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Pets & Animals/Pet Food

Columbia River Natural Pet Foods Inc: Fresh Frozen Pet Meats Recalled for Listeria and Salmonella Contamination

Agency Publication Date: June 6, 2019
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Summary

Columbia River Natural Pet Foods Inc. has recalled approximately 1,360 units of its Cow Pie and Chicken & Vegetables Fresh Frozen Meats for dogs and cats. The recall was initiated because the products tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella, which can cause serious illness in both pets and their owners. These products were sold in 2-pound packages and were distributed throughout Alaska, Oregon, and Washington.

Risk

Salmonella and Listeria can be dangerous to pets eating the food and to humans who handle the raw meat or touch contaminated surfaces. These bacteria can cause severe gastrointestinal illness, fever, and more serious complications in vulnerable individuals, including children and the elderly.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your freezer for 2-pound packages of 'Cow Pie' Fresh Frozen Meats with lot numbers 81917 or 72618.
  2. Check your freezer for 2-pound packages of 'Chicken & Vegetables' Fresh Frozen Meats with lot number 111518.
  3. Stop feeding these specific products to your pets immediately and do not handle the meat with bare hands.
  4. Return any affected product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Columbia River Natural Pet Foods Inc. for further instructions.
  5. Thoroughly clean and sanitize any bowls, utensils, or surfaces that may have come into contact with the recalled raw food.
  6. Monitor yourself and your pets for symptoms such as fever, diarrhea, or vomiting, and contact a healthcare provider or veterinarian if symptoms occur.
  7. For additional questions or concerns, contact the FDA consumer hotline at 1-888-463-6332.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Full refund at point of purchase

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

Affected Products

Product: Cow Pie Fresh Frozen Meats Whole Food Nutrition for Dogs and Cats (2 lbs.)
Model:
V-0010-2020
Lot Numbers:
81917
72618
Product: Chicken & Vegetables Fresh Frozen Meats Whole Food Nutrition for Dogs and Cats (2 lbs.)
Model:
V-0011-2020
Lot Numbers:
111518

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 81713
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Columbia River Natural Pet Foods Inc
Sold By: specialty retailers
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 2 products (1194 pkgs. total (933 pkg from lot # 81917 and 261 pkg from lot # 72681); 166 packages)
Distributed To: Alaska, Oregon, Washington
Agency Last Updated: October 5, 2019

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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