The Lennox Intl Inc, in Edison, New Jersey, is recalling its Natural Pig ears dog treats because they may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. The company is aware of two cases of their pig ears that caused dog illnesses that may be related to the Salmonella contamination the FDA is investigating in connection with a multistate outbreak. The recall notice did not state that there were any human illnesses associated with this product.
Ceredigion, Wales, U.K.-based pet food company Homeland By Products Ltd. has recalled three batches of its frozen raw pet food in 500-gram package sizes, all with the best before date May 2020, after Salmonella was found in the products
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
RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Livingstone (in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) in dog chews- dried pig ears from Switzerland in Austria
RASFF – Salmonella (presence /25g) in rapeseed meal from Germany in Denmark
RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Agona (presence /25g) in rapeseed meal from Lithuania in Denmark
RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Mapo (presence /50g) in dog chews from Poland in Italy
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RASFF – Salmonella (presence /25g) in dog chews from Poland in Italy
RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Derby (presence /25g) in dog chews from Poland in Italy
RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (in 5 out of 5 samples) in egg powder from France in Belgium
RASFF – Salmonella (in 2 out of 5 samples /25g) in lamb meal from New Zealand in Belgium
RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Indiana (in 3 out of 5 samples /25g) in dog chews from Germany, with raw material from Poland in Austria
RASFF – Salmonella (presence /25g) in organic sunflower cake from Lithuania in Germany
RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Mbandaka (in 1 sample out of 5 samples /25g) and Salmonella enterica ser. Typhimurium monophasic (1 ,4, [5], 12:i:-) (in 1 sample out of 5 samples /25g) in dog chews from Switzerland, via Germany in Austria
A Salmonella enterica serotype I 4,[5],12:i:- linked to pig ear dog treats has sickened at least 45 people in 13 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Twelve people have been hospitalized because they are so sick.
Homeland By Products Ltd is recalling three batches of frozen raw pet food because salmonella has been found in the products
| Pack size | 500 grams |
| Batch code | 1510 |
| Best before | May 2021 |
| Pack size | 500 grams |
| Batch code | 1513 |
| Best before | May 2021 |
| Pack size | 500 grams |
| Batch code | 1518 |
| Best before | May 2021 |
No other Homeland By Products 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.
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