From The BARFWorld Website – http://www.barfworld.com/html/IPEzine/TIP_13_2013.html
Please read this important message as it concerns you and your pets.
You're probably aware that there have been quite a few recalls of various pet foods due to salmonella contamination, the majority of these involving commercial dry dog foods. Recently, two raw dog food companies have also issued recalls due to possible salmonella contamination.
As a result, the FDA has adopted a strict “zero-tolerance” for Salmonella in pet food and treats.
You’ll notice that in this week’s Pet Alert section of “The Intelligent Pet” newsletter, we have two of our own BARF World products listed in the recall section.
Here’s Why:
The manufacturing facility where we produce our diets was informed of a positive test for salmonella in a non-food item. For the safety of you and your family, we have decided that the responsible thing to do in this instance would be to issue a voluntary recall of any BARF World products, which were produced the same day that the recalled products were made.
While none of our products made that day have been tested and found positive for salmonella, our duty to you, your pets, and the rest of your family is to make sure we make every effort to keep you safe.
Therefore, as a precaution, BARF World will be voluntarily recalling the following three products with a white “Use By” date sticker of 07272013:
BARF LAMB PATTIES – Use By Date 07/27/13 BARF COMBO PATTIES – Use By Date 07/27/13 BARF COMBO PATTIES – (BULK) Use By Date 07/27/13 |
The BARF World team has made sure to inform all customers who may have potentially received this product with a notice via email as well as by mail. Since we produce our diets in small batches to maintain optimum freshness and maximum shelf life, this voluntary recall only affects a small number of cases and diet varieties listed above.
As a BARF pet parent and raw food supporter, you understand that salmonella is a reality when feeding raw meat to your pet. Luckily our dogs are naturally designed to be able to handle the normal amounts of bacteria present in raw meat. In fact, we know that our pets actually THRIVE on a biologically appropriate raw food diet.
| In light of these recent salmonella issues, we thought you might like to read this short report about bacteria and Salmonella. |
We know how important it is for the companies you do business with to remain transparent and honest with you, especially when circumstances such as these occur. At BARF World, we always make sure that every decision we make is in line with our strict set of values and – most importantly – that it is for the overall benefit of our clients and their pets.
If you would like more information about this voluntary recall, please check out the Frequently Asked Questions page. You can also contact our Customer Service Manager, Christopher Hampson toll-free at
1-866-282-2273 Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00 Pacific Standard Time. Alternatively, you can email your questions to ChrisHampson@barfworld.com.
Sincerely,
Amber Keiper and the BARF World team
Why Choose Life's Abundance dog and cat products?
Life's Abundance has had NO RECALLS EVER!
Life's Abundance has been in business since 1999.
Life's Abundance currently has 6 warehouses to make shipping to you as quick as possible and carries products for you and your pets.
Life's Abundance dry dog and cat foods are generally shipped within 6 weeks of being made. They don't sit in non climate controlled warehouses or semi trailers for months before hitting the store shelves.
Life's Abundance has had NO RECALLS EVER!
Life's Abundance has been in business since 1999.
Life's Abundance currently has 6 warehouses to make shipping to you as quick as possible and carries products for you and your pets.
Life's Abundance dry dog and cat foods are generally shipped within 6 weeks of being made. They don't sit in non climate controlled warehouses or semi trailers for months before hitting the store shelves.