SAFETY ALERT - PRESENCE OF SALMONELLA BACTERIA IN CERTAIN PET TREATS

 

  OTTAWA, June 7, 2005 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and
  Aron Pet Food are warning consumers not to purchase or use the pet
  treats listed below. These products may be contaminated with the
  bacteria responsible for salmonellosis in humans.

 

  The following products are affected by this alert:

 

  Salmon Snackers 100% Salmon Treats for Dogs
  50 g / 8 33234 00100 6
  T.W. Enterprises, Ferndale, Wa

 

  Salmon Snackers 100% Salmon Treats for Cats
  50 g / 8 33234 00101 3
  T.W. Enterprises, Ferndale, Wa

 

  Shrimp Snackers 100% Shrimp Treats for Cats
  28 g / 8 33234 00104 4
  T.W. Enterprises, Ferndale, Wa

 

  Shrimp Snackers 100% Shrimp Treats for Dogs
  28 g / 8 33234 00103 7
  T.W. Enterprises, Ferndale, Wa

 

  Healthy K9 Beef Jerkey 100% Natural Dog Treats
  70 g / 7 76626 53898 1
  Aron Pet Food Abbotsford, BC

 

  Healthy K9 Beef Heart 100% Natural Dog Treats
  70 g / 7 76626 53897 4
  Aron Pet Food Abbotsford, BC

 

  Aron Pet Food, Abbotsford, British Columbia, is voluntarily recalling
  the affected products. These products have been distributed in
  British Columbia and Alberta.

 

  People may risk bacterial infection by handling the treats directly
  or by contact with pets who have used the treats. Anyone who may have
  handled the treats should wash their hands with warm water and soap.
  Consumers should dispose of these treats in the trash.

 

  Common symptoms of Salmonella infection are nausea, vomiting,
  abdominal pain and diarrhea, although more serious consequences are
  possible, especially in young children, the elderly, and in people
  with weakened immune systems. There have been three reported
  illnesses associated with these products.

 

  The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

 

  For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-
  800-442-2342, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. local time, Monday to Friday