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Pet Carousel Conducts Nationwide Recall of Beef Hoof Products and Pig Ears Because of Salmonella Risk
Company Contact:
Pet Carousel, Inc
800-231-3572
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 9, 2009 – Sanger, CA-- Pet Carousel has initiated a recall of all Pig Ears and all varieties of Beef Hoof pet treats because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The problem was discovered after FDA testing found positive results for Salmonella in pig ears and beef hoof products.
These products were recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. 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.
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 following products have been recalled: The affected pig ear products were packaged under the brand names Doggie Delight, Pork Tasteez and Pet Carousel
Item No.:
18100-P Bulk
18016-P 10-pk red mesh bag
18120-P 20-pk red mesh bag.
The affected beef hooves were packaged under the brand names Choo Hooves, Dentley’s, Doggie Delight, and Pet Carousel
Item No.:
1506-K 5 lb. bulk
1507-K 10 lb. bulk
1520-K 20 lb. bulk
12125-T 10-pk vinyl bag
12110-T 10-pk, vinyl bag
12111-T 10-pk, vinyl bag
12122-T 10 lb., bulk
1503-K 3-pk, vinyl bag
1510-K 10-pk ,vinyl bag
1405-S 5 lb., bulk
1408-S 10-pk, vinyl bag
1410-S 10 lb., bulk
1420-S 20 lb., bulk
90058-H Cheese/& Bacon Stuffed Hoof, bulk
90056-H Peanut Butter Stuffed Hoof, bulk
17005-R Rope toy with Hooves.
The products were distributed nationwide in both bulk and retail packaging for sale in pet food and retail chain stores throughout the country. All sizes and all lots of these pork ears purchased on or after 08/16/2009 and all beef hoof products in all varieties purchased on or after 09/16/2009 made by Pet Carousel are included in this alert.
Pet Carousel has completed notifying its consignees and requested the consignees return affected products and remove them from retail sales. Out of an abundance of caution and concern for public safety, Pet Carousel is issuing this press release to inform consumers of potential risks and to ensure that all affected product has either been returned or otherwise removed from use.
Consumers who have purchased the products described above should cease use and return the product to their place of purchase. Additionally, consumers with questions may contact Pet Carousel at 800-231-3572 from 8:00am to 4:00pm PST.
The Easter Bunny has long been a symbol for spring and celebration and little ones out hunting for goodies the bunny leaves for them to find. It is so sweet, so charming, so beloved. That’s why it pains us to issue this warning at this very special time of year…however we feel compelled to do so. You see… there are Easter Bunny impersonators out there and they are after your attention, your affection and, yes, some of the Easter goodies you have planned for the kiddies this Sunday.
Here are some tips on spotting those devious impersonators. As a help to you we’ve included some Easter Bunny impersonator mug shots after each tip:
Tip 1: Easter Bunny Impersonators won’t have a cotton tail. This is an obvious clue and easy to check.
Tip 2: Be suspicious if the size of your Easter Bunny seems ‘off’. The word Bunny is a clue here.
Tip 3: Look at the eyes. If you see the Easter Bunny staring hungrily at the goodies, realize you are probably dealing with an imposter. The real Easter Bunny can get all the goodies he wants, whenever he wants.
Tip 4: Some Easter Bunny impersonators will attempt to blend in with the other bunnies and others will nestle in an Easter basket hoping to avoid notice. They are usually easy to spot.
Tip 5: Easter bunny is sweet. If you see a crabby bunny chances are it is the Imposter bunny!
Tip 5: Lastly – does the Easter Bunny look somehow familiar to you? We’ve heard of family pets, jealous of the attention being paid to the Easter Bunny, dressing up in a bunny suit just to keep any love from straying away from them. If this is the case, this is your clue that, in this instance, you should do just what the imposter wants. Give them lots and lots of attention this Easter, but make sure you also keep them safe and away from the goodies the REAL Easter Bunny has left behind.
This concludes our Easter Holiday warning.
Have a special and safe holiday! The Team at VetLocator Daily Paws.
