Nature’s Variety has expanded its recent recall of Chicken Formula Raw Frozen Diets for dogs and cats with “Best If Used By” date of 11/10/10 to include all raw frozen chicken diets with any “Best If Used By” date on or before 2/5/11. These products may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Salmonella can affect both humans and animals. By simply handling the treats you can become infected, especially if you have not thoroughly washed your hands after having contact with the treats or any surfaces exposed to the products.
Healthy people infected with Salmonella may experience…
- nausea
- vomiting
- diarrhea or bloody diarrhea
- abdominal cramping
- fever
Although rare, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments including…
- arterial infections
- endocarditis (inflammation of the lining of the heart)
- arthritis
- muscle pain
- eye irritation
- urinary tract symptoms
If you have any of these signs after having contact with this product, contact your doctor immediately.
Pets with Salmonella infections may show…
- lethargy
- diarrhea or bloody diarrhea
- fever
- vomiting
