Safety Report: Happy Hounds Wales Frozen Raw Dog Food - recalled due to salmonella, Wales, UK

Llangurig, SY18 Wales, United Kingdom

Company name: Happy Hounds Wales Ltd
Product recalled: Frozen Beef Mince 993, Frozen Lamb & Beef 992/993, Frozen Turkey and Beef 991/993, Frozen Diced Heart
FSA Recall date: 06/24/2021
Recall details: Happy Hounds Wales Ltd is recalling certain types of frozen raw dog food because of the presence of salmonella in the products.

- Product: Frozen Beef Mince 993 (1kg)
- Batch code: 993
- Best before: 31/05/2022

- Product: Frozen Lamb & Beef 992/993 (1kg)
- Batch code: 992/993
- Best before: 31/05/2022

- Product: Frozen Turkey and Beef 991/993 (1kg)
- Batch code: 991/993
- Best before: 01/06/2022

- Product: Frozen Diced Heart (1.5kg)
- Batch code: 993
- Best before: 01/06/2022

Pet owners: 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.

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.

When handling and serving raw pet food it is always advised to clean utensils and feeding bowls thoroughly after use. Consumers should wash their 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.

Check the full recall details on www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-37-2021

Source: FSA