The products may be contaminated with Salmonella
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Nutri-Vet of Boise, ID, is recalling its Nutri-Vet and NutriPet Chicken Jerky Products because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Nutri-Vet is recalling the products because the manufacturer of an ingredient informed the company of the possibility of Salmonella presence at the manufacturing facility. However, no Nutri-Vet or NutriPet products have tested positive to date.
The recalled Chicken Jerky Treats were distributed nationwide through online sales and in retail stores from April 2012, through February 2013, with Best By Dates ranging from April 20, 2014, through October 3, 2014.
The product comes in a clear plastic bag containing Chicken Jerky Treats as described below:
| Item # | Description | Size | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76-0081 | NutriPet Natural Chicken Fillet Strips | 16oz | 76-0081 (No bar code) |
| 50704 | Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for Joint Health | 5oz | 669125507049 |
| 50705 | Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for Joint Health | 15oz | 669125507056 |
| 50706 | Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for Glossy Coat | 5oz | 669125507063 |
| 50707 | Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for Glossy Coat | 15oz | 669125507070 |
| 50708 | Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for Stress and Anxiety | 5oz | 669125507087 |
| 50709 | Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for Stress and Anxiety | 15oz | 669125507094 |
| 50710 | Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for Fresh Breath | 5oz | 669125507100 |
| 50711 | Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for Fresh Breath | 15oz | 669125507117 |
| 50712 | Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for SENIOR Dogs | 5oz | 669125507124 |
| 50714 | Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for Healthy Digestion | 5oz | 669125507148 |
| 50716 | Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for Healthy Weight | 5oz | 669125507162 |
| 50701 | Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats | 5oz | 669125507018 |
| 50702 | Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats | 8oz | 669125507025 |
| 50703 | NNutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats | 16oz | 669125507032 |
| 99044 | Nutri-Vet K9 Hip & Joint Chicken Breast Strips | 8oz | 669125990445 |
The United States-based supplier has ceased the production and distribution of the ingredient supplied to Nutri-Vet while the investigation into the source of the potential contamination continues. No other Nutri-Vet products are included in the recall.
Consumers who have purchased the products should stop feeding them to pets and return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Anyone with with questions may contact Nutri-Vet at 1-877-729-8668 Monday thru Friday from 7am to 5pm MDT.