Dog Goods USA LLC of Tobyhanna, PA joins the list of companies involved in a federal and state investigation regarding contaminated pig ear dog treats that are likely responsible for a multistate, multidrug-resistant Salmonella outbreak.
Dog Goods USA LLC has recalled its Chef Toby Pig Ears Treats because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, according to a notice posted by the Food and Drug Administration. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is working with the FDA and several state agencies on the outbreak investigation.
According to the recall notice, the affected product includes non-irradiated bulk and packaged pig ears branded Chef Toby Pig Ears, due to potential Salmonella contamination.
Raw Treat Pet Food Ltd is recalling batches of frozen raw pet food because Salmonella has been found in the products.
| Pack size | 500g |
| Batch code | 1583 |
| Best before date | 2021-07-10 |
| Best before | 10/07/21 |
| Pack size | 500g |
| Batch code | 1590 |
| Best before date | 2021-07-09 |
| Best before | 09/07/21 |
| Pack size | 500g |
| Batch code | 15881590 |
| Best before date | 2021-07-09 |
| Best before | 09/07/21 |
| Pack size | 500g |
| Batch code | 15601590 |
| Best before date | 2021-07-06 |
| Best before | 06/07/21 |
| Pack size | 500g |
| Batch code | 1498 1498 1498 |
| Best before | 28/05/21 04/07/21 23/07/21 |
| Pack size | 500g |
| Batch code | 1515 1515 1515 1515 |
| Best before | 02/07/21 06/07/21 12/07/21 22/07/21 |
| Pack size | 500g |
| Batch code | 15151570 15151579 15151596 |
| Best before | 26/06/21 02/07/21 12/07/21 |
| Pack size | 500g |
| Batch code | 15151567 15151567 15151594 |
| Best before | 26/06/21 02/07/21 09/07/21 |
| Pack size | 500g |
| Batch code | 15151576 15151590 |
| Best before | 29/06/21 06/07/21 |
No other Raw Treat Pet Food Ltd products are known to be affected.
The presence of Salmonella in the products listed above. 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.
When handling and serving raw pet food it is always advised to clean utensils and feeding bowls after use and wash hands thoroughly after handling. Raw pet food should be stored separately from any food (especially ready to eat foods). Care should be taken when defrosting to avoid cross contamination of foods and surfaces.
Lennox INtl Inc, located in Edison, New Jersey, is expanding its voluntary recall of its Natural pig ear dog treats for possible Salmonella contamination. The press release states, “To date, Lennox is aware of cases of human illnessrelated to an ongoing Salmonella outbreak in which several people identified Lennox pig eat treats as the brand they purchased. Individually shrink-wrapped product tested by FDA tested positive for Salmonella. Lennox’s pig ears are also sold bulk unwrapped.”
Raw Treat Pet Food Ltd is recalling four batches of frozen raw pet food because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in the products.
| Pack size | 500g |
| Batch code | 1544 |
| Best before date | 2021-06-17 |
| Best before | 17 June 2021 |
| Pack size | 500g |
| Batch code | 1533 |
| Best before date | 2021-06-13 |
| Best before | 13 June 2021 |
| Pack size | 500g |
| Batch code | 1545 |
| Best before date | 2021-06-13 |
| Best before | 13 June 2021 |
| Pack size | 500g |
| Batch code | 15331547 |
| Best before date | 2021-06-13 |
| Best before | 13 June 2021 |
No other Raw Treat Pet Food Ltd products are known to be affected.
The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the products listed above. Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause illness in humans and animals. The product could therefore carry a potential risk 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 this organism can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea. However, in rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications, such as meningitis.
Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems.
Salmonella outbreak tied to pig-ear dog treats expands to 27 states.
Salmonella enterica ser. Livingstone (in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) in dog chews- dried pig ears from Switzerland
