Hartz Mountain Corp.: Chicken Basted Rawhide Chips Recalled for Salmonella Contamination

Agency Publication Date: December 19, 2008

Summary

Hartz Mountain Corp. is recalling approximately 4,850 bags of Hartz Chicken Basted Rawhide Chips because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall was initiated after testing detected the presence of the bacteria in a specific lot of the pet treats. These products were distributed nationwide exclusively to Wal-Mart stores. Consumers should stop using the treats immediately and return them to any Wal-Mart location for a full refund.

Risk

Salmonella can affect animals eating the treats and poses a risk to humans who handle the contaminated pet products, especially if they do not thoroughly wash their hands after contact. Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting.

What You Should Do

Check your pet treat packaging for Hartz Chicken Basted Rawhide Chips with UPC code 32700 96463 9 and lot number JC23282.
Immediately stop feeding these recalled treats to your pets and handle the bag with care to avoid cross-contamination.
Return the affected product to any Wal-Mart store for a full refund or contact Hartz Mountain Corp. at their Secaucus, New Jersey headquarters for further instructions.
Thoroughly wash your hands and sanitize any surfaces or containers that may have come into contact with the recalled rawhide chips.
Monitor your pet for symptoms such as fever, lethargy, or diarrhea, and contact your veterinarian if these signs appear.
For additional questions or to report an issue, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator for your state or the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Full refund at 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 Chicken Basted Rawhide Chips (4850 bags)

Model:

Recall #: V-004-2009

UPC Codes:

32700964639

Lot Numbers:

JC23282

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 50069

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Hartz Mountain Corp.

Sold By: Wal-Mart

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 4850 bags

Distributed To: Nationwide

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your pet treat packaging for Hartz Chicken Basted Rawhide Chips with UPC code 32700 96463 9 and lot number JC23282.

Immediately stop feeding these recalled treats to your pets and handle the bag with care to avoid cross-contamination.

Return the affected product to any Wal-Mart store for a full refund or contact Hartz Mountain Corp. at their Secaucus, New Jersey headquarters for further instructions.

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

Monitor your pet for symptoms such as fever, lethargy, or diarrhea, and contact your veterinarian if these signs appear.

For additional questions or to report an issue, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator for your state or the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine.