Attention, dog owners: Dog treats recalled in 19 states over potential salmonella contamination
If you reward your furry friend with chicken treats, be aware that the FDA has announced the recall of 400 packs of dog treats. This is the affected brand.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a food recall due to potential salmonella contamination. But this time, it’s not humans at risk. The affected product is dog treats.
Specifically, the recall involves “Hollywood Feed Carolina Made Chicken Chips” from the brand Carolina Prime Pet, Inc., based in North Carolina. Since the product was also sold on the company’s website, the recall impacts 19 states.
What product is being recalled?
A total of 400 bags of 16-ounce Hollywood Feed Carolina Made Chicken Chips are affected. The packaging is purple and black. Here is the lot number and expiration date:
- Lot number: 20051324L2
- Expiration date: 11/13/25
According to the FDA, consumers who have a package of these dog treats should contact the company for information on exchanges or refunds. You can reach them via email at treats@carolinaprimepet.com.
Which states are affected by the recall?
Although the company is based in North Carolina, the affected product was available in stores across multiple states and online. As a result, the recall impacts the following 19 states:
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Florida
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Michigan
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
How does salmonella affect dogs and humans?
Even though this is a dog food product, it’s not just pets that are at risk. Dogs who consume the treats could be affected, but according to the FDA, humans are also at risk from handling contaminated products, “especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.”
Symptoms of salmonella in humans include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fever. In severe cases, salmonella can cause arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms.
Pets affected by salmonella may show symptoms such as lethargy, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some dogs may only exhibit decreased appetite, fever, and abdominal pain. If your pet shows any of these symptoms or has eaten the recalled product, please contact your veterinarian.
*This article was written in Spanish and translated with the help of AI.
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