Carolina Prime Pet, Inc. of Lenoir, NC, is recalling 400 16-ounce bags of “Hollywood Feed Carolina Made Chicken Chips” treats for dogs because of potential Salmonella contamination.
The potential for contamination was noted after testing performed by a third-party laboratory identified contamination in a related yet commercially unreleased lot of
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A study in the United Kingdom has added to evidence that dried meat dog treats can be contaminated with Salmonella.
Researchers also found some product samples contained similar types of Salmonella identified in human patients, prompting them to urge hygiene measures, including thorough handwashing by dog owners, pet food retailers
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Stormberg Foods is recalling various sizes and batches of Beg & Barker Chicken Breast Strips Dog Treat, Billo’s Best Friend Chicken Breast Strips Dog Treat and Green Coast Pets Chicken Crisps Dog Treat products because of potential Salmonella contamination.
On July 6, 2022, the firm was notified by the North
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By Phyllis Entis
Between September 2008 and April 2009, contaminated peanut butter manufactured by the Peanut Corporation of America caused 714 confirmed cases of SalmonellaTyphimurium illnesses in the United States. The
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Three people have been infected with salmonellosis after contact with contaminated dog treats, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH).
The Massachusetts DPH is advising consumers who have any Dog Gone Dog Treats to dispose of them.
The confirmed patients include three residents of Essex County, MA, two
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Federal public health officials stepped up their warning today about pig ear treats for dogs as human illnesses related to the multi-branded products have now sickened 127 people in 33 states in a multi-drug resistant Salmonella outbreak.
The FDA and CDC today issued new consumer alerts and other updated product
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Shortly before federal officials issued a blanket warning against pig ear pet treats today a New Jersey company expanded its recall of such products that are directly linked to a human outbreak of Salmonella infections.
Lennox Intl Inc. of Edison, NJ, posted its expanded recall with the Food and
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More than 10 years after the first reports of pet and people illnesses linked to jerky treats from China, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is no closer to finding the root cause of the problem.
From August 2007 through Dec. 31, 2015, the number of illness complaints linked to
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Merrick Pet Care has announced a voluntary recall of certain Castor & Pollux and Merrick Backcountry dog treats after one of the products was found to contain elevated levels of beef thyroid hormone.
The problem was discovered as a result of a consumer complaint lodged with the US Food
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Salix Animal Health LLC of Deerfield, FL, announced Wednesday, Sept. 30, that it is recalling one lot of “Good ‘n’ Fun – Beefhide Chicken Sticks” because it could be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled “Good ‘n’ Fun – Beefhide Chicken Sticks” were distributed nationwide by Salix Animal Health to
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