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Pet food
recall: December 2014
Barkworthies®
Issues Nationwide Recall of Chicken Vittles Dog Chews
Consumer
Contact: (877) 993-4257
PRESS RELEASE – December 24th, 2014 - (Richmond, VA) Barkworthies of Richmond, VA is recalling
select lots of Barkworthies Chicken Vittles dog chews because they have the
potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can
affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling
contaminated pet 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. 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.
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BARKWORTHIES CHICKEN
VITTLES
Lot Code: 1254T1
Size: 16 oz. Plastic Pouch
Best Used by Date: May
2016
UPC: 816807011510
The recall was initiated
after routine testing by the Colorado Department of Agriculture
revealed the presence of Salmonella
in a single lot of the product. This batch tested negative by a third party
independent laboratory prior to release for distribution to consumers. No additional
products are affected by this recall. The company has received no reports of
illness in either people or animals associated with these products to date. The
recalled product should not be sold or fed to pets. For a full refund, pet
owners should return all unused product to their place of purchase along with a
completed Product Recall Claim Form available on the Barkworthies website www.barkworthies.com/recall.
More information on the
recall can also be found at www.barkworthies.com/recall, or call
toll free (877) 993-4257
Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (EST).
IMPORTANT!
READ THIS FIRST!
• To claim your refund, you
must complete all sections and sign this form.
• Return form and unused
product in a sealed bag to place of purchase for a full refund.
• Retailers: Please refund
consumer the full amount of their purchase and contact
customer service at (877)
993-4257 for information on how to return the product and
receive a credit for the
full amount refunded on this form.
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