Blue Buffalo Recalls Bones Sold At PetSmart Due To Potential Salmonella Contamination
DETROIT (WWJ) - If you're a pet parent who shops at PetSmart, you'll want to pay attention to this recall.
Blue Buffalo is voluntarily recalling an unspecified number of its Cub Size Wilderness Wild Chews Bones because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
The recalled product was distributed starting November 19 at PetSmart stores in Michigan and eight other states. The recalled product comes individually shrink-wrapped in plastic with the UPC number 840243110087, and an expiration date of November 4, 2017, printed as "exp 110417" on the shrink-wrap.
The problem was detected during routine testing at the manufacturing site, which revealed the presence of Salmonella in the product. No illnesses have been reported to date and no other Blue Buffalo products are affected.
Consumers with the recalled product are urged to dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase for full refund.
Salmonella can affect animals eating the product and there is also a risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.
Pets with Salmonella infections may have decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Other clinical signs may include lethargy, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, and vomiting. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare provider.
Consumers with questions can contact Blue Buffalo at 1-888-641-9736 or email at Bluebuffalo4260@stericycle.com for more information.