More Pet Treats Added Due to Salmonella Contamination

Multiple brands have been added to Tuesday’s nationwide recall, this time involving additional brands and types of treats. Significantly, Thursday’s recall, involving an astounding 67 different pet treat brands manufactured by Kasel Industries, was announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), unlike Tuesday’s recall,involving 49 different pet treats, which was announced by Kasel Industries. The FDA says they have received consumer complaints of illness in dogs that have come in contact with the treats. According to the FDA:

“The move comes after the Colorado Department of Agriculture tested a retail sample of a Kasel pet treat product and found it to be positive for Salmonella. Based on FDA’s follow-up inspection at the firm, FDA found that all of the finished pet treat product samples and 48 out of 87 environmental samples collected during the inspection tested positive for Salmonella. More than ten different species of Salmonella were found in the firm’s products and manufacturing facility, indicating multiple sources of contamination.”

Multiple Brands Involved

Brands affected by the recall include: BIXBI, Boots and Barkley, Colorado Naturals, Kasel, Menards, Nature’s Deli, Nutri-Vet, Petco’s private label brand, Sam’s Club private label brand, and Best Bully Sticks and sold at retailers nationwide, including Target, Petco, Sam’s Club and Costco. Complete list of recalled items follows in the table below.

All Sorts of Jerky Dog Treats Recalled

Among the types of treats recalled: beef bully sticks, beef knuckles, beef liver, beef jerky, beef ribs, buffalo hearts, chicken jerky, chicken stuffed beef femur bones, cow’s tails, hearts of lamb, knee caps, lamb jerky, pig ears, pork jerky, pig snouts, salmon jerky, turkey jerky, and “assorted parts”. FDA recall notice follows (emphasis added):

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 21, 2013 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that Kasel Associates Industries Inc. is recalling all pet treats it manufactured from April 20 through Sept. 19, 2012 due to potential contamination with Salmonella. Kasel has issued three previous recall notices for specific products manufactured during this time period.

The move comes after the Colorado Department of Agriculture tested a retail sample of a Kasel pet treat product and found it to be positive for Salmonella. Based on FDA’s follow-up inspection at the firm, FDA found that all of the finished pet treat product samples and 48 out of 87 environmental samples collected during the inspection tested positive for Salmonella. More than ten different species of Salmonella were found in the firm’s products and manufacturing facility, indicating multiple sources of contamination.

While there are no reports of human illness, FDA has received a small number of complaints of illness in dogs who were exposed to the treats. Because of the multiple positive tests for Salmonella, and the production practices and conditions observed at the facility during the inspection, FDA believes that there is a reasonable probability that pet treat products manufactured in the facility from April 20, 2012 through September 19, 2012 are contaminated with Salmonella.

Both people and animals can contract Salmonellosis from handling or eating contaminated products. People handling dry pet treats should thoroughly wash their hands after having contact with the treats as well as any surfaces exposed to these products.

Consumers who have any of these products, or who are unsure of the manufacturing date of their pet treats, should dispose of them in ways that people and animals, including wild animals, cannot access them, such as placing them in a securely lidded garbage can.

The Kasel-manufactured products are sold at various retailers, including Target, Petco, Sam’s Club and Costco. Most of the products have a two-year shelf life.

All of the products were made in the U.S. This action is not related to FDA’s ongoing investigation of jerky pet treats made in China.

Salmonella is a public health risk and is one of the most common causes of foodborne illness. Healthy people infected with Salmonella may experience some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Although rare, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments including arterial infections, endocarditis (inflammation of the lining of the heart), arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with the products subject to this recall should contact their health care provider immediately.

Pets with Salmonella infections may become lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Some pets may experience only a 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 any of the affected product or is experiencing any of these symptoms, contact your veterinarian immediately.

The elderly, infants and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to become severely ill from Salmonella infection. The bacterium can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in these vulnerable populations. Most healthy individuals recover from Salmonella infections within four to seven days without treatment.

As with humans, dogs who are elderly, very young or have impaired immune systems are more vulnerable to Salmonella infection.

Consumers are advised to contact the FDA at 888-INFO-FDA.

Product Name	Distributors	Lot/Best By Date	UPC
12 PK Natural Pig Ears	Petco	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	800443092910
12 PK Smoked Pig Ears	Petco	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	800443092927
16 oz Chicken Chips	Petco, Kasel	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	647263800291
16 oz Chicken Jerky	Petco, Kasel, Menards	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	647263800291
16 oz Pork Jerky	Petco, Kasel, Menards	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	647263700157
16 oz Salmon Jerky	Petco, Kasel	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	647263900151
25 PK Natural Pig Ears	Petco	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	800443092903
4 oz Beef Jerky	Petco, Kasel	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	647263801175
4 oz Chicken Jerky	Petco, Kasel	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	647263800178
4 oz Lamb Jerky	Petco, Kasel	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	647263510176
4 oz Salmon Jerky	Petco, Kasel	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	647263900175
7 PK Natural Pig Ears	Petco	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	800443092934
7 PK Smoked Pig Ears	Petco	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	800443092941
BIXBI Hip And Joint Beef Liver Jerky 5oz	BIXBI	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	091037018106
BIXBI Hip And Joint Chicken Breast Jerky 5oz	BIXBI	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	091037018083
BIXBI Hip And Joint Lamb Jerky 5oz	BIXBI	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	091037018120
BIXBI Hip And Joint Pork Jerky 5oz	BIXBI	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	091037018144
BIXBI Skin & Coat Beef Liver Jerky 5oz	BIXBI	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	091037018021
BIXBI Skin & Coat Chicken Breast Jerky Treats 5oz	BIXBI	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	091037018007
BIXBI Skin & Coat Lamb Jerky 5oz	BIXBI	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	091037018045
BIXBI Skin & Coat Pork Jerky 5oz	BIXBI	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	091037018069
Boots & Barkley Assorted Natural Parts 32oz	Target	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN	490830400086
Boots & Barkley Beef Bully Stick 12″	Target	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN	085239043165
Boots & Barkley Beef Bully Sticks 6ct	Target	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN	647263899189
Boots & Barkley Beef Knuckle	Target	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN	647263899172
Boots & Barkley Beef Ribs 2ct	Target	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN	647263899196
Boots & Barkley Braided Bully Stick 5″	Target	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN	085239043110
Boots & Barkley Chicken Jerky 16oz	Target	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN	085239043325
Boots & Barkley Chicken Jerky 8oz	Target	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN	085239043400
Boots & Barkley Chicken Stuffed Beef Femur Bone 6″	Target	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN	085239043202
Boots & Barkley Flossie 6-8″	Target	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN	085239043103
Boots & Barkley Pig Ear Strips 8oz	Target	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN	085239403440
Boots & Barkley Pig Ears 12ct	Target	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN	647263899158
Boots & Barkley Pork Femur	Target	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN	647263899165
Boots & Barkley Smoked Beef Femur Bone 3″	Target	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN	085239403495
K9 Chicken Breath Fresh Jerky 15oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507117
K9 Chicken Breath Fresh Jerky 5oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507100
K9 Chicken Calming Jerky 15oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507094
K9 Chicken Calming Jerky 5oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507087
K9 Chicken Coat Jerky 15oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507070
K9 Chicken Coat Jerky 5oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507063
K9 Chicken Digestive Jerky 15oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507155
K9 Chicken Digestive Jerky 5oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507148
K9 Chicken Healthy Weight Jerky 15oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507179
K9 Chicken Healthy Weight Jerky 5oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507162
K9 Chicken Jerky 16oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507032
K9 Chicken Jerky 5oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507018
K9 Chicken Jerky 8oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507025
K9 Chicken Joint Jerky 15oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507056
K9 Chicken Joint Jerky 5oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507049
K9 Chicken Senior Jerky 15oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507131
K9 Chicken Senior Jerky 5oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507124
K9 Hip & Joint Chicken Strips 8oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125990445
Nature’s Deli Chicken Jerky 2.5lbs	Sam’s Club	04202013 DEN-10032013 DEN	647263800208
Nature’s Deli Chicken Jerky 3lbs	Costco	04202013 DEN-10032013 DEN	647263800215
Nutri-Pet 16oz Natural Filet Strips	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	76-0081
Roasted Pig Ear Dog Treats 28oz	Sam’s Club	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	681131857246
TDBBS, Inc Beef Lobster Tails 1ct	TDBBS, Inc/Best Bully Sticks	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	Bulk
TDBBS, Inc Buffalo Hearts Sliced 3 lbs	TDBBS, Inc/Best Bully Sticks	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	Bulk
TDBBS, Inc Chicken Jerky 16oz	TDBBS, Inc/Best Bully Sticks	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	Unknown
TDBBS, Inc Hearts of Lamb 4oz	TDBBS, Inc/Best Bully Sticks	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	Unknown
TDBBS, Inc Knee Caps 25 Ct	TDBBS, Inc/Best Bully Sticks	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	Bulk
TDBBS, Inc Lamb Jerky 4oz	TDBBS, Inc/Best Bully Sticks	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	Unknown
TDBBS, Inc Pig Snouts 25ct	TDBBS, Inc/Best Bully Sticks	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	Bulk
TDBBS, Inc Pork Jerky Strips 16oz	TDBBS, Inc/Best Bully Sticks	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	Unknown
TDBBS, Inc Turkey Cubes 4.5oz	TDBBS, Inc/Best Bully Sticks	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	Unknown
TDBBS, Inc Turkey Jerky Sticks 6ct	TDBBS, Inc/Best Bully Sticks	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	Unknown

For More Information: Kasel Press Release

Final Thoughts

Today’s recall marks the fifth in the last year for Kasel. Kasel’s troubles also involve numerous complaints dating back years of the putrid stench of rotting carcasses emanating from their production facility. Over the past eight years, the city of Denver, where the plant is located, has received no fewer than 150 complaints about Kasel Industries odoriferous emanations. The owner of the company, Ray Kasel, has a long history of legal squabbles over everything from objecting to nuisance odor fines to lawsuits claiming people are unlawfully conspiring to defame his reputation, harassing him and violating his constitutional property rights: “Mr. Kasel has endured years of inspections by government entities from all levels far beyond the normal protocol.”

Today’s news should remind consumers to stay informed and get to know the companies that manufacture their pet’s treats or they might end up with some dodgy doggy treats – even if they are made in the good ol’ US of A.

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