Dog Treats Recalled in Seven States Over Salmonella
Dog treats are being recalled in seven states because of possible Salmonella contamination.
Consumers Supply Distributing announced the recall on December 24. This includes 4-pound bags of Country Vet Biscuits – Original Meaty Flavor and 4-pound bags of Heartland Harvest Dog Biscuits – Meaty Flavor with Chicken.
These products were sold in Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Texas, Montana and Nebraska stores.
The Problem
Salmonella can affect animals eating the products. But here's the thing—there's also risk to humans from just handling contaminated pet products, especially if you haven't washed your hands thoroughly after touching the food or any surfaces it touched.
If you get infected with Salmonella, watch for nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever, according to the FDA.
Rare cases get more serious. Arterial infections, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Anyone showing symptoms should call their doctor.
What It Does to Dogs
Animals that eat Salmonella contaminated food can become lethargic. Diarrhea or bloody diarrhea shows up. Other symptoms include fever and vomiting, decreased appetite, and abdominal pain.
Here's what makes it worse—infected healthy pets can be carriers and spread it to other animals or humans without showing symptoms themselves.
Which Products Got Recalled
Country Vet Biscuits – Original Meaty Flavor: UPC 899623000463, Lot Code 40906513, 4 lb. bag, expires 09/06/2026
Heartland Harvest Dog Biscuits: UPC 840227340691, Lot Code 40906513, 4 lb. bag, expires 09/06/2026
If your dog ate the recalled product, call your vet.
How This Happened
No illnesses are reported yet, which is good. The FDA caught the Salmonella during routine sampling where tests came back positive for the bacteria.
The company stopped making and distributing the product immediately. The FDA and the company are trying to figure out what went wrong.
What You Should Do
If you bought these, stop feeding them to your dog right now. Return the unused portion to wherever you bought them for a full refund.
Don't just throw them in the trash where another animal could get into them. Take them back, get your money, wash your hands really well if you've been handling the bags.
Check the UPC and lot codes if you've got dog treats sitting around. Better safe than sorry.
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