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FOODS CONTAINING CONTAMINATED PEANUT BUTTER ARE BEING RECALLED My
Dear Friends, The
Blakely, Georgia, facility of Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) has reported
a potential Salmonella contamination of peanut butter and paste made
at its facility. Originally
identified as only being in foods made for human
consumption, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is now informing
pet owners that the recall also includes some pet food products. Many companies
that received peanut butter or peanut paste from PCA have now issued recalls.
Peanut Butter in its various forms is used in a very wide range of foods because
it adds to foods a fatty taste desirable to both Pets and People.
Peanut
Butter Pet Food Recalls A link to the Pet
Food products being recalled A link to the list of the biscuits
and other products, most from the Grreat Choice Line, recalled by PetSmart. The
FDA assures it will update its list of recalled products as more information
becomes available. Prevent
Food Borne Illnesses A link
to information outlining steps you can take to help prevent foodborne illnesses,
such as Salmonella. Steps include hand washing with hot water and soap before
and after handling pet food treats, washing pet food bowls and utensils after
each use, and more. It occurs here to humbly suggest that PCA's Blakely facility
read this, too. Additional
Information on this Salmonella Outbreak The FDA
says it has not yet received any reports of illnesses associated with the pet
food products. This link gives more information about the outbreak.
About Salmonella in
People Salmonella is an organism
which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail
or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected
with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea,
vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella
can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe
illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis
and arthritis. About
Salmonella in Pets 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. Well animals
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. Please
pass this information along to as many animal lovers as possible. To
Our Animals Health, |
