A voluntary recall has been issued for a brand of dog food because of a possible health risk, according to U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Tuffy's Pet Foods, Inc. has recalled specific lots of 4 lbs. bags of Nutrisca Chicken and Chick Pea Recipe Dry Dog Food because they have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella.
Salmonella can affect animals eating the products, as well as putting humans at risk from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.
The recalled product was distributed in the 4 lbs. bags nationwide to distributors, brokers, retail stores and internet retailers.
The recalled product has the UPC Code "8 84244 12495 7" (found on lower back of the bag).
Products included in the recall are identified by the below first 5 digits of the Lot Code (found on upper back of the bag) and "Best by Dates" (found on upper back of the bag).
No other bag sizes or other Nutrisca dog food, cat food, biscuits/treats, supplements or other products, are affected by this recall.
First five digits of Lot Codes:
4G29P, 4G31P, 4H01P, 4H04P, 4H05P, 4H06P
Best By Dates:
Jul 28 16, Jul 30 16, Jul 31 16, Aug 03 16, Aug 04 16, Aug 05 16
The recall was initiated after a routine sampling program by the Ohio Department of Agriculture revealed the presence of salmonella in one 4 lb. bag of product. The company is coordinating this voluntary recall with the FDA, and is issuing the recall action out of an abundance of caution.
Consumers who purchased the product should stop using the it, discard it in a safe manner and contact Nutrisca at the number below for further information.
For consumer information or questions regarding this voluntary recall, please contact Nutrisca at 1-888-559-8833 or the company's website.
