Merrick Pet Care of Amarillo, Texas has announced a voluntary recall of their “Beef Filet Squares for Dogs” treats due to the possibility of contamination with Salmonella bacteria.

Merrick Pet Care, Inc. of Amarillo, Texas is recalling 86 cases of its 10oz “Beef Filet Squares for Dogs” pet treats (ITEM # 60016 LOT # 10084TL7 BEST BY MARCH 24, 2012) because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products. People handling the treats can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the chews or any surfaces exposed to these products. Consumers should dispose of these products in a safe manner by securing them in a covered trash receptacle.

Complete details regarding this recall are available within the actual FDA News Release dated July 2, 2010.

Dog food recalls involving Salmonella contamination are potentially serious matters… for both humans and pets. People who handle dry food can easily become infected with the bacteria.

According to the FDA…

Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: 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.

So, take precautions… and be sure to tell everyone you know.

You can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.

United Pet Group of Cincinatti, Ohio has expanded the recent recall of its Pro-Pet Adult Daily Vitamin Supplement tablets for Dogs.

This product recall now includes additional supplement products for both cats and dogs due to the possibility of contamination with Salmonella bacteria.

The recalled products are sold nationally at various retailers. The products include various United Pet Group Pro-Pet and Excel branded products for dogs and cats, and certain other private label brands of the same products. All of the affected products are in tablet and powdered form. These products are being removed from retail stores and consumers should immediately stop feeding these supplements to their pets. The affected products are those with expiration dates that include and are between “01/2013″ and “06/2013.” Products with expiration dates earlier than 01/2013 or later than 06/2013 are not included in this recall. The expiration date can be found imprinted vertically on the right side of the product label.

Complete details regarding this recall are available within the actual FDA News Release dated July 2, 2010.

Dog food recalls involving Salmonella contamination are potentially serious matters… for both humans and pets. People who handle dry food can easily become infected with the bacteria.

According to the FDA…

Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: 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.

So, take precautions… and be sure to tell everyone you know.

You can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.

United Pet Group of Cincinatti, Ohio has issued a voluntary recall of all unexpired lots of their Pro-Pet Adult Daily Vitamin Supplement tablets for Dogs due to the possibility of contamination with Salmonella bacteria.

The product was sold nationally at various retailers. The product comes in 100-count white plastic bottles with a light blue label, and UPC code 26851-01800. These products are being removed from retail stores and consumers should immediately stop feeding these supplements to their pets. The affected products are those with expiration dates on or before “06/13″. The expiration date can be found imprinted vertically on the right side of the product label.

Complete details regarding this recall are available within the actual FDA News Release dated June 22, 2010.

Product recalls involving Salmonella contamination are potentially serious matters… for both humans and pets. People who handle the affected tablets can easily become infected with the bacteria.

According to the FDA…

Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: 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.

So, take precautions… and be sure to tell everyone you know.

You can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.

Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc., of Pacoima, CA, has announced a voluntary recall of their Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog Food due to the possibility of contamination with Salmonella bacteria.

The recall applies to products with the “Best By” date of June 17, 2011 and sold in 5-pound and 28-pound bags.

Complete details regarding this recall are available within the actual FDA News Release dated June 18, 2010.

In a heartfelt letter announcing the recall, company president Joey Herrick provides a factual explanation for the voluntary action.

Dog food recalls involving Salmonella contamination are potentially serious matters… for both humans and pets. People who handle dry food can easily become infected with the bacteria.

According to the FDA…

Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: 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.

So, take precautions… and be sure to tell everyone you know.

You can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.

Nature’s Variety has expanded its voluntary recall of their Chicken Formula Raw Frozen Diets for dogs and cats due to the possibility of contamination with Salmonella bacteria.

Complete details regarding this expanded recall are available within the actual FDA News Release dated March 8, 2010.

You can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.

Dog food recalls involving Salmonella contamination are potentially serious matters… for both humans and pets.

So, be sure to tell everyone you know.

Visit our Dog Food Recalls summary page for an index of links to all the Advisor’s most recent product recall reports.

Nature’s Variety has announced a voluntary recall of their Chicken Formula Raw Frozen Diet for dogs and cats due to the possibility of contamination with Salmonella bacteria.

Complete details regarding this recall are available within the actual FDA News Release dated February 11, 2010.

You can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.

Dog food recalls involving Salmonella contamination are potentially serious matters… for both humans and pets.

So, be sure to tell everyone you know.

Visit our Dog Food Recalls summary page for an index of links to all the Advisor’s most recent product recall reports.

Merrick dog treats may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria according the the United States Food and Drug Administration.

On January 14, 2010, the FDA issued a warning to consumers not to use Merrick Beef Filet Squares distributed by Merrick Pet Care of Amarillo, Texas and marked with a “Best by 111911″ package date.

The suspect product was distributed nationwide through both local and Internet retailers.

Complete details regarding this alert are available within the actual FDA News Release dated January 14, 2010.

You can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.

Visit our Dog Food Recalls summary page for an index of links to all the Advisor’s most recent product recall reports.

Dog treat alerts involving Salmonella contamination are potentially serious matters… for both humans and pets.

So, be sure to tell everyone you know.

Pet Carousel, Inc. of Sanger, California, is recalling all Pig Ears and Beef Hoof pet treats due to possible Salmonella contamination.

A special press release regarding full details of this Pet Carousel recall was published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on December 9, 2009.

The Salmonella bacteria can easily affect both humans and animals. Anyone handling contaminated pet treats could readily become infected with Salmonella.

Contracting a Salmonella infection is far more likely if you have not thoroughly washed your hands after making contact with the affected treats or even touching surfaces exposed to these products.

You can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.

Dog food recalls involving Salmonella contamination are potentially serious matters. So, be sure to tell everyone you know who has a pet they care about.

Visit our Dog Food Recalls summary page for an index of links to all the Advisor’s most recent product recall reports.

PetsMart has issued an important update of its recent recall of products contaminated with Salmonella and manufactured by Pet Carousel, Inc. of Sanger, CA.

Complete details of this update regarding SKU and UPC codes are available on a special page at PetsMart’s corporate website.

You can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.

Dog food recalls involving Salmonella contamination are potentially serious matters. So, be sure to tell everyone you know who has a pet they care about.

Visit our Dog Food Recalls summary page for an index of links to all the Advisor’s most recent product recall reports.

On November 5, 2009, the U. S. Food and Drug Administration issued a special health alert to warn consumers against using certain pet treats made by Pet Carousel of Sanger, CA.

The affected products were reportedly contaminated with Salmonella bacteria.

According to the FDA, the tainted pig ears and beef hooves were distributed to pet food and retail chain stores.

Due to the real possibility of cross contamination, all sizes and lots are included in the alert.

Affected products were sold in both bulk and retail packaging under the following brand names…

• Choo Hooves
• Dentley’s
• Doggie Delight
• Pet Carousel

Here’s an edited copy of the actual FDA News Release…

The products were manufactured under conditions that facilitate cross-contamination within batches or lots. Although no illnesses associated with these products have been reported, the FDA is advising consumers in possession of these products to not handle or feed them to their pets.

The affected pig ear products were packaged under the brand names Doggie Delight and Pet Carousel. The affected beef hooves were packaged under the brand names Choo Hooves, Dentley’s, Doggie Delight, and Pet Carousel. All sizes and all lots of these products made by Pet Carousel are included in this alert.

During September 2009, the FDA conducted routine testing of pig ears made by Pet Carousel. The test results detected a positive reading for Salmonella. This prompted an FDA inspection of Pet Carousel’s manufacturing facilities. During the inspection, the agency collected additional pet treat samples. Further analysis found Salmonella present in beef hooves, pig ears and in the manufacturing environment.

Salmonella can affect both humans and animals. People handling dry pet food and/or pet treats can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the treats or any surfaces exposed to these products. Consumers should dispose of these products in a safe manner by securing them in a covered trash receptacle.

Healthy people infected with Salmonella may experience some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Although rare, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments including arterial infections, endocarditis (inflammation of the lining of the heart), arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their health care provider immediately.

Pets with Salmonella infections may become lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Some pets may only experience a 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 any of the affected products or is experiencing any of these symptoms, contact your veterinarian immediately.

The FDA will continue to investigate this matter to determine the source of the Salmonella contamination and offer updates as appropriate.

You can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.

Dog food recalls and FDA health alerts are serious matters. So, be sure to tell everyone you know who has a pet they care about.

Spread the word. You may help save a precious life.

Visit our Dog Food Recalls summary page for an index of links to all the Advisor’s most recent product recall reports.