Salmonella (present /15g) in dog chews from Poland in Germany
Salmonella enterica ser. Agona (presence /25g) in rapeseed cake from Belgium in Belgium
Salmonella group B in dog chews from Germany in Germany
Salmonella enterica ser. Infantis (presence /25g) in frozen raw pet food from Germany in Belgium
Salmonella (presence /25g) in soybean meal from Germany in Germany
Salmonella group B (in 1 out of 4 samples /25g) in dog chews from Germany in Germany
Salmonella enterica ser. Senftenberg (presence /25g) in soybean meal from Italy in Austria
Happy Hounds Wales Ltd is taking the precautionary step of recalling a number of raw dog food products because they may contain salmonella.
| Frozen Beef Kidney | |
|---|---|
| Pack size | 1kg |
| Batch code | 962 |
| Best before | 26 October 2021 |
| Frozen Whole Heart | |
|---|---|
| Pack size | Individual Item |
| Batch code | 962 |
| Best before | 26 October 2021 |
| Frozen Chicken and Beef Sleeve | |
|---|---|
| Pack size | 1kg |
| Batch code | 1344/962 |
| Best before | 2 November 2021 |
| Frozen Lamb and Beef Sleeve | |
|---|---|
| Pack size | 1kg |
| Batch code | 962-966 |
| Best before | 4 November 2021 |
| Frozen Diced Heart | |
|---|---|
| Pack size | 1.5kg |
| Batch code | 962 |
| Best before | 26 October 2021 |
The products listed above may contain salmonella. Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause illness in humans and animals. The product could therefore carry a potential risk because of the presence of salmonella, either through direct handling of the pet food, or indirectly, for example from pet feeding bowls, utensils or contact with the faeces of animals.
In humans, symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and
abdominal cramps. Infected animals may not necessarily display signs of illness, but
symptoms can include diarrhoea.
Salmonella (presence /25g) in rapeseed meal from Germany in Germany
Salmonella enterica ser. Infantis (in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) in raw cat food from the Netherlands in Belgium
Salmonella (presence /25g) in dog chews from India in Sweden
Salmonella (presence /25g) in potato pulp from Germany in Germany
As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are not issued until a company has been given months to years to correct problems.
A pet food company in Oregon is on notice from the FDA after inspectors found Listeria monocytogenes in the manufacturing facility. This warning letter serves as a reminder that pet food products can contain dangerous pathogens and should be handled as carefully as other products.
Consumers should beware of cross contamination from pet food on surfaces, such as kitchen counters. Contamination in pet food can make people sick when cross contamination occurs or when good handwashing and other hygiene practices are not followed.
Sunshine Mills, Inc. is expanding its voluntary recall of certain pet food products that were made with corn that contained Aflatoxin at levels above FDA’s action levels. This is an expansion of the recall initiated September 2, 2020, after an investigation conducted along with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration determined that additional corn-based pet food products produced between April 3, 2020 and April 5, 2020 may contain corn from a single load of corn with elevated levels of aflatoxin. Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring mold by-product from the growth of Aspergillus flavus and can be harmful to pets if consumed in significant quantities. No illnesses have been reported in association with these products to date, and no other Sunshine Mills, Inc. pet food products are affected by this announcement.
Sunshine Mills, Inc. has chosen to expand its voluntary recall to include these additional products as a precautionary measure in furtherance of its commitment to the safety and quality of its products. Pets with aflatoxin toxicity (aflatoxicosis) may show symptoms of illness including sluggishness or lethargy combined with a reluctance to eat, vomiting, yellowish tint to the eyes or gums, diarrhea, and in some cases, death. Pets experiencing any of these symptoms after consuming the recalled products should be seen by a veterinarian.
The affected products were distributed in retail stores within the United States. Principle Super Premium Natural Dog Food is exported exclusively to a distributor in Japan. Sportsman’s Pride Maintenance Adult Formula Dog Food is also exported to a distributor in Japan and Colombia. Retailers who received the recalled lots have been contacted and asked to pull any remaining inventory of these lots from their shelves. There are no other Champ®, Field Trial®, Good Dog, Hunter’s Special®, Old Glory®, Paws Happy Life®, Pet Expert, Principle, Retriever®, River Bend, Sportsman’s Pride®, Sprout®, Thrifty®, Top Runner® or Whiskers & Tails products or other lot codes of these products affected by this voluntary recall. The lot codes can be located on the back of each bag.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled products should discontinue use of the product and may return the unused portion to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers may contact Sunshine Mills, Inc. customer service at (800) 705-2111 from 7AM to 4PM Central Time, Monday through Friday, or by email at customer.service@sunshinemills.com for additional information.
The expansion of this voluntary recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Posted in Aflatoxin, Animal Feed, FDA, mold, Mould Toxin, Moulds, Mycotoxin, Pet Food, Pet Food Testing
Salmonella (presence /25g) in rape seed meal from Germany in Germany
Salmonella (presence /25g) in dried dog chews from Turkey in Germany
Salmonella enterica ser. Infantis (presence /25g) in mechanically separated (MSM) chicken meat from Germany in Belgium
Real Pet Food Company is voluntarily recalling Billy+Margot Wild Kangaroo and Superfoods Recipe 4lb bags 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.
While no illnesses have been reported, 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. Owners exhibiting any signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare provider.
Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea, fever, vomiting and or 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.
Retailers who have received product from the affected lot code have been asked to remove this product from shelves immediately and dispose of the product carefully.
If you have purchased Billy+Margot Wild Kangaroo and Superfoods Recipe in a 4 lb bag, with lot code V 07 Feb 2022 from any retail store nationally, please stop feeding the product to your dogs, dispose of this product immediately, wash your hands accordingly, and sanitize affected surfaces.
This recall does not affect any other Billy+Margot products or those sold outside of the USA.
The recall is a result of a routine sampling program by state officials which revealed that the finished products contained the bacteria. The company has ceased the production and distribution of the product. The FDA and the company will continue their investigation as to what caused the problem.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled products may call Real Pet Food between 8 am and 10 pm EST immediately for a refund or for additional information at : 1-800-467-5494. Consumers with questions may contact the company at : 1-800-467-5494 during the above times also.
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Salmonella (in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) in complementary feed for dogs and cats from Germany in Germany
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