Salmonella Threat Forces Doggie Wishbone Recall
Editor MassMedia Pet Marketing
Tuesday, Aug 9, 2011 10:54 am
Merrick Pet Care, Inc. of Amarillo, Texas is recalling a single lot of the Doggie Wishbone pet treats, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
According to Merrick, 248 cases of this lot were manufactured and shipped to distributors in 10 states. Those distributors have been notified. Only one lot of Doggie Wishbone is affected by this recall. Precisely, the Doggie Wishbone lot is Item # 29050, Lot 11031, Best By 30 Jan 2013.
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.
No additional Merrick Pet Care products are involved in this recall. No other Merrick brand products are involved. No illnesses have been reported to date and there have been no consumer complaints for this product. This issue was identified through routine sampling by the Food and Drug Administration. Consumers with questions can contact Merrick at (800) 664-7387.
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