[ SHOWGSD-L ] BJ customers...dog treats recalled.......IMPORTANT

From: Peggy <pmick12@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: Showgsd-l <Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2007 15:57:26 -0400
New Jersey Department of Agriculture

Memo

To:       Veterinarian

               

From:   Nancy E. Halpern, D.V.M, State Veterinarian          

               

Date:    March 13, 2007

 

Re:       Recall of Berkley and Jensen's Dog Treats

 

<>BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. is recalling its 25-count packages of 
"Berkley & Jensen" Full-Cut Pig Ears dog treats with no lot number and 
only the expiration advisory "BEST IF USED BY 2009" (without referencing 
a specific month) because they have the potential to be contaminated 
with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious infections in dogs, 
and, if there is cross contamination, young children, frail or elderly 
people, and others with weakened immune systems.

  <>Confirmatory testing is ongoing but until the testing is final, 
consumers should immediately stop feeding the treats to their pets.

  <>Salmonella can potentially be transferred to people handling these 
dog treats, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands 
after having contact with the product or any surfaces exposed to these 
products. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience 
fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal 
pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the 
organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe 
illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), 
endocarditis and arthritis. Consumers exhibiting these signs after 
having contact with this product should contact their healthcare 
providers.  <>

Dogs that become ill from Salmonella generally will have a fever and 
diarrhea that may contain blood or mucus. Affected animals may seem more 
tired that usual, and may have vomiting. Some dogs do not have diarrhea, 
but will have decreased appetite, fever and excess salivation.  <>The 
potential for contamination was noted after testing revealed the 
potential presence of Salmonella in a 25-count package of "Berkley & 
Jensen" Full-Cut Pig Ears dog treats.  <>There have been no confirmed 
illnesses to date. These products have been removed from sale while the 
problem is being investigated.

      BJ's members who purchased "Berkley & Jensen" Full-Cut Pig Ears 
dog treats between January 1, 2006 through March 8, 2007 should 
discontinue use of the product and may return the unused portion to any 
BJ's Wholesale Club for a full refund.


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