{"id":1264,"date":"2024-12-20T06:05:10","date_gmt":"2024-12-20T06:05:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/?p=1264"},"modified":"2024-12-20T06:05:12","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T06:05:12","slug":"dog-treats-recall-fda-warns-of-salmonella-risk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/dog-treats-recall-fda-warns-of-salmonella-risk\/","title":{"rendered":"Dangerous Dog Treats Recall: FDA Warns of Salmonella Risk in 19 States"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dog-treat-recall-raises-health-concerns\">Dog Treat Recall Raises Health Concerns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Carolina Prime Pet, Inc., based in North Carolina, has issued a recall of its <strong>Hollywood Feed Carolina Made Chicken Chips<\/strong> due to potential salmonella contamination. This Class I recall, the FDA\u2019s highest risk level, signifies a serious health threat to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/dog-treats-recall-fda-warns-of-salmonella-risk\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/dog-treats-recall-fda-warns-of-salmonella-risk\/\">both dogs and humans<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#why-the-recall-was-issued\">Why the Recall Was Issued<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#health-risks-for-dogs-and-humans\">Health Risks for Dogs and Humans<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#states-impacted-by-the-recall\">States Impacted by the Recall<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-to-do-if-you-have-the-recalled-treats\">What to Do If You Have the Recalled Treats<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#fda-recommendations-and-prevention\">FDA Recommendations and Prevention<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#stay-safe-know-what-youre-feeding-your-pets\">Stay Safe: Know What You\u2019re Feeding Your Pets<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-the-recall-was-issued\">Why the Recall Was Issued<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The recall involves <strong>400 bags of Hollywood Feed Carolina Made Chicken Chips<\/strong>, sold in-store across 19 U.S. states and online. The affected lot, identified as <strong>20051324L2<\/strong> with an expiration date of <strong>11\/13\/25<\/strong>, was found to potentially contain salmonella during routine third-party laboratory testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Salmonella contamination poses a risk not only to pets consuming the treats but also to humans handling them, their infected pets, or their waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"health-risks-for-dogs-and-humans\">Health Risks for Dogs and Humans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"signs-of-salmonella-in-dogs\"><strong>Signs of Salmonella in Dogs:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reduced appetite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fever<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abdominal pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lethargy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diarrhea (potentially bloody)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vomiting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"symptoms-in-humans\"><strong>Symptoms in Humans:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nausea and vomiting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diarrhea or bloody diarrhea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abdominal cramps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fever<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Symptoms in humans typically appear <strong>6 hours to 6 days<\/strong> after exposure and may last up to a week. However, severe complications such as blood infections, joint stiffness, and urinary tract issues can occur in vulnerable groups like children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/gm-recall-46k-trucks-and-suvs-rear-wheel-lock-up\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"972\">GM Recalls Over 460,000 Trucks and SUVs for Rear Wheel Lock-Up Issue: What Drivers Need to Know<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/tesla-cybertruck-recall-2400-vehicles\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1058\">Tesla Cybertruck Recall Alert: 2,400 Vehicles Affected by Powertrain Issue<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"states-impacted-by-the-recall\">States Impacted by the Recall<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The recalled products were distributed in the following 19 states:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A map illustrating the distribution of the affected products is available on the FDA&#8217;s official website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/verizon-class-action-settlement-2024\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"188\">Verizon Class Action Settlement 2024: Payout Details, Eligibility, and Payment Timeline<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/hyundai-issues-recall-for-over-34000-vehicles\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"449\">Hyundai Issues Recall for Over 34,000 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid Models Due to Sunshade Hazard<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/dont-miss-out-on-your-cash-app-settlement\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"180\">Don\u2019t Miss Out on Your Cash App Settlement: How to Claim Your Share of $15M Today!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-to-do-if-you-have-the-recalled-treats\">What to Do If You Have the Recalled Treats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stop Use Immediately:<\/strong> Discontinue feeding the recalled treats to your dog.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dispose Safely:<\/strong> Ensure the product is securely discarded to prevent accidental consumption.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contact for Questions:<\/strong> Reach out to Carolina Prime Pet via email at <strong>treats@carolinaprimepet.com<\/strong> or call <strong>828-394-6460<\/strong> (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m.\u20134:00 p.m.).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For pets showing symptoms of salmonella poisoning, consult a veterinarian immediately. Similarly, humans with foodborne illness symptoms should seek medical attention promptly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fda-recommendations-and-prevention\">FDA Recommendations and Prevention<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The FDA advises pet owners to remain vigilant about potential recalls and to regularly check the safety of pet food and treats. Another salmonella-related recall of dog food earlier this month underscores the importance of routine quality checks and consumer awareness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/massive-vehicle-recall-alert-cars-affected\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"459\">Massive Vehicle Recall Alert: Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, and Others\u2014Is Your Car Affected?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/kia-and-hyundai-theft-settlement\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"204\">Kia and Hyundai Theft Settlement: Up to $145 Million Compensation Announced for Owners<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stay-safe-know-what-youre-feeding-your-pets\">Stay Safe: Know What You\u2019re Feeding Your Pets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This incident is a stark reminder of the importance of monitoring pet food quality. For further updates or questions about pet food safety, visit the <strong>FDA\u2019s official recall page<\/strong> or consult with your local veterinarian.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dog Treat Recall Raises Health Concerns Carolina Prime Pet, Inc., based in North Carolina, has issued a recall of its Hollywood Feed Carolina Made Chicken Chips due to potential salmonella contamination. This Class I recall, the FDA\u2019s highest risk level, signifies a serious health threat to both dogs and humans. 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