Merrick Recall

[Freedom]

You may have missed this one, because they use the word "pet" rather than "dog" or "cat" which is what I search for.

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm241476.htm

Recall -- Firm Press Release



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MERRICK PET CARE RECALLS JR TEXAS TAFFY PET TREAT (ITEM # 27077, ALL LOTS UP TO AND INCLUDING 10364) BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE SALMONELLA HEALTH RISK


Contact:
Customer Inquiries
(800) 664-7387

James Witcher, COO
(806) 322-2806


FOR IMMIDIATE RELEASE - January 28, 2010 - Merrick Pet Care, Inc. of Amarillo, Texas is recalling the Jr. Texas Taffy pet treat (ITEM # 27077, UPC # 02280827077, All Lots up to and including 10364) because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Merrick Pet Care has made the decision to recall all Jr. Texas Taffy pet treats in the abundance of caution. Salmonella can affect animals and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products. People handling the treats can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the chews or any surfaces exposed to these products. Consumers should dispose of these products in a safe manner by securing them in a covered trash receptacle.

Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers immediately.

Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian immediately.

TheJr. Texas Taffy was shipped to distributors and retailers throughout the US. These individuals have been notified and have activated their recall procedures.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

Consumers who have purchased the Jr. Texas Taffy are urged to return the unused portion to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-664-7387 M-F 8:00am – 5:00pm CST.

[pomtzu]

Sandie - did you know that you can register with the FDA and have these sent directly to your email? I got this notice this a.m. - and have been registered for several years now. I also get "people" food and med alerts also, and pet med alerts. Saves having to hunt for them since they send them directly to you.

[Freedom]

I did not know that.

Do you get ALL recalls, or can you select which ones you want to get?

[pomtzu]

I did not know that.

Do you get ALL recalls, or can you select which ones you want to get?

You can choose only what you want.

The easiest way to do it - click on the link you posted for this recall - then---
Click on "home" in the upper left hand corner--
Then when there - you'll see "get updates" in the upper right hand corner--- Click on "email updates" right below that.
That takes you to the page where you can select what you want to receive. It tells you what is covered in each category below that list, so it's worth the time to read each one.

Simple as that! And no more searching either!

[Freedom]

Thanks, Ellie! DONE!

[Freedom]

Folks in Canada can get recall notices for their country here:

http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/...ecaltoce.shtml