Pig Ear Pet Treats Recalled - FYI

May 17, 2011

The pig ear supplier, Keys Manufacturing, issued a recall this month after a dog in Missouri was reported sick.

Pets with salmonella infections may become lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Some pets may show only a decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans.

Products recalled:  

• The Boss Pets Products recall includes Diggers Natural Treat Pig Ear pet treats, which were distributed from November, 2010 through April, 2011 in Montana, California, Washington, Oklahoma, Tennessee, New York, Kansas, Ohio, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, Oregon, Utah, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, and Minnesota.  The treats were sold in bulk in boxes of 100 (UPC 0-72929-00038-6); shrink wrapped in boxes of 50 (UPC 0-72929-99120-2); in two-pack bags shipped in cases of 12 bags (UPC 0-72929-99504-0); four-pack bags shipped in cases of 12 bags (UPC 0-72929-00227-4) and eight-pack bags shipped in cases of 12 bags (UPC 0-72929-99584-2).

• Blackman Industries of Kansas City, KS is recalling its PrimeTime brand 2-count and 5-count Premium Pig Ears and all KC Beefhide brand 20-count Premium Pig Ears. Read the FDA release here.  The pig ears were distributed in Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota and sold through many of the following retailers: Price Chopper Stores, Hy-Vee Stores, Hen House Markets, Bag N Save Stores, Dahl's Food Stores, Baldwin City Market, SunFresh Food Stores, Apple Markets, Brookside Market, Franklin Food Stores, No Frills Food Stores, Alps Food Stores, Big V Food Stores, Country Mart Food Stores, Thriftway Food Stores, County Fair Food Stores, Super Saver Food Stores and Russ's Food Stores and Feldman's Farm and Home Stores.

Those who bought Diggers Natural Treat Pig Ear pet treats can direct their questions to Boss Pet at 1-800-445-6347 during the 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (EST) business hours or visit their website at www.bosspet.com.

Consumers who purchased PrimeTime or KC Beefhide products and have questions may contact Blackman Industries at 1-913-342-5010 Monday through Thursday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Pet owners should contact their veterinarian immediately if a pet consumed the recalled treats or is experiencing any of the above symptoms.




via FDA.gov