Pig Ear Recall

[StephanieandTeddy]

Recall -- Firm Press Release

This listserv covers mainly Class I (life-threatening) recalls. A complete listing of recalls can be found in the FDA Enforcement Report at: http://www.fda. gov/opacom/ Enforce.html

Petrapport Issues Recall of Pig Ear Dog Treats Because of Salmonella Contamination
Contact: Luciana DeLeon 201-854-6157

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- North Bergen, NJ -- March 23, 2007 --
Petrapport, Inc. is voluntarily recalling pig ear dog treats it imported from a Chilean company during the period August 2006 through December 2006 because the pig ears have the potential to be cntaminated with Salmonella, an organism that can cuse serious infections in dogs, and, if there is cross contamination, young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

Laboratory testing has confirmed that samples of Full-Cut Pig Ears dog
treats sold by BJ's Wholesale Club in 25-count packages under the "Berkley & Jensen" brand with no lot number and only the expiration
advisory "BEST IF USED BY 2009" (without referencing a specific month) were contaminated with Salmonella.

Additional testing of other pig ear dog treats from shipments during the above time period has not revealed any additional evidence of Salmonella contamination, but Petrapport nonetheless is voluntarily recalling them out of an abundance of caution due to concern that the pig ears imported during this period may not have been effectively irradiated for Salmonella before shipment from Chile.

The voluntary recall includes dog treats sold by BJ's Wholesale Club
in its 25-count packages of "Berkley & Jensen" Full-Cut Pig Ears dog treats with no lot number and only the expiration advisories "BEST IF
>> USED BY 2009" (without referencing a specific month) as well as "BEST IF USED BY SEPTEMBER 2009," "BEST IF USED BY OCTOBER
2009," "BEST IF USED BY NOVEMBER 2009," and "BEST IF USED BY
DECEMBER 2009."

Also included within this voluntary recall are the following lots of pig ear dog treats sold in bulk by other retailers under the "Petrapport" brand:
ITEM # PRODUCT DESCRIPTION RECALLED LOT #S
8915 Bulk Low Fat Pig Ears 101808 & 102108
8772P Two Pack Bulk Pig Ears 101707
8770P 12 Pack Bulk Pig Ears 101707
8774P 24 Pack Bulk Pig Ears 101907
7416 1 lb. Bulk Pig Ear Strips 101907
7425 24 oz. Bulk Pig Ear Strips 5039

Salmonella can potentially be transferred to people handling these dog
treats, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the product or any surfaces exposed to these products. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience
fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal
pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

Dogs that become ill from Salmonella generally will have a fever and diarrhea that may contain blood or mucus. Affected animals may seem more tired that usual, and may have vomiting. Some dogs do not have diarrhea, but will have decreased appetite, fever and excess salivation. If your dog has consumed the recalled product and is exhibiting these signs, please contact your veterinarian.

While there have been no confirmed illnesses to date, consumers should immediately stop feeding these treats to their dogs. These products have been removed from the sales floors and the sales inventories of all retailers.

Consumers who purchased any of the above-identified pig ear dog treats
should discontinue use of the products and may return the unused portion to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers who have further questions may contact Petrapport at
800-447-3872 extension 110.

FDA's Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts Page:
http://www.fda. gov/opacom/ 7alerts.html
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[calgal]

I'll bet those nasty bully sticks will be next to sicken a dog or worse. Can you imagine what all they have to put on all those food items to keep them from rotting on the shelves. Horrible things!!

[Beryl]

I am so done with all of these products.

[StephanieandTeddy]

I know many of the products contain Formaldehyde. uggh.