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Critical RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Food

Natures Variety: Raw Frozen Chicken Pet Diet Recalled for Salmonella Contamination

Agency Publication Date: June 3, 2010
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Summary

Nature's Variety is recalling approximately 31,760 retail units of raw frozen chicken pet diets, including medallions, patties, and chubs, due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall involves specific batches of Nature's Variety Raw Frozen Diet Chicken Formula and Nature's Variety A Taste of Raw products. These products were distributed nationwide in the United States through retail stores and the internet, as well as in Canada. Consumers who have purchased these specific products should return them to their place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

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

What You Should Do

  1. Check your freezer for Nature's Variety Raw Frozen Diet Chicken Formula or A Taste of Raw products in the following sizes: 3-lb. bags (UPC 769949601302), .75 lb. bags (UPC 769949601319), 6-lb. bags (UPC 769949601203), or 2-lb. chubs (UPC 769949601210).
  2. Verify the 'Best By' dates on the packaging to see if they match the affected ranges: October 29, 2010 (10/29/10), November 9, 2010 (11/09/10), or November 10, 2010 (11/10/10).
  3. Immediately stop using the affected pet food and handle it with gloves or wash your hands thoroughly after touching the packaging or product.
  4. Return the affected product to the retail store where it was purchased for a full refund.
  5. If you have further questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator or the manufacturer, Nature's Variety, at their Lincoln, Nebraska location.
  6. For additional information, you may call the FDA's general information line at 1-888-463-6332.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Full refund at place 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: Nature's Variety Raw Frozen Diet, Chicken Formula (3-lb. bag / 48 medallions)
Model:
Recall #: V-074-2010
UPC Codes:
769949601302
Date Ranges: Best by 10/29/10, Best by 11/9/10, Best by 11/10/10
Product: Nature's Variety A Taste of Raw (0.75 lb. bag / 12 medallions)
Model:
Recall #: V-074-2010
UPC Codes:
769949601319
Date Ranges: Best by 10/29/10, Best by 11/9/10, Best by 11/10/10
Product: Nature's Variety Raw Frozen Diet, Chicken Formula (6-lb. bag / 12 patties)
Model:
Recall #: V-075-2010
UPC Codes:
769949601203
Date Ranges: Best by 10/29/10, Best by 11/9/10, Best by 11/10/10
Product: Nature's Variety Raw Frozen Diet, Chicken Formula (2-lb. chubs)
Model:
Recall #: V-076-2010
UPC Codes:
769949601210
Date Ranges: Best by 10/29/10, Best by 11/10/10

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 54568
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Natures Variety
Sold By: retail stores; internet
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 3 products (Best by 10/29/10-521 cs (4,689 retail units); Best by 11/9/10-520 cs (4,680 retail units); and Best by 11/10/10-535 cs (4,815 retail units); Best by 10/29/10-486 cs (2,916 retail units); Best by 11/9/10-487 cs (2,922 retail units); and Best by 11/10/10-484 cs (2,904 retail units); Best by 10/29/10-166 cs (2,988 retail units); and Best by 11/10/10-82 cs (2,952 retail units))
Distributed To: Nationwide

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