Recall Alert: Natura Pet Food May Contain Salmonella

You may want to read this before you give your beloved pets dinner tonight. Natura Pet Products has voluntarily recalled several varieties of dry pet food due to potential Salmonella contamination.

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The contamination was found during routine FDA testing when a single lot tested positive for the presence of Salmonella. Though there have been no complaints of human or pet illness associated with Salmonella, Natura is cautiously recalling all products with an expiration date prior to June 10, 2014. To be sure you don’t have any of the recalled product, check your pantries for all lot codes, UPCs and package sizes for the following units with an expiration date before June 10, 2014:

•  Innova Dry dog and cat food and biscuits/bars/treats
•  EVO dry dog, cat and ferret food and biscuits/bars/treats
•  California Natural dry dog and cat foods and biscuits/bars/treats
•  Healthwise dry dog and cat foods
•  Karma dry dog foods
•  Mother Nature biscuits/bars/treats

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If you think you or your pet has been infected with Salmonella after either handling or ingesting the products (symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever for humans and lethargy, diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting for pets) seek a physician or veterinarian.

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Consumers with the affected product are encouraged to discard it. Due to the volume of this recall it is important to note that no wet foods are included. For more information or to request refund or replacement product call Natura toll-free at 800-224-6123 Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM CST.

How does this recall affect your pet’s diet?

Natura Pet Recalls Four Brands Of Cat And Dog Foods For Possible Salmonella Contamination

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It seems like only a week ago that we last shared with you the news of a pet food recall––because it was. This week, a kibble sample from Natura Pet turned up with salmonella bacteria, and the company has recalled a wide variety of cat and dog kibbles sold under the California Natural, Evo, Healthwise, and Innova brand names.

Random testing performed by the Michigan Department of Agriculture turned up contaminated food at a retailer, and the company is voluntarily recalling all food produced during the same period in order to make sure no one gets sick.

Salmonella contamination in kibble is particularly dangerous because most pet owners don’t think about cross-contamination when serving up a bowl. It’s a good idea to wash pet food bowls regularly, and especially to wash your hands after handling pet foods, even in kibble form.

In humans, the early symptoms of salmonella infection include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fever. Affected pets may have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. The infection can turn fatal in all species, and you should seek medical attention if you or your pet show any of these symptoms.

Consumers with questions should call Natura at (800) 224-6123 or consult the company’s recall site.