Happy Hounds Wales Ltd recalls frozen raw dog food products because of the possible presence of salmonella
Published by Food Standards Agency (FSA): · Ref. FSA-PRIN-57-2020
Reason for the recall
The products listed above may contain salmonella. Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause illness in humans and animals. The product could therefore carry a potential risk because of the pr
- The products listed above may contain salmonella. Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause illness in humans and animals. The product could therefore carry a potential risk because of the presence of salmonella, either through direct handling of the pet food, or indirectly, for example from pet feeding bowls, utensils or contact with the faeces of animals.
- In humans, symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and
- abdominal cramps. Infected animals may not necessarily display signs of illness, but
- symptoms can include diarrhoea.
ReasonThe products listed above may contain salmonella. Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause illness in humans and…
Batch number(s)962, 1344/962, 962-966
Barcodenot stated
Product
Frozen Beef Kidney, Frozen Whole Heart, Frozen Chicken and Beef Sleeve, Frozen Lamb and Beef Sleeve, Frozen Diced Heart — Happy Hounds Wales Ltd
- Brand
- Happy Hounds Wales Ltd
- Batch number(s)
- 962, 1344/962, 962-966
- Category
- Product recall
- Country of origin
- England, Wales
- Happy Hounds Wales Ltd is taking the precautionary step of recalling a number of raw dog food products because they may contain salmonella.
- Frozen Beef Kidney (1kg) — Batch: 962; Best before: 26 October 2021
- Frozen Whole Heart (Individual Item) — Batch: 962; Best before: 26 October 2021
- Frozen Chicken and Beef Sleeve (1kg) — Batch: 1344/962; Best before: 2 November 2021
- Frozen Lamb and Beef Sleeve (1kg) — Batch: 962-966; Best before: 4 November 2021
- Frozen Diced Heart (1.5kg) — Batch: 962; Best before: 26 October 2021
What to do
- Happy Hounds Wales Ltd is recalling the above products on a precautionary basis. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.
- (pet owners): If you have bought any of the above products do not use them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund. When handling and serving raw pet food it is always advised to clean utensils and feeding bowls thoroughly after use. Consumers should wash hands thoroughly after handling raw pet food, bowls, utensils or after contact with the faeces of animals. Raw pet food should be stored separately from any food (especially ready to eat foods). Care should be taken when defrosting to avoid cross contamination of foods and surfaces.
Source: Food Standards Agency — food alerts — Food Standards Agency (FSA)
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