Northwest Naturals pet meals recalled over salmonella, listeria threat

Northwest Naturals is recalling practically 2,000 kilos of uncooked cat and pet food after federal testing discovered salmonella and listeria monocytogenes contamination in two hen merchandise distributed nationwide.

The Portland, Oregon-based firm is voluntarily recalling 53 instances, or 1,272 kilos, of Northwest Naturals Frozen Chicken Recipe and 19 instances, or 684 kilos, of Northwest Naturals Frozen Raw Diet for Dogs Chicken Recipe, in keeping with an organization announcement posted Friday by the Food and Drug Administration.

The recall covers a complete of 1,956 kilos of product.

The 2-pound Frozen Chicken Recipe, which is marketed as cat meals and a protein topper for canine, examined constructive for salmonella. The 6-pound Frozen Raw Diet for Dogs Chicken Recipe examined constructive for each salmonella and listeria monocytogenes, in keeping with the announcement.

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The contamination was recognized after product samples have been collected and examined by the FDA. No sicknesses had been reported in reference to the recall as of Aug. 28, the corporate stated.

The affected 2-pound Frozen Chicken Recipe bears lot quantity B-5, a best-by date of Jan. 26, 2028, and UPC 087316384956. The affected 6-pound Frozen Raw Diet for Dogs Chicken Recipe bears lot quantity B-19, a best-by date of Jan. 25, 2028, and UPC 087316380392. The recalled merchandise have been distributed to retail shops nationwide.

Salmonella and listeria monocytogenes can sicken animals that eat contaminated merchandise and can even pose a threat to individuals who deal with the meals or come into contact with contaminated surfaces, in keeping with the recall discover.

Pets contaminated with both micro organism might expertise lethargy, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, vomiting, decreased urge for food, and stomach ache. Infected animals can even carry the micro organism and doubtlessly unfold them to individuals or different animals.

Consumers who bought the affected merchandise are being suggested to cease feeding them to their pets and return the unused portion to the place of buy for a full refund.

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Northwest Naturals additionally suggested customers dealing with uncooked pet meals to clean their fingers completely and clear and sanitize bowls, utensils, surfaces and storage areas that come into contact with the merchandise.

FOX Business reached out to Northwest Naturals for added remark.