“February 5, 2014 – Pro-Pet LLC of St. Marys, Ohio has announced a voluntary recall of a limited number of dry dog and cat foods for possible Salmonella contamination.
According to the FDA, a single field test indicated products manufactured during a two-day period and on the same line of production may have the potential to contain the bacteria.
There have been no reports of illness related to this product to date.
What’s Being Recalled?
The three affected brands include:
- Hubbard Life
- Joy Combo
- QC Plus
No other products or lot numbers are affected by this recall.
Where Were the Products Distributed?
These products were distributed through select stores, distributors and on-line retailers in:
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Iowa
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kentucky
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Montana
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Nebraska
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Virginia
- Washington
- Wisconsin
- West Virginia
About Salmonella
Salmonella can affect animals eating the product, and there is a risk to humans from handling contaminated products.
People handling contaminated dry pet food can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with surfaces exposed to this product.
Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, 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 exhibit decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. If left untreated, pets may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting.
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.
What to Do?
Customers should immediately discontinue use of any recalled product.
For more information, customers can contact the Pro-Pet customer service line at 888-765-4190. Representatives will be available Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm CT.
You can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.
Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.”
