Warning for pet owners as urgent recall issued for popular dog treat -…

Best Buy Bones, Inc. is recalling 4 heaps of Nature’s Own Pet Chews Bully Bites 1 Pound pet treats with a shared expiration date of September 2027 due to fears of Salmonella contamination.

The FDA announced the recall on its web site.

“Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products,” the FDA said. 

No diseases in canines have been reported to date.

The health risk was found when samples of the product have been collected earlier in September and examined by the FDA. The product examined optimistic for Salmonella. The company has ceased manufacturing and distribution of this product as the FDA and the company examine additional. 

Which merchandise have been affected?

The FDA confirmed that the recall applies to the 34 luggage of Nature’s Own Pet Chews Bully Bites 1 Pound pet treats distributed out of Minnesota and offered through retail shops in Wisconsin after September 23.

The alert notes that Nature’s Own Pet Chews model Bully Bites, UPC# 739598900750, have been offered in a 16 oz., resealable plastic pouch 11” high, 9.5” vast, 3.5” deep on the underside with a Best Buy date of September 2027 positioned on a tag on the underside of the pouch.

The impacted lot numbers are 19379, 19380, 19381, and 19382.

What ought to people who purchased the recalled merchandise do?

Consumers who bought the affected merchandise are urged to return them to to the place of buy or destroy the food in a approach that youngsters, pets, and wildlife can not access it, as per the FDA.

The FDA added: “Do not sell or donate the recalled products. Do not feed the recalled product to pets or any other animals. Wash and sanitize pet food bowls, cups, and storage containers. Always ensure you wash and sanitize your hands after handling recalled food or any utensils and surfaces that come in contact with recalled food.”

Symptoms to look out for

Healthy people that have been contaminated with Salmonella need to monitor themselves for these symptoms, as per the FDA: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, stomach cramping and fever.

It is a uncommon occurence for Salmonella to consequence in more severe illnesses. But shoppers exhibiting these indicators after having contact with this product ought to contact their healthcare suppliers.