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Critical RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Food

Merit Bird Co Llc: Vitae Cockatiel Bird Food Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Agency Publication Date: August 27, 2013
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Summary

Merit Bird Company is recalling approximately 140 bags of Vitae brand Cockatiel with Sunflower bird food in 2lb and 4lb sizes. The recall was initiated because the product contains parsley provided by a supplier, Specialty Commodities, which was found to be contaminated with Salmonella. This bird food was distributed to customers in California.

Risk

Salmonella can cause serious illness in birds and can also pose a health risk to humans who handle the contaminated pet food, especially if they do not wash their hands thoroughly after contact.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your bird food packaging for 'Vitae Cockatiel with Sunflower' in 2lb or 4lb bags.
  2. Look for the following identification codes printed on the packaging: #2840081 for 2lb bags or #2840090 for 4lb bags.
  3. Immediately stop using any bird food that matches these identifiers.
  4. Return the affected product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Merit Bird Co Llc for further instructions.
  5. If you or your pets have handled this product, wash your hands and any surfaces or containers it touched thoroughly.
  6. For additional questions, contact the FDA consumer complaint coordinator or the agency at 1-888-463-6332.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Full refund upon return

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

Affected Products

Product: Vitae Cockatiel with Sunflower (2lbs)
Model:
#2840081
Product: Vitae Cockatiel with Sunflower (4lbs)
Model:
#2840090

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 48735
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Merit Bird Co Llc
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 140 bags
Distributed To: California

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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.

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