The products may be contaminated with Salmonella
By James Limbach ![]()
of ConsumerAffairs
April 19, 2013
of ConsumerAffairs
Merit Bird Company of Chatsworth, Calif., is recalling the following items with lot codes:
- Vitae Cockatiel with Sunflower 2lbs, (#2840081);
- Vitae Cockatiel with Sunflower 4lbs, (#2840090);
- Vitae Small Hookbill 4lbs (#2840225);
- Vitae Small Hookbill 20lbs, (#2840234);
- Vitae Hookbill with Sunflower 4lbs, (#2840252); and
- Vitae Large Hookbill 4lbs, (#2840279).
The products, shipped between May 2012 to February 2013, have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems. No illnesses have been reported to date.
The bags in question are packaged in a factory sealed plastic bag or a white bulk bag for the 20# size.
Consumers who have any bags on hand should return them to the place of purchase or Merit Bird Company for a full refund.
Anyone with questions may contact the company at 1-818-727-1655. Monday-Friday 9am-4pm, PST.