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Breeder's Choice Pet Food Recalls AvoDerm Natural Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Adult Dog Formula Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
Contact:
Consumer:
1-866-500-6286
Media:
Mark Newberg
847-330-5367
Consumer:
1-866-500-6286
Media:
Mark Newberg
847-330-5367
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- September 11, 2012 - Breeder’s Choice Pet Food is recalling a single
manufacturing batch of Breeder's Choice AvoDerm Natural Lamb Meal &
Brown Rice Adult Dog Formula due to possible contamination with Salmonella. The product affected by this recall is identified below and has the following "Best Before" dates:
Product Code/SKU/ Material # | UPC Code | Size | Product Name/Description | Best Before Code (day/month/yr) |
---|---|---|---|---|
1000065074 | 0 5290702043 8 | 26 lb. | AvoDerm Natural Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Adult Dog Formula | 28 Aug 2013 29 Aug 2013 30 Aug 2013 |
Product and product lots that do not appear on the list above are not subject to this recall.
Salmonella
can affect animals eating the products and there is a risk to humans
from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not
thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or
any surfaces exposed to these products.
Healthy people exposed to 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
signs 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 these symptoms, please contact your
veterinarian.
No human or pet illnesses
have been reported to-date. The recall notification is being issued
based on a single manufacturing batch wherein a sample with the "Best
Before" dates of August 28, 29 and 30, 2012 had a positive result for
salmonella. The AvoDerm Natural Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Adult Dog
Formula product was originally manufactured on August 29, 2012 and
distributed on August 30 and 31, 2012. Salmonella testing was
conducted by Silliker, Inc. (Southern California Laboratory). Breeder's
Choice Pet Foods has taken immediate action to remove the product from
all applicable distribution centers and retail customers, and is fully
investigating the cause.
Recalled
products were distributed to retailers and distributors in the states of
California, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, Virginia, and Washington.
Consumers
who have purchased the AvoDerm Natural Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Adult
Dog Formula product with the above-referenced "Best Before" dates are
urged to contact Breeder's Choice Customer Service representatives.
A
letter and instructions have been forwarded to all Breeder’s Choice Pet
Food customers. Breeder’s Choice Customer Service representatives and
company veterinarians are responding to inquires through the
1-866-500-6286 phone number and will answer any questions regarding pets
that have been fed the product. Pet owners can also visit the Breeder’s
Choice Pet Food website for more information http://www.avoderm.com/.
Source : http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm319021.htm