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Boss Pet Products recalls Diggers Natural Pig Ear pet treats due to possible Salmonella contamination
May 17, 2011
Boss Pet Products, Inc. has voluntarily recalled Diggers Natural Treat Pig Ear pet treats because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Earlier this month, Keys Manufacturing Company issued a voluntary recall for certain pig ear treats because of Salmonella contamination that caused illness in a dog in Missouri. Keys Manufacturing is a supplier for Boss Pet Products, and several shipments of pig ear treats shipped under the Boss Pet Products Diggers brand were identified as potentially contaminated. These products were shipped by Boss Pet between November 2010 and April 2011 and were distributed to the following states: Alabama, California, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Utah and Washington.
The following products are affected by this recall:
Bulk Pig Ears in boxes of 100 (UPC #0-72929-00038-6)
Bulk Pig Ears Shrink Wrapped in boxes of 50 (UPC #0-72929-99120-2)
2-Pack Bags shipped in cases of 12 bags (UPC #0-72929-99504-0)
4-Pack Bags shipped in cases of 12 bags (UPC #0-72929-00227-4)
8-Pack Bags shipped in cases of 12 bags (UPC #0-72929-99584-2)
Consumers who have purchased these products should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you believe your pet is ill from these treats, consult your veterinarian. If you believe you are ill from handling these treats, consult your physician. If you have questions about this recall, please contact Boss Pet at 1-800-445-6347 (9 AM - 5PM Eastern) or via their website at www.bosspet.com.
Read the FDA's press release
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