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Expanded recall: Dry pet food manufactured by Natura Pet Products, Inc.
- Starting date:
- May 6, 2013
- Posting date:
- May 6, 2013
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Microbiological - Salmonella
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-28999
Expansion of April 15, 2013 recall.
Affected products
Dry Pet Food Manufactured by Natura Pet Products, Inc.
Product description
This recall involves the following brands of dry pet food with an expiration date prior to and including March 24, 2014:
- Innova
- EVO
- California Natural
- HealthWise
- Karma
Additionally, the recall includes EVO treats and Innova Cat treats with an expiration date prior to and including March 24, 2014.
For a complete list of the specific products affected by this recall, please see the firm's website.
Hazard identified
A manufacturer in the United States, Natura Pet Products, Inc. has recalled several batches of its dry pet food products due to possible contamination with Salmonella.
Pets such as dogs and cats, and their food can carry Salmonella bacteria. People can get infected with the bacteria from handling their pets or their pet's food or feces.
Symptoms of salmonellosis often include:
- sudden onset of fever
- headache
- stomach cramps
- diarrhea
- vomiting
For more information on the risks of Salmonella infection, please see the Public Health Agency of Canada's fact sheet, Salmonella and pets.
Neither Health Canada nor Natura Pet Products, Inc. has received any reports of illnesses related to the recalled pet food products.
Number sold
Approximately 442,960 bags of recalled dry pet food products have been distributed in Canada.
Time period sold
The recall pet food products were sold prior to March 24, 2013.
Place of origin
Fremont, Nebraska, United States of America
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Natura Pet Products Inc.
2779 Rademakers Way
Fremont
68025
Nebraska
UNITED STATES
- Distributor
-
Le Gastronome Animal Inc.
St-Jean-sur-Richelieu
Quebec
CANADA
- Distributor
-
Maddies Natural Pet Products
Edmonton
Alberta
CANADA
- Distributor
-
Maddies Natural Pet Products
Delta
British Columbia
CANADA
- Distributor
-
Pet Science Ltd
Brampton
Ontario
CANADA
- Distributor
-
Harmony Dog Products
Halifax
Nova Scotia
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and discard it and contact Natura Pet Products, Inc. for further information or a product replacement or refund.
Consumers can call Natura toll-free at 1-800-224-6123, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CST. Additional information on the recalled products can be found at the firm's website.
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