salmonella pet food recall Archives - Safe Pet Treats | Pet Food Safety and Recalls https://safepettreats.com/blog/tag/salmonella-pet-food-recall/ Pet food safety website specializing in recalled pet food and bad ingredients. Thu, 19 Apr 2018 18:18:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.5 91214818 Vital Essentials Recall | April 2018 https://safepettreats.com/blog/vital-essentials-recall-april-2018/ https://safepettreats.com/blog/vital-essentials-recall-april-2018/#respond Tue, 17 Apr 2018 18:45:32 +0000 https://safepettreats.com/blog/?p=1786 This Vital Essentials Recall is a voluntary recall due to possible contamination with Salmonella. Carnivore Meat Company has issued a voluntary recall of their Vital Essentials brand for two dog food products. See the email below that was sent to Vital Essentials customers for product specifics. These products have been added to the Safe Pet Treats…

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]]> This Vital Essentials Recall is a voluntary recall due to possible contamination with Salmonella.
Carnivore Meat Company has issued a voluntary recall of their Vital Essentials brand for two
dog food products.
See the email below that was sent to Vital Essentials customers for product specifics.

These products have been added to the Safe Pet Treats app so be sure to download the app
and use it to scan the barcode found on the back of every pet food product.

Safe_Pet_Treats_App_Screenshot
Safe_Pet_Treats_App_Screenshot

 

The following email was sent to customers of Vital Essentials:

To Our Vital Essentials Family,

At the heart of everything we do, we believe that every dog and cat in the world deserve the opportunity to have access to the finest food available.  Our core mission is to align ourselves with this belief to ensure that we do everything we can to deliver our products to those who want us or need us, anywhere in the world.   Along with this, we also accept the responsibility of keeping pet parents and other stakeholders in Vital Essentials informed, in real time, to events that may impact them. For this reason, we are reaching out to you today.

As pet Ambassadors, we understand how much you love your pets and want to give them the best of everything possible.  We feel the same way about our four-legged family members, which naturally means our family extends to you and your pets.

It is in this spirit, we are taking extraordinary caution in announcing a voluntary recall for two limited batches of products.  We also want to provide you an update regarding proactive measures we’ve taken and some of the changes already made to continue our culture of excellence.  We know that as our extended family, you’ve come to expect this from us.

We are voluntarily recalling two products that may have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The issue was discovered when a single package of product, which was produced on the same day, was collected and tested by FDA for the presence of Salmonella.

You can identify the products by comparing the following lot numbers and best by dates: “Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Beef Toppers™” with “Lot #13815, Best by 06/04/19 or Best by 06/20/19” and Vital Essentials Frozen Beef Chub Entrée for Dogs, 5 lb.” with “Lot #13816, Best by 12/27/18”.  There are diagrams below to assist you in finding this information.

➊  Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Beef Toppers™
➋  6 oz.  (170 g) package size
➌  Best by date:  06/04/2019, 06/20/2019
➍  Lot #:  13815
➎  Product UPC:  033211006059

➊  Vital Essentials Frozen Beef Chub Entrée for Dogs
➋  5 lb. (2.27 kg) package size 
➌  Best by date: 12/27/18
➍  Lot #: 13816
➎  Product UPC:  033211008817

So…what are we doing to enhance the trust and reliability in our products?

Earlier this year, we proactively implemented new test and hold measures to bolster our efforts in delivering a consistent supply of dependable, ultra-premium food and treats for pets all across the world. This means that all batches undergo additional testing by quality assurance and are not released into the market until test results are received and proven safe for resale.

What should you do with these products?

We expect that very few, if any, packages remain in the market.  However, we encourage you to discard any of the products included in this email.  Please be sure to discard products safely in a covered trash receptacle. You may notify your retailer for a replacement or refund.

No other Vital Essentials products are subject to this voluntary recall.

If you have questions, please contact us at 920-370-6542.

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]]> https://safepettreats.com/blog/vital-essentials-recall-april-2018/feed/ 0 1786 Redbarn Pet Products Expands Recall | March 2018 https://safepettreats.com/blog/redbarn-pet-products-recall-expanded-march-2018/ Fri, 09 Mar 2018 01:29:57 +0000 https://safepettreats.com/blog/?p=1712 Redbarn Pet Products is expanding their voluntary recall initially issued in February due to the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.  The expanded recall now includes Redbarn, Chewy Louie, Dentley’s and Good Lovin’ brands for 24 specific products.  See the official FDA recall below for product specifics. All products have been added to the Safe Pet…

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]]> Redbarn Pet Products is expanding their voluntary recall initially issued in February due to the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.  The expanded recall now includes Redbarn, Chewy Louie, Dentley’s and Good Lovin’ brands for 24 specific products.  See the official FDA recall below for product specifics.

All products have been added to the Safe Pet Treats app so be sure to download the app and use it to scan the barcode found on the back of every pet food product.

Safe Pet Treats App Screenshot

 

Redbarn Recall 2018
Brands included in the recall

The following is the official FDA recall:

Redbarn Pet Products, LLC of Long Beach, CA is expanding their voluntarily recall initially issued on February 9th. The recall expanded to include all lots of product manufactured with raw material from a single supplier because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall is limited to products distributed March 2017 through February 2018. This supplier’s raw material was used to produce the Redbarn, Chewy Louie, Dentley’s and Good Lovin’ brand products listed below with best-buy dates ending in BC. In total, 24 SKUs are affected.

Salmonella can affect animals eating the products, and there is a 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. No illnesses, injuries or complaints have been reported to date.

Redbarn initiated a recall of a single lot of product in early February after being notified that a sample collected at retail by the Colorado Department of Agriculture tested positive for Salmonella. Redbarn is expanding this recall to include all products manufactured from the raw material supplier of the first recalled product. We came to this decision after being notified that the FDA tested a different lot of raw material from this supplier at Redbarn and it tested positive for Salmonella.

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 become 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. Again, no illnesses, injuries or complaints have been reported.

The recalled products were distributed nationwide in pet specialty and grocery retail stores. Affected products are listed below and have best by dates ending in BC. You can see examples of the packaging here or use the illustration below as a guide.

All lots of Redbarn, Chewy Louie, Dentley’s and Good Lovin’ brand products listed below with best by dates ending in BC are included in this expanded recall. The supplier’s raw materials were used to produce each of these products:

Redbarn
Item # 205001
Product Description Redbarn 5″ Bully Stick
Best By Code Ending BC
UPC 785184205006

Item # 207001
Product Description Redbarn 7″ Bully Stick
Best By Code Ending BC
UPC 785184207000

Item # 207016
Product Description Redbarn 7″ Bully Stick 6pk
Best By Code Ending BC
UPC 785184207161

Item # 209001
Product Description Redbarn 9″ Bully Stick
Best By Code Ending BC
UPC 785184209004

Item # 230001
Product Description Redbarn 30″ Bully Stick
Best By Code Ending BC
UPC 785184230015

Item # 236001
Product Description Redbarn 36″ Bully Stick
Best By Code Ending BC
UPC 785184236017

Item # 245002
Product Description Redbarn Steer Stick 6pk
Best By Code Ending BC
UPC 785184245026

Item # 245010
Product Description Redbarn 5″ Steer Stick 10pk
Best By Code Ending BC
UPC 785184245101

Item # 247000
Product Description Redbarn 7″ Steer Stick
Best By Code Ending BC
UPC 785184247006

Item # 251005
Product Description Redbarn 7″ Bully Stick 3pk
Best By Code Ending BC
UPC 785184251058

Item # 290091
Product Description Redbarn 9″ Bully 1lb Bag
Best By Code Ending BC
UPC 785184290095

Item # C207001
Product Description Redbarn 7″ Bully
Best By Code Ending BC
UPC 785184207017

Item # C207016
Product Description Redbarn 7″ Bully Stick 6pk
Best By Code Ending BC
UPC 785184207062

Item # C236001
Product Description Redbarn 36″ Bully Stick
Best By Code Ending BC
UPC 785184236116

Chewy Louie
Item # 807101
Product Description Chewy Louie 7″ Bully Stick
Best By Code Ending BC
UPC 785184807019

Good Lovin’
Item # 2729250
Product Description Good Lovin’ 10pk Steer
Best By Code Ending BC
UPC 800443272732

Item # 2729381
Product Description Good Lovin’ 6pk Bully Stick
Best By Code Ending BC
UPC 800443272862

Item # 2729410
Product Description Good Lovin’ 7″ Bully Stick
Best By Code Ending BC
UPC 800443272893

Item # 2729461
Product Description Good Lovin’ 5″ Bully Stick
Best By Code Ending BC
UPC 800443272947

Item # 2729532
Product Description Good Lovin’ XL Bully
Best By Code Ending BC
UPC 800443273012

Petco Prime Cuts
Item # 207004
Product Description Prime Cuts 7″ Bully Stick
Best By Code Ending BC
UPC 800443104798

Item # 207013
Product Description Prime Cuts 7″ Bully 3pk
Best By Code Ending BC
UPC 800443120446

Time for Joy
Item # 207005
Product Description Time for Joy Holiday 7″ Bully
Best By Code Ending BC
UPC 800443287781

Dentley’s
Item # 920068
Product Description Dentley’s 7” Bully Stick
Best By Code Ending BC
UPC 737257479852

Consumers are encouraged to check the best by code, using the guide above, to see if their product was affected. Pet owners who have this product matching this best by code in their homes are urged to discontinue use of the product. Consumers who purchased the product with the affected lot code are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Family-owned Redbarn takes the safety of our products, pets, and customers as a number one concern. Redbarn employs an extensive Quality Assurance team that run over 400 safety tests on their products every week. All products are tested multiple times, for bacteria like Salmonella, coliforms, and enteros. A product is declared safe to ship only after it tests negatively for these bacteria and other pathogens. As company President Jeff Sutherland explained, “In expanding this voluntary recall, in conjunction with the FDA, we are standing by our core values of quality and integrity. After further investigation, we have decided to recall all products that were produced from raw materials sourced from this supplier to ensure we fully captured all potentially affected product and keep our customers safe.”

Consumers with questions may contact the company via email at info@redbarninc.com or by phone at 1-800-775-3849, M-F, 8am-5pm PST.

Link to Original Recall.

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]]> 1712 Blue Ridge Beef Recall | March 2018 https://safepettreats.com/blog/blue-ridge-beef-recall-march-2018/ https://safepettreats.com/blog/blue-ridge-beef-recall-march-2018/#respond Mon, 05 Mar 2018 21:12:10 +0000 https://safepettreats.com/blog/?p=1694 This latest recall is from Blue Ridge Beef due to potential contamination with Salmonella and Listeria Monocytogenes after complaints received by the FDA of two kitten deaths. The Blue Ridge Beef recall is for their Kitten Grind Raw Pet Food 2 lb chub, UPC 854298001009, Lot # GA1102 with manufacture date Nov 2, 2017. This product has…

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]]> This latest recall is from Blue Ridge Beef due to potential contamination with Salmonella and Listeria Monocytogenes after complaints received by the FDA of two kitten deaths.
The Blue Ridge Beef recall is for their Kitten Grind Raw Pet Food 2 lb chub, UPC 854298001009, Lot # GA1102 with manufacture date Nov 2, 2017.

This product has been added to the Safe Pet Treats app so be sure to download the app and use it to scan the barcode found on the back of every pet food product.

Photo of the product from Blue Ridge Beef Kitten Grind Raw Pet Food 2 lb chub:
The following is the official FDA recall:

Blue Ridge Beef of Eatonton, GA, is recalling lot#GA1102 of Kitten Grind raw pet food because of the potential of contamination with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes.

The cause of the recall:

This recall was initiated after the FDA received a complaint of two kitten deaths, including one death which was confirmed to be caused by Salmonella septicemia. Subsequent testing by the FDA of Kitten Grind Lot#GA1102 revealed the presence of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes.

About Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes:

Salmonella and Listeria can cause severe and potentially fatal infection in both the animals consuming the pet food, and the humans that handle the pet food.  There is a 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 surface exposed to these products. Pets can be carriers of the bacteria and infect humans, even if the pets do not appear to be ill. Once Salmonella and/or Listeria monocytogenes gets established in the pet’s gastrointestinal tract, the animal can shed the bacteria when it has a bowel movement, and the contamination will continue to spread.

Groups at high risk for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes include the elderly, people with weakened immune systems and certain chronic medical conditions (such as cancer), and pregnant women.

Healthy people infected with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes should monitor themselves and their pets for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever.

Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product or pets that have consumed this product should contact their healthcare provider. Pet owners should contact a veterinarian if their pet shows symptoms. Consumers should also follow the simple handling tips on the package.

The lot contains 20 cases or 300 chubs of product and would affect the following states:

Texas
Georgia
South Carolina
Tennessee
North Carolina

The affected product is sold in two pound chubs that are frozen and are distinguished by the manufacturing codes:

Kitten Grind
Lot# GA1102
Manufacturing date: 11/02/2017

The packaging of the product and the location of the lot number is pictured below with the location of the clips on each end of the chub.

What to do:

Consumers are encouraged to check the clips of product to ensure that they possess the affected lot#GA1102. Those who have purchased the above lot of Kitten Grind are urged to stop feeding them and return products to the place of purchase for a full refund or dispose of them immediately. Those with questions can email the company at blueridgebeefga@yahoo.com.

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the US Food and Drug Administration.

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