[ SHOWGSD-L ] SAFETY ALERT - PET TREATS SALMONELLA
- From: Daleen Dunphy <amaleen@xxxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Sat, 11 Jun 2005 12:34:28 -0400
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>SAFETY ALERT - PRESENCE OF SALMONELLA BACTERIA IN CERTAIN PET TREATS
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> OTTAWA, June 7, 2005 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and
> Aron Pet Food are warning consumers not to purchase or use the pet
> treats listed below. These products may be contaminated with the
> bacteria responsible for salmonellosis in humans.
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> The following products are affected by this alert:
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> Salmon Snackers 100% Salmon Treats for Dogs
> 50 g / 8 33234 00100 6
> T.W. Enterprises, Ferndale, Wa
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> Salmon Snackers 100% Salmon Treats for Cats
> 50 g / 8 33234 00101 3
> T.W. Enterprises, Ferndale, Wa
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> Shrimp Snackers 100% Shrimp Treats for Cats
> 28 g / 8 33234 00104 4
> T.W. Enterprises, Ferndale, Wa
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> Shrimp Snackers 100% Shrimp Treats for Dogs
> 28 g / 8 33234 00103 7
> T.W. Enterprises, Ferndale, Wa
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> Healthy K9 Beef Jerkey 100% Natural Dog Treats
> 70 g / 7 76626 53898 1
> Aron Pet Food Abbotsford, BC
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> Healthy K9 Beef Heart 100% Natural Dog Treats
> 70 g / 7 76626 53897 4
> Aron Pet Food Abbotsford, BC
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> Aron Pet Food, Abbotsford, British Columbia, is voluntarily recalling
> the affected products. These products have been distributed in
> British Columbia and Alberta.
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> People may risk bacterial infection by handling the treats directly
> or by contact with pets who have used the treats. Anyone who may have
> handled the treats should wash their hands with warm water and soap.
> Consumers should dispose of these treats in the trash.
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> Common symptoms of Salmonella infection are nausea, vomiting,
> abdominal pain and diarrhea, although more serious consequences are
> possible, especially in young children, the elderly, and in people
> with weakened immune systems. There have been three reported
> illnesses associated with these products.
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> The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.
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> For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-
> 800-442-2342, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. local time, Monday to Friday
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Daleen
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