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Pets & Animals/Pet Food

Breeders Choice Pet Foods Inc: AvoDerm Natural Lamb & Brown Rice Dog Food Recalled for Salmonella Risk

Agency Publication Date: January 14, 2013
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Summary

Breeders Choice Pet Foods Inc. has voluntarily recalled 7,392 bags of AvoDerm Natural Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Adult Dog Formula (26 lb. bags) because the food may be contaminated with Salmonella. Consumers who purchased this product should check their packaging for specific best before dates in August 2013 to see if they are affected. If you have this product, you should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or safely dispose of it.

Risk

Salmonella can cause serious illness in both pets and humans who handle the contaminated food, with symptoms including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramping. In pets, it can also cause lethargy, fever, and decreased appetite.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your AvoDerm Natural Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Adult Dog Formula 26 lb. plastic bags for UPC Code 0 5290702043 8.
  2. Verify if the Best Before dates printed on your bag are 28 Aug 2013, 29 Aug 2013, or 30 Aug 2013.
  3. Identify if your product bag matches Product Code/SKU/Material # 1000065074.
  4. Stop using the recalled dog food immediately and ensure it is kept out of reach of children and other animals.
  5. Return the affected product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Breeders Choice Pet Foods Inc. for further instructions.
  6. Wash your hands thoroughly after handling any recalled pet food or surfaces that may have touched the product.
  7. For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator for your state or call the FDA at 1-888-463-6332.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

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: AvoDerm Natural Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Adult Dog Formula (26 lb.)
Model:
1000065074
UPC Codes:
052907020438
Date Ranges: 28 Aug 2013, 29 Aug 2013, 30 Aug 2013

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 63137
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Breeders Choice Pet Foods Inc
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 7,392 bags
Distributed To: California, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, Ohio, Virginia, Washington

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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.

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