Urgent warning to dog owners as tainted treats are recalled across America
An urgent warning has been issued to dog owners about dog treats that could be contaminated with salmonella.
The Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority announced that Carolina Prime Pet Inc. has recalled bags of dog treats in 19 states.
The North Carolina company initiated the recall of 400 of its “Hollywood Feed Carolina Made Chicken Chips” 16-ounce treats on Nov. 22.
The treats were sold from Hollywood Feed stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.
They were also available through the company’s website.
The problem was noticed after third-party laboratory testing identified the contamination.
Currently no illnesses have been reported. But if a pet owner thinks their dog has eaten the treats, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration advises owners to contact their veterinarian.
Salmonella has the potential to affect both pets through consumption and humans through handling contaminated products – especially with improper hand washing or cleaning of surfaces.
The North Carolina company initiated the recall of 400 of its “Hollywood Feed Carolina Made Chicken Chips” 16-ounce treats on Nov. 22.
Pets infected with salmonella may become lethargic and develop diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting.
Some pets only have a loss of appetite, fever and abdominal pain.
Pets are also at risk of carrying the infection and spreading it to other animals or people.
Healthy people infected with salmonella may experience one or more of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever.
Salmonella infections can rarely become more serious and result in arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms.
If someone experiences any of these symptoms, they should contact their healthcare provider.
The product comes in a purple and black 16 ounce bag, marked on the back with lot number 20051324L2 and an expiration date of 11/13/25. This particular batch is the only one identified as possibly contaminated
Salmonella can affect both pets through consumption and humans through handling contaminated products
The product comes in a purple and black 16 ounce bag, labeled on the back with lot number 20051324L2 and an expiration date of 11/13/25.
This particular batch is the only one identified as possibly contaminated.
Customers who purchased 16-ounce bags of “Hollywood Feed Carolina Made Chicken Chips” stamped lot 20051324L2 should discontinue use.
Customers may contact the company at treats@carolinaprimepet.com or at 828-394-6460 Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST for information on returning a recalled product for a refund or replacement.