All Of These Different Dog Treats Were Just Recalled Due To Contamination From Salmonella
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Tuesday that Stromberg Foods has recalled various brands of dog treats due to potential Salmonella contamination.
The company explained how the recall includes various sizes and batches of the Beg & Barker Chicken Brest Strips Dog Treat, Billo’s Best Friend Chicken Breast Strips Dog Treat, and the Green Coast Pets Chicken Crisps Dog Treat.
These treats were distributed worldwide between June 8 and June 2.
The North Carolina-based company was first notified of the contamination on July 6, after the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA & CS) collected a sample that positively tested for Salmonella.
Salmonella can pose a risk to humans who handle the treats, as well as any dog who ingests them.
In humans, Salmonella poisoning can present itself as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramping.
More severe effects may include endocarditis, arthritis, arterial infections, muscle pain, and more.
Dogs exposed to Salmonella may appear lethargic, experience a fever, vomit or have diarrhea. Other pets may display less severe symptoms such as a decreased appetite and abdominal pain.
However, dogs can also be carriers of Salmonella and potentially spread it to other healthy animals and humans.
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So, if you believe your dog has ingested a contaminated food item, always contact your veterinarian– regardless of if they appear well.
Stromberg Foods is still unsure how the contamination occurred and is conducting an internal investigation.
In the meantime, if you have purchased an affected product and/or have a pet that has become ill, the FDA encourages you to contact Stromberg Foods immediately.
So far, no incidences of illness have been reported by consumers.
You can also email the company at stromgbergship@gmail.com or contact customer service with any questions or concerns. Their customer service line is available from 3:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and can be reached at (919) 947-6011.
And to read the complete company announcement released by the FDA, you can visit the link here.
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