Hy-Vee Dog Food Recall

Hy-Vee Issues VoluntaryRecall of Certain Dog Food Products
 

Routine Testing Identifies Higher-Than-Normal Contaminant Levels in Select Products

 Hy-Vee, Inc. today issued a voluntary recall of certain bags of Hy-Vee dog food due to elevated levels of a chemical contaminant commonly found in corn. 

Routine random tests conducted by the Iowa Department of Agriculture indicated higher-than-normal levels of aflatoxin in some samples of Hy-Vee dog food produced at a Kansas City plant operated by Pro-Pet, LLC.

Hy-Vee officials emphasized the recall is voluntary and only conducted as a precautionary measure. No illnesses have been reported in dogs consuming the product, and the product does not pose a health risk to humans handling it. Hy-Vee officials have also removed all potentially affected products from Hy-Vee stores.

The recalled products carry three different "Best By" dates and were distributed to Hy-Vee stores in Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin between October 26, 2012 and January 11, 2013.

The following products are subject to the recall:

Hy-Vee Complete Dog – Complete Nutrition (Green Bag) – 34-lb.
UPC:	07545005647
Lot # ending with:	29812KC
“Best By” Date:	11/24/13
Hy-Vee Complete Dog – Complete Nutrition (Green Bag) – 8-lb
UPC:	07545005667
Lot # ending with:	29812KC
“Best By” Date:	11/24/13
Hy-Vee Complete Dog – Complete Nutrition (Green Bag) – 4.4-lb.
UPC:	07545005665
Lot # ending with:	29812KC
“Best By” Date:	11/24/13
Hy-Vee Complete Dog – Complete Nutrition (Green Bag) – 4.4-lb.
UPC:	07545005665
Lot # ending with:	29912KC
“Best By” Date:	11/25/13
Hy-Vee Complete Dog – Bites, Bones & Squares (Yellow Bag) – 20-lb.
UPC:	07545005680
Lot # ending with:	29312KC
“Best By” Date:	11/19/13
Hy-Vee Complete Dog – Bites, Bones & Squares (Yellow Bag) – 4.4-lb.
UPC:	07545005560
Lot # ending with:	29312KC
“Best By” Date:	11/19/13

The recall is limited to the products, sizes and code dates listed above. No other Hy-Vee dog food products or code dates are affected by the recall.

Customers are urged to check the "Best By" dates on any product they have at home and refrain from feeding any of the recalled products to their pets. Any bags of Hy-Vee dog food subject to the recall, whether opened or unopened, may be returned to Hy-Vee stores for a full refund.

Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring chemical produced by the mold fungus Aspergillus, which is often found in corn, particularly during drought conditions. Pets that ingest higher-than-normal levels of aflatoxin, especially over a period of time, may become ill. Consumers who are concerned about illness in their pets as a result of consuming aflatoxin should contact their veterinarians.

Hy-Vee, Inc. is an employee-owned corporation operating 233 retail stores in eight Midwestern states. For 2012 the company recorded sales of $7.7 billion, ranking it among the top 25 supermarket chains and the top 50 private companies in the United States. To learn more, visit the company’s Web site at www.hy-vee.com. 

Kasel Associates Industries Updates Their Recall

Kasel Associates Industries Recalling Certain Pet Treats Due to Salmonella Contamination

Boots and Barkley, Colorado Naturals, Nature’s Deli among brands affected  

 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that Kasel Associates Industries Inc. is recalling all pet treats it manufactured from April 20 through Sept. 19, 2012 due to potential contamination with Salmonella. Kasel has issued three previous recall notices for specific products manufactured during this time period.

The move comes after the Colorado Department of Agriculture tested a retail sample of a Kasel pet treat product and found it to be positive for Salmonella. Based on FDA’s follow-up inspection at the firm, FDA found that all of the finished pet treat product samples and 48 out of 87 environmental samples collected during the inspection tested positive for Salmonella. More than ten different species of Salmonella were found in the firm’s products and manufacturing facility, indicating multiple sources of contamination.

While there are no reports of human illness, FDA has received a small number of complaints of illness in dogs who were exposed to the treats. Because of the multiple positive tests for Salmonella, and the production practices and conditions observed at the facility during the inspection, FDA believes that there is a reasonable probability that pet treat products manufactured in the facility from April 20, 2012 through September 19, 2012 are contaminated with Salmonella.

Both people and animals can contract Salmonellosis from handling or eating contaminated products. People handling dry pet treats should thoroughly wash their hands after having contact with the treats as well as any surfaces exposed to these products.

Consumers who have any of these products, or who are unsure of the manufacturing date of their pet treats, should dispose of them in ways that people and animals, including wild animals, cannot access them, such as placing them in a securely lidded garbage can.

The Kasel-manufactured products are sold at various retailers, including Target, Petco, Sam’s Club and Costco. Most of the products have a two-year shelf life.

All of the products were made in the U.S. This action is not related to FDA’s ongoing investigation of jerky pet treats made in China.

Salmonella is a public health risk and is one of the most common causes of foodborne illness. Healthy people infected with Salmonella may experience some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Although rare, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments including arterial infections, endocarditis (inflammation of the lining of the heart), arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with the products subject to this recall should contact their health care provider immediately.

Pets with Salmonella infections may become lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Some pets may experience only a decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected, but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed any of the affected product or is experiencing any of these symptoms, contact your veterinarian immediately.

The elderly, infants and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to become severely ill from Salmonella infection. The bacterium can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in these vulnerable populations. Most healthy individuals recover from Salmonella infections within four to seven days without treatment.

As with humans, dogs who are elderly, very young or have impaired immune systems are more vulnerable to Salmonella infection.

Product Name	Distributors	Lot/Best By Date	UPC
12 PK Natural Pig Ears	Petco	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	800443092910
12 PK Smoked Pig Ears	Petco	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	800443092927
16 oz Chicken Chips	Petco, Kasel	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	647263800291
16 oz Chicken Jerky	Petco, Kasel, Menards	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	647263800291
16 oz Pork Jerky	Petco, Kasel, Menards	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	647263700157
16 oz Salmon Jerky	Petco, Kasel	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	647263900151
25 PK Natural Pig Ears	Petco	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	800443092903
4 oz Beef Jerky	Petco, Kasel	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	647263801175
4 oz Chicken Jerky	Petco, Kasel	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	647263800178
4 oz Lamb Jerky	Petco, Kasel	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	647263510176
4 oz Salmon Jerky	Petco, Kasel	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	647263900175
7 PK Natural Pig Ears	Petco	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	800443092934
7 PK Smoked Pig Ears	Petco	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	800443092941
BIXBI Hip And Joint Beef Liver Jerky 5oz	BIXBI	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	091037018106
BIXBI Hip And Joint Chicken Breast Jerky 5oz	BIXBI	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	091037018083
BIXBI Hip And Joint Lamb Jerky 5oz	BIXBI	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	091037018120
BIXBI Hip And Joint Pork Jerky 5oz	BIXBI	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	091037018144
BIXBI Skin & Coat Beef Liver Jerky 5oz	BIXBI	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	091037018021
BIXBI Skin & Coat Chicken Breast Jerky Treats 5oz	BIXBI	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	091037018007
BIXBI Skin & Coat Lamb Jerky 5oz	BIXBI	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	091037018045
BIXBI Skin & Coat Pork Jerky 5oz	BIXBI	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	091037018069
Boots & Barkley Assorted Natural Parts 32oz	Target	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN	490830400086
Boots & Barkley Beef Bully Stick 12"	Target	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN	085239043165
Boots & Barkley Beef Bully Sticks 6ct	Target	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN	647263899189
Boots & Barkley Beef Knuckle	Target	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN	647263899172
Boots & Barkley Beef Ribs 2ct	Target	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN	647263899196
Boots & Barkley Braided Bully Stick 5"	Target	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN	085239043110
Boots & Barkley Chicken Jerky 16oz	Target	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN	085239043325
Boots & Barkley Chicken Jerky 8oz	Target	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN	085239043400
Boots & Barkley Chicken Stuffed Beef Femur Bone 6"	Target	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN	085239043202
Boots & Barkley Flossie 6-8"	Target	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN	085239043103
Boots & Barkley Pig Ear Strips 8oz	Target	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN	085239403440
Boots & Barkley Pig Ears 12ct	Target	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN	647263899158
Boots & Barkley Pork Femur	Target	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN	647263899165
Boots & Barkley Smoked Beef Femur Bone 3"	Target	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN	085239403495
K9 Chicken Breath Fresh Jerky 15oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507117
K9 Chicken Breath Fresh Jerky 5oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507100
K9 Chicken Calming Jerky 15oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507094
K9 Chicken Calming Jerky 5oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507087
K9 Chicken Coat Jerky 15oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507070
K9 Chicken Coat Jerky 5oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507063
K9 Chicken Digestive Jerky 15oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507155
K9 Chicken Digestive Jerky 5oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507148
K9 Chicken Healthy Weight Jerky 15oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507179
K9 Chicken Healthy Weight Jerky 5oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507162
K9 Chicken Jerky 16oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507032
K9 Chicken Jerky 5oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507018
K9 Chicken Jerky 8oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507025
K9 Chicken Joint Jerky 15oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507056
K9 Chicken Joint Jerky 5oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507049
K9 Chicken Senior Jerky 15oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507131
K9 Chicken Senior Jerky 5oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507124
K9 Hip & Joint Chicken Strips 8oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125990445
Nature's Deli Chicken Jerky 2.5lbs	Sam’s Club	04202013 DEN-10032013 DEN	647263800208
Nature's Deli Chicken Jerky 3lbs	Costco	04202013 DEN-10032013 DEN	647263800215
Nutri-Pet 16oz Natural Filet Strips	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	76-0081
Roasted Pig Ear Dog Treats 28oz	Sam's Club	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	681131857246
TDBBS, Inc Beef Lobster Tails 1ct	TDBBS, Inc/Best Bully Sticks	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	Bulk
TDBBS, Inc Buffalo Hearts Sliced 3 lbs	TDBBS, Inc/Best Bully Sticks	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	Bulk
TDBBS, Inc Chicken Jerky 16oz	TDBBS, Inc/Best Bully Sticks	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	Unknown
TDBBS, Inc Hearts of Lamb 4oz	TDBBS, Inc/Best Bully Sticks	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	Unknown
TDBBS, Inc Knee Caps 25 Ct	TDBBS, Inc/Best Bully Sticks	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	Bulk
TDBBS, Inc Lamb Jerky 4oz	TDBBS, Inc/Best Bully Sticks	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	Unknown
TDBBS, Inc Pig Snouts 25ct	TDBBS, Inc/Best Bully Sticks	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	Bulk
TDBBS, Inc Pork Jerky Strips 16oz	TDBBS, Inc/Best Bully Sticks	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	Unknown
TDBBS, Inc Turkey Cubes 4.5oz	TDBBS, Inc/Best Bully Sticks	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	Unknown
TDBBS, Inc Turkey Jerkey Sticks 6ct	TDBBS, Inc/Best Bully Sticks	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	Unknown

The Honest Kitchen Is Recalling Its Verve, Zeal And Thrive Pet Food Products

The Honest Kitchen® Voluntarily Recalls Limited Lots Of Verve®, Zeal®And Thrive® Products Due To Possible Health Risk

 

 

The Honest Kitchen today announced that it is voluntarily recalling five lots of its Verve, Zeal and Thrive pet food products produced between August and November 2012 and sold nationwide in the US and Canada via retail stores, mail order and online after August 2012 because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. No other Honest Kitchen batches, production dates or products are affected.

Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

Animals with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some animals will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy animals can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your animals have consumed the recalled product and have these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

The Company is taking this action after learning that one of its raw ingredients suppliers has recalled a batch of human-grade parsley that may contain Salmonella. The batch of parsley was shipped to the Company in 2012 and used in the production of five lots of finished Honest Kitchen products.

The Honest Kitchen regularly tests for Salmonella and other pathogens as part of its quality control process and has not received to date any reports of illness associated with these lots of products. Nonetheless, the Company is proceeding with this action in order to ensure the full safety and quality of its products.

"We are committed to providing the highest-quality human-grade food available to our customers’ pets," said Lucy Postins, founder, CEO and CMO of The Honest Kitchen. "While our quality control tests did not find evidence of Salmonella in any of our finished products, we are accountable for everything we make, and are taking precautionary action to ensure the safety and integrity of our products."

The lots being recalled are:

Item Code	Product Name	Production Date	Expiration Date	Size	Lot Number
V4 + VR	VERVE	8/20/12	8/20/13	4 lb. box, 10 lb. box	2332A (batches 1-3)
VR	VERVE	11/1/12	11/1/13	10 lb. box	3062A (batches 8 & 9)
TM	THRIVE	9/18/12	9/18/13	1 oz. sample	2622A (batch 3)
Z4 + ZR	ZEAL	8/14/12	8/14/13	4 lb. box, 10 lb. box	2272A (batches 1–5)
ZR	ZEAL	9/21/12	9/21/13	10 lb. box	2652A (batches 1–4)

Consumers can receive a replacement or full refund of the MSRP of the affected products plus $1 to cover postage, by mailing the UPC and lot code along with a completedReimbursement Form to The Honest Kitchen, 145 14th Street, San Diego, Calif. 92101, Attn: Reimbursements. All refunds will be processed within five business days (plus postage time).Consumers who purchased the above lots of Honest Kitchen Verve, Zeal or Thrive products should stop feeding the products to their pets, remove the UPC (bar code) and lot code from the packaging, and discard the contents in a covered trash receptacle. Lot codes are located on the top of product boxes either adjacent to or opposite the UPC.

The Honest Kitchen products use human-food grade ingredients. The Company’s products are made in a human food facility and held to the same high quality control standards as human food products. Employees taste products as part of the quality control and research & development processes.

To supplement its quality control processes while maintaining its commitment to gentle processing that protects natural nutrients, The Honest Kitchen is enacting additional procedures:

• All dehydrated leafy greens will be steamed, to further protect against the possibility of Salmonella and other pathogens;
• All leafy greens will receive a second test for pathogens after arrival at the Company’s manufacturing facility, in addition to the testing conducted internally by suppliers;
• The Company has discontinued its relationship with the supplier who provided the parsley used in the production of the lots being recalled.

For questions or more information, contact The Honest Kitchen by phone at 1-866-437-9729 or email at info@thehonestkitchen.com. Customer service representatives will be available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. PST to respond to inquiries.

Nutri-Vet Chicken Jerky Recall

Nutri-Vet, LLC Recalls Nutri-Vet and Nutripet Chicken Jerky Products Because Of Possible
Salmonella Health Risk

 Nutri-Vet, LLC. of Boise, ID is voluntarily recalling its Nutri-Vet and NutriPet Chicken Jerky Products because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can sicken animals that eat these products and humans are at risk for Salmonella poisoning from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the pet products or any surfaces exposed to these products.

Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these symptoms after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has any of these signs, please contact your veterinarian.

Nutri-Vet is recalling the lot numbers below because the manufacturer of an ingredient used in the products below informed us of the possibility of Salmonella presence at the manufacturing facility, although no positive test results have been found on Nutri-Vet or NutriPet products 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 FDA and the manufacturer continue investigating as to the source of the potential contamination. No other products made by Nutri-Vet, LLC are included in the recall.

Consumers who have purchased Nutri-Vet and NutriPet Chicken Jerky Products are urged to stop feeding them to pets and return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Nutri-Vet at 1-877-729-8668 Monday thru Friday from 7am to 5pm MDT.

Kasel Associated Industries Recall Dog Treats

Kasel Associated Industries Recalls All Products Manufactured at its Denver, Colorado Facility from April 20, 2012 thru September 19, 2012 Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk

 Kasel Associated Industries of Denver, CO is voluntarily recalling ALL PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AT ITS DENVER, COLORADO FACILITY FROM APRIL 20, 2012 THRU SEPTEMBER 19, 2012 due to possible Salmonella contamination. Salmonella can sicken animals that eat these products and humans are at risk for salmonella poisoning from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the pet products or any surfaces exposed to these products.

Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these symptoms after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has any of these signs, please contact your veterinarian.

The recalled Products of Dog Treats were distributed nationwide through various retailers from April 20th to September 19th.

Kasel Industries is recalling Boots & Barkley, BIXBI, Nature’s Deli, Colorado Naturals, Petco, and Best Bully Stick items. Lot numbers as shown in 1 Year Best By Date Table and 2 Year Best By Date Table, which are attached.

Kasel Industries has not received any reports of illnesses to date in connection with these products.

No other products made by Kasel Associated Industries are included in the recall. Specifically no products with best by dates after the specified ranges are included in the recall.

Consumers who have purchased any listed products are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Kasel Associated Industries at (800) 218-4417 Monday thru Friday from 7am to 5pm MDT.

 

2 Year Best By Date
UPC		Lot/Best By Date
085239043165	Boots&Barkley American Beef Bully Stick 12"	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
085239403495	Boots&Barkley American Smoked Beef Femur Bone 3"	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
085239043103	Boots&Barkley American Flossie 6-8"	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
085239403440	Boots&Barkley American Pig Ear Strips 8oz	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
085239043202	Boots&Barkley American Chicken Stuffed Beef Femur Bone 6"	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
085239043110	Boots&Barkley American Braided Bully Stick 5"	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
085239043325	Boots&Barkley American Chicken Jerky 16oz	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
085239043400	Boots&Barkley American Chicken Jerky 8oz	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
490830400086	Boots&Barkley American Variety Pack 32oz	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
647263899196	Boots&Barkley American Beef Ribs 2ct	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
647263899172	Boots&Barkley American  Beef Knuckle	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
647263899158	Boots&Barkley American Pig Ears 12ct	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
647263899189	Boots&Barkley American Beef Bully Sticks 6ct	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
647263899165	Boots&Barkley American Pork Femur	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
681131857246	Roasted Pig Ear Dog Treats 28oz	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
800443092903	25 PK Natural Pig Ears	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
800443092910	12 PK Natural Pig Ears	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
800443092927	12 PK Smoked Pig Ears	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
800443092934	7 PK Natural Pig Ears	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
800443092941	7 PK Smoked Pig Ears	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
647263800291	16oz Chicken Chips	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
647263900151	16oz Salmon Jerky	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
647263800178	4oz Chicken Jerky	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
647263510176	4oz Lamb Jerky	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
647263900175	4 oz Salmon Jerky	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
647263801175	4oz Beef Jerky	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
647263800291	16oz Chicken Jerky	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
647263700157	16oz Pork Jerky	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
091037018021	BIXBI Skin & Coat Beef Liver Jerky 5oz	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
091037018045	BIXBI Skin & Coat Lamb Jerky 5oz	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
091037018007	BIXBI Skin & Coat Chicken Breast Jerky Treats 5oz	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
091037018069	BIXBI Skin & Coat Pork Jerky 5oz	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
091037018144	BIXBI Hip And Joint Pork Jerky 5oz	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
091037018120	BIXBI Hip And Joint Lamb Jerky 5oz	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
091037018083	BIXBI Hip And Joint Chicken Breast Jerky 5oz	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
091037018106	BIXBI Hip And Joint Beef Liver Jerky 5oz	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
Bulk	TDBBS, Inc Buffalo Hearts Sliced 3 lbs	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
Bulk	TDBBS, Inc Knee Caps 25 Ct	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
Unknown	TDBBS, Inc Pork Jerky Strips 16oz	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
Unknown	TDBBS, Inc Chicken Jerky 16oz	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
Unknown	TDBBS, Inc Turkey Cubes 4.5oz	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
Bulk	TDBBS, Inc Pig Snouts 25ct	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
Bulk	TDBBS, Inc Beef Lobster Tails 1ct	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
Unknown	TDBBS, Inc Turkey Jerky Sticks 6ct	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
Unknown	TDBBS, Inc Hearts of Lamb 4oz	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
Unknown	TDBBS, Inc Lamb Jerky 4oz	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN

1 Year Best By Date
UPC		Lot/Best By Date
647263800215	Nature's Deli Chicken Jerky 3lbs	04202013 DEN-10032013 DEN
647263800208	Nature's Deli Chicken Jerky 2.5lbs	04202013 DEN-10032013 DEN

Nature's Variety Raw Organic Chicken Formula Recall

Nature's Variety Issues Voluntarily Recall of One Batch of Instinct® Raw Organic Chicken Formula for Dogs & Cats Due to Possible Health Risk

  Nature's Variety has announced a voluntary recall of one batch of Instinct® Raw Organic Chicken Formula with a "Best if Used By" date of 10/04/13. This action is being taken because pieces of clear plastic may be found in some bags and could cause a potential choking risk to pets. The source of plastic has been identified and the issue has been resolved.

The affected product is strictly limited to a single batch of Organic Chicken Formula with the "Best if Used By" date of 10/04/13. This includes:

• UPC# 7 69949 60137 1 – Instinct Raw Organic Chicken Formula medallions, 3 lbs. bag
• UPC# 7 69949 70137 8 – Instinct Raw Organic Chicken Formula medallions, 27 lbs. case
• UPC# 7 69949 60127 2 – Instinct Raw Organic Chicken Formula patties, 6 lbs. bag
• UPC# 7 69949 70127 9 – Instinct Raw Organic Chicken Formula patties, 36 lbs. case

The "Best if Used By" date is located on the back of the package below the "Contact Us" section. The affected product was distributed through retail stores and internet sales in the United States and Canada. No other products were impacted.

Nature's Variety became aware of a potential issue after receiving a consumer complaint. The source of the issue was identified and resolved. To date, there have been no reports of harm to dogs or cats.

Reed Howlett, CEO of Nature's Variety, stated, "At Nature's Variety we take quality and safety very seriously. We believe that under all circumstances, the health and safety of pets comes first."

Consumers feeding the affected product should discontinue use and monitor their pet's health, and contact their veterinarian if they have concerns. Consumers who have purchased one of the above products can obtain a full refund or exchange by either returning the product in its original packaging or bringing a proof of purchase back to their retailer.

Consumers with additional questions can call the Nature's Variety Consumer Relations team at 1.888.519.7387 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST. Or, questions can be emailed directly to cservice@naturesvariety.com.

About Nature's Variety®

Nature's Variety is an independent pet food company located in St. Louis, Missouri and Lincoln, Nebraska. As the maker of Instinct® and Prairie® brand pet foods and treats, Nature's Variety is passionate about providing natural and holistic nutrition for dogs and cats. Nature's Variety foods are available raw frozen diets, dry kibble diets, canned diets, and treats in a variety of protein choices. For more information about Nature's Variety, visit www.naturesvariety.com or www.instinctpetfood.com.