{"id":1541,"date":"2017-05-06T15:33:10","date_gmt":"2017-05-06T20:33:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/safepettreats.com\/blog\/?p=1541"},"modified":"2017-05-06T15:37:27","modified_gmt":"2017-05-06T20:37:27","slug":"smallbatch-recall-may-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/safepettreats.com\/blog\/smallbatch-recall-may-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Smallbatch Recall | May 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

Two lots of Smallbatch\u00a0frozen chicken blend for dogs and cats has been recalled by the FDA due to possible Salmonella contamination. This Smallbatch\u00a0recall has been added to the Safe Pet Treats app so scan\u00a0your pet food with confidence\u00a0the next time you’re at the pet store.<\/p>\n

If you don’t have the Safe Pet Treats app, what are you waiting for? This is the only pet food app in the world that will alert you if the pet food product has been recalled or if it contains harmful ingredients by simply scanning the barcode.<\/p>\n

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The following is the official recall from the FDA.<\/a><\/p>\n

Smallbatch Pets Inc. of Portland, Oregon is voluntarily recalling two lots of frozen 2lbs. chicken blend for dogs and cats, brand name Smallbatch, due to the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Salmonella <\/em>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.<\/p>\n

Symptoms of infection in people include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever.\u00a0 Rarely, Salmonella<\/em> 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.<\/p>\n

Pets with Salmonella <\/em>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.<\/p>\n

No pet or consumer illnesses from this product have been reported to date<\/u>.\u00a0 However, because of their commitment to safety and quality, Smallbatch Pets is conducting a voluntary recall of this product.\u00a0 Consumers should also follow the Simple Handling Tips published on the Smallbatch Pets package, when disposing of the affected product.<\/p>\n

The potentially affected lots of 2lbs. chicken blend were distributed to retail pet food stores in States CA, CO, OR, WA through pet food retailers\/distributors.\u00a0 Two hundred and eighty-two cases of this product were sold between the dates of 2\/1\/17 \u2013 5\/5\/17.<\/p>\n

The affected products are sold frozen in 2lbs. bags.\u00a0 The products affected by this recall are identified with the following manufacturing codes and the \u201cBest By\u201d date is located on the back of the package.<\/p>\n