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Petsmart expands recall to 12 more dog treats
The salmonella scare that prompted a recall last week of pig ears and beef hooves — common chew items for dogs — has been expanded.
A dozen more products made by Pet Carousel of Sanger have been included in the recall. Those items include beef hoof chews and certain rope toys with hoof or bone components.
The pet specialty retailer has also expanded the purchasing date range to include products bought between Sept. 1 and Nov. 6.
Petsmart customers who purchased any of the recalled products should discontinue use immediately and return the product to any Petsmart store for a complete refund or exchange.
A note to pet owners: Salmonella can be transferred to your hands if you handle such items, so it’s important to wash your hands carefully.
The complete list of recalled products is as follows (description, SKU, UPC):
- Dentley’s Bulk Cattle Hoof: 1611247, 73725703323
- Dentley’s Choobles 10-Pack Beef Hooves: 5019015, 73725736055
- Choo-Hooves Stuffed with Cheese-Bacon: 1611993, 3465190058
- Choo-Hooves Stuffed with Peanut Butter: 611994, 3465190056
- Flossy Chews Choo-Hoove Roper Two-Hooves: 1813131, 3465117005
- Flossy Chews Roper Bone Buddy: 1815505, 3465190002
- Flossy Chews Beef Bones with Rope Toy: 5080721, 3465117055
- Flossy Chews White Bone Rope: 5147942, 3465117065
- Knucle Steaks 2-Pack: 5084141, 3465190046
- Choo-Hooves Dog Chews 3-Pack: 1611410, 3465184103
- 3-Pack Smoked Hooves: 5042279; 3465114003, 4651140037
- 5-lb. Cow Hooves: 5042275; 34651150609, 3465115060
- 5-lb. Smokies-Hooves: 5042277; 34651140556, 3465114055
- 60-Piece Smoked Hooves: 5042278, 3465112122
Petsmart originally recalled its Dentley’s brand of Bulk Cattle Hooves and Choobles 10-Pack Beef Hooves on Nov. 4 after learning from Pet Carousel that the products may be contaminated with salmonella.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning shortly thereafter against using all beef hoof and pig ear pet treats manufactured by Pet Carousel. The affected pig ear products were packaged under the brand names Doggie Delight and Pet Carousel. The affected beef hooves were packaged under the brand names Choo Hooves, Dentley’s, Doggie Delight and Pet Carousel.
The FDA said it conducted a routine testing of Pet Carousel’s pigs ears in
September that turned up a positive reading for salmonella. After conducting an investigation, the FDA reported finding salmonella present in the company’s pig ears, beef hooves and manufacturing environment.
According to the FDA, consumers who handle dry pet food can become infected with salmonella, especially if they fail to wash their hands after handling the treats or touching surfaces, that have been exposed to them.
Pets with salmonella can become lethargic, lose their appetites, run a fever, suffer abdominal pain, and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting.
For additional information, visit www.petsmartfact.com, www.petsmart.com, www.fda.gov or contact Petsmart customer service at 888-839-9638.
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