The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a I remember the class. — the agency’s most serious threat level — for the dog The treatment is sold both online and in stores in 19 states.
According to the FDA, a Class I to remember Indicates that “there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the infringing product will cause serious health consequences or death.”
Carolina Prime Pet, Inc. On November 22, Target Dog Food, based in North Carolina, recalled 400 bags of Hollywood Feed Carolina Med Chicken Chips dog treats due to possible salmonella contamination.
Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause infection in both humans and animals. It usually causes symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, and abdominal pain in humans.
In dogs, symptoms may include lethargy, diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Both humans and pets are at risk, especially if humans handle contaminated products or come into contact with infected animals.
gave Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Salmonella is estimated to cause approximately 1.35 million infections, 26,500 hospitalizations, and 420 deaths in the United States each year.
The recalled dog treats were distributed to retailers in 19 states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas , Virginia, West Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Consumers who purchased the affected product are urged to discontinue use immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. No illness has been reported in connection with this recall till date.
The FDA has issued several recalls of pet food products, including November 2024 recall of “Gains Family Farmstead Chicken Chips.” Manufactured by Gaines Pet Treats LLC based in Birmingham, Alabama. The recall involved 204 five-ounce bags of chicken chips for dog treats due to possible salmonella contamination.
The problem was discovered when third-party testing found evidence of salmonella in a related, unreleased batch of the same product. Although no illnesses were reported, the recall was issued out of an abundance of caution to protect both pets and their owners from potential health risks.
In the case of Gaines Pet Treats, the recalled products were distributed across multiple states, prompting the company to urge consumers to immediately discontinue use and return the affected items for a full refund. This proactive measure is consistent with FDA guidelines to protect public health and ensure removal of contaminated products from circulation.