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Rae
03-14-2007, 02:28 PM
Eva-Marie (teddysmom) asked that I post this so here you go!


New Jersey Department of Agriculture
Memo
To: Veterinarian

From: Nancy E. Halpern, D.V.M, State Veterinarian

Date: March 13, 2007

Re: Recall of Berkley and Jensen's Dog Treats

BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. is recalling its 25-count packages of "Berkley & Jensen" Full-Cut Pig Ears dog treats with no lot number and only the expiration advisory "BEST IF USED BY 2009" (without referencing a specific month) because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious infections in dogs, and, if there is cross contamination, young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

Confirmatory testing is ongoing but until the testing is final, consumers should immediately stop feeding the treats to their pets.

Salmonella can potentially be transferred to people handling these dog treats, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the product or any surfaces exposed to these products. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

Dogs that become ill from Salmonella generally will have a fever and diarrhea that may contain blood or mucus. Affected animals may seem more tired that usual, and may have vomiting. Some dogs do not have diarrhea, but will have decreased appetite, fever and excess salivation.

The potential for contamination was noted after testing revealed the potential presence of Salmonella in a 25-count package of "Berkley & Jensen" Full-Cut Pig Ears dog treats.

There have been no confirmed illnesses to date. These products have been removed from sale while the problem is being investigated.

BJ's members who purchased "Berkley & Jensen" Full-Cut Pig Ears dog treats between January 1, 2006 through March 8, 2007 should discontinue use of the product and may return the unused portion to any BJ's Wholesale Club for a full refund.

LexieLuvr
03-14-2007, 02:40 PM
And yet another reason I don't feed mine rawhide, or anything similar - yuck!! And dangerous, too.

Rae
03-14-2007, 03:27 PM
and then there is the whoel "pig ear farts" problem to contend with...
:rotfl:

akiss
03-14-2007, 05:13 PM
My puppers never get pig ears!!!

lizzieb38
03-14-2007, 05:18 PM
and then there is the whoel "pig ear farts" problem to contend with...
:rotfl:


EeeeWWWWW those must be interesting!!!:duh: Mine don't get piggy ears. Just the thought of them creeps me out!!!

LUVMYGUNNER
03-14-2007, 06:47 PM
Never buy them-to greasy.

Patt
03-14-2007, 07:18 PM
:thanx: for posting that memo. Very interesting!

p.s. I don't buy pig ears, rawhides, hooves or for that matter anything like it.

Otto'sMom
03-14-2007, 08:08 PM
and then there is the whole "pig ear farts" problem to contend with...
:rotfl:

That's the MAIN reason mine don't get them:rotfl: (and I give my guys everything!)