by Lyn Lomasi, Write W.A.V.E. Media Staff
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The popular Nylabone company has recalled one lot of the 1.69 oz. package of Puppy Starter Kit Puppy Chew products. There is a possible risk of salmonella contamination. Therefore, these treats should not be given to your puppy. The risk does extend to humans as well.
Any animal, including humans, who directly touches a product infected with salmonella should wash hands immediately after said contact. If hands are not thoroughly washed or the product is ingested, contamination is possible. Any human or animal who has come into contact with the product and exhibits the symptoms of salmonella contamination should seek immediate medical attention.
Symptoms of salmonella contamination include:
Lethargy
Fever
Diarrhea
Bloody Stools
Vomiting
Nausea
Abdominal Cramping
Rarer, more serious conditions that can be caused by Salmonella contamination include:
Arterial Infections
Endocarditis
Arthritis
Muscle Pain
Eye Irritation
Urinary Tract Symptoms
How to Tell if Your Nylabone Puppy Starter Kit Dog Chews Are Recalled
Turn over the package and look at the best by date stamped on the back near the bottom (as pictured above and below). If the best by date is 3/22/18, your product is affected. If you cannot clearly see the best by date,you can also check the lot number and bar code for this information: Lot #21935, UPC 0-18214-81291-3. If this information matches your packaging, this product is recalled and may be contaminated with salmonella.
Discontinue use of this product right away and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Do not throw the product in the trash, as it is contaminated and needs to be disposed of properly.
For questions, dial the Nylabone company at 1-877-273-7527, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Central time (after hours/weekends covered by third-party poison control center).
Any animal, including humans, who directly touches a product infected with salmonella should wash hands immediately after said contact. If hands are not thoroughly washed or the product is ingested, contamination is possible. Any human or animal who has come into contact with the product and exhibits the symptoms of salmonella contamination should seek immediate medical attention.
Symptoms of salmonella contamination include:
Lethargy
Fever
Diarrhea
Bloody Stools
Vomiting
Nausea
Abdominal Cramping
Rarer, more serious conditions that can be caused by Salmonella contamination include:
Arterial Infections
Endocarditis
Arthritis
Muscle Pain
Eye Irritation
Urinary Tract Symptoms
How to Tell if Your Nylabone Puppy Starter Kit Dog Chews Are Recalled
Turn over the package and look at the best by date stamped on the back near the bottom (as pictured above and below). If the best by date is 3/22/18, your product is affected. If you cannot clearly see the best by date,you can also check the lot number and bar code for this information: Lot #21935, UPC 0-18214-81291-3. If this information matches your packaging, this product is recalled and may be contaminated with salmonella.
Discontinue use of this product right away and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Do not throw the product in the trash, as it is contaminated and needs to be disposed of properly.
For questions, dial the Nylabone company at 1-877-273-7527, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Central time (after hours/weekends covered by third-party poison control center).
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