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More Peanut Related Recalls Affecting Animals
March 06, 2009, 8:7AM MT
By Jennifer S Hayes
Recalls affecting human, canine and now bird food products
Recalls affecting human, canine and now bird food products
Sirius Dog Treats have been added to the ever-growing list of pet products recalled, due to potentially Salmonella contaminated peanuts.
However, the recall is now not limited solely to human and canine food products, as certain types of wild bird food, including suet and feed peanuts, are now being added to the list as well.
• Scotts Company Morning Song suet varieties
• Scotts Company Royal Wing raisin suet
• Scott Company Morning Melodies variety suet three count
• Western feed grade peanuts
For a complete list of products affected by the recall, including pet treats and bird foods, see the FDA peanut product recall list.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Bow, WA -- March 2, 2009 – Breadfarm, Inc. of Bow, WA is recalling Valencia Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Cookies, Sirius Dog Treats, and Wonder Bars purchased in January 2007 and October of 2008 because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The Valencia Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Cookies, Sirius Dog Treats, and Wonder Bars were manufactured using peanuts recalled by Peanut Corporation of American because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in pets, young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. 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.
The Valencia Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Cookies, Sirius Dog Treats, and Wonder Bars were sold in Washington State at the Bellingham, Mount Vernon, and Everett Farmer’s Markets and at the Breadfarm retail location in Bow, Washington. This recall affects products purchased between January 2007 and October 2008.
All products were sold under the Breadfarm label with no additional labeling or code information on the package (Excepting the unpackaged, single cookies).
The following products are affected by this recall:
• Valencia Peanut Butter sold in 16 ounce jars.
• Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Cookies sold in sealed cellophane packs of 5 cookies or as unpackaged single cookies
• Sirius Dog Treats sold in sealed 7 ounce cellophane packages
• Wonder Bars sold in sealed cellophane packages of 2 bars
Breadfarm products produced after October 2008 are made using non-recalled peanuts from a different source and are not affected by this recall.
No known illnesses have been reported to date in connection with these products. The recall was initiated after it was determined that some of the Organic Peanuts received by Breadfarm were manufactured by Peanut Corporation of America. Breadfarm, Inc. has informed FDA of its actions and is fully cooperating with the Agency.
Consumers who purchased the Valencia Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Cookies, Sirius Dog Treats, or Wonder Bars, between January 2007 and October of 2008 are urged to return them to Breadfarm for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-866-372-7323, between 8am and 5pm, Monday through Friday, Pacific Time. Breadfarm products produced after October 2008 were made using non-recalled peanuts from a different source.
For more information:
• Oregon Dog Contracts Salmonella
• Dog Biscuit Peanut Product Recall
• PetSmart Voluntarily Recalls Grreat Choice® Dog Biscuits
• Additional Nationwide Recalls of Peanut Butter Based Dog Treats
• American Nutrition, Inc. Announces a Voluntary Recall of Baked Dog Treats
• American Health Kennels, Inc. Announces a Voluntary Recall of Baked Dog Treats Containing Peanut Butter
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration Recall Notice, Breadfarm, Inc. Recalls Valencia Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Cookies, Sirius Dog Treats, and Wonder Bars, purchased in January 2007 and October of 2008, Because Of Possible Health Risk
Posted by Jennifer Hayes, Best Friends staff
Photo credit: public domain photo courtesy of Dave Menke/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Digital Library System