The FDA says 4 lb. bags of Country Vet Biscuits – Original Meaty Flavor and 4 lb. bags of Heartland Harvest Dog Biscuits – Meaty Flavor with Chicken have been recalled due to possible salmonella contamination. (FDA)
Dog biscuits sold in several states have been recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says Consumers Supply Distributing, LLC of Sioux City, Iowa is recalling 4 lb. bags of Country Vet Biscuits – Original Meaty Flavor and 4 lb. bags of Heartland Harvest Dog Biscuits – Meaty Flavor with Chicken due to possible salmonella contamination.
Why you should care:
The FDA says a pet with salmonella infection may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting, while some pets may only have a decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain.
Infected pets who appear healthy can be carriers and infect other animals or humans.
Humans are at risk of infection if they handle the product and do not thoroughly wash their hands. Symptoms of salmonella infection in humans are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. People who exhibit signs of the symptoms should contact their healthcare provider.
Dig deeper:
The recalled products were sold through retail stores in Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Texas, Montana and Nebraska.
Recalled products can be identified as follows:
Country Vet Biscuits – Original Meat Flavor
4 lb. bag with expiration date of 09/06/2026
UPC 899623000463
Lot Code 40906513
Heartland Harvest Dog Biscuits
4 lb. bag with expiration date of 09/06/2026
UPC 840227340691
Lot Code 40906513
What you can do:
The FDA says no illnesses have been reported. Consumers who have purchased any of the recalled products should stop using them and return the unused portion to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 712-202-5609, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST.
The Source: Information in this article was provided by the Food and Drug Administration. This story was reported from Orlando.