Thursday, 21 February 2013

MAJOR RECALL ALERT: Kasel Industries Recalls a Long List of Products



Several brands of popular dog treats, including bully sticks, chicken, salmon, beef, and pork jerky, pig ears, various chew bones, and others treats produced by Kasel Industries’ Colorado facility between April 20 and September 19 of last year are being recalled due to Salmonella contamination.
The brands affected by this massive recall include:

Boots & Barkley
Bixbi
Nature’s Deli
Colorado Naturals
Petco
Best Bully Stick

Kasel Industries and the FDA have not reported any illnesses associated with this recall, and no other Kasel Industries products are involved.

If your pet has eaten or chewed any of the above named brands of treats and chews, keep an eye out for symptoms of salmonella poisoning which include lethargy, diarrhea, vomiting, fever, or decreased appetite. While some pets may not show symptoms associated with Salmonella infection, they can still be carriers of the illness and are able to infect other pets and humans.
Customers who have purchased or fed these treats and chews are urged to discontinue feeding immediately and return any unused portion to the place of purchase. Please contact Kasel Associated Industries at (800) 218-4417 with any questions or concerns.

The following notice was released by the Food & Drug Administration:


Kasel Associated Industries Recalls All Products Manufactured at its Denver, Colorado Facility from April 20, 2012 thru September 19, 2012 Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 19, 2013
 – Kasel Associated Industries of Denver, CO is voluntarily recalling ALL PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AT ITS DENVER, COLORADO FACILITY FROM APRIL 20, 2012 THRU SEPTEMBER 19, 2012 due to possible Salmonella contamination. Salmonella can sicken animals that eat these products and humans are at risk for salmonella poisoning from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the pet products or any surfaces exposed to these products.

Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these symptoms after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.


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 your pet has consumed the recalled product and has any of these signs, please contact your veterinarian.


The recalled Products of Dog Treats were distributed nationwide through various retailers from April 20th to September 19th.

Kasel Industries is recalling Boots & Barkley, BIXBI, Nature’s Deli, Colorado Naturals, Petco, and Best Bully Stick items. Lot numbers as shown in 1 Year Best By Date Table and 2 Year Best By Date Table, which are attached.

Kasel Industries has not received any reports of illnesses to date in connection with these products.

No other products made by Kasel Associated Industries are included in the recall. Specifically no products with best by dates after the specified ranges are included in the recall.

Consumers who have purchased any listed products are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Kasel Associated Industries at (800) 218-4417 Monday thru Friday from 7am to 5pm MDT.


2 Year Best By Date
UPC
Lot/Best By Date

085239043165
Boots&Barkley American Beef Bully Stick 12″
20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
085239403495
Boots&Barkley American Smoked Beef Femur Bone 3″
20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
085239043103
Boots&Barkley American Flossie 6-8″
20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
085239403440
Boots&Barkley American Pig Ear Strips 8oz
20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
085239043202
Boots&Barkley American Chicken Stuffed Beef Femur Bone 6″
20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
085239043110
Boots&Barkley American Braided Bully Stick 5″
20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
085239043325
Boots&Barkley American Chicken Jerky 16oz
20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
085239043400
Boots&Barkley American Chicken Jerky 8oz
20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
490830400086
Boots&Barkley American Variety Pack 32oz
20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
647263899196
Boots&Barkley American Beef Ribs 2ct
20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
647263899172
Boots&Barkley American  Beef Knuckle
20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
647263899158
Boots&Barkley American Pig Ears 12ct
20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
647263899189
Boots&Barkley American Beef Bully Sticks 6ct
20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
647263899165
Boots&Barkley American Pork Femur
20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
681131857246
Roasted Pig Ear Dog Treats 28oz
04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
800443092903
25 PK Natural Pig Ears
04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
800443092910
12 PK Natural Pig Ears
04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
800443092927
12 PK Smoked Pig Ears
04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
800443092934
7 PK Natural Pig Ears
04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
800443092941
7 PK Smoked Pig Ears
04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
647263800291
16oz Chicken Chips
04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
647263900151
16oz Salmon Jerky
04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
647263800178
4oz Chicken Jerky
04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
647263510176
4oz Lamb Jerky
04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
647263900175
4 oz Salmon Jerky
04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
647263801175
4oz Beef Jerky
04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
647263800291
16oz Chicken Jerky
04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
647263700157
16oz Pork Jerky
04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
091037018021
BIXBI Skin & Coat Beef Liver Jerky 5oz
04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
091037018045
BIXBI Skin & Coat Lamb Jerky 5oz
04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
091037018007
BIXBI Skin & Coat Chicken Breast Jerky Treats 5oz
04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
091037018069
BIXBI Skin & Coat Pork Jerky 5oz
04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
091037018144
BIXBI Hip And Joint Pork Jerky 5oz
04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
091037018120
BIXBI Hip And Joint Lamb Jerky 5oz
04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
091037018083
BIXBI Hip And Joint Chicken Breast Jerky 5oz
04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
091037018106
BIXBI Hip And Joint Beef Liver Jerky 5oz
04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
Bulk
TDBBS, Inc Buffalo Hearts Sliced 3 lbs
04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
Bulk
TDBBS, Inc Knee Caps 25 Ct
04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
Unknown
TDBBS, Inc Pork Jerky Strips 16oz
04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
Unknown
TDBBS, Inc Chicken Jerky 16oz
04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
Unknown
TDBBS, Inc Turkey Cubes 4.5oz
04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
Bulk
TDBBS, Inc Pig Snouts 25ct
04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
Bulk
TDBBS, Inc Beef Lobster Tails 1ct
04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
Unknown
TDBBS, Inc Turkey Jerky Sticks 6ct
04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
Unknown
TDBBS, Inc Hearts of Lamb 4oz
04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
Unknown
TDBBS, Inc Lamb Jerky 4oz
04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN



1 Year Best By Date
UPC
Lot/Best By Date

647263800215
Nature’s Deli Chicken Jerky 3lbs
04202013 DEN-10032013 DEN
647263800208
Nature’s Deli Chicken Jerky 2.5lbs
04202013 DEN-10032013 DEN


Don't forget to check your treat labels!

Keep your tails wagging
Bear’s P4ws

2 comments:

  1. Thanks for this post helping to keep our dogs safe.

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  2. Thank you for sharing this important information +Bear Paws .:)

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