The Natural Dog Company, Inc. Recalls 12" Tremenda Sticks Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
Contact: 1-888-424-4602
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
– July 20, 2015 – Windsor, CO – The Natural Dog Company, Inc. of
Windsor, CO, is
recalling its 12oz bags of 12" Tremenda Sticks pet chews
because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella
can affect animals eating the product and there is risk to humans from
handling contaminated 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 infected with
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.
The recalled 12" Tremenda Sticks were distributed to retail stores in CA, CO, FL, IL, MO MT, NC, OH UT and WA.
The
recalled product comes in a 12oz bag without a lot number or expiration
date with UPC number: 851265004957. Products with new packaging, which
includes both a lot number and expiration date but the same UPC are not
affected by this recall.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The
potential for contamination was noted after a Colorado Department of
Agriculture inspection of the product revealed the presence of
Salmonella in a sample taken from a 12oz package of 12" Tremenda Sticks.
Production
of the product has been suspended while FDA and the company continue
their investigation as to the source of the problem.
Consumers
who have purchased 12oz packages of 12" Tremenda Sticks should
discontinue use of the product and may return the unused portion to the
place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may
contact the company at 1-888-424-4602 – Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm MST.
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