Listeria monocytogenes Archives

RECALL ALERT: Just Food For Dogs Turducken Frozen Dog Food

Just Food For Dogs has announced a voluntary recall of some of its cooked frozen dog food products after green beans in some of its Turducken tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

The food was tested after a customer’s dogs became sick with vomiting and diarrhea after eating it. Both dogs made a full recovery within a day when their owner switched their diet to another Just Food For Dogs product.

This is the first recall in the history of the company, which makes hand-crafted food for dogs.

“It is genuinely heartbreaking to report that we have just received preliminary test results that suggest our human-grade green bean supply was sent to us contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes,” Shawn Buckley, founder of the company, said in a recall announcement sent to customers that was posted by Dog Food Advisor. “Healthy dogs may experience no signs but some, including elderly or weakened dogs, may experience vomiting and/or diarrhea.”

Although severe disease from Listeria monocytogenes is rare in dogs, it can be more concerning for humans, Buckley said. It can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

The following Just Food For Dog products that contain green beans are being voluntarily recalled:

Turducken
Batch dates XX110118 to XX123118

Beef and Russet Potato
Batch dates XX110118 to XX011419

Fish and Sweet Potato
Batch dates XX110118 to XX011419

Just Food For Dogs is preparing new batches of these products without the green beans that will be available by Jan. 17 at all of its locations.

If you purchased one of the recalled products, stop feeding it to your dog and dispose of it. Upon request, Just Food For Dogs will reimburse customers who bought these products that were made Nov. 1, 2017 to Jan. 14, 2018.

Customers with questions about the recall can email support@justfoodfordogs.com. Include the first and last name on your Just Food For Dogs account.

“While this issue may not be our fault, the safety and efficacy of every meal is our responsibility,” Buckley stated. “As we work with our restaurant supplier, we will be implementing greater controls to prevent this from happening in the future.”

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RECALL ALERT: Smallbatchdog Duckbatch Sliders

One lot of frozen Smallbatchdog Duckback Sliders has been voluntarily recalled because it may be contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes.

Smallbatch Pets Inc., which is based in Richmond, Calif., announced the recall March 26. The 80 cases in the affected lot were sold from Feb. 23 to March 10, 2016 in retail pet food stores in California, Colorado, Oregon and Washington.

“As the raw food market has grown and matured, so has the scrutiny and testing for pathogens,” the company wrote on its website. “Starting immediately, we will ramp up testing on our raw materials, finished products and processing environment in an effort to produce an even better and safer smallbatch pet food product. We will continue to adopt interventions and technologies to prevent the possibility of pathogens being found in our products. We will continue to source only the highest quality ingredients available to us like we have always done.”

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.

Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. The symptoms for both people and dogs include high fever, stiffness, nausea and diarrhea.

If you or your dog have any of these symptoms after touching or eating the recalled products, see a doctor or veterinarian. No pet or consumer illnesses from this product have yet been reported.

The following products, all sold in 3-pound bags, are included in the recall.

Smallbatchdog Duckback Sliders

Lot # CO27
Best By Date: 01/27/17 (located on the back of the bag, below the seal)
UPC: 713757339001

If you purchased this product, dispose of it by following the Simple Handling Tips on the package. For a full refund, contact the store where you purchased it or Smallbatch Inc.

For more information about this recall, call 888-507-2712 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PDT, or email info@smallbatchpets.com.

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RECALL ALERT: Big Dog Natural Chicken Supreme and Fish Supreme Raw Dehydrated Dog Food

Big Dog Natural (BDN) is voluntarily recalling some lots of its raw dehydrated Chicken Supreme dog food because it may be contaminated with Salmonella and some lots of Fish Supreme dog food that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected products were shipped to online customers from Oct. 31 to Nov. 13, 2015. The recall includes all weight volumes of the products.

Big Dog Natural, which is based in Lakewood, N.J., became aware of a potential issue after receiving notification from the FDA that a sample of Chicken Supreme tested positive for Salmonella and a sample of Fish Supreme tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, according to a news release today.

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 dog have any of these symptoms after touching or eating the recalled products, see a doctor or veterinarian.

If you bought the recalled product, stop feeding it to your dog. Consumers can obtain a full refund or exchange by returning the product in its original packaging.

For more information about this recall, go to the Big Dog Natural website, email info@bigdognatural.com, or call 732-785-2600 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday.

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RECALL ALERT: Stella & Chewy’s Frozen and Freeze-Dried Pet Food

Stella & Chewy’s is voluntarily recalling 990 cases of four frozen and freeze-dried pet food products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

In July, the company, which is based in Oak Creek, Wisc., voluntarily recalled several frozen and freeze-dried pet food products for the same reason.

“Significant enhancements in food safety processes have been taken in the past five months to minimize any potential issues,” Stella & Chewy’s stated on its website Dec. 11. “It is important to note that the product associated with this recall was made prior to the most recent and current food safety steps, including testing for Listeria monocytogenes.”

The company is voluntarily recalling the products after routine testing by the Michigan Dept. of Agriculture and Rural Development revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Listeria monocytogenes can affect pets as well as people who handle the contaminated food. It can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. The symptoms for both people and dogs include high fever, stiffness, nausea and diarrhea. If you or your dog have these symptoms after touching or eating the recalled products, see a doctor or veterinarian.

The following products, sold in the United States and Canada, are included in this latest voluntary recall.

All of the following recalled Stella & Chewy’s products have the Lot Number 165-15, which tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes:

Frozen Stella’s Super Beef Dinner Morsels for Dogs
8.5 oz.
UPC: 186011 001554
Use By Date: 6/25/2016

Frozen Stella’s Super Beef Dinner Morsels for Dogs
4 lb.
UPC: 186011 001370
Use By Date: 6/25/2016 and 6/26/2016

Frozen Duck Duck Goose Dinner Morsels for Cats
1.25 lb.
UPC: 186011 001455
Use By Date: 6/25/2016

The following Stella & Chewy’s products are being voluntarily recalled as a precautionary measure because they may have come into contact with the affected lot:

Frozen Chick Chick Chicken Dinner Morsels for Cats
1.25 lb.
Lot Number: 160-15
UPC: 186011 001448
Use By Date: 7/2/2016

Frozen Chick Chick Chicken Dinner Morsels for Cats
1.25 lb.
Lot Number: 152-15
UPC: 186011 001448
Use By Date: 7/2/2016

If you purchased any of these products, throw it away or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

For more information about this recall, go to stellaandchewys.com, email info@stellaandchewys.com or call 888-477-8977.

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RECALL ALERT: K-9 Kraving Chicken Patties Raw Dog Food

Some K-9 Kraving Chicken Patties raw dog food sold in Maryland has been voluntarily recalled because it may be contaminated with both Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected product was distributed to retail stores only in Maryland from July 13 to 17, 2015.

K-9 Kraving Dog Food became aware of the issue after it was notified by the FDA that a routine surveillance sample of the Chicken Patties product tested positive for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes, according to a news release.

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 dog have any of these symptoms after touching or eating the recalled product, see a doctor or veterinarian.

If you bought the recalled product, stop feeding it to your dog. Consumers can obtain a full refund or exchange by either returning the product in its original packaging or bringing a proof of purchase to the store.

“At K-9 Kraving Dog Food, we take quality and safety very seriously,” said CEO Robert Barrett in the news release. “We believe that under all circumstances, health and safety comes first, and we are committed to providing the best possible nutrition for pets.”

According to the company’s website, “K-9 Kraving’s frozen raw dog foods are U.S.A. Made products, manufactured in Baltimore, Maryland from ingredients sourced fresh from within the United States* (fresh *Elk meat, fresh whole *Mackerel are imported from Canada).”

For more information about this recall, call the consumer relations team at 800-675-1471 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT, Monday through Friday.

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