Monday, August 27, 2007
Just Think If Your Pet Was Eating This
Mars pet food recall over Salmonella
Disease/Infection News
Published: Monday, 27-Aug-2007
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Another pet product has been recalled over fears it may be contaminated.
This time the product is dry dog food produced by Mars Petcare which is suspected to be contaminated with Salmonella Schwarzengrund.
The two dry dog food products are Krasdale Gravy dry dog food and Red Flannel Large Breed Adult Formula dry food and tests conducted by the FDA on 10 samples from seven products brands from the company revealed two positive samples of salmonella.
As a result Mars Petcare has voluntarily recalled five-pound bags of Krasdale Gravy dry dog food sold in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania with the UPC code 7513062596 and use by dates July 16, 2008 & July 17, 2008.
The 50-pound bags of Red Flannel Large Breed Adult Formula dry food sold in Pennsylvania have a UPC Code: 4286900062 and a use by date of July 12, 2008.
Although the threat may not appear to be such a concern for humans it should be remembered that Salmonella can be transferred to people handling pet food, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the product or any surfaces exposed to it.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says to date, there have been 64 cases of illness in humans related to Salmonella Schwarzengrund reported to authorities.
None of the reported cases have been directly linked to the recalled product and the FDA is working with local and state officials, and with officials at the CDC in the investigation.
Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and those with a weakened immune system.
Healthy people infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain; sometimes the salmonella infection enters the bloodstream producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
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.
Well animals can be carriers and infect other animals or humans and if your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, you are advised to contact your veterinarian.
This petfood scare is the latest in a plethora of warnings regarding pet products often originating from China which have included melamine in Chinese-made dog treats, contaminated fish food, pain killers in pet food, and many companies have been forced to recall products.
It Really Isn't Over Yet
Salmonella Contamination Sparks Dog Food Recall
Date Published: Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007
Salmonella-tainted dog food is being recalled in several states. Mars Petcare US, Inc. of Tennessee announced the recall Tuesday. The company said that it is recalling 5 lb bags of Krasdale Gravy Dry Dog Food because the Salmonella contamination has the potential to make both pets and people sick.
The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) said the dog food was sold in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. The dog food bears the UPC code 753062596 and a “best buy” date of July 16, 2008 and July 17, 2008. FDA tests on a sample of the food found Salmonella bacteria. Anyone who purchased the dog food should throw it away and return the bags for a refund.
Salmonella is a potentially deadly type of food poisoning, symptoms of which include fever, abdominal pain, nausea, gas and bloody diarrhea. Symptoms appear within 36 hours of exposure, and usually last four to seven days. In very severe cases, Salmonella can lead to kidney failure and other complications. Salmonella can be particularly dangerous for children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems. Some victims of Salmonella will develop a disease called Reiter’s Syndrome, a difficult- to- treat condition that causes severe joint pain, irritation of the eyes, and painful urination. Reiter’s Syndrome can plague its victims for months or years, and can lead to chronic arthritis.
Pets can become ill with Salmonella poisoning if they eat the tainted Krasdale Gravy Dry Dog Food. But people can become sick as well, through cross-contamination. To avoid cross-contamination, anyone handling pet food should wash their hands with hot, soapy water when they are done. Likewise, pet food bowls, dishes and scooping utensils should also be washed after use. Dry food should be stored in a cool (under 80-degrees) dry place in its original bag or a container with a lid. Unused wet food should be refrigerated, and the thermostat should be no higher than 40-degrees. Any stale or spoiled food should be thrown away. Pet food also should not be stored or handled anywhere human food is stored or prepared.
The recall comes just ten days after the Pennsylvania Department of Health warned consumers in that state of the potential for Salmonella-contaminated pet food. Since January of 2006, at least 25 people in Pennsylvania have become ill with a rare strain of Salmonella called Schwarzengrund. Several of the victims have been children and infants, and nearly all of the cases have occurred in families where people have close contact with pets. State health officials were investigating the possibility that the Salmonella outbreak was linked to tainted pet food. There has been no word yet if any of those cases were caused by Krasdale Gravy Dry Dog Food.
Date Published: Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007
Salmonella-tainted dog food is being recalled in several states. Mars Petcare US, Inc. of Tennessee announced the recall Tuesday. The company said that it is recalling 5 lb bags of Krasdale Gravy Dry Dog Food because the Salmonella contamination has the potential to make both pets and people sick.
The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) said the dog food was sold in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. The dog food bears the UPC code 753062596 and a “best buy” date of July 16, 2008 and July 17, 2008. FDA tests on a sample of the food found Salmonella bacteria. Anyone who purchased the dog food should throw it away and return the bags for a refund.
Salmonella is a potentially deadly type of food poisoning, symptoms of which include fever, abdominal pain, nausea, gas and bloody diarrhea. Symptoms appear within 36 hours of exposure, and usually last four to seven days. In very severe cases, Salmonella can lead to kidney failure and other complications. Salmonella can be particularly dangerous for children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems. Some victims of Salmonella will develop a disease called Reiter’s Syndrome, a difficult- to- treat condition that causes severe joint pain, irritation of the eyes, and painful urination. Reiter’s Syndrome can plague its victims for months or years, and can lead to chronic arthritis.
Pets can become ill with Salmonella poisoning if they eat the tainted Krasdale Gravy Dry Dog Food. But people can become sick as well, through cross-contamination. To avoid cross-contamination, anyone handling pet food should wash their hands with hot, soapy water when they are done. Likewise, pet food bowls, dishes and scooping utensils should also be washed after use. Dry food should be stored in a cool (under 80-degrees) dry place in its original bag or a container with a lid. Unused wet food should be refrigerated, and the thermostat should be no higher than 40-degrees. Any stale or spoiled food should be thrown away. Pet food also should not be stored or handled anywhere human food is stored or prepared.
The recall comes just ten days after the Pennsylvania Department of Health warned consumers in that state of the potential for Salmonella-contaminated pet food. Since January of 2006, at least 25 people in Pennsylvania have become ill with a rare strain of Salmonella called Schwarzengrund. Several of the victims have been children and infants, and nearly all of the cases have occurred in families where people have close contact with pets. State health officials were investigating the possibility that the Salmonella outbreak was linked to tainted pet food. There has been no word yet if any of those cases were caused by Krasdale Gravy Dry Dog Food.
Sunday, August 26, 2007
here we go again another pet food RECALL
New Dog Food Recall Due to Salmonella Contamination
August 26th, 2007 by Deborah
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FDA Cites Potential for Salmonella Transfer to Pet Owners Handling Dried Dog Food
Pet owners are on alert due yet another recall of pet foods. Mars Petcare US, Inc., has voluntarily recalled two of its private label brands of dried dog food. States where products are sold include New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. Included in the recall are the following brands:
Product: Krasdale Gravy dry dog foodSize: Five-pound bagUPC Code: 7513062596Best By Date: July 16, 2008 & July 17, 2008Best By Date Location: Back of bagDistribution: Stores in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania
Product: Red Flannel Large Breed Adult Formula dry dog foodSize: 50-pound bagUPC Code: 4286900062Best By Date: July 12, 2008Best By Date Location: Back of bagDistribution: Stores in Reedsland and Richlandtown, Pa.
August 26th, 2007 by Deborah
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FDA Cites Potential for Salmonella Transfer to Pet Owners Handling Dried Dog Food
Pet owners are on alert due yet another recall of pet foods. Mars Petcare US, Inc., has voluntarily recalled two of its private label brands of dried dog food. States where products are sold include New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. Included in the recall are the following brands:
Product: Krasdale Gravy dry dog foodSize: Five-pound bagUPC Code: 7513062596Best By Date: July 16, 2008 & July 17, 2008Best By Date Location: Back of bagDistribution: Stores in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania
Product: Red Flannel Large Breed Adult Formula dry dog foodSize: 50-pound bagUPC Code: 4286900062Best By Date: July 12, 2008Best By Date Location: Back of bagDistribution: Stores in Reedsland and Richlandtown, Pa.
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