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Critical RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Treats

Jones Natural Chews, Inc.: Pig Ear Dog Chews Recalled Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Agency Publication Date: May 25, 2011
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Summary

Jones Natural Chews, Inc. is recalling approximately 2,705 boxes of various pig ear dog chews because they were found to be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. These products were distributed across 16 states and sold under several brand names including Jones Natural Chews, Country Butcher, and Blain’s Farm & Fleet. Consumers should immediately stop using these chews and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

Salmonella can affect animals eating the product and there is a risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products. Humans can experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fever, while pets may become lethargic and have decreased appetite, fever, or abdominal pain.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pet treat packaging for the following brands: Jones Natural Chews, Country Butcher, or Blain’s Farm & Fleet pig ears.
  2. Verify your UPC codes against the affected list, which includes Jones Natural Chews 2-pack (UPC 741956001047), bulk boxes (UPCs 741956001139, 741956001504, 741956001467), shrink-wrap singles (UPC 741956001146), and Blain's Farm & Fleet 10-packs (UPC 741956001405).
  3. If you have an affected product, stop feeding it to your pet immediately and handle it with gloves or wash your hands thoroughly after touching it.
  4. Return the affected pig ear chews to the store where they were purchased for a full refund.
  5. For further questions or information regarding this recall, contact the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine at 1-240-402-7002.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Full refund at point of purchase

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

Affected Products

Product: Jones Natural Chews Pig Outs 2 pk (12 bags per case)
Model:
item #00104
UPC Codes:
741956001047
741956001044
Product: Jones Natural Chews Pig Ears bulk 100 count box
UPC Codes:
741956001139
Product: Jones Natural Chews Pig Ears bulk 50 count box
UPC Codes:
741956001504
Product: Jones Natural Chews Pig Ears bulk 25 count box
UPC Codes:
741956001467
Product: Jones Natural Chews Pig Ears 1 pack shrink wrap (100 per case)
Model:
item #00114
UPC Codes:
741956001146
741956001143
Product: Jones Natural Chews / Mills Pig Ears 10 pack printed bag (12 per case)
Model:
item #00140
UPC Codes:
741956001405
741956101402
Product: Country Butcher Dog Chews 1 pk shrink wrap (50 per case) - Viking Village
Model:
item #00151
UPC Codes:
741956001511
Product: Country Butcher Dog Chews 1 pk shrink wrap (30 per case) - Diversified Wholesale
Model:
item #00114
UPC Codes:
741956001146
Product: Country Butcher Dog Chews 12 pk bag (12 per case) - Certco, Inc.
Model:
item #00124
UPC Codes:
741956001245
Product: Blain's Farm & Fleet Pig Ears 10 pack bag (12 per case)
UPC Codes:
741956001405
741956001402

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 58117
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Jones Natural Chews, Inc.
Sold By: Viking Village; Diversified Wholesale; Certco, Inc.; Blain's Farm & Fleet; Blain Supply Inc.
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 2,705 boxes
Distributed To: Connecticut, Iowa, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin

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