Our question this week was:Is there a recall on Jerky Dog and Cat Treats? Jorge LopezAnswerHi – thanks for your email. I just received a press release from the FDA about this. Eight In One Announces Nationwide Recall of All Lots Of Dingo® Chick'n Jerky Treats for Dogs, Cats And FerretsEight In One, Inc., a division of United Pet Group, Inc., is voluntarily recalling nationally all lots of Dingo® CHICK'N JERKY treats due to Company concerns that the jerky treats have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, which can cause serious infections in dogs and cats, and, if there is cross contamination, in people, especially children, the aged, and people with compromised immune systems. The Food and Drug Administration is aware of this recall.The products affected were sold at Target, PetSmart and other retailers. The products subject to this voluntary recall are Dingo CHICK'N JERKY 3. 5 oz. and 8 oz. for dogs and Dingo Kitty CHICKEN JERKY 1.5 oz. for cats and Dingo Ferret CHICKEN JERKY 1.5 oz for ferrets.Laboratory testing has shown that some samples of these chicken jerky treats were contaminated with Salmonella. The company is recalling all these products out of an abundance of caution.Salmonella can potentially be transferred to people handling these pet treats, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products. Healthy people infected with Salmonella can have some or all of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle painBiocaine 4ozTomlyn Biocaine (4 oz) is a First Aid Lotion for dogs and cats relieves pain and stops wound chewing, licking and scratching. Painless and soothing to..., eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers..PetsStain and Odor RemoverNature's Miracle Stain and Odor Remover is Guaranteed to remove pet accident stains and odors that other products fail to remove including old uri... with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some petsStain and Odor RemoverNature's Miracle Stain and Odor Remover is Guaranteed to remove pet accident stains and odors that other products fail to remove including old uri... will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Apparently well animals can be a carrier and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.The company has received one report of Salmonellosis in a dog. There are no reports of human illness.These products are being removed from retail stores. Consumers should immediately stop feeding these treats to their pets.Consumers who purchased any of the above-identified CHICK'N JERKY TREATS should discontinue use of the products and should discard the unused portion. Consumer can obtain information on receiving refunds by contacting the Eight In One consumer affairs department at 1-888-232-9889.Good luck! Dr. JonP.S. If you have any comments or have had problems resulting from these foods, email me. I'd love to share your comments with other PetPlace.com readers. Email me!Send Us Your QuestionI will choose five questions a week and will publish the answers. Please note that not all questions will be answered. If your dog is experiencing a medical problem or having an emergency situation, please contact your veterinarian immediately. To submit your question, Click here!To read most recent questions Click here!Click here to see the full list of Ask Dr. Jon Questions and Answers!
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