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The Food and Drug Administration announced a recall Tuesday of bags of certain dog treats due to concerns about possible salmonella contamination.
Florida-based Elite Treats has issued a recall for a single batch of 6-ounce bags of Elite Treats Chicken Chips for Dogs, according to the FDA.
The recalled bags have lot number 24045 and an expiration date of April 2027.
The dog treats were sold to Florida Hardware, which distributed the items to food stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
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Elite Treats has issued a recall for a single batch of 6-ounce bags of Elite Treats Chicken Chips for Dogs. (FDA)
The contamination was discovered after testing by a third-party laboratory identified contamination in a related but commercially unreleased batch of the same product, the FDA said.
No illnesses linked to the treats have been reported to date.
The FDA said salmonella can cause illness in pets that eat the products.
Pets with salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting, and some pets may have a decreased appetite and abdominal pain, the agency said. Pet owners should contact a veterinarian if their animal has eaten the recalled product and is showing these symptoms or if they are concerned the pet may be infected.
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The FDA said salmonella can cause illness in pets that eat the products. (Getty Images / Getty Images)
The agency said pets can be infected without showing symptoms because infected pets, even if they don’t show symptoms, can act as carriers and transmit salmonella through their feces and saliva into the home and to people and other pets in the household.
People can also be exposed in multiple ways, the FDA said, including handling contaminated products, contact with pets that have eaten the product or contact with surfaces that have touched contaminated food, such as bowls, utensils or countertops.
The risk of human illness from salmonella-contaminated pet food increases if people do not wash their hands thoroughly after touching the food or having contact with their pet by not thoroughly cleaning contaminated surfaces, the FDA warned.
Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in humans, according to the agency. Healthy people infected with salmonella should monitor themselves for symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever. In rare cases, salmonella can lead to more serious problems, such as arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms.
No illnesses linked to the treats have been reported to date. (iStock / iStock)
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The young, elderly and people with weak immune systems are more vulnerable to infections, the FDA said. People who exhibit symptoms after coming into contact with the recalled product or a pet that has eaten the product are urged to contact their healthcare providers.
Consumers are urged to stop using the recalled treats. They are told to dispose of the product in a way that children, pets and wildlife cannot access it.
“Wash and clean pet food bowls, cups, and storage containers,” the FDA recall warning said. “Always be sure to wash and sanitize your hands after handling recalled food or utensils and surfaces that come into contact with recalled food.”
Customers can contact Elite Treats for information on how to request a refund.
