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Eight In One Announces Nationwide Recall of All Lots Of Dingo Chick'n Jerky Treats for Dogs, Cats And FerretsDate: 4/3/2007
Reason: Company concerns that the jerky treats have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella
Distribution: Nationwide.
Contact: Eight In One, Inc., a division of United Pet Group, Inc., is voluntarily recalling nationally all lots of Dingo CHICK'N JERKY treats due to Company concerns that the jerky treats have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, which can cause serious infections in dogs and cats, and, if there is cross contamination, in people, especially children, the aged, and people with compromised immune systems. The Food and Drug Administration is aware of this recall. The products affected were sold at Target, PetSmart and other retailers. The products subject to this voluntary recall are Dingo CHICK'N JERKY 3.5 oz. and 8 oz. for dogs and Dingo Kitty CHICKEN JERKY 1.5 oz. for cats and Dingo Ferret CHICKEN JERKY 1.5 oz for ferrets. Laboratory testing has shown that some samples of these chicken jerky treats were contaminated with Salmonella. The company is recalling all these products out of an abundance of caution. Salmonella can potentially be transferred to people handling these pet treats, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products. Healthy people infected with Salmonella can have some or all of 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 be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Apparently well animals can be a carrier and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian. The company has received one report of Salmonellosis in a dog. There are no reports of human illness. These products are being removed from retail stores. Consumers should immediately stop feeding these treats to their pets. Consumers who purchased any of the above-identified CHICK'N JERKY TREATS should discontinue use of the products and should discard the unused portion. Consumer can obtain information on receiving refunds by contacting the Eight In One consumer affairs department at 1-888-232-9889.
Other Food Contamination Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 8/7/2008 Reason: Product contains Salmonella Saintpaul with the same genetic fingerprint as the strain of bacteria that is causing the current outbreak in the United States. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 6/12/2008 Reason: may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail and elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems Distribution: Nationwide Date: 6/12/2008 Reason: voluntarily recalling approximately 22,481 pounds of ground beef products that may contain pieces of plastic Distribution: Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts and New York Date: 6/12/2008 Reason: Voluntarily recalling an undetermined amount of beef products intended for use in ground products because they may be contaminated with E. coli Distribution: Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin Date: 7/15/2008 Reason: The product in question may contain a diluted form of a common food grade cleaning compound that results in a bitter or sour taste. Distribution: sold ONLY in Shop-Rite stores in the five Northeast states of Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. This affects ONLY the one-gallon size. Date: 6/12/2008 Reason: approximately 286,320 pounds of fresh and frozen meat and poultry products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes Distribution: Nationwide |
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