Pet food manufacturer Stormberg Foods announced a recall for a variety of chicken dog treats sold under three different brands because the dog treats might contain Salmonella. (See the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announcement here.)
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The following types of dog treats are included in the recall. (You can find the product codes on the back of the packages, to the left or right of the UPC barcode.)
- 1 oz Beg & Barker Chicken Breast Strips UPC: 8 50025 54628 7; All batch numbers; Exp Dates: 06/06/23 to 06/23/23
- 4 oz Beg & Barker Chicken Breast Strips UPC: 8 50025 54611 9; All batch numbers; Exp Dates: 06/06/23 to 06/23/23
- 10 oz Beg & Barker Chicken Breast Strips UPC: 8 50025 54610 2; All batch numbers; Exp Dates: 06/06/23 to 06/23/23
- 4 oz Billo’s Best Friend Chicken Breast Strips UPC: 8 50025 54682 9; All batch numbers; Exp Dates: 06/06/23 to 06/23/23
- 4 oz Green Coast Pets Chicken Crisps UPC: 8 60001 92832 7; All batch numbers; Exp Dates: 06/06/23 to 06/23/23
- 8 oz Green Coast Pets Chicken Crisps UPC: 8 60001 92833 4; All batch numbers; Exp Dates: 06/06/23 to 06/23/23
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What happens if pets or humans are exposed to Salmonella bacteria?
The bacteria can infect both dogs and humans. Animals with Salmonella infections might be lethargic and develop diarrhea, which may be bloody. Other potential symptoms include fever, vomiting, decreased appetite, and abdominal pain. Even without symptoms, infected dogs might spread the bacteria to other pets and humans.
Human caregivers of pets should always clean their hands and all surfaces thoroughly after serving pets food and treats. It is possible after handling contaminated pet treats for humans to contract the salmonella bacteria. Healthy people who get the bacteria can experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fever. But depending on their health status and immune systems, some people might experience more severe complications, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms.
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What you should do if you purchased these treats
Consumers should contact the Stormberg Foods company to arrange returns or obtain information for proper disposal of the contaminated chicken dog treats in the recall. Refunds were not mentioned in the press release, so discuss a refund with them when you contact Stormberg. The company’s contact information is available in the press release at this link.
Ian
FIREPAW, Inc. 