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From: Ferretwise
Date: 2007-03-27 17:10:52 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] WARNING - IN case you indulge your ferrets with pig ear treats- CONTAMINATION RECALL
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CONTAMINATION RECALL

FDA Enforcement Report at:
<http://www.fda.gov/opacom/Enforce.html>

Petrapport Issues Recall of Pig Ear Dog Treats Because of Salmonella
Contamination

Contact:
Luciana DeLeon
201-854-6157
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- North Bergen, NJ -- March 23, 2007 --

Petrapport, Inc. is voluntarily recalling pig ear dog treats it
imported from a Chilean company during the period August 2006
through December 2006 because the pig ears have the potential to be
contaminated with Salmonella, an organism that can cause serious
infections in dogs, and, if there is cross contamination, young
children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune
systems.

Laboratory testing has confirmed that samples of Full-Cut Pig Ears
dog treats sold by BJ's Wholesale Club in 25-count packages under the
"Berkley & Jensen" brand with no lot number and only the expiration
advisory "BEST IF USED BY 2009" (without referencing a specific month)
were contaminated with Salmonella.

Additional testing of other pig ear dog treats from shipments during
the above time period has not revealed any additional evidence of
Salmonella contamination, but Petrapport nonetheless is voluntarily
recalling them out of an abundance of caution due to concern that the
pig ears imported during this period may not have been effectively
irradiated for Salmonella before shipment from Chile.

The voluntary recall includes dog treats sold by BJ's Wholesale Club
in its 25-count packages of "Berkley & Jensen" Full-Cut Pig Ears dog
treats with no lot number and only the expiration advisories
"BEST IF USED BY 2009" (without referencing a specific month)
as well as
"BEST IF USED BY SEPTEMBER 2009,"
"BEST IF USED BY OCTOBER 2009,"
"BEST IF USED BY NOVEMBER 2009," and
"BEST IF USED BY DECEMBER 2009."

Also included within this voluntary recall are the following lots of
pig ear dog treats sold in bulk by other retailers under the
"Petrapport" brand:

ITEM # PRODUCT DESCRIPTION RECALLED LOT #S

8915 Bulk Low Fat Pig Ears 101808 & 102108

8772P Two Pack Bulk Pig Ears 101707

8770P 12 Pack Bulk Pig Ears 101707

8774P 24 Pack Bulk Pig Ears 101907

7416 1 lb. Bulk Pig Ear Strips 101907

7425 24 oz. Bulk Pig Ear Strips 5039

Salmonella can potentially be transferred to people handling these
dog treats, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands
after having contact with the product or any surfaces exposed to these
products. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience
fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal
pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in
the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe
illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms),
endocarditis and arthritis. Consumers exhibiting these signs after
having contact with this product should contact their healthcare
providers.

Dogs that become ill from Salmonella generally will have a fever
and diarrhea that may contain blood or mucus. Affected animals may
seem more tired that usual, and may have vomiting. Some dogs do not
have diarrhea, but will have decreased appetite, fever and excess
salivation. If your dog has consumed the recalled product and is
exhibiting these signs, please contact your veterinarian.

While there have been no confirmed illnesses to date, consumers should
immediately stop feeding these treats to their dogs. These products
have been removed from the sales floors and the sales inventories of
all retailers.

Consumers who purchased any of the above-identified pig ear dog
treats should discontinue use of the products and may return the
unused portion to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers who have further questions may contact
Petrapport at 800-447-3872 extension 110.



For those of you who are using pig ears as a treat Please check the
sources of your suply.

ALicia Drakiotes
www.ferretwise.org




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