PetSmart Expands Recall on Pet Carousel, Inc. Products

Source: PR-USA.net, Nov 20, 2009

PetSmart is extending a voluntary recall on beef hoof products to include a total of 14 products. These items were manufactured by Pet Carousel, Inc. in Sanger, Calif., and include beef hoof chews as well as certain rope toys with hoof or bone components. The date range for purchasing affected products has been expanded to include products purchased from Sept. 1, 2009 to November 6, 2009.

PetSmart announced it was voluntarily recalling two Dentley’s beef hoof products on November 3, 2009, after learning they may have been contaminated with Salmonella during the manufacturing process (Dentley’s Bulk Cattle Hooves and Dentley’s Choobles 10-Pack Beef Hooves). Twelve additional products have since been added to the voluntary recall.

The complete list of recalled products includes the following items:

Description                                             SKU         UPC
                                                    ----------- -----------
DENTLEY'S BULK CATTLE HOOF                              1611247 73725703323
                                                    ----------- -----------
DENTLEY’S CHOOBLES 10-PACK BEEF HOOVES                  5019015 73725736055
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CHOO-HOOVES STUFFED WITH CHEESE-BACON                   1611993  3465190058
                                                    ----------- -----------
CHOO-HOOVES STUFFED WITH PEANUT BUTTER                  1611994  3465190056
                                                    ----------- -----------
FLOSSY CHEWS CHOO-HOOVE ROPER TWO-HOOVES                1813131  3465117005
                                                    ----------- -----------
FLOSSY CHEWS ROPER BONE BUDDY                           1815505  3465190002
                                                    ----------- -----------
FLOSSY CHEWS BEEF BONES WITH ROPE TOY                   5080721  3465117055
                                                    ----------- -----------
FLOSSY CHEWS WHITE BONE ROPE                            5147942  3465117065
                                                    ----------- -----------
KNUCLE STEAKS 2-PACK                                    5084141  3465190046
                                                    ----------- -----------
CHOO-HOOVES DOG CHEWS 3-PACK                            1611410  3465184103
                                                    ----------- -----------
3-PACK SMOKED HOOVES                                    5042279  3465114003
                                                                34651140037
                                                    ----------- -----------
5-LB COW HOOVES                                         5042275 34651150609
                                                                 3465115060
                                                    ----------- -----------
5-LB. SMOKIES - HOOVES                                  5042277 34651140556
                                                                 3465114055
                                                    ----------- -----------
60-PIECES SMOKED HOOVES                                 5042278  3465112122
                                                    ----------- -----------

Customers who purchased the recalled products should discontinue use immediately and return the product to any PetSmart store for a complete refund or exchange. Customers who have concerns about their health or their pet’s health should consult a medical professional. For additional information about the recall, customers can visit www.petsmartfacts.com, www.petsmart.com, www.fda.gov or contact PetSmart Customer Service at 1-888-839-9638.

Salmonellosis is an infection with bacteria called Salmonella. Most persons infected with Salmonella develop diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps 12 to 72 hours after infection. The illness usually lasts four to seven days, and most persons recover without treatment. However, in some individuals, the diarrhea may be so severe that the patient needs to be hospitalized.

Many dogs do not show clinical signs of Salmonella. However, when they do, they often have diarrhea or other signs of systemic infections.

FDA warns pet owners to not use some Pet Carousel dog treats

Source: Sun-Sentinal.com, Nov 6, 2009

Salmonella discovered in routine product testing

The Food and Drug Administration is warning dog owners not to use treats made from pig ears or beef hooves by Pet Carousel because they may be tainted with salmonella.

The products made by the Sanger, Ca., company were distributed nationwide. Affected items include hoove treats sold under the names Choo Hooves, Dentley’s, Doggie Delight and Pet Carousel; and ear treats sold under the name Doggie Delight and Pet Carousel. All sizes and lots of these products are included in the warning.

Federal regulators issued the advisory after routine testing turned up salmonella in the Pet Carousel pig ears. FDA officials then inspected the manufacturing plant and found further evidence of the bacteria in pet treats gathered there. No illnesses have been reported.

Symptoms of salmonella poisoning in animals include diarrhea, fever and vomiting, but may be as minor as decreased appetitie or abdominal pain. Salmonella in pet food can be transmitted to humans who handle it and do not wash their hands.

The FDA advises consumers to discard the suspect product. Refunds are not being offered at this point, as there is no official recall.

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