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Natura Pet Issues Voluntary Recall of Specialized Dry Pet Foods
Due to Possible Health Risk
Contact:
Consumer:
(800) 224-6123
Media:
Jason Taylor
(513) 622-1111
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 18, 2013 - Natura
Pet Products is voluntarily recalling specific lots of dry pet food because it
has the potential to be contaminated withSalmonella.
Salmonella can affect animals eating the products
and there is 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.
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 providers.
Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic
and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have
only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. 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.
These products were packaged in a single production facility.
During routine FDA testing, a single lot tested positive for the presence of Salmonella.
There have been no reports of pet or human illness associated with this
product. In an abundance of caution, Natura is voluntarily recalling all
products with expiration dates prior to June 10, 2014.
The affected products are sold in bags through veterinary clinics,
select pet specialty retailers, and online in the United States and Canada. No
canned wet food is affected by this announcement.
The affected products are:
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BRAND
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LOT
CODE/UPC/SIZES;
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EXPIRATION
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Innova Dry dog and cat food and biscuits/bars/treats
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All Lot Codes, All UPC's, All package sizes
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All expiration dates prior to 6-10-2014
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EVO dry dog, cat and ferret food and biscuits/bars/treats
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All Lot Codes, All UPC's, All package sizes
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All expiration dates prior to 6-10-2014
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California Natural dry dog and cat foods and
biscuits/bars/treats
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All Lot Codes, All UPC's, All package sizes
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All expiration dates prior to 6-10-2014
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Healthwise dry dog and cat foods
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All Lot Codes, All UPC's, All package sizes
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All expiration dates prior to 6-10-2014
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Karma dry dog foods
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All Lot Codes, All UPC's, All package sizes
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All expiration dates prior to 6-10-2014
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Mother Nature biscuits/bars/treats
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All Lot Codes, All UPC's, All package sizes
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All expiration dates prior to 6-10-2014
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Consumers who have purchased the specific dry pet foods listed
should discard them.
For further information or a product replacement or refund call
Natura toll-free at 800-224-6123. (Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM CST).
About Natura Pet Products
Natura Pet Products is recognized as a trusted name behind natural
and holistic pet foods and treats. Founded more than 20 years ago by John and
Ann Rademakers and Peter Atkins, Natura is dedicated to providing the best
natural nutrition. Natura is committed to making premium pet foods and treats
based on nutritional science and high-quality ingredients, combined with
trusted manufacturing processes, for complete pet health. Lines include:
Innova®, California Natural®, EVO®, HealthWise®, Mother Nature® and Karma®. To
learn more about Natura Pet Products visit www.NaturaPet.com.
