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Alaska Canine Cookies Recalls Certain Canine Cookies Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
March 10, 2009
Alaska Canine Cookies of Anchorage, Alaska is recalling Peanut Butter, Power Bone and Carrot Cake flavors of Canine Cookies because they were manufactured using peanuts recalled by Peanut Corporation of America which have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Alaska Canine Cookies were distributed in 4 stores in Alaska (Anchorage, downtown Anchorage in the 5th Avenue Mall, Homer, and Wasilla) and also on their website http://www.alaskacaninecookies.com
All three flavors (Peanut Butter, Power Bone, and Carrot Cake) come in a Filled with Fun bag (diagonally striped bag containing 3 large bones) and a Woof Pack (15 ounce bag labeled Alaskan Woof Pack with the Husk E. Dog on the front containing approximately 45 medium bones). Both the Filled with Fun and the Woof Pack, as well as any other Canine Cookie with a 1 ½ inch bone shaped sticker reading Peanut Butter for Dogs, a natural treat for dogs are included.
Additionally, the Lollipup (available only in the peanut butter flavor) comes in a 1 ounce bag with the Husk E. Dog on the front, and has the name "Lollipup" on the back and contains 1 large bone.
The Polar Pooch Pouch (offered only in the carrot cake flavor) is a 5 ounce bag with the Husk E Dog on the front, with canine carrot cake written across the front of the bag and contains 12 medium bones. There are no product codes or UPC codes for these products.
All three flavors have been available in bulk by request. There are no product codes or UPC codes for the bulk products.
According to Alaska Canine Cookies, no known illnesses have been reported to date in connection with these products. The recall was initiated after it was determined that the peanut product received was manufactured by Peanut Corporation of America.
Consumers who have purchased any of the Canine Cookies in the 3 flavors mentioned above are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-280-2927 (10 – 5, Monday through Friday, Alaska time).
Further information:
· FDA press release
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