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Expanded recall: Various dry pet food products and treats manufactured by Natura Pet Products, Inc.
- Starting date:
- July 16, 2013
- Posting date:
- July 16, 2013
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Microbiological - Salmonella
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Contamination, Microbial Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-34585
Expansion of May 6, 2013 recall.
Affected products
Various dry pet food products and treats manufactured by Natura Pet Products, Inc.
Product description
This recall involves the following brands of dry pet food with an expiration date prior to June 10, 2014:
- California Natural
- EVO
- HealthWise
- Innova
- Karma
- EVO treats and Innova Cat treats
Additionally, the recall includes Mother Nature dry pet food with an expiration date prior to June 10, 2014.
For a complete list of the specific products affected by this recall, please see the firm's website.
Hazard identified
A manufacturer in the United States, Natura Pet Products, Inc. has recalled several batches of its dry pet food products due to possible contamination with Salmonella.
Pets such as dogs and cats, and their food can carry Salmonella bacteria. People can get infected with the bacteria from handling pets, pet food or feces. Symptoms of salmonellosis often include:
- sudden onset of fever
- headache
- stomach cramps
- diarrhea
- vomiting
For more information on the risks of Salmonella infection, please see the Public Health Agency of Canada's fact sheet.
Neither Health Canada nor Natura Pet Products, Inc. has received any reports of illnesses related to the recalled pet food products.
Number sold
Approximately 582,536 bags of recalled dry pet food and treat products have been distributed in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled pet food products were sold prior to June 10, 2013.
Place of origin
Fremont, NE, United States of America
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Natura Pet Products Inc.
2779 Rademakers Way
Fremont
68025
Nebraska
UNITED STATES
- Distributor
-
Harmony Dog Products
Halifax
Nova Scotia
CANADA
- Distributor
-
Le Gastronome Animal Inc.
St-Jean-sur-Richelieu
Quebec
CANADA
- Distributor
-
Maddies Natural Pet Products
Edmonton
Alberta
CANADA
- Distributor
-
Maddies Natural Pet Products
Delta
British Columbia
CANADA
- Distributor
-
Pet Science Ltd.
Brampton
Ontario
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should stop using the product and contact Natura Pet Products, Inc. for further information, product replacement or refund.
Consumers may call Natura toll-free at 1-800-224-6123 (Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CST). Additional information on the recalled products is found at the following firm's website.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
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