Wixon, Inc.: Charlee Bear Dog Treats Recalled Due to Packaging Cleaning Solution Odor

Agency Publication Date: March 2, 2012

Summary

Wixon, Inc. is recalling approximately 1,400 cases of Charlee Bear Dog Treats in Cheese & Egg flavor because the treats came into contact with a cleaning solution used on packaging equipment. Consumers reported an unusual odor coming from a limited number of 16-ounce packages from a specific lot. The issue occurred while the product was being packaged by a third-party contractor, and while an initial assessment found no health hazard, the recall has been initiated as a precaution.

Risk

The treats were exposed to a cleaning solution used in the packaging process, which may cause an unusual odor and potential chemical contamination of the food.

What You Should Do

Check your pantry for 16-ounce (453g) packages of Charlee Bear Dog Treats with Cheese and Egg flavor.
Verify the lot number and date code on the packaging: look for Lot Number 11 HA0909 and a 'Best Before' date of Sep. 30 13.
Immediately stop feeding these specific treats to your pets if they match the identified lot number.
Return the affected product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Wixon, Inc. through their website at www.charleebear.com.
For additional questions or to report concerns, contact the FDA's consumer complaint coordinators or the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine at 1-240-276-9300.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Refund for affected dog treats

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

Affected Products

Product: Charlee Bear Dog Treats With Cheese and Egg (16-oz)

Model:

V-050-2012

Lot Numbers:

11HA0909

Date Ranges: Best Before Sep. 30 13

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 60905

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Wixon, Inc.

Sold By: charleebear.com

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 1400 cases (12 -16 oz packages/case)

Distributed To: Alabama, Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your pantry for 16-ounce (453g) packages of Charlee Bear Dog Treats with Cheese and Egg flavor.

Verify the lot number and date code on the packaging: look for Lot Number 11 HA0909 and a 'Best Before' date of Sep. 30 13.

Immediately stop feeding these specific treats to your pets if they match the identified lot number.

Return the affected product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Wixon, Inc. through their website at www.charleebear.com.

For additional questions or to report concerns, contact the FDA's consumer complaint coordinators or the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine at 1-240-276-9300.