TFP Nutrition of Nacogdoches, TX announced today that it is issuing a voluntary recall of Retriever All Life Stages Mini Chunk Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food due to potential Salmonella contamination. Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated
products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products. The product was manufactured on October 4, 2023 and October 5, 2023 at the Nacogdoches, Texas facility. Affected product was distributed in Arkansas, Arizona, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah and contains “3277 TFP” or “3278 TFP” on the second line of the date code. No dog or human illness has been reported to date with respect to the recalled dog food.
Affected product: Retriever All Life Stages Mini Chunk Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food, Size: 50lb., Production Codes: BEST BY 10 2024 3277 TFP; BEST BY 10 2024 3278 TFP.
Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.
Dogs with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever, and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
All recalled product has been removed from store shelves and no other Tractor Supply Company products are affected by the voluntary recall.
This voluntary recall is being issued due to a single sample of Retriever All Life Stages Mini Chunk Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food that tested positive for Salmonella in a random sample test conducted by the Office of the Texas State Chemist.
Consumers who are unsure if the product they purchased is included in the recall, or would like a replacement product or refund.
In case you or your pet are experiencing Salmonella symptoms it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.
Company name: Texas Farm Products Company dba TFP Nutrition
Brand name: Retriever
Product recalled: Mini Chunk Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food
Reason of the recall: Potential Salmonella contamination
FDA Recall date: October 21, 2023
Source:
www.fda.gov
