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Critical RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Treats

Tejas Industries Inc.: Merrick Doggie Wishbones Beef Chews Recalled for Possible Salmonella

Agency Publication Date: November 16, 2011
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Summary

Tejas Industries Inc. is recalling 248 cases (approximately 12,400 units) of Merrick Doggie Wishbones All Natural Beef Chews for Dogs because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. These 6-inch to 8-inch beef chews were distributed to retailers in nine states including New York, Washington, and California. Consumers should immediately stop using these treats and return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund.

Risk

Salmonella can cause serious illness in both pets who eat the treats and humans who handle the contaminated products, especially if they do not wash their hands thoroughly after contact. Pets with Salmonella infections may become lethargic and have diarrhea, fever, or vomiting.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify the affected product by checking for 6" - 8" Merrick DOGGIE WISHBONES ALL NATURAL BEEF CHEW FOR DOGS in your pet supplies.
  2. Locate the UPC code 0 22808 29050 6 on the product packaging to confirm if it is part of the recall.
  3. Check the package for the manufacturer details: Merrick Pet Care, Inc. P.O. Box 9800 Amarillo, TX 79105 or the website www.merrickpetcare.com.
  4. Stop using the treats immediately and ensure they are kept out of reach of dogs and other animals.
  5. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  6. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling any potentially contaminated pet treats or cleaning surfaces that came into contact with them.
  7. For additional questions, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 240-402-7002.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Full refund at point of sale

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

Affected Products

Product: Merrick DOGGIE WISHBONES ALL NATURAL BEEF CHEW FOR DOGS (6" - 8")
Model:
V-008-2012
UPC Codes:
022808290506

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 59679
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Tejas Industries Inc.
Sold By: Merrick Pet Care, Inc.
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 248 cases (50 units per case)
Distributed To: New York, Washington, Kansas, California, Illinois, Maryland, Rhode Island, Florida, Georgia

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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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