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Dear Reader,
IMPORTANT HEALTH ALERT!
PetSmart
has announced a recall of a popular dog treat as part of the ongoing
investigation into the Salmonella Outbreak.
"The
significant recalls of human food products containing peanut butter
"paste" has finally included pet foods. According to the FDA service,
these PetSmart products are the only pet foods/snacks recalled to date
- however others may follow and you might consider this in any
potential case," states Pauline White, Executive Director of the San
Diego County Veterinary Medical Association.
We are
providing you with a copy of the recall alert press release below:
PetSmart Voluntarily Recalls
Grreat Choice® Dog Biscuits
Contact:
PetSmart Customer Service1-888-839-9638
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE --
PHOENIX, AZ, January 20, 2009 --
PetSmart
is voluntarily recalling seven of its Grreat Choice® Dog Biscuit
products that contain peanut paste made by Peanut Corporation of
America (PCA). PCA is the focus of the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration investigation into potential salmonella contamination of
peanut butter and paste made at its Blakely, Georgia facility.
Although
PetSmart is not aware of any reported cases of illness related to these
products, it has removed these products from its store shelves and
website and is conducting the recall as a precautionary measure.
The
recalled products include only the following types of Grreat Choice Dog
Biscuits sold between Aug. 21, 2008 and Jan. 19, 2009:
· Small Assorted 32 oz., UPC 73725702900
· Small/Medium Assorted 4 lb., UPC 73725700601
· Small/Medium Assorted 8 lb., UPC 73725700605
· Small/Medium Assorted 10 lb., UPC 73725702755
· Large Assorted 8 lb., UPC 73725700638
· Extra Large Assorted 8 lb., UPC 73725700779
· Peanut Butter 4 lb., UPC 73725700766
Customers
who purchased the recalled dog biscuit products should discontinue use
immediately and can return the product to any PetSmart store for a
complete refund or exchange. Customers can visit www.petsmartfacts.com for more
information or contact PetSmart Customer Service at 1-888-839-9638. No
other products or flavors are included in this recall.
The
FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market
withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the
media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the
product or the company.
If you
have any questions or concerns about your pet, please do not hesitate
to call one of our Doctors at 760-727-7900 (vista office) or
760-744-5242(San Marcos Office).
Dr.
Jenny Schiebert
P.S.
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