Quality dog food The packaging of its dog food was recalled because it may be contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria, which may affect pets and humans.
The recall affects one-pound premium dog food beef HVM packaging sold in Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Connecticut and South Carolina, and Washington, D.C.
this Recalled dog food It will be sold by mail order and direct delivery from July 27th to August 2nd. It can be identified by the batch number #071521, which can be found in the lower right corner of the label.
The possible contamination was found in some dog food packages during national surveillance sampling.
Top Quality Dog Food stated that while the Food and Drug Administration and the company continued to investigate the source of the contamination, it stopped the distribution of affected batches of beef HVM.
Top Quality Dog Food stated that the recalled dog food did not report any diseases.
Consumers holding the recalled dog food are urged to immediately dispose of any unused products. It can be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers who have questions about the recall can call 240-802-6601 from 8 am to 4:30 pm Eastern time Monday to Friday to contact the company, or send an email to customerservice@topqualitydogfood.com.
In the recall notice, the company warned that animals consuming the affected products and humans handling potentially contaminated pet food are at risk, especially if they do not thoroughly wash their hands after contact.
Symptoms of salmonella infection in humans may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever. Rare symptoms may include arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract infections.
Pets infected with Salmonella may be drowsy, have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some people may also show signs of decreased appetite, fever, and abdominal pain. Some pets may also be carriers of Salmonella and infect other animals or humans.
Human infections with Listeria can be very serious and can sometimes be fatal to young children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms may include fever, headache, stiffness, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Pregnant women may also have miscarriages and stillbirths.
Listeriosis in pets is rare, but symptoms may include mild to severe diarrhea; anorexia; fever; nerve, muscle, and respiratory signs; miscarriage; depression; shock; and death.
If you experience symptoms of Salmonella or Listeria, seek immediate medical attention. If your pet has symptoms of salmonella or listeriosis, seek medical treatment from a veterinarian.
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