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Krasdale, Red Flannel Dog Food RecalledSalmonella contamination a threat to dogs and humans alike |
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August 25, 2007
The Franklin-Tennessee pet food company this week recalled five-pound bags of its Krasdale Gravy dry dog food -- sold in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania -- and 50-pound bags of its Red Flannel Large Breed Adult Formula dry food sold in Pennsylvania. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) tested more than 150 sub-samples of the company’s pet foods. Two of those samples tested positive for salmonella: one from the Krasdale Gravy dry food and another from the Red Flannel Large Breed Adult Formula dry food. Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems, the FDA said. Pets with Salmonella infections may become lethargic and have diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will also have decreased appetite, fever, and abdominal pain. Dogs that ate the recalled foods and have these symptoms should see a veterinarian. The FDA warned that Salmonella can be transferred to people handling pet food, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands. The pet foods involved in this recall are:
Pet owners with questions about the recalled product can contact Mars Petcare US, Inc. at 866-298-8332. Report Your Experience
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