[Dailydrool] Another pet treat recall, this time from Del Monte

[Vicki Kerns]

I just heard this one yesterday. Sheesh!

TRENTON, N.J.A pet food company is voluntarily recalling dog treats that
could be contaminated with salmonella.

Nature's Recipe announced Saturday the recall of a limited supply of its
"Nature's Recipe Oven Baked Biscuits with Real Chicken," which were
manufactured at its plant in Topeka, Kan., and distributed nationally,
primarily through pet specialty retailers.

Nature's Recipe is a brand of Del Monte Foods.

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The company says the product has the potential to be contaminated with
salmonella, which can affect animals eating the products and pose a risk to
humans from handling contaminated pet products.

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. Infected, but otherwise healthy pets
can be carriers and infect other animals or humans, warns the Food and Drug
Administration <http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm323823.htm> (FDA). If
your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please
contact your veterinarian.

Nature's Recipe officials say no pet or human illnesses have been reported,
but suggest that pet owners monitor themselves and their dogs for signs of
salmonella and seek medical care if symptoms worsen.

The company says the recall is precautionary, and advises consumers who
bought the recalled treats to discard them immediately.

The recalled treats were sold in 19-ounce stand-up resealable pouches. The
products included in the recall are marked with the Lot Codes 2199TP or
2200TP and a UPC Code of 30521 51549. The pouches also have a "Best If Used
By Date" stamp of "10 11 13" and "10 12 13."

For further information about the recall and for instructions on obtaining
replacement product, consumers can contact the company at its web
site<http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-204_162-57532476/natures-recipe-recalls-dog-treats-for-salmonella/www.naturesrecipe.com>
or
call the 24-hour consumer hotline at 800-237-3856.

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Vicki Kerns


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