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Pet Products Recalled due to possible Salmonella Contamination

Two companies, Merrick Pet Care and United Pet Group, have issued recalls for pet products due to possible salmonella contamination.   

Salmonella can cause serious infections in dogs, and humans. Cross contamination can occur during handling of the affected products, people, especially children, the aged, and people with compromised immune systems can become ill. Healthy people potentially infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. On rare occasions, 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. Animals can be carriers with no visible symptoms and can potentially infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

Merrick Pet Care

Merrick Pet Care has recalled 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.   The Beef Filet Squares were shipped to distributors and retailers throughout the US.  

United Pet Group

United Pet Group has voluntarily expanded its recent recall of its Pro-Pet Adult Daily Vitamin Supplement tablets for Dogs to include additional pet nutritional supplement products for dogs and cats due to possible Salmonella contamination.  A list of recalled products is included in the attached release.