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Medium RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Treats

Hartz Mountain Corp.: Various Pet Treats Recalled for Unapproved Antibiotics

Agency Publication Date: June 12, 2013
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Summary

Hartz Mountain Corp. is recalling approximately 593,456 units of various pet treat brands, including Hartz Oinkies, Chicken Chews, Pet Pride, and Exer-hides. The recall was initiated because the treats were found to contain unapproved antibiotic residues. These products were manufactured in China and distributed nationwide across the United States and Canada. Consumers should return these products to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

The treats contain antibiotics that have not been approved for use in these types of food products. Consuming unapproved antibiotics can lead to antibiotic resistance in pets and poses a potential risk of allergic reactions or other health complications for animals.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pet treat packaging for the following brand names: Hartz Oinkies (wraps, twists, mini twists), Hartz Chicken Chews (Soft and Tender or Bite Size), Pet Pride Chicken Breast Jerky, or Exer-hides Rawhide Twists.
  2. Verify the UPC codes on your products, which include 3270003354, 3270003330, 3270003331, 3270013472, 3270011966, 3270011967, 3270011953, 3270011954, 3270012856, 3270012765, 1111087994, 1111079250, and 8113143905.
  3. Identify the specific affected size: this recall includes 5-pack, 7-pack, 15-pack, 20-pack, and 25-pack quantities, as well as various weights ranging from 3.1 oz to 24 oz.
  4. Immediately stop feeding these treats to your pets if they match any of the listed product names and UPC codes.
  5. Return the unused portion of the product to the retail store where it was purchased for a full refund.
  6. If your pet has consumed these products and is showing signs of illness, contact your veterinarian immediately.
  7. For more information or further assistance, contact Hartz Mountain Corp. at their headquarters in Secaucus, New Jersey, or call the FDA's consumer complaint hotline at 1-888-463-6332.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Full refund from place of purchase

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

Affected Products

Product: Hartz Oinkies wraps with Chicken (3.1 oz / 6 oz)
Model:
V-198-2013
UPC Codes:
3270003354
Lot Numbers:
All codes
Product: Hartz Oinkies Pig Skin Twists wrapped with Chicken (Various sizes)
Model:
V-199-2013
UPC Codes:
3270003354
3270003330
3270003331
3270013472
Lot Numbers:
All codes
Product: Hartz Chicken Chews Soft and Tender (3.5 oz / 8 oz / 16 oz / 24 oz)
Model:
V-200-2013
UPC Codes:
3270011966
3270011967
3270011953
3270011954
Lot Numbers:
All codes
Product: Hartz Chicken Chews Bite Size (5.7 oz / 16 oz)
Model:
V-201-2013
UPC Codes:
3270012856
3270012765
Lot Numbers:
All codes
Product: Pet Pride Chicken Breast Jerky (16 oz / 24 oz)
Model:
V-202-2013
UPC Codes:
1111087994
1111079250
Lot Numbers:
All codes
Product: Exer-hides Rawhide Twists 25 pack 5" twists (6 oz)
Model:
V-203-2013
UPC Codes:
8113143905
Lot Numbers:
All codes

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 64212
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Hartz Mountain Corp.
Sold By: The Kroger Co.; Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.; Hartz Canada Inc.
Manufactured In: China, United States
Units Affected: 6 products (5 pack - 38,762 units; 7 pack - 42,258 units; 5 pack - 38,672 units; 7 pack - 42,258 units; 15 pack -49070 units; 20 pack - 30,912 units; 3.5 oz. - 17610 units; 8 oz. - 26,202 units; 16 oz - 9,937 units; 24 oz. - 17,593 units; 5.7 oz -7,094 units; 16 oz - 6,301 units;; 16 oz. - 34,704 units; 24 oz. - 50,364 units; 593,420 units)
Distributed To: Nationwide

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