More pet treats recalled. Salmonella spreads. Check this list.

January 28, 6:44 PMDC Dogs ExaminerMichelle Critchell

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DC Dogs reported that the Peanut Corporation of America has been cited as a source of the nationwide salmonella outbreak.  A new recall was announced today.  There have been recalls of human food and pet food.  Over 500 cases of salmonella infection have been reported in humans and dogs have also gotten sick.

The recalled products today include only the following types of Carolina Prime Pet Treats in single unit packages with lot date codes between 081508 and 010909:

6" Beef Shank Peanut Butter, UPC 063725542007
2pk Hooves Peanut Butter, UPC 063725542000
4" Rawhide Bone Peanut Butter, UPC 063725542003
6" Rawhide Bone Peanut Butter, UPC 063725542005
6" Healthy Hide Beef Shank Peanut Butter, UPC 09109333479

Customers who purchased the recalled dog treats should discontinue use immediately, and return items to the purchase location for replacement or refund.

Pet symptoms of salmonella infection:

Lethargy, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Well animals can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product contact your veterinarian.

Other Pet Food Recalls:

PetSmart:

The recalled products include only the following types of Grreat Choice Dog Biscuits sold between Aug. 21, 2008 and Jan. 19, 2009.

• Small Assorted 32 oz., UPC 73725702900
• Small/Medium Assorted 4 lb., UPC 73725700601
• Small/Medium Assorted 8 lb., UPC 73725700605
• Small/Medium Assorted 10 lb., UPC 73725702755
• Large Assorted 8 lb., UPC 73725700638
• Extra Large Assorted 8 lb., UPC 73725700779
• Peanut Butter 4 lb., UPC 73725700766

Contact PetSmart at: 1-888-839-9638

SALIX

The voluntarily recalled peanut butter-filled rawhide treats are sold at PetSmart, Target and Wegmans Food Stores throughout the U.S. and Canada. Although Salix is not aware of any reported cases of illness related to these products, it has issued this voluntary recall as a precautionary measure. The UPC of the voluntarily recalled product is 09109333354.

Check the Salix Website for the complete list.

Check the FDA website for human food and pet treat recalls.

DC Dogs Examiner rule re: this recall----When in doubt, chuck it out.

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