A new warning has been issued to dog owners.
Blue Ridge Beef recalls thousands of pounds of natural mixed logs due to salmonella contamination, according to a news release issued by the Food and Drug Administration.
Pet Food Company announces recall On January 31, after positive samples were found during testing at the North Carolina Agricultural Food Protection Institute.
Pooch's parents are encouraged to check what items they purchased between January 3rd and January 24th of this year.
Popular items in clear log-shaped packaging are sold at retail stores as “meal bases, supplements, toppers” for dogs. The dish includes beef, green tripes, beef hearts and beef liver.
The lot number stamped on the edge of the packaged log is marked as lot #N25/12/31 and UPC# is 854298001054.
They are supposed to be frozen and then thawed in the fridge prior to mealtime.
The £5,700 recall occurs in just 25% of the states where the mix is sold.
The affected states are Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Tennessee and Rhode Island.
The FDA warned that both pets and humans could be at risk as dog guardians may have had contact with bacteria while feeding their puppies.
The FDA could increase the chances of health problems if the person does not wash their hands afterwards.
“A healthy person infected with salmonella should monitor some or all of the following symptoms, including mice, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever, according to an FDA press release. “Rare In, salmonella can cause more serious illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. You will be able to show these signs after contacting this product. Consumers should contact their healthcare providers.”
If a pet owner notices that a four-legged friend is showing symptoms, the FDA will urge you to contact your veterinarian.
“Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and may have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, or vomiting,” the FDA added. “Some pets only reduce appetite, fever and abdominal pain. An infected, but otherwise healthy pet is a carrier and can infect other animals and humans. ”
Consumers are urged to return food to stores that they purchase from locations that children, pets and wildlife are inaccessible.
