Merrick Pet Treats Recalled for Salmonella

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Merrick® Pet Care, Inc. has issued a recall for its Jr. Texas Taffy pet treat, which were manufactured at its facility in Amarillo, Texas. Issued on January 28, 2011, the recall includes those products with item number 27077, UPC number 02280827077, and products that include lot number 10364 and below. Shipped to retailers and distributors throughout the United States, the product is being recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination. Customers who bought the product should return any unused portion immediately for a full refund, or at the very least dispose of it in a covered trash receptacle. If consumers or their pets show any signs of Salmonella contamination — diarrhea,… Read More Continue Reading

Merrick Expands Dog Treats Recall

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Merrick® Pet Care updated their recall on August 16, 2010, of its 10-oz “Beef Filet Squares for Dogs” and “Texas Hold’em” treats to all lost of the aforementioned products. Shipped to retailers and distributors across the United States, the company felt extra precaution was necessary due to possible contamination by Salmonella bacteria. If consumers purchased any of the affected product, they should dispose of it in a covered trash receptacle for safety. The item number for the affected product is 60016 and includes all lots produced at the company’s Amarillo, Texas, plant. Some of the symptoms associated with Salmonella infection include fever, diarrhea, and stomach pain. If pets show signs… Read More Continue Reading

Merrick Expands Recall of Dog Treats

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Merrick® Pet Care, based out of Amarillo, Texas, has expanded its recall of its “Beef Filet Squares for Dogs” product to include additional cases of its “Texas Hold’ems” product. Issued on August 3, 2010, the recall was issued due to potential Salmonella contamination. The expanded recall includes 83 additional cases of the “Texas Hold’ems” with an item number of 60016, lot number of 10127, and a “best by” date of 5/6/12. Furthermore, the treats in question were sold in 10-oz plastic bags that had the lot number and “best by” date printed on the top and bottom of the bag. Shipped to retailers and distributors across the United States, consumers… Read More Continue Reading

Merrick Dog Treats Recall

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A recall has been issued by Merrick® Pet Care, operating out of Amarillo, Texas. The product in question includes the company’s Beef Filet Squares for Dogs; and the recall was issued on July 2, 2010. The recall includes 876 cases of the companies 10-oz Beef Filet Squares for Dogs with a “best by” date of 3/24/12. The product also has an item number of 60016 and a lot number of 10084TL7. The recall is due to potential Salmonella contamination. The affected product was shipped to retailers and distribution points across the United States, though individual locations have been notified and have initiated their recall procedures. The recall was initiated when… Read More Continue Reading

Merrick™ Dog Treats Recalled for Salmonella

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning on January 14, 2010, about Merrick™ Beef Filet Squares. The affected product was manufactured at the Merrick™ Pet Care plant located in Amarillo, Texas, and was distributed nationwide through Internet sites and local retail stores. The reason for the recall was due to possible contamination by Salmonella bacteria. The product is marked with a package best by date of 11-19-11. The FDA detected Salmonella while performing routine testing of Merrick™ Beef Filet Squares. Further testing found deficiencies in the manufacture and package processes employed at the Amarillo, Texas, plant. Salmonella can cause diarrhea, fever, and abdominal issues in humans and… Read More Continue Reading