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RECALL ALERT: Good ‘n’ Fun Beefhide Chicken Sticks

OCT. 26, 2015 UPDATE: This recall has been expanded.

Salix Animal Health is voluntarily recalling one lot of Good ‘n’ Fun Beefhide Chicken Sticks because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

The recalled treats were distributed nationwide to Dollar General and Dollar Tree retail stores.

According to a news release, the potential for contamination was discovered after routine testing by the Georgia Dept. of Agriculture revealed the presence of Salmonella. No other products were affected.

The recalled product is packaged in a 2.8-ounce bag with the following information stamped on the back:

Lot # AO15010
Expiration date: 03/2018

The UPC code is 0 91093 82247 1.

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 bought the recalled product, dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

“We take our responsibility to pets and their owners seriously and as a result we are investigating the cause of this problem so that we can prevent it from occurring in the future,” Salix Animal Health, which is based in Deerfield, Fla., said in the news release.

For more information about the recall, call Salix Animal Health’s consumer affairs team at 800-338-4896, Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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