Dogs Choice UK recalls frozen raw dog foods because of the presence of Salmonella
Published by Food Standards Agency (FSA): · Ref. FSA-PRIN-09-2022
Reason for the recall
The presence of Salmonella in the products listed above. Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause illness in humans and animals. The product could therefore carry a potential risk, because o
- The presence of Salmonella in the products listed above. Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause illness in humans and animals. The product could therefore carry a potential risk, because of the presence of Salmonella, either through direct handling of the pet food, or indirectly, for example from pet feeding bowls, utensils or contact with the faeces of animals. In humans, symptoms caused by Salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps. Infected animals may not necessarily display signs of illness, but symptoms can include diarrhoea.
ReasonThe presence of Salmonella in the products listed above. Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause illness in humans and…
BrandDogs Choice UK
Batch number(s)080222+2
Barcodenot stated
Product
Frozen Chicken and Beef, Frozen Chicken and Beef Ready Meal, Frozen Chicken Liver — Dogs Choice UK
- Brand
- Dogs Choice UK
- Batch number(s)
- 080222+2
- Category
- Product recall
- Country of origin
- England
- Dogs Choice UK is recalling a number of frozen raw dog foods because Salmonella has been found in the products.
- Frozen Chicken and Beef (500g) — Batch: 080222+2; Best before: 08 August 2022
- Frozen Chicken and Beef Ready Meal (500g) — Batch: 080222+2; Best before: 08 August 2022
- Frozen Chicken Liver (500g) — Batch: 080222+2; Best before: 08 August 2022
What to do
- Dogs Choice UK is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in the retail stores that sold these products. The notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.
- If you have bought any of the above products do not use them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund. When handling and serving raw pet food it is always advised to clean utensils and feeding bowls thoroughly after use. Consumers should wash hands thoroughly after handling raw pet food, bowls, utensils or after contact with the faeces of animals. Raw pet food should be stored separately from any food (especially ready to eat foods). Care should be taken when defrosting to avoid cross contamination of foods and surfaces.
Source: Food Standards Agency — food alerts — Food Standards Agency (FSA)
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