Real Pet Food Company Recalls One Lot of Billy+Margot Wild Kangaroo and Superfoods Recipe Dog Food Due to Possible Salmonella Risk
Company Announcement Date: 22/09/2020
Product Type: Dog Food
Reason for Announcement: Possible Salmonella contamination
Company Name: Real Pet Food Company
Brand Name: Billy+Margot Wild Kangaroo and Superfoods Recipe
Reason for Recall
Real Pet Food Company is voluntarily recalling Billy+Margot Wild Kangaroo and Superfoods Recipe 4lb bags because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products.
Salmonella Information
Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea, fever, vomiting and or abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans.
Illness Reported
While no illnesses have been reported, 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. Owners exhibiting any signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare provider.
Product Information
Retailers who have received product from the affected lot code have been asked to remove this product from shelves immediately and dispose of the product carefully.
If you have purchased Billy+Margot Wild Kangaroo and Superfoods Recipe in a 4 lb bag, with lot code V 07 Feb 2022 from any retail store nationally, please stop feeding the product to your dogs, dispose of this product immediately, wash your hands accordingly, and sanitize affected surfaces.
This recall does not affect any other Billy+Margot products or those sold outside of the USA.
The recall is a result of a routine sampling program by state officials which revealed that the finished products contained the bacteria. The company has ceased the production and distribution of the product. The FDA and the company will continue their investigation as to what caused the problem.
What You Should Do
If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
Contact
Consumers who have purchased the recalled products may call Real Pet Food between 8 am and 10 pm EST immediately for a refund or for additional information at:
Phone: 1-800-467-5494
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