Raw Treat Pet Food Ltd recalls Frozen Raw Beef, Chicken, Lamb, and Chicken & Tripe Pet Food due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes
Raw Treat Pet Food Ltd is recalling four batches of frozen raw pet food because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in the products.
Product details
Frozen Raw Beef | |
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Pack size | 500g |
Batch code | 1544 |
Best before | 17 June 2021 |
Frozen Raw Chicken | |
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Pack size | 500g |
Batch code | 1533 |
Best before | 13 June 2021 |
Frozen Raw Lamb | |
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Pack size | 500g |
Batch code | 1545 |
Best before | 13 June 2021 |
Frozen Raw Chicken & Tripe | |
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Pack size | 500g |
Batch code | 15331547 |
Best before | 13 June 2021 |
Risk statement
The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the products listed above. Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause illness in humans and animals. The product could therefore carry a potential risk 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 this organism can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea. However, in rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications, such as meningitis.
Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems.
Action taken by the company
Our advice to consumers
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If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product).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-36-2019