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Gayle_T · 04-04-2007, 05:43 AM

Article published Apr 4, 2007

Salmonella risk found in pet treats
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON -- A pet food company has announced a nationwide recall of dog, cat and ferret treats that could be contaminated with salmonella. The bacteria could infect both animals and people handling the food. The announcement is unrelated to the more extensive recall of melamine-tainted dog and cat food that led to kidney failure in pets around the country.

Eight in One Inc., a division of United Pet Group Inc., is recalling all packages of Dingo Chick'N Jerky, Dingo Kitty Chicken Jerky and Dingo Ferret Chicken Jerky.

Salmonella can cause serious infections in pets and children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems. In pets, salmonella can cause diarrhea, fevers, vomiting, loss of appetite, lethargy and abdominal pain. Animals that do not get sick can infect other pets or humans. The bacteria could also infect people handling the pet treats.

Eight in One has received a report of a dog infected by salmonella, which led to further testing of this product. Some, but not all, of the samples tested were contaminated. The treats were sold at Target, PetSmart and other stores. The company asks consumers to throw away unused portions of the jerky treats. To obtain a refund, call (888) 232-9889.

04-04-2007, 05:43 AM	#1
Gayle_T Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 219	SALMONELLA Found in Pet Treats Article published Apr 4, 2007 Salmonella risk found in pet treats THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON -- A pet food company has announced a nationwide recall of dog, cat and ferret treats that could be contaminated with salmonella. The bacteria could infect both animals and people handling the food. The announcement is unrelated to the more extensive recall of melamine-tainted dog and cat food that led to kidney failure in pets around the country. Eight in One Inc., a division of United Pet Group Inc., is recalling all packages of Dingo Chick'N Jerky, Dingo Kitty Chicken Jerky and Dingo Ferret Chicken Jerky. Salmonella can cause serious infections in pets and children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems. In pets, salmonella can cause diarrhea, fevers, vomiting, loss of appetite, lethargy and abdominal pain. Animals that do not get sick can infect other pets or humans. The bacteria could also infect people handling the pet treats. Eight in One has received a report of a dog infected by salmonella, which led to further testing of this product. Some, but not all, of the samples tested were contaminated. The treats were sold at Target, PetSmart and other stores. The company asks consumers to throw away unused portions of the jerky treats. To obtain a refund, call (888) 232-9889.