Carolina Prime Pet Co., Lenoir, North Carolina, is recalling 400 16-ounce bags of Hollywood Feed Carolina Chicken Chips dog treats due to possible salmonella contamination.
The potential for contamination was brought to our attention after testing conducted by a third-party laboratory identified contamination in a related, yet-to-be-commercialized lot of the same product.
The recalled products are in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, and Oklahoma. , distributed to Hollywood Feed stores in Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas. , also available from online retailer www.hollywoodfeed.com.
Salmonella can affect animals that eat the product, and handling contaminated product poses a risk to humans, especially if hands are not washed thoroughly after touching the product or surfaces exposed to the product. Masu.
About salmonella infection
Food contaminated with Salmonella usually does not change in appearance, smell, or taste. Anyone can get a salmonella infection. According to the CDC, infants, children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of developing severe illness because their immune systems are weaker.
Anyone who has handled the recalled product and develops symptoms of salmonella infection should seek medical attention. Special tests are needed to diagnose salmonellosis, so people who are sick should tell their doctor that they may have been exposed to salmonella. Symptoms of Salmonella infection can mimic other illnesses, often leading to misdiagnosis.
Symptoms of salmonella infection may include diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever within 12 to 72 hours of eating contaminated food. Otherwise healthy adults are usually sick for 4 to 7 days. However, in some cases, diarrhea can become very severe and require hospitalization.
People with weakened immune systems, such as the elderly, children, pregnant women, and cancer patients, are more likely to develop serious and sometimes life-threatening symptoms.
Some people who are infected do not get sick and do not show any symptoms. However, you can still spread the infection to others.
Pets infected with salmonella may be lethargic and have diarrhea that may be bloody or bloody, fever, and vomiting. Some pets may only experience a loss of appetite, fever, and abdominal pain. Infected but healthy pets can become carriers and infect other animals and humans. If your pet has ingested a recalled product and develops these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
Recalled products:
“Hollywood Feed Carolina Chicken Chips”
- The back of the 16 oz purple and black bag is marked with lot number 20051324L2.
- Expiration date 25/11/13
At the time of publication of this recall, there have been no reported illnesses related to this issue.
Consumers who have purchased recalled products should stop using them.
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