FDA issues recall of several brands of pet food due to salmonella risk

Pet food company Foodynamics is voluntarily recalling several brands of its dog and cat products due to possible salmonella contamination.

What we know:

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says the recall is for specific lots of Raw Dog Barkery, BellePepper Cats, Kanu Pets, and What’s In the Bowl brand freeze dried pet treats.

Why you should care:

The FDA says a pet with salmonella infection may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting, while some pets may only have a decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain.

Infected pets who appear healthy can be carriers and infect other animals or humans.

Humans are at risk of infection if they handle the product and do not thoroughly wash their hands. Symptoms of salmonella infection in humans are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever.

Dig deeper:

The recalled products were shipped from Wisconsin via UPS to retailers in Wisconsin, New York, and Florida. A total of eight packages were distributed to consumers in these areas.

Recalled Foodynamics products

Raw Dog Barkery Treats for Cats and Dogs Freeze Dried

• Whole Chicken Hearts16 oz. package with use by date & lot #030527

What’s In the Bowl

• Whole Chicken Hearts16 oz. package with use by date & lot #030527

BellePepper Cats

• Freeze Dried Chicken Heart Slices3 oz. package with use by date & lot #031627
• Freeze Dried Sample Treats (unpackaged & unlabeled)  .1 oz. package with use by lot #121426, 011526

Kanu Pets

• Freeze Dried Chicken Heart Raw Treats3 oz. package with use by date & lot #031627

Consumers who purchased the products can return them to the place of purchase for a refund.

For more information, consumers can contact Teresa Perry via e-mail at info@foodynamics.com or call 262-421-5339, Monday–Friday 9 AM to 5 PM CST.

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