Dog Food Recall Alert
Steve’s Real Food Recalls Raw Frozen Dog Food
Steve’s Real Food of Salt Lake City, Utah is voluntarily recalling one lot of its Raw Frozen Dog Food Turkey Canine Recipe due to the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Fifty two cases of this product was distributed between 6/27/17 – 7/15/17.
The potentially affected lot of 5-pound frozen turkey nuggets were distributed to retail pet food stores in the following states: CA, CO, CT, IA, KS, FL, MD, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OR, PA, TX, UT, VA, and WA.
What’s Recalled?
The affected product was sold frozen in 5-pound bags.
Bags affected by this recall are identified with the following UPC codes and “Best by” date located on the package.
Raw Frozen Dog Food Turkey Canine Recipe
5-pound bag
Lot # E178
Best By Date: 9/27/18
What Caused the Recall
This recall is being initiated after the firm was notified by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture that a retail sample was collected and tested positive for Salmonella.
No pet or consumer illnesses from this product have been reported to date.
Because of their commitment to overall safety and quality, Steve’s Real Food is conducting a voluntary recall of this product.
Consumers should also follow the safe handling tips published on the Steve’s Real Food packaging, when disposing of the affected product.
This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
About About Salmonella
Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products.
Symptoms of infection in people include 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
What to Do?
Follow the link for the particular brand in this post. The link will take you to the press release which contains contact information and instructions for each item.