PET PRODUCT RECALLS
Food Recalls
More Pig Ear Pet Treats Recalled
by News Desk | May 18, 2011
Two more companies are recalling pig ear dog treats after a supplier, Keys Manufacturing of
Paris, IL, found that a batch of the pet chews tested positive for Salmonella.
One dog has been reported to have become ill because of contaminated pig ears.
Boss Pet Products' recall is for Diggers Natural Treat Pig Ear pet treats, which were
distributed from November, 2010 through April, 2011 in MT, CA, WA, OK, TN, NY, KS, OH, TX,
MS, AL, OR, UT, IA, MO, IL, IN, LA, and MN.
The pig ears were sold in bulk in boxes of 100 (UPC 0-72929-00038-6); shrink wrapped in
boxes of 50 (UPC 0-72929-99120-2); in
two-pack bags shipped in cases of 12 bags (UPC 0-
72929-99504-0);
four-pack bags shipped in cases of 12 bags (UPC 0-72929-00227-4)
eight-
pack bags shipped in cases of 12 bags (UPC 0-72929-99584-2).
Recalled pig ear treats can be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers
with questions may contact Boss Pet at 1-800-445-6347 during business hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.
m. ET) or on the company's website at www.bosspet.com.
Blackman Industries of Kansas City, KS is recalling its PrimeTime brand 2 ct. and 5 ct.
Premium Pig Ears and all KC Beefhide brand 20 ct. Premium Pig Ears.
These products were distributed in Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota and
sold through many of the following retail outlets: Price Chopper Stores, Hy-Vee Stores, Hen
House Markets, Bag N Save Stores, Dahl's Food Stores, Baldwin City Market, SunFresh Food
Stores, Apple Markets, Brookside Market, Franklin Food Stores, No Frills Food Stores, Alps
Food Stores, Big V Food Stores, Country Mart Food Stores, Thriftway Food Stores, County
Fair Food Stores, Super Saver Food Stores and Russ's Food Stores and Feldman's Farm
and Home Stores.
The recalled pig ears were distributed between Jan. 4, 2011 and April 29, 2011. PrimeTime
pig ears are in translucent plastic packages with yellow printed headers and are marked with
the following UPC codes 7-48976-18316-6 on a 2 ct. package with a $3.49 retail price, 7-
48976-09040-2, on a 5 ct. package with a $5.99 retail price and 7-48976-19040-9 on a 5 ct.
package with a $6.99 retail price. The KC Beefhide product is packaged in a red mesh nylon
bag with a green and white header that says KC Beefhide and has the following UPC code 7-
48976-09065-5.
Consumers can tell the difference between the recalled product and the new product by the
placement of a production code on the new product located on the back of the product (i.e.
2011FBC). A similar code beginning with 2011 and the production run is also printed on the
bags under the Made In USA label.
The recalled PrimeTime or KC Beefhide pig ear products can be returned to the place of
purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-913-342-
5010 Monday through Thursday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m..
Salmonella can affect animals eating the product and there is risk to humans from handling
contaminated products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after
having contact with the product or any surfaces exposed to these products.
Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever,
and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain.
Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If a
pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, a veterinarian should be
consulted.
Raw Cat Food with Salmonella Risk Recalled
by News Desk | May 31, 2011
A California company that makes raw foods for cats and dogs is recalling one of its
products because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.
The voluntary recall by Primal Pet Foods of San Mateo is for Feline Chicken & Salmon
Formula, 4 lb. chicken and salmon nuggets (UPC# 8 95135 00025 0) with a "best by" date
code of 043112-17, located on the front of the package to the right of the product label.
The recalled product was distributed through retail stores sales in the United States. No
other Primal Pet Foods products are affected. No pet or human illnesses have been
reported to date in connection with this lot code.
Consumers who purchased the recalled product can contact Primal Pet Foods directly at
866-566-4652 Monday though Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT for assistance in getting you
a full refund or replacement from the place of purchase.
Unopened packages should be returned to the local retailer. Opened packages should be
disposed of in a covered trash receptacle, then bring your receipt (or the empty package in
a sealed bag) to the local retailer.
Salmonella can affect both humans and animals. People handling raw frozen pet foods may
become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not followed safe handling
guidelines.
Healthy people infected with Salmonella may experience some or all of the following
symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping, or fever.
Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with the affected product should
contact their health care provider.
Pets with Salmonella infections may become lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody
diarrhea, fever, or vomiting. Some pets may experience only a decreased appetite, fever,
or abdominal pain. Infected, but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other
animals or humans. If your pet has consumed any of the affected products and is
experiencing any of these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
The company has posted a list of Frequently Asked Questions about the recall on its
website.