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wookie · 01-21-2009, 02:51 PM

January 21st, 2009
Pet treats may be tainted with salmonella, FDA says
Posted: 05:38 PM ET
(CNN) — PetSmart is recalling seven of its Grreat Choice dog biscuit products because they contain peanut products made by a company that has been linked to a salmonella outbreak in 43 states and Canada, the Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday.
Dr. Stephen Sundlof, a veterinarian who is the director of the FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, said that the risk to animals is minimal but that people who handle contaminated treats could come in contact with the salmonella bacteria.
“It’s especially important that children wash their hands after feeding treats to pets” because the bacteria could be on the surface, Sundlof told reporters.

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wookie Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,086	Pet treats may be tainted with salmonella, FDA says January 21st, 2009 Pet treats may be tainted with salmonella, FDA says Posted: 05:38 PM ET (CNN) — PetSmart is recalling seven of its Grreat Choice dog biscuit products because they contain peanut products made by a company that has been linked to a salmonella outbreak in 43 states and Canada, the Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday. Dr. Stephen Sundlof, a veterinarian who is the director of the FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, said that the risk to animals is minimal but that people who handle contaminated treats could come in contact with the salmonella bacteria. “It’s especially important that children wash their hands after feeding treats to pets” because the bacteria could be on the surface, Sundlof told reporters.