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Monday, October 23, 2023

TX Pet Food Processing Facility Recalls Single Lot of Dog Food Due to Salmonella Positive Sample

TFP Nutrition of Nacogdoches, TX announced today that it is issuing a voluntary recall of Retriever All Life Stages Mini Chunk Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food due to potential Salmonella contamination.  This voluntary recall is being issued due to a single sample of Retriever All Life Stages Mini Chunk Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food that tested positive for Salmonella in a random sample test conducted by the Office of the Texas State Chemist.

This recall is currently for a single lot.  This is a case where depending on the investigation, the recall can be expanded if it is found that the strain of Salmonella is endemic, or established, within the facility, in which case, more than one lot would be impacted.  Salmonella is a significant environmental hazard in the post-process environment.  Salmonella can survive for an extended time in this dry environment, posing a contamination threat to exposed product prior to packaging.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/tfp-nutrition-initiates-voluntary-recall-50-lb-bags-retriever-all-life-stages-mini-chunk-chicken
TFP Nutrition Initiates Voluntary Recall of 50 lb. Bags of Retriever All Life Stages Mini Chunk Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food Due to Possible Salmonella Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  October 21, 2023
FDA Publish Date:  October 21, 2023
Product Type:  Animal & Veterinary  Food & Beverages  Pet Food
Reason for Announcement:  Potential Salmonella contamination
Company Name:  Texas Farm Products Company dba TFP Nutrition
Brand Name:  Retriever
Product Description:  Mini Chunk Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food
Company Announcement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 21, 2023

TFP Nutrition of Nacogdoches, TX announced today that it is issuing a voluntary recall of Retriever All Life Stages Mini Chunk Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food due to potential Salmonella contamination. Salmonella can affect animals eating the products 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 Salmonella should 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.

Dogs 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 product was manufactured on October 4, 2023 and October 5, 2023 at the Nacogdoches, Texas facility. Affected product was distributed in Arkansas, Arizona, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah and contains “3277 TFP” or “3278 TFP” on the second line of the date code.

Description  Size  Production Codes
Retriever All Life Stages Mini Chunk Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food 50lb. BEST BY 10 2024 3277 TFP
BEST BY 10 2024 3278 TFP

No dog or human illness has been reported to date with respect to the recalled dog food. All recalled product has been removed from store shelves and no other Tractor Supply Company products are affected by the voluntary recall.

This voluntary recall is being issued due to a single sample of Retriever All Life Stages Mini Chunk Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food that tested positive for Salmonella in a random sample test conducted by the Office of the Texas State Chemist.

Consumers who are unsure if the product they purchased is included in the recall, or would like a replacement product or refund, may contact TFP Nutrition via a toll-free call at 1-800-330-3048, Monday through Sunday, 8 am – 5 pm CST. Consumers may also go to tfpnutrition.com/recallExternal Link Disclaimer for more information.

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