Canadian Food Inspection Agency
www.inspection.gc.ca
Common menu bar links
Institutional links
-
About the CFIA
-
Subjects
-
Proactive Disclosure
Send this page by
emailNotice
This archive of previously issued food recalls and allergy alerts is provided for reference and research purposes.
Users should note that the products listed in the archive have been subject to removal from the marketplace or appropriate corrective action. Food recalls or allergy alerts are not an indication of the food safety status of products produced at a later date.
SAFETY ALERT
PRESENCE OF SALMONELLA BACTERIA IN CERTAIN PET TREATS
OTTAWA, June 7, 2005 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Aron Pet Food are warning consumers not to purchase or use the pet treats listed below. These products may be contaminated with the bacteria responsible for salmonellosis in humans.
The following products are affected by this alert:
| Product Name | Size | UPC | Product of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon Snackers 100% Salmon Treats for Dogs | 50 g | 8 33234 00100 6 | T.W. Enterprises, Ferndale, Wa |
| Salmon Snackers 100% Salmon Treats for Cats | 50 g | 8 33234 00101 3 | T.W. Enterprises, Ferndale, Wa |
| Shrimp Snackers 100% Shrimp Treats for Cats | 28 g | 8 33234 00104 4 | T.W. Enterprises, Ferndale, Wa |
| Shrimp Snackers 100% Shrimp Treats for Dogs | 28 g | 8 33234 00103 7 | T.W. Enterprises, Ferndale, Wa |
| Healthy K9 Beef Jerkey 100% Natural Dog Treats | 70 g | 7 76626 53898 1 | Aron Pet Food Abbotsford, BC |
| Healthy K9 Beef Heart 100% Natural Dog Treats | 70 g | 7 76626 53897 4 | Aron Pet Food Abbotsford, BC |
Aron Pet Food, Abbotsford, British Columbia, is voluntarily recalling the affected products. These products have been distributed in British Columbia and Alberta.
People may risk bacterial infection by handling the treats directly or by contact with pets who have used the treats. Anyone who may have handled the treats should wash their hands with warm water and soap. Consumers should dispose of these treats in the trash.
Common symptoms of Salmonella infection are nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea, although more serious consequences are possible, especially in young children, the elderly, and in people with weakened immune systems. There have been three reported illnesses associated with these products.
The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.
For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. local time - Monday to Friday.
For information on receiving recalls by electronic mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at www.inspection.gc.ca.
- 30 -
Media enquiries:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Office of Food Safety and Recall
(613) 760-4232
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Office of Food Safety and Recall
(613) 760-4112
