Salmonella Outbreak and Pets

The peanut product recall seems to have taken on a life of it’s own. It’s not just peanut butter–the list wanders all over the place from brownie and donut products to salad dressings and pet food and treats. The FDA says that the risk of animals contracting salmonellosis is minimal, yet you should check the pet food products on the lengthy recall list to avoid any unnecessary risk.

Signs that your pet may have salmonella:

• Dogs and cats that become ill from salmonella generally will have diarrhea that may contain blood or mucus.
• Affected animals may seem more tired than usual, and may have a fever or vomit.
• Some cats do not have diarrhea, but will have a decreased appetite, fever, and excess salivation.
• Some dogs or cats may have Salmonella but may not appear to be sick. Well animals can be carriers and infect other animals or humans.

If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, contact your veterinarian.

Below is the list of “recalling firms” of pet food products. Check out the FDA list for links to the specific products and more information like UPC Code Number, lot descriptions, packaging size, etc.

Aggieville USA, Mountain Grove, MO
American Nutrition, Inc.
Carolina Prime
Carolina Prime Pet
Farm Style
Grreat Choice
Happy Tails
Healthy Hide
Healthy-hide Deli-wrap
Hill Country Fare
Integrity
Mill Creek
Next Gen Pet Products
Northwest Royal
Premium
Salix
Shoppers Valu
Springfield Prize
Vita Bone Flavors
Vita Snacks
Western Family Biscuits
Western Trade Group, Inc.
Yeaster

Also note that there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet food products. To prevent foodborne illness when handling pet foods and treats, wash hands with hot water and soap before and after handling pet foods and treats and wash pet food bowls and utensils with hot water and soap after each use.

Disclaimer: The views expressed above are solely those of the author and may not reflect those of
Care2, Inc., its employees or advertisers.

Murat K.

7:21AM PDT on Jun 10, 2011

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Kath R.

3:54AM PST on Mar 8, 2011

I wish that pet food companies would take cleanliness more seriously.

Ellen M.

4:57PM PDT on Aug 25, 2010

I lost my precious lab to dog food that I thought was making her strong & healthy. I miss her so much!

Alicia N.

9:03PM PDT on Aug 19, 2010

thanks for the info, Mel very helpful as always.

Elle E.

9:01PM PDT on Aug 19, 2010

Oops typo before I noticed. The link to feeding pets a raw diet should have read www.rawmeatybones.com

8:59PM PDT on Aug 19, 2010

Why 'cook' for dogs? They did not cook in nature. God did not give them stoves like he did us. I've never seen a wolf cook dinner. www.rawmeathbones.com

Jeramie D.

2:26PM PDT on Aug 19, 2010

Pet food is always being recalled. I may have to go back to cooking for my dogs, but I have 10 rescued ones.

Maria L.

5:45AM PDT on Aug 19, 2010

Shared, Thanks!

NO EMAILS P.

12:13AM PDT on Jun 5, 2010

thanks

Past Member .

9:25AM PDT on Jun 14, 2009

thanksss...
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