The FDA today announced a voluntary recall of certain packages of Boots & Barkley brand Roasted American Pig Ears and Boots & Barkley brand Variety Pack dog treats due to possible salmonella contamination.

The Products: The pig ears and variety pack are manufactured by Kasel Industries, the same company responsible for the recent Boots & Barkley brand bully sticks recall, and the recent Nature’s Deli brand chicken jerky treats recall, also due to salmonella contamination.

• Boots & Barkley brand Roasted Pig Ears product comes in a clear plastic bag containing 12 pig ears marked with UPC bar code 647263899158.
• Boots & Barkley Variety Pack Dog Treats product comes in a clear plastic bag weighing 32oz and marked with UPC bar code 490830400086.
• Both products are marked with the lot numbers BESTBY 13SEP2014DEN

Distribution: The recalled Roasted Pig Ears and Variety Pack Dog Treats were distributed nationwide through Target retail stores in August 2012.

Remedy: Discontinue feeding immediately. Contact your veterinarian if symptoms of salmonella poisoning appear in your pet.

Contact: For additional information contact Kasel Associated Industries at (800) 218-4417 Monday thru Friday from 7am to 5pm MDT.

From the press release today by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration:

October 17, 2012 – Kasel Associated Industries of Denver, CO is voluntarily recalling its BOOTS & BARKLEY ROASTED AMERICAN PIG EARS AND BOOTS & BARKLEY AMERICAN VARIETY PACK DOG TREATS product because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can sicken animals that eat these products and humans are at risk for salmonella poisoning from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the pet 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 symptoms 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 any of these signs, please contact your veterinarian.

The recalled Roasted Pig Ears and Variety Pack Dog Treats were distributed nationwide through Target retail stores in August 2012.

The Roasted Pig Ears product comes in a clear plastic bag containing 12 pig ears marked with UPC bar code 647263899158. The Variety Pack product also comes in a clear plastic bag weighing 32oz and marked with UPC bar code 490830400086.

Kasel Industries is recalling lot number BESTBY 13SEP2014DEN for both products because this lot code tested positive for the Salmonella bacteria through analysis by the Colorado Department Of Agriculture.

No illnesses have been reported to date in animals or humans in connection with this product.

The recall was the result of a routine sampling by the Colorado Department Of Agriculture that revealed finished products contained the Salmonella bacteria. The company has ceased distribution of any lots that have possible contamination of the bacteria. No other products made by Kasel Associated Industries are included in the recall of the 12 count packages of Roasted Pig Ears and the 32oz Variety Pack Dog Treats.

Consumers who have purchased the 12 count packages of Roasted Pig Ears and the 32oz Variety Pack Dog Treats are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Kasel Associated Industries at (800) 218-4417 Monday thru Friday from 7am to 5pm MDT.

If you are feeding this brand of pig ears or chicken jerky treat and have purchased these and/or the variety pack at nationwide Target Stores, discontinue feeding immediately. Contact your veterinarian if symptoms of salmonella poisoning appear in your pet.

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