Salmonella Contamination Forces Pet Food Recall in U.S.A
By Jean-Paul McDonald, Farms.com
Breeder’s Choice Pet Food has issued a product recall for a single batch of Breeder's Choice AvoDerm Natural Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Adult Dog Formula due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled product in question can be identified by the following information:
Product Code/SKU/ Material #
1000065074
UPC Code
0 5290702043 8
Size
26 lb.
Product Name/Description
AvoDerm Natural Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Adult Dog Formula
Best Before Code (day/month/yr)
28 Aug 2013
29 Aug 2013
30 Aug 2013
There are health risks associated with pets eating food contaminated by Salmonella, including fever, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea and lethargy. If your pet has consumed the recalled product in question and is displaying any symptoms outlined above, you should contact your vet immediately. There are also health risks for humans who handle and prepare pet food contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. If exposed, they are advised to wash their hands thoroughly after handling the contaminated product.
There have been no reported illnesses in pets or humans as a result of the contamination. The recalled product had been distributed in the states of California, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, Virginia and Washington. Consumers that have purchased the recalled product with the listed “best before” dates shown above, are urged to contact Breeder’s Choice Customer Service representatives at 1-866-500-6286 or visit their website at www.avoderm.com for more information.