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Pets & Animals/Pet Treats

The Leathercraft Company,Inc.: Smell Tamers Rawhide Dog Chews Recalled for Microorganism Contamination

Agency Publication Date: September 16, 2003
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Summary

Approximately 14,850 jars of Smell Tamers Rawhide dog chews are being recalled because they contain harmful microorganisms. The recall affects three specific products designed for different dog sizes: Item 68000 for dogs under 20 lbs, Item 68020 for dogs 20-50 lbs, and Item 68040 for dogs over 50 lbs. These pet treats were sold in retail stores nationwide in various packaging styles, including individual jars and display boxes. Consumers should stop using these chews immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a refund.

Risk

The product is contaminated with microorganisms that can cause illness in pets that consume them. Handling these contaminated rawhide chews also poses a potential health risk to humans, especially those with weakened immune systems.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pet supply area for Smell Tamers Rawhide dog chews packaged in clear jars or display boxes.
  2. Verify the item number on the packaging: Item 68000 (100-count jars for dogs under 20 lbs), Item 68020 (40-count jars for dogs 20-50 lbs), or Item 68040 (36-count jars for dogs over 50 lbs).
  3. Check for a 3-box combination display package labeled as Item 68009, which contains one jar of each size.
  4. Immediately stop using any of these products and prevent your pets from consuming them.
  5. Return the product to the retail store where it was purchased for a full refund or contact The Leathercraft Company, Inc. at their Conshohocken, Pennsylvania location for more information.
  6. If your pet has consumed these chews and shows signs of illness, contact your veterinarian immediately.
  7. For additional questions, contact the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine at 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332).

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Full refund available at place of purchase.

How to: Return the product to the store where you bought it for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

Affected Products

Product: Smell Tamers Rawhide dog chews for dogs under 20 lbs (100 count jar)
Model:
Item 68000
Recall #: V-109-4
Product: Smell Tamers Rawhide dog chews for dogs 20-50 lbs (40 count jar)
Model:
Item 68020
Recall #: V-110-4
Product: Smell Tamers Rawhide dog chews for dogs over 50 lbs (36 count jar)
Model:
Item 68040
Recall #: V-111-4
Product: Smell Tamers 3 Box Combination Display Package (Contains 1 jar of each size)
Model:
Item 68009

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 27151
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: The Leathercraft Company,Inc.
Sold By: retail stores
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 3 products (4950 jars)
Distributed To: Nationwide

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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.

Sources: FDA iRES ยท Raw API Response