Dog food recall: Hartz Naturals Real Beef Treats for Dogs
 Dog Food Recall: Hartz Naturals Real Beef Treats
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| Due to concern of salmonella contamination, Hartz Mountain Corp., located in Secaucus, New Jersey has issued a recall of 75,000 bags of dog treats.
Hartz is recalling one lot of Hartz Naturals Real Beef Treats for Dogs. The company said the 8-ounce bags of treats were imported from a Brazilian supplier, Bertin, which found the dog treats safe in its regular tests. The lot dog treats that is being recalled has code “BZ0969101E.” Hartz is asking dog owners who have bought the recalled treats to return them for a refund or throw them away. Consumers can call: 1-800-275-1414 |
The Effect of Salmonella on DogsA dogs exposed to Salmonella may develope salmonellosis, an infection found in dogs caused by the Salmonella bacteria. It often leads to disorders, including gastroenteritis, spontaneous abortions, and septicemia. This bacterial disease is also zoonotic, meaning it can be transmitted to humans. Symptoms may include ever, lethargy, diarrhoea, vomiting, anorexia (lack of appetite), weight loss, dehydration, mucus in feces, elevated heart rate, swollen lymph nodes, abnormal vaginal discharge in females, and skin disorders. If you believe your dog may have been exposed to Salmonella, find a local veterinarian or animal hospital and make an appointment. |
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