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Pet International Inc. Recalls 6” Beef Trachea Pet Treat

Pet International of Miami, Florida is recalling 1500 units of 6” Beef Trachea Pet Treat because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Pet International of Miami, Florida is recalling 1500 units of 6” Beef Trachea Pet Treat because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

From the FDA website:

Pet International of Miami, Florida is recalling 1500 units of 6” Beef Trachea Pet Treat because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals (i.e. dogs) eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.

Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

Dogs with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets (i.e. dogs) will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your dog has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

The 6” Beef Trachea Pet Treat was distributed to retail stores in the following Cities: Conifer, and Lakewood in Colorado.

If you have this product, use gloves and put in a double bag and throw it away as soon as possible. Do not touch the product in any way, and if you do, it’s recommended you must wash your hands immediately with an antibacterial soap.

The potentially affected product will pertain to a particular lot number, and are specific to a particular size of the pouch it’s sold in. Anyone having these products should verify the following:

Brand: Buster’s Natural Pet Supply,
Lot Code: 8501450,
Size: 6” Beef Trachea/ 12 Pack Plastic Pouch,
UPC Code: 8501450

No illnesses have been reported to date. We are still warning consumers that if any of the above information is on the package you have, do not feed it to any animals at all. It may be hazardous and should be disposed of immediately.

The recall was as the result of a routine sampling program by the Colorado Department of Agriculture and analyzed by FDA, obtained from Buster’s Natural Pet Supply in Conifer, CO. and found to be positive for Salmonella. The product sampled had a Buster’s Label on it, but was manufactured by Pet International. Buster’s Natural Pet Supply recalled the entire product from the two stores that the distributor sells it. The Pet International Inc. continues their investigation as to what caused the problem.

Consumers who have purchased 6” Beef Trachea with Buster’s Natural Pet Supply Label on it and are wishing to be refunded because of the recall, can take the product back to where bought it from, with receipt. A special form will be provided to be filled out as well. Both the form and the receipt are needed for the refund.

Consumers with any questions about the recall product may contact the company at by phone at (305) 591-3338 Monday through Friday 9:00am too 5:00pm EST or via e-mail at sergioh@petint.com.

5 Comments

5 Comments

  1. mina

    February 12, 2015 at 8:27 am

    I would like to ask some questions that related to my cat he got the problems scratched his neck at one spot, right neck, his hair fell off and caused injury on the skin, the shape of the wound looked like the coin, it the round shape, in the middle got red mark, I used hydrocortisone lotions from vet for 3 weeks now, he still got problem scratching himself, I don’t know what to do to help him, I am very worry and feel sad, l need someone help me please, he eating weruva cat food cats in the kitchen, and homecook meal. I really your help. Thank you.

    • JT

      February 12, 2015 at 9:38 am

      Please take him to a vet. He could have Lyme’s or any number of things, even intestinal worms. Without proper diagnostics, you don’t know. And, no one can properly diagnose a condition such as what you’re describing, through a forum. He really needs to be seen by a good vet. I would not wait. Those are just my thoughts. Good luck and blessings on your little one.

    • Johanna

      February 12, 2015 at 10:08 am

      I’m sure you know this but you should get your cat to a vet! My cat had the same thing on his ear and it was abscessed. He needed liquid antibiotics, pain shots and cleanser for his ear. It’s nothing to mess around with. I’m sure it hurts your cat very much so please get him to the vet. Don’t wait!

    • anonymous

      February 12, 2015 at 10:39 am

      Did they check for ringworm?

  2. Anne

    February 14, 2015 at 8:40 am

    “Trachea: A tube-like portion of the respiratory tract that connects the larynx with the bronchial parts of the lungs. Also known as windpipe”

    So the Treat is the “trachea of a deceased Cattle…” “yum”…! A. Vegetarian for Life!

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