Freshpet Inc. of Secaucus, New Jersey, is voluntarily recalling a single lot of Freshpet Dog Food due to potential Salmonella contamination.
According to the recall alert, Freshpet officials discovered a single lot of their dog food was contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. So, they designated it for destruction. However, the contaminated product was accidentally shipped to retailers in limited geographic markets between June 7 to June 10, 2021.
Here’s What’s Recalled
- Freshpet® Select Small Dog Bite Size Beef & Egg Recipe Dog Food
- 1 LB bags
- Sell-by Date 10/30/2021
Sell-by date, along with UPC code and lot code, can be found on the bottom and back of each bag. Here are product images from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s recall notice:
No other Freshpet products or lot codes are impacted by this recall.
Where Was the Recalled Food Distributed?
The recalled products may have been sold at Publix in Florida, South Carolina, and Georgia. It was also distributed at limited Target locations in Arizona and Southern California.
According to the recall notice, most of the product was intercepted at retailer distribution warehouses and not delivered to retail stores. But, if you feed this brand, pet parents are still urged to double-check the back of the bag.
If your dog’s food matches the description above, stop feeding it to your dog immediately and safely dispose of it. Consumers are asked to call the company if you have any of the recalled product. You may also use the following link to request a refund: https://freshpet.co/ssdb21.
About Salmonella
Pets infected with Salmonella don’t always display symptoms, but signs can include lethargy, decreased appetite, fever, abdominal pain, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, and vomiting. If your pet has these symptoms, contact your vet immediately.
It’s important to note that infected pets can shed the bacteria in their feces and saliva without showing signs of being sick.
People with Salmonella infection can experience diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. Most people’s symptoms appear 12 to 72 hours after being exposed to the bacteria. The infection usually lasts for 4-7 days and most people recover without treatment. However, for some people, diarrhea may be so severe that they need to be hospitalized. Young children, the elderly, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.
As of the date this article was published, no illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.
Questions or Concerns?
Pet parents who have questions or would like to report adverse reactions can call 1-866-789-3737, Monday through Friday, 9 am to 9 pm ET and Saturday through Sunday, 9 am to 1 pm ET.
Or visit www.freshpet.com
