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FDA Health Alert for Merrick Beef Filet Squares Dog Treats Packaged and Distributed by Merrick Pet Care
Products may be contaminated with Salmonella
From the alert:
The U. S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use Merrick Beef Filet Squares for dogs distributed by Merrick Pet Care with a package date of “Best By 111911” because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.
The product was distributed nationwide through retail stores and Internet sales.
Although no illnesses associated with these products have been reported, the FDA is advising consumers in possession of these products not to handle or feed them to their pets.
In December 2009, the FDA conducted routine testing of Merrick Beef Filet Squares and detected a positive finding for Salmonella. A follow-up inspection found deficiencies in the packaging and manufacturing processes.
Salmonella can affect both humans and animals. People handling dry pet treats can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the treats or any surfaces exposed to these products. Consumers should dispose of these products in a safe manner by securing them in a covered trash receptacle.
Get information about symptoms and read the rest of the alert here.
If you are feeding these treats to your dog, please dispose of them in the recommended manner and find something else to offer the dog as a treat. Really, don’t take the chance of making you or your animal sick. Until the all clear is given on this product I would not risk it.
Read the alert and if your pet shows the symptoms of salmonella after getting these treats, take them to the vet.
In my experience Merrick is a very good company and they sincerely care about their products and the animals that eat them. I am sure they will fix this problem as soon as possible. But until then don’t feed the treats to your dogs.
