Dog Treats May Be Tainted

Posted on November 10, 2009 in Animals, Health & Medicine, Recent Studies

You may want to find a new treat for Fido: the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning for Pig Ears and Beef Hooves pet treats manufactured by Pet Carousel. The products may be contaminated with salmonella, which can affect both animals and humans.

In September 2009, the FDA discovered salmonella during a routine testing of Pet Carousel pig ears. The positive reading of salmonella prompted an inspection of Pet Carousel’s facilities, which turned up salmonella in beef hooves, pig ears and the manufacturing environment. The affected pig ear products were packaged under the brand names Doggie Delight and Pet Carousel, while the beef hooves were packaged under Choo Hooves, Dentley’s, Doggie Delight and Pet Carousel.

The FDA is advising consumers in possession of these products to avoid handling or feeding them to pets. Dispose of the treats safely by placing them in a covered trash receptacle. If your pet has consumed any of the affected products and is displaying fever, vomiting, or any other symptom of salmonella, contact your veterinarian immediately.