Are you absolutely sure about the safety of those dog treats you just gave your beloved companion? A growing wave of recalls sweeping across the nation should have every dog owner on high alert, questioning the contents of their pet's food bowl.
Officials are urgently issuing warnings and initiating recalls for various dog treat brands, imploring owners to immediately cease feeding these potentially hazardous products to their furry family members. The primary concern revolves around contamination, specifically the presence of salmonella and, alarmingly, even metal fragments in some batches. This recall action spans across a significant portion of the United States, impacting at least 16 states, including Texas, indicating a widespread problem within the pet food supply chain.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Affected Companies | Carolina Prime Pet, Inc., TDBBS LLC, Finley's (indirectly, due to industry-wide concerns) |
| Type of Products Recalled | Chicken Chips Dog Treats, Green Tripe Dog Treats, potentially other brands following similar practices or facing contamination risks. |
| Reason for Recall | Potential Salmonella contamination, presence of metal objects. |
| Geographic Distribution | Products distributed to Hollywood Feed stores in 19 U.S. states and sold online; specific products sold to small independent retailers in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia; TDBBS LLC products distributed nationwide. |
| Specific Products Mentioned | Hollywood Feed Carolina Made Chicken Chips Dog Treats, Green Tripe Dog Treats. |
| Recall Initiated By | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
| Date of Key Actions | November 22 (Carolina Prime Pet recall), June 20, 2024 (FDA Class I recall announcement) |
| States Affected (Examples) | Texas, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, (at least 19 states through Hollywood Feed distribution). |
| Potential Health Risks | Salmonella infection in pets and humans handling the treats; internal injuries or other health issues from metal ingestion. |
| Where Products Were Sold | Hollywood Feed stores, online at www.hollywoodfeed.com, small independent pet retailers. |
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