Carolina Prime Pet: Bullstrips Dog Treats Recalled for Salmonella Contamination

Agency Publication Date: May 17, 2013

Summary

Approximately 64 cases (totaling 28,800 pieces) of Priority Total Pet Care All Natural Bullstrips Dog Treats are being recalled because the product tested positive for Salmonella. This pathogen poses a risk to both pets who consume the treats and humans who handle them, especially if hands are not thoroughly washed after contact. These treats were sold in 6-count packages and distributed across 17 states. Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

Salmonella can cause pets to become lethargic and suffer from diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Humans who touch the treats or contaminated surfaces are also at risk of infection, which can lead to serious gastrointestinal illness and other health complications.

What You Should Do

Check your dog treat packaging for 'Priority Total Pet Care All Natural Bullstrips Dog Treats' in the 6-count size.
Verify if your package matches UPC 0-21130-42080-3 and includes Lot #20082712 S 3195 or 20090312 S3195.
Immediately stop feeding these treats to your pets and store them in a secure container where animals and children cannot reach them.
Return the affected product to the store where it was purchased for a full refund or contact Carolina Prime Pet for further instructions.
Thoroughly wash your hands and sanitize any containers or surfaces that may have come into contact with the treats.
If your pet has consumed these treats and shows symptoms such as fever, diarrhea, or decreased appetite, contact your veterinarian immediately.
For additional questions, you can contact the FDA's consumer complaint coordinator.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Full refund upon return of product.

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

Affected Products

Product: Priority Total Pet Care All Natural Bullstrips Dog Treats (6 Bullstrip)

UPC Codes:

021130420803

Lot Numbers:

20082712 S 3195

20090312 S3195

20082712

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 63745

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Carolina Prime Pet

Sold By: Lucerne Foods, Inc.

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 64 cases (28,800 pieces)

Distributed To: Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Nebraska, New Jersey, Nevada, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Wyoming

Were You Affected by This Recall?

If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.

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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 · Raw API Response

Summary

What You Should Do

Check your dog treat packaging for 'Priority Total Pet Care All Natural Bullstrips Dog Treats' in the 6-count size.

Verify if your package matches UPC 0-21130-42080-3 and includes Lot #20082712 S 3195 or 20090312 S3195.

Immediately stop feeding these treats to your pets and store them in a secure container where animals and children cannot reach them.

Return the affected product to the store where it was purchased for a full refund or contact Carolina Prime Pet for further instructions.

Thoroughly wash your hands and sanitize any containers or surfaces that may have come into contact with the treats.

If your pet has consumed these treats and shows symptoms such as fever, diarrhea, or decreased appetite, contact your veterinarian immediately.

For additional questions, you can contact the FDA's consumer complaint coordinator.