The
manufacturers of the USA-made chicken jerky dog treats labeled under the brands
Nutri-Vet and NutriPet have been recalled due to a possible Salmonella
contamination. The recalled treats were sold between April 2012 and February
2013 with Best By Dates ranging from April 20, 2014, through October 3, 2014.
If you have
purchased any chicken jerky dog treats under the brand names Nutri-Vet or
NutriPet, discontinue use immediately and return any unused portion to the
place of purchase. Consumers with any questions or concerns are urged to contact
Nutri-Vet at (877) 729-8668 Monday through Friday from 7am-5pm MDT.
The FDA
announced the following product recall alert:
“ Nutri-Vet, LLC. of
Boise, ID is voluntarily recalling its Nutri-Vet and NutriPet Chicken Jerky
Products because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. 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.
Nutri-Vet is recalling
the lot numbers below because the manufacturer of an ingredient used in the
products below informed us of the possibility of Salmonella presence at the
manufacturing facility, although no positive test results have been found on
Nutri-Vet or NutriPet products to date.
The recalled Chicken
Jerky Treats were distributed nationwide through online sales and in retail
stores from April 2012 through February 2013 with Best By Dates ranging from
April 20, 2014, through October 3, 2014.
The product comes in a
clear plastic bag containing Chicken Jerky Treats as described below:
Item #
|
Description
|
Size
|
UPC
|
76-0081
|
NutriPet Natural Chicken Fillet Strips
|
16oz
|
76-0081 (No bar code)
|
50704
|
Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for
Joint Health
|
5oz
|
669125507049
|
50705
|
Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for
Joint Health
|
15oz
|
669125507056
|
50706
|
Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for
Glossy Coat
|
5oz
|
669125507063
|
50707
|
Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for
Glossy Coat
|
15oz
|
669125507070
|
50708
|
Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for
Stress and Anxiety
|
5oz
|
669125507087
|
50709
|
Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for
Stress and Anxiety
|
15oz
|
669125507094
|
50710
|
Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for
Fresh Breath
|
5oz
|
669125507100
|
50711
|
Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for
Fresh Breath
|
15oz
|
669125507117
|
50712
|
Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for
SENIOR Dogs
|
5oz
|
669125507124
|
50714
|
Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for
Healthy Digestion
|
5oz
|
669125507148
|
50716
|
Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for
Healthy Weight
|
5oz
|
669125507162
|
50701
|
Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats
|
5oz
|
669125507018
|
50702
|
Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats
|
8oz
|
669125507025
|
50703
|
NNutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats
|
16oz
|
669125507032
|
99044
|
Nutri-Vet K9 Hip & Joint Chicken Breast
Strips
|
8oz
|
669125990445
|
The United States based
supplier has ceased the production and distribution of the ingredient supplied
to Nutri-Vet while FDA and the manufacturer continue investigating as to the
source of the potential contamination. No other products made by Nutri-Vet, LLC
are included in the recall.
Consumers who have
purchased Nutri-Vet and NutriPet Chicken Jerky Products are urged to stop
feeding them to pets and return the product to the place of purchase for a full
refund. Consumers with questions may contact Nutri-Vet at 1-877-729-8668 Monday
thru Friday from 7am to 5pm MDT. "
Remember to check your labels and bar-codes before feeding any Chicken Jerky treats to your dog.
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