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Critical RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Treats

Wixon, Inc.: Protein Crunch Pet Treats Recalled for Possible Salmonella Contamination

Agency Publication Date: January 14, 2013
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Summary

Charlee Bear Products is recalling approximately 892 cases of Protein Crunch Bars pet treats because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall includes 5.5 oz pouches of Chicken Recipe with Sweet Potatoes and Chicken Recipe with Carrots distributed in eleven states. Consumers should stop using these treats immediately and return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund.

Risk

Salmonella can cause serious illness in pets that eat the contaminated treats and in humans who handle the products, especially if they do not wash their hands after contact. While no illnesses have been reported to date, symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fever.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pantry for Charlee Bear Protein Crunch Bars in 5.5 oz pouches to see if you have the affected batches.
  2. Identify the 'Chicken Recipe with Sweet Potatoes' (UPC 8710890001) by looking for Lot # 20112 on the packaging.
  3. Identify the 'Chicken Recipe with Carrots' (UPC 8710890000) by looking for Lot numbers 19812, 19912, 20012, or 20212.
  4. Stop feeding these treats to your pets immediately and handle the packaging with care to avoid cross-contamination.
  5. Return the affected product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Wixon, Inc. for further instructions.
  6. For additional questions or to report a concern, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator for your state or call the FDA at 1-888-463-6332.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Full refund at 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: Charlee Bear Protein Crunch Bars, 84% Chicken Recipe with Sweet Potatoes (5.5 oz)
Model:
V-127-2013
UPC Codes:
8710890001
Lot Numbers:
20112
Product: Charlee Bear Protein Crunch Bars, 84% Chicken Recipe with Carrots (5.5 oz)
Model:
V-128-2013
UPC Codes:
8710890000
Lot Numbers:
19812
19912
20012
20212

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 63606
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Wixon, Inc.
Sold By: retailers
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 2 products (444 cases (12 pouches/case); 448 cases (12 pouches/case))
Distributed To: California, Illinois, Georgia, New Jersey, Connecticut, Kansas, Minnesota, Massachusetts, Washington, Maine, New York

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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