Salmonella linked to several pet food recalls

Salmonella was linked to a number of recalls by various pet product companies in February, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).  

Salmonella can sicken animals that eat contaminated products and humans are at risk for Salmonella poisoning from handling contaminated products. 

Recalled products include:

• United Pet Group Inc. voluntarily withdraws Ultra Blend Gourmet Food for Parakeets, eCotrition Grains and Greens Nutritional Supplement for Parakeets, eCotrition Grains and Greens Nutritional Supplement for Canaries and Finches, and eCotrition Grains and Greens Nutritional Supplement for Cockatiels, due to possible Salmonella contamination. 
• Hy-Vee issues voluntary recall of certain dog food products due to elevated levels of a chemical contaminant found in corn, aflatoxin.  
• Kasel Associates Industries recalls certain pet treats due to possible Salmonella contamination. 
• The Honest Kitchen voluntarily recalls limited lots of Verve®, Zeal® and Thrive® products due to possible health risk of Salmonella. 
• Nutri-Vet, LLC recalls Nutri-Vet and Nutripet chicken jerky products due to possible Salmonella health risk. 
• Kaytee recalls bird treats and greens due to possible Salmonella contamination. 
• Kasel Associated Industries recalls all products manufactured at its Denver, Colorado facility from 20 April 2012 thru 19 September 2012 due to possible Salmonella health risk.