Monday, February 7, 2011

Dog Treat Voluntary Recall

A reader brought the following recall to my attention today.  Thanks, Ryan!  I haven't noticed this brand at my local pet store but it is distributed throughout the U.S. and I'd rather be safe than hear that someone's pet is ill.

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MERRICK PET CARE RECALLS JR TEXAS TAFFY PET TREAT (ITEM # 27077, ALL LOTS UP TO AND INCLUDING 10364) BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE SALMONELLA HEALTH RISK
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 28, 2011 – Merrick Pet Care, Inc. of Amarillo, Texas is recalling the Jr. Texas Taffy pet treat (ITEM # 27077, UPC # 02280827077, All Lots up to and including 10364) because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Merrick Pet Care has made the decision to recall all Jr. Texas Taffy pet treats in the abundance of caution. Salmonella can affect animals and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products. People handling the 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.  


Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-664-7387 M-F 8:00am – 5:00pm CST.

Please visit the company's website to view all the voluntary recall information: http://www.merrickpetcare.com/about_us/news_article.php?tid=438

I forgot to mention something when I shared Lindsey's Homemade Peanut Butter Biscuits recipe the other day.  There aren't any preservatives in the recipe so I'd plan to use up the biscuits in the same amount of time that you'd eat human cookies.  I store them in the freezer to extend the biscuits' shelf life by a couple weeks.  Bru and Max like them straight from the freezer.

Thanks again, Ryan!

7 comments:

Ali Holt said... [Reply to comment]

love your blog! I am your newest follower, hope you will follow back! thanks!

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Hi, found you on Follow Me Back Tuesday! I'm a new follower. Pop over and say hi if you get the chance
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Kristen said... [Reply to comment]

Cute blog! See from the header that you are Red Sox fans! We are from Connecticut. Following you from Follow me back Tuesday

Ashley R said... [Reply to comment]

Hi! Found you on Mingle Monday! I'm following you on GFC and would love for you to check out my blog and follow back! :)

I've got fun giveaways right now and LOTS more coming! I hope you check it out :)

Thanks!

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Anonymous said... [Reply to comment]

Stopping by from the hops and to visit with Wonder Schnauzer (Schnauzer lover I am).
Have a great day!
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Unknown said... [Reply to comment]

I'm your newest follower, so When you get a chance, could you please check out my blog and follow me back?

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Lauren @ Love, Water and Wine said... [Reply to comment]

Saw you on the blog hop and love your blog! Thanks for the recall alert - I have two cute pups too (well... they're not really pups anymore)!

I am your newest follower :)

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