Recalls

SoulPup Recall Alert: Stella & Chewy’s Recalls Freeze-Dried Dinner Patties Due to Possible Listeria Risk

Type of Recall: Voluntary

Initial FDA Recall Announcement Date: July 4, 2015

Products: Freeze-Dried Chewy’s Chicken Dinners for Dogs, Freeze-Dried Chick, Chick, Chicken Dinner for Cats, Carnivore Crunch – Turkey Recipe, Frozen Duck Duck Goose Dinner Morsels for Dogs, Frozen Chewy’s Chicken Dinner Morsels for Dogs, Frozen Surf ‘N Turf Dinner Patties for Dogs, Frozen Chewy’s Chicken Dinner Patties for Dogs, Frozen Chewy’s Chicken Dinner Patties.

Reason for recall: Potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes. According to the Stella & Chewy’s website, the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) discovered Listeria monocytogenes in a package of Chewy’s Chicken Freeze-Dried Dinner Patties for Dogs, 15 oz. bags (Lot # 111-15) during surveillance testing. MDA issued a “stop sale” order on that lot of products. As an extra precautionary measure, the company chose to expand its recall list to include products that may have been exposed to the affected lot.

“There were no reported pet or human illnesses associated with this recall,” said Stella & Chewy’s CEO Jen Guzman in a Stella & Chewy’s statement. “Since learning this news, we have been working quickly to review the situation to find answers to the important questions on our customers’ minds. As a precautionary measure, we are voluntarily recalling all products from Lot # 111-15, which are listed below.”

Distribution areas: Retail stores and wholesale distributors throughout the United States. The recalled products were not made available in Canada.

What to do: If you have purchased products included in the recall, discontinue use and return unused items to your retailer for a full refund of the purchase price.

More info: Visit the Stella & Chewy’s Stella & Chewy’s Website. Also bookmark the FDA  recall section for regular updates, along with visiting SoulPup.com!

Product Description/Size/UPC/Lot #/Use By Date

Freeze-Dried Chewy’s Chicken Dinner for Dogs /15oz/UPC: 186011000045/Lot: 111-15 and Use By Date: 4/23/2016

Freeze-Dried Chewy’s Chicken Dinner for Dogs /15oz/UPC: 186011000045/Lot: 111-15 and Use By Date: 4/26/2016

Freeze-Dried Chick, Chick, Chicken Dinner for Cats/12oz/UPC: 186011000434/Lot: 111-15 and Use By Date: 4/29/2016

Freeze-Dried Chick, Chick, Chicken Dinner for Cats/12oz/UPC: 186011000434/Lot: 111-15 and Use By Date: 5/3/2016

Carnivore Crunch – Turkey Recipe/3.25oz/UPC: 186011001103/Lot: 111-15 and Use By Date: 5/3/2016 and 5/4/2016

Frozen Duck Duck Goose Dinner Morsels for Dogs/4lb/UPC: 186011001394/Lot: 111-15 and Use By Date: 4/21/2016

Frozen Chewy’s Chicken Dinner Morsels for Dogs/4lb/UPC: 186011001387/Lot: 111-15 and Use By Date: 4/21/2016

Frozen Surf ‘N Turf Dinner Patties for Dogs/6lb/UPC: 186011000533/Lot: 111-15  and Use By Date: 4/21/2016

Frozen Chewy’s Chicken Dinner Patties for Dogs/6lb/UPC: 186011000120/Lot: 111-15 and Use By Date: 4/21/2016

Frozen Chewy’s Chicken Dinner Patties for Dogs/3lb/UPC: 186011000038/Lot: 111-15 and Use By Date: 4/21/2016

SoulPup Recall Alert: Pro-Pet LLC Recalls a Limited Number of Dry Dog and Cat Foods Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

Type of Recall: Voluntary

Initial FDA Recall Announcement Date: Feb. 5, 2014

Products: Pro-Pet LLC has recalled a limited number of dry dog and cat foods for possible Salmonella contamination. Brands included:  Hubbard Life Happy Hound Dog Food, Hubbard Life Maintenance dog food, Hubbard Life Cat Start Cat Food, Joy Combo Cat Food and QC Plus Adult dog food,

Reason for recall: Potential contamination of Salmonella — bacteria that can affect animals eating the products. There also is risk to humans from handling contaminated products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any exposed surfaces.

Distribution areas: Select retailers, distributors and on-line consumer purchases in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin and West Virginia.

What to do: Stop feeding your pet these products. Call Pro-Pet at 1-888-765-4190 for more info. Representatives will be available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT on Monday through Friday. Company website: http://www.hubbardlife.com/default.aspx

More info: Visit the FDA website for regular updates on recalls, or simply bookmark SoulPup.com!

Recall Alert: Steve’s Real Food Recalls Turducken Canine Recipe Patties

The FDA issues alerts to notify pet lovers about mandatory and voluntary recalls. Here’s the latest FDA info about a recall affecting consumers in multiple states.

Type of Recall: Voluntary

FDA Recall Announcement Date: March 7, 2013

Product: Turducken Canine Diet – 8oz Patties in a 5 lb. bag

Reason for recall: Potential contamination of Salmonella, which can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.

Distribution dates: October 2012 to January 2013

Distribution areas: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New York , California, Minnesota and Tennessee

Additional product info: Look for lot number 209-10-27-13 with an expiration date of October 27, 2013.

What to do: Consumers who have purchased 5 lb. bags of Steve’s Real Food Turducken Canine Recipe are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions should contact the company at 801-540-8481 or gary@stevesrealfood.com Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm MST.

Cut the drama: Try these DIY pet treat recipes!