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Critical RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Treats

Todd's BBI: Pig Ear Dog Treats Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Agency Publication Date: August 10, 2011
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Summary

Todd's BBI is recalling 16 cases of Grandpa Louie's Pig Ear Dog Treats because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected products include bulk boxes of pig ears containing either 100 or 40 pieces, which were sold in loose bulk bins at retail stores. These treats were distributed to retail locations in New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Colorado, Washington, Illinois, California, and Nevada. Consumers who purchased these pig ears should immediately stop using them and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

Salmonella can affect animals eating the treats and there is also a risk to humans from handling the contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after contact. Healthy people infected with Salmonella may experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, while more serious complications can occur in pets and vulnerable individuals.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pet treat supply for 'Grandpa Louie's' brand Pig Ear Dog Treats that were purchased from bulk bins at retail stores in NY, MA, CT, CO, WA, IL, CA, or NV.
  2. Identify the product by looking for loose pig ears in bulk bins; these were originally shipped in bulk boxes labeled 'Grandpa Louie's, Des Moines, IA' with Recall Number V-375-2011.
  3. Immediately stop using the treats and ensure they are kept out of reach of children and pets.
  4. Return any remaining product to the retail store where it was purchased to receive a full refund.
  5. Thoroughly wash your hands and sanitize any surfaces, containers, or bowls that may have come into contact with the pig ears to prevent the spread of bacteria.
  6. For more information or questions regarding this recall, contact the FDA consumer complaint coordinator or the manufacturer, Todd's BBI.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Full refund at place of purchase

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

Affected Products

Product: Grandpa Louie's Dog Treats Pig Ears (100-count case)
Model:
V-375-2011
Product: Grandpa Louie's Dog Treats Pig Ears (40-count case)
Model:
V-375-2011

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 58835
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Todd's BBI
Sold By: retail stores
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 16/100-ct. cases and 4/40-ct. cases
Distributed To: New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Colorado, Washington, Illinois, California, Nevada

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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 · Raw API Response