Rising levels of salmonella in raw meat-based pet food is posing a potentially serious risk to both animals and humans.
Latest figures released by the UK’s Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) show an increase in Salmonella reports from 295 in 2021 to 406 instances last year. Overall, 123 isolations of regulated serovars were recorded in 2022 – up from 71 the previous year. The most common found wee Salmonella Indiana, Salmonella Infantis and Salmonella Typhimurium and Salmonella Derby.
This publication presents data on Salmonella reports from livestock species in Great
Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) collected and collated by the Animal and Plant
Health Agency (APHA) during 2022 and also provides data from previous years for
comparative purposes.
The data in the first 12 chapters cover reports of Salmonella in livestock, with separate
chapters for the main species, reports of Salmonella in dogs, reports of Salmonella in
wildlife and reports of Salmonella in animal feedingstuffs. The 13th chapter covers the
antimicrobial susceptibility of Salmonella (England and Wales only).
Since 1993, the date of a Salmonella incident has been recorded as the date it was
reported to an Officer of the Minister. Under the present system, any Salmonella reports
that are confirmed or identified after the publication of the annual report will be
incorporated into the revised tables that appear in the following year’s publication. This
may result in the number of incidents and isolations differing from that previously given for
a particular year. The most recent version of the report should therefore always be used
when comparing data from year to year.
Revisions in the way that data have been compiled and presented since 1993 mean that,
with the exception of the tables on Salmonella in animal feedingstuffs, data in this report
cannot be compared directly with information published prior to 1993. A more detailed
comparison can be generated, if required, for any Salmonella serovar, or phage type in the
case of S. Enteritidis and S. Typhimurium. Requests for such data should be made to the
Department of Epidemiological Sciences, APHA Weybridge (email address:
Foodbornezoonoses@apha.gov.uk), who will be happy to assist with requests.
Care should be taken when comparing data from one year to another as an increase or
decrease in the number of isolations and incidents does not necessarily indicate a similar
change in prevalence. This is because the total number of samples examined and their
distribution are often not known.
Maker: Carolina Prime Pet, Inc.
Cause: Potential for salmonella contamination
Announcement: FDA enforcement reports with recall initiation date of Sept. 27, 2023 (archived here)
What was recalled: The following Hollywood Feed jerky treats:
Carolina Prime Pet, Inc. has issued a recall for 5 of its jerky pet treat varieties. This decision came after a customer, Hollywood Feed, LLC, based in Memphis, TN, reported that the products tested positive for salmonella.
The recall, which was initiated on September 27, 2023, was not widely publicized since all the affected products were exclusively supplied to Hollywood Feed.
Carolina Prime Pet, Inc. (Lenoir, NC) has recalled five varieties of jerky pet treats after being notified by its customer that the products tested positive for Salmonella.
The recall was initiated on September 27, 2023, but was not publicized, as all of the affected products were supplied to a single customer, Hollywood Feed, LLC (Memphis, TN).
The following items were recalled:
Salmonella Spp in processed animal proteins (ABP cat.3) for pet food from Spain in Italy
| GTIN | Batch | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 3151820423597 | D32140056 | Minimum durability date 09/23/2023 |
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Salmonella Kedougou in rapeseed extraction meal from Germany in France
Salmonella in buffalo flour for Pet food from India in Italy
Salmonella Typhimurium in soybean meal from the Netherlands in Belgium
Presence of Salmonella spp in dog and cat food from Italy, Czech Republic, France, Hungary, Poland and Malta
Salmonella in Soy Extraction Meal from Italy in Switzerland
A manufacturer of raw pet food in Wales has been prosecuted after salmonella and other bacterium above permitted levels were identified in samples.
Salmonella in Bio-Sesamkuchen from Germany in Switzerland
Salmonella spp. and Enterobacteriaceae in dog chews from India in Germany
Presence of Salmonella in dried poultry meal from Italy in the Netherlands
Mid America Pet Food, Mount Pleasant, Texas, is voluntarily recalling one lot of Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Hi-Pro Plus produced at its Mount Pleasant, Texas production facility because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.
Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.
Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
The affected product was only sold in 5-pound bags. No human or pet illnesses have been reported to date.
Products were distributed to various distributors and retailers in the United States. The affected product consists of 644 cases sold in 5-pound bags with lot code 1000016385 with Best By Date 4/30/2024. Lot code information is found on the back of the bag. Images of product are below.
No other products are included in this recall.
This voluntary recall is being issued due to a single sample of Victor Super Premium Dog Food that tested positive for Salmonella in a random sample test conducted by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture.
Retailers and distributors should immediately pull the recalled lot from their inventory and shelves. Do not sell or donate the recalled products.
Do not feed the recalled product to pets or any other animals. Destroy the food in a way that children, pets and wildlife cannot access. Wash and sanitize pet food bowls, cups and storage containers. Always ensure you wash and sanitize your hands after handling recalled food or any utensils that come in contact with recalled food.
Contact Mid America Pet Food Consumer Affairs at info@mapf.com or 1-888-428-7544 from 8 AM to 5 PM Central Time, Monday through Friday for additional information.
This is a voluntary recall being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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