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| Recalls |
February 2009
We have again been informed that some of our nation's peanut butter
supply has potentially been contaminated. We will do our best to
keep you apprised of changes and updates to recalls as they occur.
The following is modified from a CDC veterinary information release:
The CDC has been investigating the current Salmonella typhimurium
outbreak in humans in coordination with the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) and state and local health departments. In
addition to human illness, animals may also have been affected. One
laboratory-confirmed case of Salmonella in a dog from an Oregon
household was reported, and further characterization of this
Salmonella isolate is pending. Salmonella resembling the outbreak
strain was isolated by a private laboratory from recalled peanut butter
flavored dog biscuits from this dog’s household. At least three states
have reported incidents of dogs that have shown gastrointestinal
signs consistent with Salmonella infection, and those animals have
been known to have consumed peanut butter products on the FDA
recall list.
We do not recommend giving away or euthanizing your pet because
of a Salmonella infection. You should take precautions in order to
minimize the risk of illness to your family and safely clean up after your
pet. We will prescribe treatment recommendations in the event your
pet is found to have an infection. For up-to-date information on the
Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak investigation, go to: http://www.cdc.
gov/ Salmonella /typhimurium.
Certain pet foods and pet treats may contain peanut butter or peanut
products, including dog and cat treats and bird food. Pets may get
Salmonella infections from eating contaminated pet products affected
by the recall of peanut butter and peanut-containing products. People
may get Salmonella infections from handling contaminated pet
products, contact with infected pets (i.e., contact with pet feces or the
anus or hair around the anus of the pet), or from cleaning up after
their infected pets. Moreover, it should be made clear that people can
still touch their pets and interact with them; but they need to take extra
precaution not to come in contact with their pet’s feces or areas
around the anus of the pet.
Dogs and cats can become ill due to a Salmonella infection and have
diarrhea, fever, vomiting, decreased appetite, or abdominal pain;
however, some dogs and cats may have a Salmonella infection, but
can appear healthy and will not have diarrhea or other gastrointestinal
symptoms. Like humans, some dogs and cats may not exhibit
symptoms of salmonellosis but can be carriers and can infect other
animals or humans. If your pet is known to have eaten any of the
products on the FDA recall list and you have concerns that your pet
may have salmonellosis, you may want to bring your pet in for
evaluation.
Have any pet foods or treats been recalled?
Yes. Search the FDA Searchable Database http://www.accessdata.fda.
gov/scripts/peanutbutterrecall/index.cfm#PetFood to look for recalled
products.
For those without Internet access, telephone 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-
232-4636), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for product recall
information from the FDA website and for other information on
Salmonella.
