Critical Warning for Pet Owners: Be Cautious if This Food Is at Home!
Pet owners, beware! Two dangerous bacteria have been found in certain cat and dog foods sold nationwide in the United States. While the products were swiftly removed from shelves, officials urged households to check their pet food packages.
A recall decision has been made for some raw cat and dog foods sold nationwide in the U.S. About 2,000 pounds of food are being pulled from the market after federal tests detected salmonella and listeria bacteria in the products.
Two different raw chicken foods produced by Oregon-based Northwest Naturals were voluntarily recalled after tests conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It was reported that the recall covers products distributed to retail stores nationwide.
Bacteria Detected in Two Different Products
The recall involves a total of 1,956 pounds of product. Of that, 1,272 pounds are the “Northwest Naturals Frozen Chicken Recipe” and 684 pounds are the “Northwest Naturals Frozen Raw Diet for Dogs Chicken Recipe.”
Salmonella was detected in the 2-pound Frozen Chicken Recipe product sold as cat food and also used as a protein supplement in dog food.
The 6-pound Frozen Raw Diet for Dogs Chicken Recipe product contained both salmonella and listeria monocytogenes.
Check the Labels of Homemade Pet Foods
The 2-pound Frozen Chicken Recipe product affected without a recall has been announced with batch number B-5, best-before date 26 January 2028, and UPC code 087316384956.
The 6-pound Frozen Raw Diet for Dogs Chicken Recipe product has batch number B-19, best-before date 25 January 2028, and UPC code 087316380392.
Officials want pet owners who purchased the products to check the information on the packaging.
It Can Also Pose a Risk to Humans
Salmonella and Listeria pose a danger not only to animals that consume the food. The bacteria can also infect humans who come into direct contact with raw food or contaminated food containers and surfaces.
Pets affected by bacteria can exhibit weakness, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, vomiting, loss of appetite, and abdominal pain. Even if infected animals show no symptoms, they still carry a risk of transmitting the bacteria to humans or other animals.
No Disease Reported So Far
According to the company's statement, as of August 28, no disease cases linked to the recalled pet foods have been reported. It was stated that the contamination was identified through laboratory examination of product samples taken by the FDA.
Consumers who purchased the recalled pet foods were advised to immediately stop giving the products to their animals and to return any unused portion to the place of purchase for a refund.
The company also warned that people who came into contact with raw pet food should wash their hands thoroughly; pet food containers, kitchen utensils, surfaces, and storage areas should be carefully cleaned and disinfected.
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