Carnivore Meat Company of Green Bay, WI, is voluntarily recalling a limited amount, 73 cases, of “Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Beef Nibblets Entrée for Dogs” pet food because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Provided by Vital Essentials pet food…
Carnivore Meat Company of Green Bay, WI, is voluntarily recalling a limited amount, 73 cases, of “Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Beef Nibblets Entrée for Dogs” pet food because the products
have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall includes only the product listed below.
The following affected “Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Beef Nibblets Entrée for Dogs” product was distributed in the continental USA through independent retailers and via online retailers
Chewys.com and Amazon.com through direct delivery:
Affected products can be identified by comparing the following lot numbers: “Vital EssentialsFreeze-Dried Beef Nibblets Entrée for Dogs” with “Lot #13753”.
No products other than the specific product identified above are subject to this voluntary recall.
Salmonella can affect animals 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.
Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets 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 pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
The recall is being issued in an abundance of caution following the Michigan Department of Agriculture’s collection of a retail sample from a single batch which tested positive. There have
been no reports of illness.
Consumers who have purchased Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Beef Nibblets Entrée for Dogs in a 1 lb. bag are urged to return effected product to the place of purchase for a refund. Consumers
with questions may call the company at 920-370-6542 for additional information.
Tracey
February 24, 2018 at 4:15 pm
Sad to fear this. I thought this was a reputable company and bought a lot from them.
Tracey
February 24, 2018 at 4:16 pm
Sad to hear this, not fear this. Lol
HK
February 24, 2018 at 11:10 pm
They are one of the only pet food manufacturers under USDA inspection. A voluntary recall is honorable, not a red flag. Raw meat always has the possibility of salmonella. 0% is allowed in pet food. You’d cringe to know how much is allowed in human food! Just wash your hands and use fresh bowls. It’s more of a risk for humans. Your pet’s gut bacteria can handle it.
Emily
February 25, 2018 at 1:18 am
So much this!
O. Catt
February 26, 2018 at 8:06 am
ALL recalls are “voluntary” – who are you working for? [nevermind replying, you’d just deny being an obvious shill anyway]
Chris
February 24, 2018 at 7:23 pm
“The recall is being issued in an abundance of caution following the Michigan Department of Agriculture’s collection of a retail sample from a single batch which tested positive. ”
Interesting. Does the state Dept of Agriculture usually test pet food?
Emily
February 25, 2018 at 1:27 am
Apparently they have tested at least one chub of raw and one bag of freeze dried, as per these two recalls (har, har). Seems like random sampling methodology being applied to USDA inspected foods… Since no consumer reported illnesses seem to have occurred and and no testing by origin companies showed positive for contaminants. Hope they are testing feed grade foods and holding them to the same standards despite the fact salmonella is ironically more scrutinized in pet meat than it is for human meat.
Chris
February 25, 2018 at 12:39 pm
Wonder what their testing procedures are? I’m sure I’ve read when FDA has done tests there’s not a lot of transparency if the manufacturer has questions.
brit
February 24, 2018 at 9:11 pm
nothing is safe, glad I cook all my own dog food