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
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DENTLEY’S CHOOBLES 10-PACK BEEF HOOVES                  5019015 73725736055
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CHOO-HOOVES STUFFED WITH CHEESE-BACON                   1611993  3465190058
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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
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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.

HSUS Rescues More Than 100 Animals from Arkansas Puppy Mill

Source: MediaNewswire.com

Approximately 100 dogs, 5 cats and 2 guinea pigs have been given a new lease on life thanks to the diligent efforts of the Johnson County Sheriff’s Department and The Humane Society of the United States, who came together to rescue the animals from horrific conditions at a Lamar puppy mill.

“These dogs were being kept not as beloved pets, but as cash crops – churning out litter after litter of puppies for the profit of the property owner,” said Scotlund Haisley, senior director of Emergency Services for The HSUS. “The animals on this property were in dire need of help — one dog was so matted that we had to cut him out of his cage.”

The HSUS was called in by the Johnson County Sheriff’s Department to assist with this case. This case originated when concerned citizens complained to the Sheriff’s Department and The HSUS of inhumane conditions at the facility. Needy Paws Animal Shelter was also instrumental in obtaining information necessary to build this case. The HSUS is providing animal handling assistance and overseeing sheltering and transport of the rescued animals.

When rescuers arrived at the Lamar property they found a disturbing scene. The dogs, mainly small breeds such as Shih Tzus and Chihuahuas, were being housed in cramped, filthy cages in trailers throughout the property. Some larger dogs were also being kept chained on the property with no protection from the elements. The cats and guinea pigs were also being kept in small cages. Responders found typical puppy mill conditions; many of the dogs were emaciated and suffering from skin and eye infections as well as other medical ailments. It is likely that many of these animals had never known life outside their cramped enclosures.

Rescuers removed all of the animals and transported them to a nearby emergency shelter. Once at the shelter the dogs were checked by a team of veterinarians and given any necessary immediate medical care. The HSUS and volunteers from United Animal Nations will care for the animals while they recover at their temporary home. PetSmart Charities® provided much-needed sheltering supplies. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Department plans to pursue criminal charges against the property owners.

This operation is made possible in part from funding provided to The HSUS by the Kenneth and Lillian Wilde Foundation, who created the Wilde Puppy Mill Task Force to rescue animals from abusive puppy mills.

Photos and video of the rescue will be available upon request. HSUS spokesperson will be available for interview at the emergency shelter. Please call or email contact below for further details.

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