{"id":962,"date":"2015-07-25T08:49:51","date_gmt":"2015-07-25T13:49:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/safepettreats.com\/?p=962"},"modified":"2015-07-25T08:49:51","modified_gmt":"2015-07-25T13:49:51","slug":"natures-variety-dog-food-recall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/safepettreats.com\/blog\/natures-variety-dog-food-recall\/","title":{"rendered":"Nature&#8217;s Variety Dog Food Recall"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Nature\u2019s Variety has announced a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fda.gov\/Safety\/Recalls\/ucm455923.htm\" target=\"_blank\">voluntary recall<\/a> of their Instinct\u00ae Raw Chicken Formula for dogs with a \u201cBest By\u201d date of 04\/27\/16 because these products may be contaminated with <em>Salmonella<\/em>.\u00a0<em>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<p>Healthy people infected with <em>Salmonella<\/em> should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, <em>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<p>Pets with <em>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. \u00a0Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. \u00a0If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has the symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.<\/p>\n<p>The affected products are limited to the Instinct Raw Chicken Formula Frozen Diets packaged in the following forms:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>UPC# 769949611431 \u2013 Instinct Raw Chicken Formula Bites for Dogs 4 lb.; Best By 04\/27\/16<\/li>\n<li>UPC# 769949611448 \u2013 Instinct Raw Chicken Formula Bites for Dogs 7 lb.; Best By 04\/27\/16<\/li>\n<li>UPC# 769949611486 \u2013 Instinct Raw Chicken Formula Patties for Dogs 6 lb.; Best By 04\/27\/16<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The \u201cBest By\u201d date is located on the back of the package below the seal. The affected product was distributed through retail stores in the United States and limited distribution in Canada.\u00a0No other Nature\u2019s Variety products are affected.<\/p>\n<p>No illnesses have been reported to date.\u00a0Even though no illnesses have been reported, consumers should follow the Simple Handling Tips published on the Nature\u2019s Variety package when disposing of the affected product.<\/p>\n<p>Nature\u2019s Variety became aware of a potential issue after receiving notification from the FDA that a routine surveillance sample of seven pound Instinct Raw Chicken Bites for dogs tested positive for <em>Salmonella<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Consumers feeding the affected product should discontinue use and monitor their pet\u2019s health, and contact their veterinarian if they have concerns. Consumers who have purchased one of the above products can obtain a full refund or exchange by either returning the product in its original packaging or bringing a proof of purchase back to their retailer.<\/p>\n<p>Consumers with additional questions can call our Consumer Relations team at 888-519-7387 from 8 am to 7 pm Central time, 7 days a week during the recall. \u00a0Or, consumers can email Nature\u2019s Variety directly via <a id=\"anch_27\" href=\"mailto:cservice@naturesvariety.com\">cservice@naturesvariety.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Reed Howlett, Chief Executive Officer of Nature\u2019s Variety, stated, \u201cAt Nature\u2019s Variety we take quality and safety very seriously. We believe that under all circumstances, health and safety comes first, and we are committed to providing the best possible nutrition for pets.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/safepettreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/featured1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-965 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/safepettreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/featured1-300x250.jpg\" alt=\"Nature's Variety recall\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/safepettreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/NaturesVariety.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-966 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/safepettreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/NaturesVariety-300x227.jpg\" alt=\"Nature's Variety recall\" width=\"300\" height=\"227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/safepettreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/NaturesVariety-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/safepettreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/NaturesVariety.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/safepettreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/NaturesVariety2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-967 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/safepettreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/NaturesVariety2-300x119.jpg\" alt=\"Nature's Variety recall\" width=\"300\" height=\"119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/safepettreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/NaturesVariety2-300x119.jpg 300w, https:\/\/safepettreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/NaturesVariety2.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/safepettreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/NaturesVariety3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-968 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/safepettreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/NaturesVariety3-128x300.jpg\" alt=\"Nature's Variety recall\" width=\"128\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/safepettreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/NaturesVariety3-128x300.jpg 128w, https:\/\/safepettreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/NaturesVariety3-107x250.jpg 107w, https:\/\/safepettreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/NaturesVariety3.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/safepettreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/NaturesVariety4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-969 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/safepettreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/NaturesVariety4-171x300.jpg\" alt=\"Nature's Variety recall\" width=\"171\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/safepettreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/NaturesVariety4-171x300.jpg 171w, https:\/\/safepettreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/NaturesVariety4-142x250.jpg 142w, https:\/\/safepettreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/NaturesVariety4.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 171px) 100vw, 171px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/safepettreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/NaturesVariety5.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-970 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/safepettreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/NaturesVariety5-300x239.jpg\" alt=\"Nature's Variety recall\" width=\"300\" height=\"239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/safepettreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/NaturesVariety5-300x239.jpg 300w, https:\/\/safepettreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/NaturesVariety5.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nature\u2019s Variety has announced a voluntary recall of their Instinct\u00ae Raw Chicken Formula for dogs with a \u201cBest By\u201d date of 04\/27\/16 because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella.\u00a0Salmonella 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&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":963,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"image","meta":{"jetpack_publicize_message":"Nature's Variety Dog Food Recall.  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