Smallbatch Pets Inc. Issues Recall Due To Possible Salmonella And Listeria Contamination

Smallbatch Pets Inc. has voluntarily recalled one lot of its frozen dog duckbatch sliders because they might possibly be contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria.

Pets who eat salmonella and listeria contaminated food may become lethargic and suffer from diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. However, some pets will only have decreased appetite, fever and possibly some abdominal pain. Moreover, healthy pets can secretly be carriers and can infect other animals and people. Pets who have consumed the contaminated products should be taken to the vet immediately.

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If you have handled a contaminated product, you are strongly advised to thoroughly wash your hands and any surface that may have been exposed to the contaminated product. People infected with salmonella and listeria can suffer from nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely can they result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. People who exhibit any of these signs are requested to contact their healthcare providers for further evaluation.

Know More About The Contaminated Products Here

The potentially affected products were distributed to retail food stores in States CA, CO, OR, WA through other pet food retailers and distributors. Between the 23rd of February 2016 to the 10th of March 2016, about 80 cases of this contaminated products were sold. The affected products are sold frozen in 3lbs. bags. The products affected by this recall are identified with the following manufacturing codes:

The “Best By” date is located on the back of the package below the seal.

During the routine testing by the Food and Drug Administration of a 3lb bag of dog duckbatch sliders, the presence of salmonella and listeria was revealed, leading to a voluntary recall by the company. People who have purchased the contaminated product are requested to NOT feed them to their pets, dispose of it or return the product to where they purchased it from for a full refund. Anyone with any questions is requested to call the company at 888-507-2712, Monday – Friday, 9:00AM – 4:00PM PST or email them at info@smallbatchpets.com. Please SHARE this post with your friends too.

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