Raw Treat Pet Food Ltd is recalling batches of frozen raw beef pet food because salmonella has been found in the products.
Product details
| Beef | |
|---|---|
| Pack size | 500g |
| Batch code | 1588 |
| Best before | 10 July 2021 |
| Beef | |
|---|---|
| Pack size | 500g |
| Batch code | 1588 |
| Best before | 12 July 2021 |
| Beef & Chicken | |
|---|---|
| Pack size | 500g |
| Batch code | 15881585 |
| Best before | 12 July 2021 |
| Beef & Heart | |
|---|---|
| Pack size | 500g |
| Batch code | 15881596 |
| Best before | 10 July 2021 |
| Beef & Tripe | |
|---|---|
| Pack size | 500g |
| Batch code | 15881590 |
| Best before | 9 July 2021 |
| Beef & Tripe | |
|---|---|
| Pack size | 500g |
| Batch code | 15881600 |
| Best before | 12 July 2021 |
| Beef & Turkey | |
|---|---|
| Pack size | 500g |
| Batch code | 15881573 |
| Best before | 12 July 2021 |
Risk statement
The presence of salmonella in the products listed above. Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause illness in humans and animals. The products could therefore carry a potential risk, because of the presence of salmonella, either through direct handling of the pet food, or indirectly, for example from pet feeding bowls, utensils or contact with the faeces of animals. In humans, symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps. Infected animals may not necessarily display signs of illness, but symptoms can include diarrhoea.
Action taken by the company
Our advice to consumers
When handling and serving raw pet food it is always advised to clean utensils and feeding bowls after use and wash hands thoroughly after handling. Raw pet food should be stored separately from any food (especially ready to eat foods). Care should be taken when defrosting to avoid cross-contamination of foods and surfaces.
About product recalls and withdrawals
If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product). The FSA issues Product Withdrawal Information Notices and Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food. In some cases, a 'Food Alert for Action' is issued. This provides local authorities with details of specific action to be taken on behalf of consumers.
Ref: FSA-PRIN-39-2019