Recall News is Never Nice to Hear! It's sad for both owner and pets.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 6, 2013
Jones Natural Chews Co (877) 481-2663 or
(815) 874-9500
JONES NATURAL CHEWS CO RECALLS WOOFERS DOG TREATS BECAUSE OF
POSSIBLE SALMONELLA HEALTH RISK
Jones Natural Chews Co of Rockford, IL is
recalling 245 boxes of Woofers (beef patties) because it has the potential to be
contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals and there is risk to
humans from handling contaminated pet products. People handling dry pet food
and/or treats can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not
thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the chews 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.
The recall was the result of a routine
sampling program by Colorado Department of Agriculture Feed Program which
revealed that the finished products contained the bacteria.
The Jones
Natural Chews Woofers were distributed in AZ, CA, CO, PA, VA, and WI. They were
shipped to distributors and retailers between November 1, 2012 and November 12,
2012 where they were available for purchase.
Jones Natural Chews Co
Woofers (beef patties) bulk 50 count box, Item UPC 741956008169, Lot
2962GPS-Best By 10/22/15 and Lot 2892PAL-Best By 10/15/15
***Woofers in
bulk 50 count box may be sold individually***
Jones Natural Chews Co
Woofers (beef patties) 1 pack shrink-wrap, 50 count box, Item UPC 741956008657,
Lot 3102, Best By 11/05/15.
Jones Natural Chews Co Woofers (beef patties)
1 pack shrink-wrap, 50 count box, Item UPC 741956008183, Lot 2892BF-Best By
10/15/15, Lot 2962PWV-Best By 10/22/15, Lot 2962ASC-Best By 10/22/15, and Lot
3032ASL-Best By 10/29/15.
Jones Natural Chews Co Woofers (beef patties)
2pack shrink-wrap, 25ct box, item UPC 741956008190, Lot 2962ASC-Best By 10/22/15
and Lot 3032ASL-Best By 10/29/15.
No illnesses have been reported to
date.
Consumers who have purchased any of these woofers are urged to
return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions
may contact the company at 1-877-481-2663, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00
PM, Central Standard Time.
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The recall notice is on the
Jones Natural Chews website.
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