Raw ground turkey AND Salmonella...is this surprising?....wouldn't one think that there may be some Salmonella present?. Tried to determine if this product was HPP processed, but the company website is down. The company does have safe handling instructions, but of course does not include cooking.
https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm596043.htm
Raws For Paws Recalls Turkey Pet Food Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
For Immediate Release
February 8, 2018
Contact
Consumers Raws for Paws 612-465-0372
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Raws for Paws of Minneapolis, MN is recalling approximately 4,000 pounds of its 5 lb. and 1 lb. chubs of Ground Turkey Pet Food because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals eating the product and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.
Healthy people infected with Salmonellashould monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.
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. Infected but otherwise healthy pets 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.
The recalled Ground Turkey Pet Food was distributed throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa directly to consumers and through online mail orders.
The recalled product is packaged into 1-pound and 5-pound sealed plastic tubes, also known as chubs. The chubs are packaged into regular Turkey Pet Food cases and Pet Food Combo Pack cases, which contain a variety of pet food products. The products in question have case codes of 9900008, 9900009, 9900014, and 9900015. The manufacture date of Turkey Pet Food cases is 10/12/2017, and the manufacture dates of Combo Pack cases are between 10/12/2017 and 2/2/2018.
Two illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The potential for contamination was noted after testing by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) revealed the presence of Salmonella in some packages of Turkey Pet Food.
Production of the product has been suspended while MDA and the company continue their investigation as to the source of the problem.
Consumers who have purchased Turkey Pet Food should discontinue the use of the product and contact Raws for Paws to determine if their product is subject to this recall and more information about disposal or return instructions. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 612-465-0372.
Miami Herald
http://www.miamiherald.com/living/pets/article199243909.html
Dogs’ food and treats have been recalled after people found salmonella in them
By David J. Neal
dneal@miamiherald.com
February 09, 2018 07:00 AM
Salmonella found by state inspectors in Raws for Paws Ground Turkey Pet Food and Smokehouse Pet Products’ Beefy Munchies have caused recalls of the dog food products announced Thursday night.
Testing by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture found salmonella in the Raws for Paws product. The Colorado Department of Agriculture found the Salmonella in two 4-ounce packs of Beefy Munchies.
Two dogs who ate Raws for Paws’ ground turkey already have fallen ill, according to the recall notice.
While dogs can get salmonella from eating contaminated food, humans can get it from handling that food, especially without thorough hand washing after touching the food or surfaces that have touched the food.
The recalled Raws for Paws food comes in 5-pound and 1-pound sealed plastic tubes packed in cases of Turkey Pet Food and Pet Food Combo Packs, with case code Nos. 9900008, 9900009, 9900014, and 9900015. The Turkey Pet Food cases were manufactured on Oct. 12, 2017. The Combo Packs were manufactures from Oct. 12, 2017 through Feb. 2. They were distributed mainly in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa.
The recalled Beefy Munchies come in 4-ounce bags with a best by date of Oct. 25, 2019, and a lot No. of 449294. They were distributed mainly in North Carolina, Washington, Michigan and Colorado.
The Beefy Munchies’ recall notice posted to the FDA site notes, “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. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans.”
As for people, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says, “Most persons infected with salmonella develop diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps 12 to 72 hours after infection. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days, and most persons recover without treatment.
“However, in some persons, the diarrhea may be so severe that the patient needs to be hospitalized.”
Anyone with the recalled Beefy Munchies should toss the product or return it for a refund. Consumers with questions can call Smokehouse Pet Products at 1-877-699-7387, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Eastern time.
The Raws for Paws want consumers to stop using the ground turkey and give them a call 612-465-0372.
Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/living/pets/article199243909.html#storylink=cpy
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