Raw cat and dog food recalled nationwide over – Business News
Northwest Naturals is recalling almost 2,000 kilos of uncooked cat and dog food after federal testing discovered salmonella and listeria monocytogenes contamination in two chicken merchandise distributed nationwide.
The Portland, Oregon-based company is voluntarily recalling 53 circumstances, or 1,272 kilos, of Northwest Naturals Frozen Chicken Recipe and 19 circumstances, or 684 kilos, of Northwest Naturals Frozen Raw Diet for Dogs Chicken Recipe, in accordance with a company announcement posted Friday by the Food and Drug Administration.
The recall covers a complete of 1,956 kilos of product.
The 2-pound Frozen Chicken Recipe, which is marketed as cat food and a protein topper for canines, examined constructive for salmonella. The 6-pound Frozen Raw Diet for Dogs Chicken Recipe examined constructive for each salmonella and listeria monocytogenes, in accordance with the announcement.
The contamination was recognized after product samples had been collected and examined by the FDA. No diseases had been reported in reference to the recall as of Aug. 28, the company mentioned.
The affected 2-pound Frozen Chicken Recipe bears lot quantity B-5, a best-by date of Jan. 26, 2028, and UPC 087316384956. The affected 6-pound Frozen Raw Diet for Dogs Chicken Recipe bears lot quantity B-19, a best-by date of Jan. 25, 2028, and UPC 087316380392. The recalled merchandise had been distributed to retail shops nationwide.
Pet food giant Northwest Naturals is recalling almost 2,000 kilos of uncooked cat and dog food nationwide over salmonella and listeria fears. New Africa – stock.adobe.com
Salmonella and listeria monocytogenes can sicken animals that eat contaminated merchandise and may also pose a risk to people who deal with the food or come into contact with contaminated surfaces, in accordance with the recall discover.
Pets contaminated with both micro organism could expertise lethargy, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, vomiting, decreased urge for food, and belly ache. Infected animals may also carry the micro organism and probably unfold them to people or different animals.
Northwest Naturals has voluntarily recalled two uncooked pet food merchandise resulting from a potential salmonella and listeria monocytogenes health risk. FDA
No diseases are reported, however salmonella and listeria can sicken pets and people; return affected merchandise for a full refund. FDA
Consumers who bought the affected merchandise are being suggested to stop feeding them to their pets and return the unused portion to the place of buy for a full refund.
Northwest Naturals additionally suggested customers handling uncooked pet food to wash their arms completely and clean and sanitize bowls, utensils, surfaces and storage areas that come into contact with the merchandise.
FOX Business reached out to Northwest Naturals for extra remark.
