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Several Dog Treat Products Recalled Because Of Potential Salmonella Exposure Several Dog Treat Products Recalled Because Of Potential Salmonella Exposure
Several Dog Treat Products Recalled Because Of Potential Salmonella Exposure Stormberg Foods is recalling three of their dog treat products because of a potential Salmonella contamination, the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Tuesday, July 12.  The recall includes the brand's Beg & Barker Chicken Breast Strips Dog Treats, Billo’s Best Friend Chicken Breast Strips Dog Treats, and Green Coast Pets Chicken Crisps Dog Treats. The products were distributed between June 8-22, the FDA says.  Salmonella can affect pets from eating the products while humans can become infected from handling the products, according to the …

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by David Cifarelli
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Eight Dog Food Products Recalled Due To Possible Elevated Levels Of Toxin Eight Dog Food Products Recalled Due To Possible Elevated Levels Of Toxin
Eight Dog Food Products Recalled Due To Possible Elevated Levels Of Toxin A company is recalling eight of its dog food products after discovering that they may have elevated levels of a mold byproduct that could be harmful to pets.  Sunshine Mills, Inc. said the products may have high levels of Aflatoxin, which could be harmful to pets if significant quantities are consumed. No illnesses have been reported so far. The products were distributed in stores across the U.S.  Sunshine Mills said the following products are impacted by the recall: Recalled productsSunshine Mills, Inc. "Pets that have consumed any of the above-recalled products and exhibit symptoms o…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Recall Issued For Some Dry Pet Food After Deaths Of 28 Dogs Recall Issued For Some Dry Pet Food After Deaths Of 28 Dogs
Recall Issued For Some Dry Pet Food After Deaths Of 28 Dogs Federal health officials are recalling a dog food product that led to the poisoning of more than two dozen pets who died and left several others ill. The FDA issued an alert to pet owners and veterinary professionals regarding certain lots of Sportmix pet food products that could contain fatal levels of aflatoxin, which can grow on corn and grains and poison animals. According to the FDA, on Wednesday, Dec. 30, Midwestern Pet Food, Inc. announced a recall of certain products after the FDA was alerted to reports of at least 28 dogs that died and eight that have fallen ill due to consuming th…

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by Zak Failla
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Salmonella Outbreak Linked To This Popular Housepet Salmonella Outbreak Linked To This Popular Housepet
Salmonella Outbreak Linked To This Popular Housepet The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) is telling owners to avoid kissing and snuggling a popular household pet -- no matter how cute they are -- after 32 cases of Salmonella were linked to hedgehogs. Thirty-two individuals in 17 states have been infected with Salmonella Typhimurium as of late September, with five hospitalizations. Of the 23 patients interviewed by the CDC, 16 reportedly came into contact with the small, spiky housepets.  The agency said that droppings from a hedgehog in the home of an ill New Yorker contained the strain of Salmonella that had been foun…

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by Christina Coulter
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SPCA Seizes Nine Sick Puppies From Outside Long Island Pet Store SPCA Seizes Nine Sick Puppies From Outside Long Island Pet Store
SPCA Seizes Nine Sick Puppies From Outside Long Island Pet Store Nine sick puppies were seized from a delivery truck outside Shake A Paw pet store in Hicksville by officers with the Nassau SPCA. The seizure was part of an ongoing investigation into a pipeline of sick animals being transported from out of state for sale on Long Island, SPCA officials said. The puppies were found inside a delivery truck by SPCA detectives at the back entrance to the Shake A Paw's Hicksville location. The organization's Executive Director, Maria Mora, said the puppies seized on Wednesday, Dec. 18, have been fully examined and in conclusion, all puppies tested pos…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Pet Food May Contain Germs That Could Make You, Pet Sick: Follow These Tips Pet Food May Contain Germs That Could Make You, Pet Sick: Follow These Tips
Pet Food May Contain Germs That Could Make You, Pet Sick: Follow These Tips The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is offering advice to help keep our furry friends’ diets healthy. The CDC rolled out a new pet food safety page this week in honor of National Pet Day on April 11, highlighting the importance of a healthy diet and picking the right food for animals to keep them from getting sick. According to the CDC, the organization “does not recommend feeding raw diets to pets. Germs like Salmonella and Listeria bacteria have been found in raw pet foods, even packaged ones sold in stores. These germs can make your pets sick. Families…

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by Zak Failla