Raw Dog Food Recall due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

Last week in California, OC Raw Dog voluntarily recalled 2055 lbs of their Turkey and Produce Raw Frozen Canine Formulation. The food is potentially contaminated with Salmonella. Only the Turkey and Produce Raw Frozen Canine Formulation in 6.5 lb Doggie Dozen Patties and 5 lb Bulk Bags with the lot number 1511 and expiry date of 10/8/15 are affected. The food was sold in Minnesota, Missouri, Pennsylvania, and Colorado.

Salmonella poses a risk to animals and humans. People infected by Salmonella may have nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever. The FDA recommends that people with symptoms contact their healthcare providers.

Animals with Salmonella infection may have diarrhea, vomiting, fever, and lethargy. Some pets will only experience decreased appetite, fever, and abdominal pain. Pets that are healthy in appearance may be carriers of Salmonella and can pass it on to other people and animals. According to the FDA, any animal that has consumed the potentially affected product and has symptoms should contact their veterinarian.

OC Raw Dog has stopped food production and distribution. The company and FDA are investigating to determine the cause of contamination. OC Raw Dog “will be making several changes to our methods of production in order to further protect the product we so firmly believe in.”

If you are in possession of this recalled product please submit a picture of the package with the lot number to Olivia@ocrawdog.com.  Please return the product to the retailer where you purchased for a full refund or replacement product.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-844-215-DOGS (3647) Monday through Friday 9am – 5pm PST.

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Nylabone Recalls Puppy Starter Kit due to Salmonella

Nylabone Products has recalled one lot of their 1.69oz Puppy Starter Kit dog chews. The chews have potential Salmonella contamination. The potentially affected product is from Lot #21935, UPC 0-18214-81291-3, expiry 3/22/18. The Puppy Starter Kits were sold in Canada through an online mail order facility. Any consumers that have the potentially contaminated product should discontinue use and return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Anyone with questions may call 1-877-273-7527.

Salmonella poses a risk to animals and humans. People infected by Salmonella may have nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever. The FDA recommends that purchasers of the 1.69oz Puppy Starter Kit dog chews with symptoms should contact their healthcare providers.

Animals with Salmonella infection may have diarrhea, vomiting, fever, and lethargy. Some pets will only experience decreased appetite, fever, and abdominal pain. Pets that are healthy in appearance may be carriers of Salmonella and can pass it on to other people and animals. According to the FDA, any animal that has consumed the potentially affected product should contact their veterinarian.

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PET FOOD RECALL UPDATE

May 10, 2012 - Further to the PIJAC Canada Member Alert sent out on Monday, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has posted an official public health notice regarding salmonella infections resulting from contact with food produced by Diamond Pet Foods.   Below is a link to the English notice.  Please share this information with your colleagues and clients.  We also encourage businesses to post the notice. We are happy to collaborate with PHAC and will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available.

Public Health Notice: Illnesses related to Salmonella and pet food


MISE À JOUR DU RAPPEL DE NOURRITURE POUR ANIMAUX - avis officiel de santé publique 

10 mai, 2012 - Suite à l'alerte envoyée aux membres de PIJAC Canada lundi, l'Agence de la santé publique du Canada (ASPC) a émis un avis officiel de santé publique au sujet d'infections par la salmonelle provenant de la nourriture pour animaux produite par Diamond Pet Foods. Ci-dessous vous trouverez le lien de l'avis en français. S'il vous plait partagez cette information avec vos collègues et clients. Nous encourageons également les compagnies à afficher cet avis. Nous sommes heureux de pouvoir collaborer avec l'ASPC et nous continuerons à surveiller de près la situation et fournir des mises à jour dès qu'elles seront disponibles.

Avis de santé publique: Maladies associées aux salmonelles et à  la nourriture pour animaux de compagnie

Fourteen People Treated for Salmonella Poisoning from Contaminated Pet Food

Fourteen people have become ill and five are being treated in hospital as a result of a rare form of salmonella poisoning from contaminated pet food, now recalled in both Canada and the U.S.

No infections have been reported in Canada, although the affected brands of pet food are distributed in Eastern Canadian Provinces - Ontario, Quebec, B.C. and New Brunswick.

Diamond Pet Foods has expanded the recall since first reports of salmonella contamination in April. Precautions in Canada have already taken place with over hundreds of bags of the suspect dry pet food put into quarantine at Pet Valu warehouses.

The recall includes the following pet food brands:

• Diamond Naturals Lamb Meal & Rice dry dog food
• Diamond Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul
• Adult Light Formula dry dog food
• Diamond Puppy Formula dry dog food.
• Taste of the Wild and Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul, both cat and dog food
• Canidae, Wellness and Natural Balance dog formula's

People can get salmonella by handling infected dog food, then not washing their hands before eating or handling their own food. Pet owners are advised to throw the dry food out immediately, wash their hands with soap and water and clean any surfaces exposed to the food with a mild bleach solution.

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P&G Issues Voluntary Recall of Specialized Dry Pet Foods

In keeping with its steadfast commitment to animal health and safety, on July 30, 2010, the Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) voluntarily expanded a recent USA only recall of a select number of dry pet foods. 

The recall now includes Iams Veterinary Dry Formulas and some Specialized Eukanuba Dry Formula pet foods sold in veterinary clinics and specialty pet retailers in the USA and Canada.

This recall is a precautionary measure because these products were made in a single, specialized facility where it was determined that some products made at the facility may have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella. No salmonella-related illnesses have been reported and no canned pet food, biscuits/treats or supplements are affected by this announcement.