Boesl Packing Company, Inc.: Frozen Raw Dog Food Patties Recalled for Listeria and Salmonella

Agency Publication Date: June 11, 2016

Summary

Boesl Packing Company, Inc. is recalling 182 cases of Chicken and Vegetable, K-9, Dog Food, specifically their Frozen Raw Dog Food Patties. This recall was initiated after a sample (number 912272) tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella, which can cause serious illness in both pets and the humans who handle the food. These products were distributed in Maryland to two direct accounts and one distributor. Consumers who have purchased this raw dog food should immediately stop using it and return it for a refund.

Risk

The food is contaminated with Listeria and Salmonella bacteria. Pets can become sick from eating the food, while humans can become infected by handling the contaminated patties or touching surfaces that have come into contact with the raw product, especially if they do not wash their hands thoroughly.

What You Should Do

Identify the affected product by checking for 'Chicken and Vegetable, K-9, Dog Food, Frozen Raw Dog Food Patties' packaging. While no specific lot codes were provided in the recall notice, the manufacturer identified sample # 912272 as positive for contamination.
Immediately stop feeding these frozen raw patties to your pets and handle the packaging with gloves if possible.
Return any remaining product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Boesl Packing Company, Inc. at their Baltimore, Maryland location for further instructions.
Thoroughly clean and disinfect all surfaces, bowls, and utensils that may have come into contact with the raw food to prevent cross-contamination.
Monitor both your pet and household members for symptoms of illness, such as fever, diarrhea, or abdominal cramping, and contact a veterinarian or healthcare provider if symptoms occur.
For additional questions, contact the FDA's consumer complaint coordinator or the general FDA hotline at 1-888-463-6332.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Product return for refund

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

Affected Products

Product: Chicken and Vegetable, K-9, Dog Food, Frozen Raw Dog Food Patties

Model:

V-451-2016

Lot Numbers:

Sample # 912272

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 72092

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Boesl Packing Company, Inc.

Sold By: Direct accounts; Distributor

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 182 Cases

Distributed To: Maryland

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Summary

Risk

What You Should Do

Identify the affected product by checking for 'Chicken and Vegetable, K-9, Dog Food, Frozen Raw Dog Food Patties' packaging. While no specific lot codes were provided in the recall notice, the manufacturer identified sample # 912272 as positive for contamination.

Immediately stop feeding these frozen raw patties to your pets and handle the packaging with gloves if possible.

Return any remaining product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Boesl Packing Company, Inc. at their Baltimore, Maryland location for further instructions.

Thoroughly clean and disinfect all surfaces, bowls, and utensils that may have come into contact with the raw food to prevent cross-contamination.

Monitor both your pet and household members for symptoms of illness, such as fever, diarrhea, or abdominal cramping, and contact a veterinarian or healthcare provider if symptoms occur.

For additional questions, contact the FDA's consumer complaint coordinator or the general FDA hotline at 1-888-463-6332.