Monday, June 27, 2011

Nestlé Purina Dry Cat Food Recall

Nestlé Purina PetCare Company is voluntarily recalling approximately 870 bags of dry cat food because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

These bags of cat food have been shipped to Colorado, Idaho and Oregon.

The recalled bags are:

Cat Chow Naturals Dry Cat Food (6.3 lb.) with a "best by" date and production code of AUG 2012 10331083 13 and a UPC code of 17800 11320

Friskies Grillers Blend Dry Cat Food (3.15 lb.) with a "best by" date and production code of AUG 2012 10381083 06 and a UPC Code of 50000 08450

Friskies Grillers Blend Dry Cat Food (16 lb.) with a "best by" date and production code of AUG 2012 10381083 06 and a UPC Code of 50000 57578


Consumers who have purchased these bags are urged to discard them. For further information or to obtain a product refund, call Nestlé Purina PetCare Company at 1-800-982-6559 weekdays (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.) Central Time, or visit www.purina.com.


Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause severe gastrointestinal disease. It can also affect other organ systems as well. Typical signs associated with Salmonella in pets include but are not limited to: vomiting, diarrhea, diarrhea with blood, lethargy, depression, weakness, loss of appetite, weight loss, fever, and abdominal pain.

Animals that don't show clinical signs can also be carriers of Salmonella and pass it to other pets and humans.

If your pet has any signs or has ingested the product mentioned above, please contact your veterinarian.


Salmonella can also affect humans and there is a risk if you or someone you know has come in contact with pet food, treats or supplements contaminated with Salmonella, this includes dry products. The elderly, children and immunocompromised individuals are most at risk.

To reduce risk of infection, people should wash their hands with hot soapy water after touching pet foods and surfaces pet foods have come in contact with.

The clinical signs are similar as in pets. If you or anyone you know is showing clinical signs after coming in contact with this product, contact your health care provider.

Saturday, June 4, 2011

More Pig Ear Recalls

Bravo! Pig Ears Chews

Bravo! is recalling select lots of Bravo! Pig Ears Chews because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected lot is:
Bravo! 50 ct bulk Oven roasted Pig Ears Product Code: 75-121 Lot # 12-06-10.

Consumers who have purchased any of these Bravo! pig ears are urged to return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions about the recall, should visit www.bravorawdiet.com or call toll free 1-866-922-9222 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday.


Diggers Natural Treat Pig Ear pet treats

Boss Pet Products, Inc. is recalling select lots of Diggers Natural Treat Pig Ear pet treats because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Affected lots are:

Bulk Pig Ears in boxes of 100 (UPC #0-72929-00038-6)
Bulk Pig Ears Shrink Wrapped in boxes of 50 (UPC #0-72929-99120-2)
2-Pack Bags shipped in cases of 12 bags (UPC #0-72929-99504-0)
4-Pack Bags shipped in cases of 12 bags (UPC #0-72929-00227-4)
8-Pack Bags shipped in cases of 12 bags (UPC #0-72929-99584-2)

Consumers who have purchased Diggers Natural Chews Pig Ear products are urged to return them to their place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions should contact Boss Pet at 1-800-445-6347 during normal business hours (9:00 AM - 5:00PM ET) or visit their website at www.bosspet.com.


PrimeTime and KC Beefhide Premium Pig Ears

Blackman Industries, Inc. of Kansas City, KS is recalling all PrimeTime brand 2 ct. and 5 ct. Premium Pig Ears and all KC Beefhide brand 20 ct. Premium Pig Ears because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Consumers who have purchased any of the PrimeTime or KC Beefhide pig ear products are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-913-342-5010 Monday through Thursday between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM.


About Salmonella

Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause severe gastrointestinal disease. It can also affect other organ systems as well. Typical signs associated with Salmonella in pets include but are not limited to: vomiting, diarrhea, diarrhea with blood, lethargy, depression, weakness, loss of appetite, weight loss, fever, and abdominal pain.

Animals that don't show clinical signs can also be carriers of Salmonella and pass it to other pets and humans.

If your pet has any signs or has ingested the product mentioned above, please contact your veterinarian.


Salmonella can also affect humans and there is a risk if you or someone you know has come in contact with pet food, treats or supplements contaminated with Salmonella, this includes dry products. The elderly, children and immunocompromised individuals are most at risk.

To reduce risk of infection, people should wash their hands with hot soapy water after touching pet foods and surfaces pet foods have come in contact with.

The clinical signs are similar as in pets. If you or anyone you know is showing clinical signs after coming in contact with this product, contact your health care provider.

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Primal Pet Food Recall

Primal Pet Foods has issued a voluntary recall of a certain lot of their Feline Chicken & Salmon Formula. This product may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected lot is:

4 lb chicken & salmon nuggets (UPC# 8 95135 00025 0) with a "Best By" date code of 043112-17

If you have purchased the affected product, please contact Primal Pet Foods directly at 866-566-4652 Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM PST.


Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause severe gastrointestinal disease. It can also affect other organ systems as well. Typical signs associated with Salmonella in pets include but are not limited to: vomiting, diarrhea, diarrhea with blood, lethargy, depression, weakness, loss of appetite, weight loss, fever, and abdominal pain.

Animals that don't show clinical signs can also be carriers of Salmonella and pass it to other pets and humans.

If your pet has any signs or has ingested the product mentioned above, please contact your veterinarian.


Salmonella can also affect humans and there is a risk if you or someone you know has come in contact with pet food, treats or supplements contaminated with Salmonella, this includes dry products. The elderly, children and immunocompromised individuals are most at risk.

To reduce risk of infection, people should wash their hands with hot soapy water after touching pet foods and surfaces pet foods have come in contact with.

The clinical signs are similar as in pets. If you or anyone you know is showing clinical signs after coming in contact with this product, contact your health care provider.