Nature's Variety recalls Instinct® Raw Chicken Formula for Dogs
- Starting date:
- August 25, 2015
- Posting date:
- August 25, 2015
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Microbial Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-54710
Affected products
Instinct® Raw Chicken Formula for Dogs with a "Best By" date of 04/27/16
Product description
This recall involves Nature’s Variety Instinct® Raw Chicken Formula Frozen Diets in the following packages:
| UPC | Product | Best By |
|---|---|---|
| 769949611431 | Instinct Raw Chicken Formula Bites for Dogs 1.8 kg (4 lbs.) | 04/27/16 |
| 769949611486 | Instinct Raw Chicken Formula Patties for Dogs 2.7 kg (6 lbs.) | 04/27/16 |
The Best By date is located on the back of the package below the seal.
Hazard identified
A manufacturer in the United States, Nature’s Variety, has recalled a batch of its raw chicken formula for dogs 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 pets, pet 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.
Neither Health Canada nor Nature’s Variety has received any consumer reports of illnesses related to the recalled pet food products.
Number sold
Approximately 474 bags of recalled chicken formula for dogs were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled pet food products were sold from April 28, 2015 to July 27, 2015.
Place of origin
Manufactured in the United States.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Nature’s Variety
Saint Louis
Missouri
UNITED STATES
- Distributor
-
Freedom Pet Supplies Inc.
Cambridge
Ontario
CANADA
- Distributor
-
Maddies Natural Pet Products
Delta
British Columbia
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to the retailer in its original packaging or with proof of purchase for a full refund or exchange.
Consumers are advised to always wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after feeding, handling or cleaning up after pets. Clean surfaces that come into contact with pet food or ill pets.
For more information, consumers may contact Nature’s Variety at 1-888-519-7387, 8 AM to 7 PM CST 7 days a week, or by email
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.