Blue Buffalo Recalls Bones Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

Blue Buffalo has issued a voluntary recall on a batch of Cub Size Wilderness Wild Chews Bones because of a potential Salmonella contamination.

The lot was distributed to PetSmart stores in California, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington beginning on November 19^th.

The products in question have the UPC number 840243110087 and are labeled with the expiration “exp 110417” on the shrink wrap.

“Consumers should look at the UPC Code and expiration date on the product package to determine if it is subject to the voluntary recall,” Blue Buffalo said in a press statement.

Routine testing at the manufacturing plant determined an unspecified amount of Salmonella in a sample.  No other Blue Buffalo products appear to have been affected, and no illnesses have been reported as of yet.

Symptoms include fever, abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, lethargy and shock. These symptoms may also be found in humans and cats. Failure to treat salmonellosis can lead to gastroenteritis, spontaneous abortions in pregnant dogs, and septicemia.

However, many dogs are asymptomatic carriers, and may shed salmonella for up to 100 days after becoming infected. This may put your family at risk, and it is advisable to have your dogs tested by a veterinarian if they have come into contact with the food, even if they do not display symptoms.

Thoroughly wash hands after handling a possibly tainted treat.  Also wash floors, carpeting, food dishes, bedding, and pets themselves if they have been given one of these bones.

Consumers are urged to return recalled products to the store where they were purchased for a refund.  For more information, they may call Blue Buffalo at 1-888-641-9736 or email them at [email protected].

Melanie

studied English and has a bachelor’s degree in psychology, with a focus on animal behavior, neuropsychology, and psychotherapy. She shares two pit bulls (adopted from the SPCA Serving Erie County) with her family, as well as three adopted cats with her husband, Fred. She takes pride in being a grammar enthusiast and advocating for animals, the environment, equal rights, and humanitarianism. She loves camping, cooking, taking photos, listening to psychedelic rock and indie music, and making all sorts of crafty things – from charm bracelets and paper rose bouquets to kitty condos and feral cat houses!

Melanie was sharing this profile with Fred, who is new to the Life With Dogs family, so many stories that were written by Fred from April 2014 – June 2014 will appear under Melanie’s name.

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