Smallbatch Pets, Inc.: Frozen Duckbatch Sliders Pet Food Recalled for Salmonella and Listeria

Agency Publication Date: September 28, 2016

Summary

Smallbatch Pets, Inc. is recalling one lot (80 cases) of Smallbatch brand Duckbatch Sliders, which are frozen raw duck patties for dogs. The recall was initiated because the product was found to be contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. These frozen sliders were sold in 3 lb. packages and distributed to retailers in California, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington. Consumers who have this product should not feed it to their pets and are advised to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious illness in both pets and humans who handle the contaminated pet food, especially if they do not wash their hands thoroughly after contact. Pets with these infections may become lethargic and have diarrhea, fever, or vomiting, while humans may experience similar symptoms or more severe complications.

What You Should Do

Check your freezer for Smallbatch Duckbatch Sliders (frozen raw duck patties) in 3 lb. bags.
Identify if your product is part of the recall by looking for Lot Number C027 and a 'Sell By' date of 012717 on the packaging.
Verify the UPC code 713757 339001, which is located on the back of the 3 lb. frozen package.
Immediately stop feeding the recalled sliders to your pets and handle the package with gloves or wash your hands thoroughly after touching it.
Return the affected product to the store where you purchased it for a full refund.
For additional questions or concerns, you can contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 240-402-7002.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Full refund at the point of purchase.

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

Affected Products

Product: Smallbatch Duckbatch Sliders (3 lbs)

Model:

V-529-2016

UPC Codes:

713757339001

Lot Numbers:

C027

Date Ranges: Sell By 012717

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 73654

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Smallbatch Pets, Inc.

Sold By: retailers in CA, CO, OR, and WA

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 80 cases

Distributed To: California, Colorado, Oregon, Washington

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

Risk

What You Should Do

Check your freezer for Smallbatch Duckbatch Sliders (frozen raw duck patties) in 3 lb. bags.

Identify if your product is part of the recall by looking for Lot Number C027 and a 'Sell By' date of 012717 on the packaging.

Verify the UPC code 713757 339001, which is located on the back of the 3 lb. frozen package.

Immediately stop feeding the recalled sliders to your pets and handle the package with gloves or wash your hands thoroughly after touching it.

Return the affected product to the store where you purchased it for a full refund.

For additional questions or concerns, you can contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 240-402-7002.