A North Carolina a dog food company has recalled hundreds of bags of treats that could be contaminated with salmonella.
Carolina Prime Pet, Inc. recalled 400 16-ounce bags of Hollywood Feed Carolina Made Chicken Chips, the company announcement last week. This presents a risk both for dogs who eat them and their owners.
No illnesses were reported Thursday.
“Salmonella can affect animals that consume the product and there is a risk for humans from handling contaminated products, especially if they have not washed their hands thoroughly after coming into contact with the products or any exposed surfaces to these products,” the company wrote in its recall notice. .
Carolina Prime Pet, Inc. recalled 400 16-ounce bags of “Hollywood Feed Carolina Made Chicken Chips” dog treats (Carolina Prime Pet, Inc.)
Owners who gave their dogs the recalled treats should contact their veterinarian, the company said.
Salmonella in pets can cause lethargy, diarrhea, fever, decreased appetite, stomach pain and vomiting, the company said. Infected dogs can also transmit salmonella to other animals and humans.
Meanwhile, a salmonella infection in a person can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever.
In more severe cases, it can cause artery infections, heart inflammation, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms.
Symptoms may appear up to six days after infection and last up to a week, depending on the Centers for Disease Control. People with diarrhea and a fever above 102°F, diarrhea for more than three days, bloody stools, prolonged vomiting and signs of dehydration should call their doctor, the CDC said.
Stores in nineteen states sold these treats: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas. The treats were also available through their online store.
The potentially contaminated treats, presented in a purple bag, bear the batch number 20051324L2 and an expiration date of November 23, 2025.
