The Lennox Intl Inc is Voluntarily Recalling Natural Pig Ears
Reason for Recall:
The Lennox Intl Inc located in Edison NJ, is voluntarily recalling its Natural Pig ears because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals eating the product 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 which are solely for the consumption by dogs.
Salmonella Information:
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.
Pets 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.
Distribution:
The original extended to products shipped to nationwide distributors and/or retail stores from May 1st, to July 3rd, 2019 but this was expanded to November 1st 2018, to July 3rd, 2019.
Product Information:
The product comes in and 8 PK branded pouch under UPC 742174 995163, 742174994166 or packaged individually shrinked wrapped under UPC 0385384810, and 742174P35107. All UPC codes are located on the front label of the package.
Illnesses Reported:
To date, Lennox is aware of two cases of our pig ears that caused dog Illnesses which may be related to the potential Salmonella contamination noted during an ongoing FDA investigation of Salmonella illness, associated with what appears to be a multiple source.
What You Should Do:
Consumers who have purchased the product and have proper receipt may return product or contact 800-5388980 Monday to Friday 9-5 PM or contact us at usaoffice@lennoxpets.com for refund and additional information.
Contact:
Consumers
Phone: 800-538-8980
Email: usaoffice@lennoxpets.com
