[ SHOWGSD-L ] and now it's pig ears (from Costco)
- From: Peggy <pmick12@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: Showgsd-l <Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2007 08:32:07 -0400
shared by Peggy
[www.fda.gov <http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/NEW00728.html> ]
NATIONWIDE RECALL OF MEDALIST BRAND PIG EAR PET TREATS DUE TO POSSIBLE
SALMONELLA CONTAMINATION
The Food and Drug Administration announced today that Treat Makers, L.L.C.,
a manufacturer of natural pet treats, is voluntarily recalling Medalist
brand
pig ear pet treats, lot numbers 07600EXU3 and 08300EXU1, due to possible
contamination with Salmonella. Pet owners can become ill by touching their
mouth or food without washing their hands after handling the pet treats.
Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal
infections in small
children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Healthy people may only suffer short-term symptoms, such as high fever,
severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Long term
complications can include arthritis. Although Salmonella can pose a health
risk for pets under certain conditions, our primary concern with this
recall is
protecting human health.
The Medalist brand pig ears are packaged in 25-count plastic bags. The lot
number can be found on a white sticker on the back of the bag.
While testing conducted by Costco, Issaquah, WA, a distributor of the pet
treats, found some Salmonella-positive samples, testing conducted by Treat
Makers, L.L.C. showed no trace of Salmonella. No illnesses have been
reported as a result of handling these pet treats.
The pig ears were distributed through Costco stores located in 11 states:
Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah,
Colorado,
Idaho, Hawaii and Montana. Consumers who have purchased the pig ears can
return them to their Costco store for a refund. Customers with questions
about the
recall should call Treat Makers at (888) 250-7369.
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