For all of you that had the pleasure of being able to indulge a little extra for your dog this holiday season let the recall's begin!
Barkworthies Treats of Richmond, VA is recalling select lots of Barkworthies Chicken Vittles dog chews because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Hopefully this is the only event for this holiday season!
People who touch the contaminated treats are also at risk if they do not wash their hands immediately after. Children and the elderly are usually at higher risk.
Salmonella in people can cause vomiting , diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramping. It can mimic the flu and with the widespread flu epidemic here in MN that can be confusing since more severe symptoms also include muscle pain , eye irritation, & arthritis. Aso found in serious poisoning is arterial infections. Please see your doctor if you have touched these treats and are having symptoms.
Symptoms in dogs are similar to people with vomiting , diarrhea, (sometimes bloody), weakness,. abdominal cramping, decrease in appetite and fever. Please keep in mind if you have multiple dogs that some dogs may show no symptoms at all but they may be carriers of salmonella so just because only 3 out of your 5 dogs are sick it does not mean that Salmonella has not affected them.
The number to call for consumers is 877 993 4257 Monday - Friday 9 - 5 pm
The lot affected
Barkworthies Chicken Vittles ~ Lot Code 1254T1
in the 16 oz plastic pouch, Best used by date: May 2016
UPC 816807011510
Barkworthies REcall and Refund Form click here
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