The Vital Essentials Recall is one of three recalls recently announced. This product, along with the Northwest Naturals and TruPet recalls, have been added to the Safe Pet Treats app so be sure to download the app and use it to scan the barcode found on the back of every pet food product.
The following is a description of what is being recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination:
Only the Freeze-Dried Beef Nibblets Entree for Dogs with Lot #13753.
The following is the official press release from the company:
Carnivore Meat Company of Green Bay, WI, is voluntarily recalling a limited amount, 73 cases,
of “Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Beef Nibblets Entrée for Dogs” pet food because the products
have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall includes only the product
listed below.
The following affected “Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Beef Nibblets Entrée for Dogs” product
was distributed in the continental USA through independent retailers and via online retailers
Chewys.com and Amazon.com through direct delivery:
Affected products can be identified by comparing the following lot numbers: “Vital Essentials
Freeze-Dried Beef Nibblets Entrée for Dogs” with “Lot #13753”.
No products other than the specific product identified above are subject to this voluntary recall.
Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling
contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after
having contact with the 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 signs 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 these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
The recall is being issued in an abundance of caution following the Michigan Department of
Agriculture’s collection of a retail sample from a single batch which tested positive. There have
been no reports of illness.
Consumers who have purchased Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Beef Nibblets Entrée for Dogs in a
1 lb. bag are urged to return effected product to the place of purchase for a refund. Consumers
with questions may call the company at 920-370-6542 for additional information.
