450

If you purchased the recalled product, do not feed it to your dog. For a refund, return it with the receipt to the place of purchase. A form will be provided that must be filled out in order to receive a refund. Both the receipt and the completed form are needed for the refund.

Consumers with questions about the recall can call 305-591-3338 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST, or email sergioh@petint.com.

Photo: U.S. Food and Drug Administration

RECALL ALERT: Nutrisca Chicken and Chick Pea Recipe Dry Dog Food

Some 4-pound bags of Nutrisca Chicken and Chick Pea Recipe Dry Dog Food are being voluntarily recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

According to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recall notice, Tuffy’s Pet Foods, Inc., of Perham, Minn., manufactured the product for Nutrisca.

The recall was initiated after a routine sampling program by the Ohio Dept. of Agriculture found Salmonella in one 4-pound bag of the product.

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 Nutrisca Chicken and Chick Pea Recipe Dry Dog Food was distributed nationwide to distributors, brokers, retail stores and internet retailers.

The recall is limited to 4-pound bags of the product, with the UPC Code “8 84244 12495 7” (located on the lower back of the bag) and the following Lot Codes and Best by Dates (both are located on upper back of the bag).

Lot Codes (First Five Digits):

  • 4G29P
  • 4G31P
  • 4H01P
  • 4H04P
  • 4H05P
  • 4H06P

Best By Dates:

  • Jul 28 16
  • Jul 30 16
  • Jul 31 16
  • Aug 03 16
  • Aug 04 16
  • Aug 05 16

If you purchased the recalled product, do not feed it to your dog. Discard it in a safe manner (for example, in a securely covered trash receptacle) and contact Nutrisca at 1-888-559-8833.

Photo credit: U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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