A rash of product recalls related to possible Salmonella contamination of peanut butter and peanut paste extended to include several pet food products in January, 2009. Several pet food companies announced voluntary recalls of peanut butter products while the investigation was ongoing. Additional recalls may occur as the outbreak is further investigated. Please return to this site regularly to check for updates.

On January 23, 2009, the FDA confirmed that the source of the recent outbreak of illnesses caused by Salmonella typhimurium was peanut butter and peanut paste produced by the Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) at its Blakely, Georgia, processing plant. The manufacturers who followed up with voluntary pet food recalls indicated that they were recalling products that had been manufactured by PCA.

Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have a decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Apparently well but infected animals 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.

Product recalls related to the peanut butter-related Salmonella investigation include:

Supervalu Inc Recalls Multi-Flavored Dog Biscuits
Salix Recalls 6" Peanut Butter-Filled Shank Bone Because of Possible Salmonella Risk
Carolina Prime Pet Announces Nationwide Recall of Dog Treats
Salix Voluntarily Recalls Dog Treat Due to Possible Health Risk
PetSmart Voluntarily Recalls Grreat Choice® Dog Biscuits

For more information, you may visit these federal government websites:

Do's and Don'ts During the Peanut Salmonella Outbreak: FDAs Dr. Stephen Sundlof (FDA)
Questions and Answers Related to the Salmonella Typhimurium Outbreak and Pets (CDC)
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the Recent Salmonella Outbreak (FDA)
Recall of Products Containing Peanut Butter: Salmonella Typhimurium (FDA)

Peanut Butter Pet Treats Recalls Related to Probe of Possible Salmonella Poisoning

A rash of product recalls related to possible Salmonella contamination of peanut butter and peanut paste extended to include several pet food products in January, 2009. Several pet food companies announced voluntary recalls of peanut butter products while the investigation was ongoing. Additional recalls may occur as the outbreak is further investigated. Please return to this site regularly to check for updates.

On January 23, 2009, the FDA confirmed that the source of the recent outbreak of illnesses caused by Salmonella typhimurium was peanut butter and peanut paste produced by the Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) at its Blakely, Georgia, processing plant. The manufacturers who followed up with voluntary pet food recalls indicated that they were recalling products that had been manufactured by PCA.

Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have a decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Apparently well but infected animals 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.

Product recalls related to the peanut butter-related Salmonella investigation include:

Supervalu Inc Recalls Multi-Flavored Dog Biscuits (02 Feb 2009)
Salix Recalls 6" Peanut Butter-Filled Shank Bone Because of Possible Salmonella Risk (30 Jan 2009)
Salix Voluntarily Recalls Dog Treat Due to Possible Health Risk (28 Jan 2009)
Carolina Prime Pet Announces Nationwide Recall of Dog Treats (27 Jan 2009)
PetSmart Voluntarily Recalls Grreat Choice® Dog Biscuits (21 Jan 2009)

For more information, you may visit these federal government websites:

FDA Tips for Preventing Foodborne Illness Associated with Pet Food and Pet Treats (FDA)
Do's and Don'ts During the Peanut Salmonella Outbreak: FDAs Dr. Stephen Sundlof (FDA)
Questions and Answers Related to the Salmonella Typhimurium Outbreak and Pets (CDC)
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the Recent Salmonella Outbreak (FDA)
Recall of Products Containing Peanut Butter: Salmonella Typhimurium (FDA)