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Pets & Animals/Pet Treats

Blue Buffalo Company: Cub Size Wilderness Wild Chews Bones Recalled for Possible Salmonella

Agency Publication Date: June 10, 2016
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Summary

Blue Buffalo Company is recalling approximately 1,440 Cub Size Wilderness Wild Chews Bones because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. While 1,440 bones were shipped to distribution centers, at least 11 bones were confirmed as sold to customers at PetSmart locations. These pet treats were sold individually with an expiration date sticker on the product. Consumers who purchased these bones should immediately stop using them and return them to PetSmart for a full refund.

Risk

The treats may be contaminated with Salmonella, which can cause serious illness in dogs and poses a risk to humans who handle the products, especially if they do not wash their hands thoroughly. No injuries or illnesses have been reported to date.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pet treats for Blue Wilderness Wild Chews - Cub Size Wilderness Wild Chews Bones with UPC 840243110087.
  2. Verify the expiration date by looking for a sticker on the product that reads 'exp 110417' (November 4, 2017).
  3. Immediately stop using the recalled bones and ensure they are kept out of reach of pets and children.
  4. Return the affected product to any PetSmart store for a full refund.
  5. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water if you have handled the recalled pet treats, and sanitize any surfaces or bowls the treats may have touched.
  6. For additional questions or information, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator at 1-888-463-6332.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Full refund at place of purchase

How to: Return to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions

Affected Products

Product: Blue Wilderness Wild Chews - Cub Size Wilderness Wild Chews Bones
Model:
V-441-2016
UPC Codes:
840243110087
Date Ranges: November 4, 2017

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 72743
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Blue Buffalo Company
Sold By: PetSmart
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 1440 bones were shipped to two PetSmart distribution centers, 240 bones were shipped to PetSmart stores. 11 bones were sold to customers
Distributed To: California, Nevada, Utah, Kansas, Washington, Montana, Minnesota, Oregon, Michigan

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: FDA iRES ยท Raw API Response