The safety of our beloved pets is important. The high number of recall alerts on dog food, treats and toys is alerting. Therefore I have opened this category and try to keep it up-to-date in order to help and make recalls public. Please share recalls to help as many dog owners keeping their pets safe as possible!
June 19, 2015 Manufacturer: Boulder Dog Food Company of Boulder, Colorado Product: Chicken Sprinkles food enhancer Reason: The Boulder Dog Food Company of Boulder, Colorado, is voluntarily recalling its Chicken Sprinkles food enhancer because of potential contamination with Salmonella bacteria.
The dangers of Listeria (Listeria monocytogenes) Dogs and cats rarely catch infections with Listeria. However, contaminated pet food can be dangerous to handlers, especially small children, pregnant women and older people. In fact, it is a leading cause of hospitalization and deaths due to foodborne illness in industrialized countries. Listeria can affect several internal parts of the body, such as the
The dangers of Salmonella bacteria Among others salmonella can cause symptoms such as Diarrhea Vomiting Fever Weight loss Dehydration Loss of appetite in your dog or cat and can even become chronic. The bacteria is also transmittable to humans, who are also facing health risks from an infection. Salmonella bacteria can also be transferred through handling of contaminated pet food.
July 10, 2015/ July 14, 2015 Manufacturer: Jump Your Bones, Inc. of Boca Raton, FL Product: Jump Your Bones Brand Roo Bites Dog Treats Reason: Jump Your Bones, Inc. of Boca Raton, FL is voluntarily recalling Jump Your Bones Brand Roo Bites Dog Treats because of possible contamination with Salmonella bacteria.
