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Critical RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Treats

Boss Pet Products Inc: Pig Ear Pet Treats Recalled for Possible Salmonella Contamination

Agency Publication Date: August 22, 2011
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Summary

Boss Pet Products Inc. is recalling approximately 40,510 Digger’s brand Natural Chews pig ear pet treats because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall includes bulk boxes containing 50 or 100 ears as well as multi-pack bags of 2, 4, and 8 treats. Salmonella poses a health risk to both the animals who consume the treats and the humans who handle them, particularly if hands are not washed after contact. Consumers should immediately stop using these products and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

Salmonella can cause serious illness in humans who handle the treats, with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever. Pets consuming these treats can also become sick, showing signs of decreased appetite, fever, and abdominal pain, and can spread the bacteria to their human owners.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if you have affected Digger's brand Natural Chews pig ear pet treats by checking the packaging for these UPC codes: 0-72929-00038-6 (100-count bulk), 0-72929-99120-2 (50-count bulk), 0-72929-99504-0 (2-pack), 0-72929-00227-4 (4-pack), or 0-72929-99584-2 (8-pack).
  2. Check the product label for the text: 'Distributed by BOSS PET PRODUCTS, INC., Kewanee, IL 61443 USA'.
  3. Immediately stop feeding these recalled treats to your pets and ensure they are kept out of reach of animals and children.
  4. If you have handled these treats, wash your hands and any surfaces the treats touched thoroughly with soap and water to prevent the spread of bacteria.
  5. Return the affected treats to the retail location where they were purchased to receive a full refund.
  6. Contact the manufacturer, Boss Pet Products Inc., at their Maple Heights, Ohio location (16485 Rockside Rd) if you have specific questions about the products you purchased.
  7. For additional questions or to report a related illness, contact the FDA at 1-888-463-6332.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Full refund at place of purchase.

How to: Return the product to the store where it was purchased for a full refund.

Affected Products

Product: Digger's brand Natural Chews Bulk Pig Ears (100-count box)
UPC Codes:
072929000386
Product: Digger's brand Natural Chews Bulk Pig Ears Shrink Wrapped (50-count box)
Model:
99120
UPC Codes:
072929991202
Product: Digger's brand Natural Chews 2-Pack Bags
Model:
99504
UPC Codes:
072929995040
Product: Digger's brand Natural Chews 4-Pack Bags
Model:
00227
UPC Codes:
072929002274
Product: Digger's brand Natural Chews 8-Pack Bags
Model:
99584
UPC Codes:
072929995842

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 58798
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Boss Pet Products Inc
Sold By: Pet supply retailers
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 40,510 pig ears were distributed.
Distributed To: Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia

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