Company Forced to Recall Pet Food After Testing Positive of Salmonella Contamination

A recall for pet food that might be tainted with salmonella has been announced. The United States Food and Drug Administration has issued a recall for Woody's Pet Food Deli goods, especially the Raw Cornish Hen pet food "With Supplements." Experts warn that pets and humans handling the food are in danger.

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Testing for Contamination

After regular testing revealed salmonella contamination, Woody's Pet Food Deli issued a recall for Raw Cornish Hen Pet Food With Supplements last week. The FDA issued a news statement that included its cautions and details. The 5-pound plastic tubs with the PLU Code 5231 and the expiration date 11/20/22 and the 15-ounce plastic containers with the PLU Code 1652 and the expiration date 11/20/22 are both affected. Although this is a limited recall, the business stated that it was taking additional care since many Americans spent Christmas visiting friends and relatives out of town.

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Recalled Pet Food

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These two lots of recalled pet food were sold by Woody's Pet Food Deli to retailers in Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Woodbury, Minnesota. Customers in other sections of the nation are unlikely to be affected, although they should check just in case. People should not only cease giving their dogs food, but they should also avoid contacting it with their skin.

Salmonella may swiftly have a devastating effect on a pet. Fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and bloody stools are all possible symptoms. It causes home pets to get drowsy. However, some do not show any signs at all. A pet might be an asymptomatic carrier of salmonella and pass it on to people or other animals with whom it comes into contact.

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Salmonella Infections

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Salmonella infections can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever in humans. Other medical problems from the infection include arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscular soreness, eye irritation, and urinary tract infections in rare situations. These will very certainly necessitate medical intervention.

Customers who have the recalled product from these two lots can return it for a full refund at the time of purchase. If they are not going to collect the refund, they should securely dispose of the food right away. They should also clean the location where the food was stored, eaten, and any other places where it may have been exposed. This includes cleaning down refrigerators and, if required, mopping floors. They should also clean up pet excrement carefully and prevent touch with particular locations.

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