Salmonella Continues to Threaten Pets!

Pet products recalled. More than 1100 pet products have been recalled, including several dozen pet treats. The recall issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is due to contamination with a highly contagious and potentially fatal bacteria called Salmonella, that originated at the Peanut Corporation of America in Georgia. Recently the peanut butter factory in Texas is also under investigation. Recalled Pet treats just listed include those from American Nutrition, Inc and the Scotts Company. For a complete listing of all recalled pet foods, pet treats and tainted pet products please check the FDA list and their associated links below. The FDA is available by phone at 1-888-SAFEFOOD. Pet owners can also contact the Center for Disease Control or may call them directly toll free at 1-800-232-4636 for more information.

Because the recall involves Scotts Pet products, Scotts lawn fertilizers and Scotts bird foods, pet owners need to first restrict their pets from having access to backyard areas with bird feeders. Be sure to thoroughly remove fallen bird seeds and check lot numbers to find out if the bird food and or other Scott lawn products they have purchased are listed in the recall. Dogs love eating bird food and in addition to potential Salmonella contamination, bird feces which are often mixed in with bird food often contain spores of Aspergillosis. Aspergillosis is a serious fungal disease, contagious to people and pets. Transmission occurs by inhaling these spores which aerosolize in the wind and are inhaled into the lungs.
For up to date information, specific contacts and procedures to follow for pet owners who believe their family members and/or pets pet have been exposed to Salmonella visit the FDA’s main web site . For a complete list of FDA Issued Pet Foods, Pet Treats and Pet Products curretly being Recalled