PetsMart Expands Pet Carousel & Doggie Delight Pet Treats Recall & FDA News Release

Last week PetsMart recalled Dentley's Beef Hooves due to salmonella and they have now expanded the recall to more of Pet Carousel's treats.

DENTLEY’S BULK CATTLE HOOF
SKU 1611247
UPC 73725703323

DENTLEY’S CHOOBLES 10-PACK BEEF HOOVES
SKU 5019015
UPC 73725736055

CHOO-HOOVES STUFFED WITH CHEESE-BACON
SKU 1611993
UPC 3465190058

CHOO-HOOVES STUFFED WITH PEANUT BUTTER
SKU 1611994
UPC 3465190056

FLOSSY CHEWS CHOO-HOOVE ROPER TWO-HOOVES
SKU 1813131
UPC 3465117005

FLOSSY CHEWS ROPER BONE BUDDY
SKU 1815505
UPC 3465190002

FLOSSY CHEWS BEEF BONES WITH ROPE TOY
SKU 5080721
UPC 3465117055

FLOSSY CHEWS WHITE BONE ROPE
SKU 5147942
UPC 3465117065

KNUCLE STEAKS 2-PACK
SKU 5084141
UPC 3465190046

CHOO-HOOVES DOG CHEWS 3-PACK
SKU 1611410
UPC 3465184103

3-PACK SMOKED HOOVES
SKU 5042279
UPC 3465114003
UPC 34651140037

5-LB COW HOOVES
SKU 5042275
UPC 34651150609
UPC 3465115060

5-LB. SMOKIES – HOOVES
SKU 5042277
UPC 34651140556
UPC 3465114055

60-PIECES SMOKED HOOVES
SKU 5042278
UPC 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.govor contact PetSmart Customer Service at 1-888-839-9638.

 

FDA NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: Nov. 5, 2009

Media Inquiries: Rita Chappelle, 301-796-4672, rita.chappelle@fda.hhs.gov
Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA

FDA  Health Alert for Certain Pet Treats Made by Pet Carousel 
Products may be contaminated with Salmonella

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is issuing this health alert to warn consumers not to use Pig Ears and Beef Hooves pet treats manufactured by Pet Carousel because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The products were distributed nationwide in both bulk and retail packaging for sale in pet food and retail chain stores. Pet Carousel is based in Sanger, Calif.

The products were manufactured under conditions that facilitate cross-contamination within batches or lots. Although no illnesses associated with these products have been reported, the FDA is advising consumers in possession of these products to not handle or feed them to their pets.

The affected pig ear products were packaged under the brand names Doggie Delight and Pet Carousel. The affected beef hooves were packaged under the brand names Choo Hooves, Dentley’s, Doggie Delight, and Pet Carousel. All sizes and all lots of these products made by Pet Carousel are included in this alert.

During September 2009, the FDA conducted routine testing of pig ears made by Pet Carousel. The test results detected a positive reading for Salmonella. This prompted an FDA inspection of Pet Carousel’s manufacturing facilities. During the inspection, the agency collected additional pet treat samples. Further analysis found Salmonella present in beef hooves, pig ears and in the manufacturing environment.

Salmonella can affect both humans and animals. People handling dry pet food and/or pet treats can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the treats or any surfaces exposed to these products. Consumers should dispose of these products in a safe manner by securing them in a covered trash receptacle.

Healthy people infected with Salmonella may experience some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Although rare, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments including arterial infections, endocarditis (inflammation of the lining of the heart), arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their health care provider immediately.

Pets with Salmonella infections may become lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Some pets may only experience a 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 any of the affected products or is experiencing any of these symptoms, contact your veterinarian immediately.

The FDA will continue to investigate this matter to determine the source of the Salmonella contamination and offer updates as appropriate.

Consumers can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food and pet treat products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in their area. You can locate the nearest consumer complaint coordinator at:
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/ReportaProblem/ConsumerComplaintCoordinators/default.htm