UPDATE July 3, 2015
Boulder Dog Food Company, L.L.C has EXPANDED the recall to a limited quantity of its Turkey Sprinkles because it has the potential of being contaminated with Salmonella.
Original article follows:
According to the FDA, Boulder Dog Food Company, L.L.C. is voluntarily recalling certain lots of their Chicken Sprinkles (3 oz.) because the Product has the potential of being contaminated with Salmonella. The recall is a result of a routine sampling program by the Colorado Department of Agriculture which revealed a “positive” test for Salmonella in one package of Chicken Sprinkles (3 oz.)
Affected Product
3-ounce bags of Turkey Sprinkles Food Enhancer with:
- “Best By” date of 05/28/2016
- Lot #743
- UPC Code of 899883001224
The recalled product consists of 7 bags that were distributed to one retail customer in Colorado and another retail customer in Virginia.
Affected Product
Chicken Sprinkles in 30oz packages with:
- “Best By” date of “05/04/16”
- Lot Number of “998”
- UPC Code of 899883001231 (the “Product”)
The Product is in a clear poly bag. The UPC Code is located in the lower right hand corner of the product label on the front of the bag. The “Best By” date and Lot Number are on a label on the reverse side of the bag.
The recalled Product consists of 10 bags of Chicken Sprinkles (3 oz.) that were distributed to two retail stores in the State of Colorado, one retail store in the State of Washington, and one retail customer in the State of Maryland.
Boulder Dog Food Company, L.L.C. has retrieved 8 of the 10 bags of the recalled Product, and believes that the remaining two bags of the Product have been used or destroyed.
About Salmonella
Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the 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
- 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.
Pets with Salmonella infections may show the following symptoms:
- Lethargic
- diarrhea or bloody diarrhea
- fever
- 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.
If You Have Product
If you are in possession of the recalled Product (“Best By” date of “05/04/16”, a Lot #”998” and a UPC Code of 899883001231) please discontinue use and return the unused Product to either the retailer where it was purchased or directly to Boulder Dog Food Company L.L.C.
One complaint was received from a consumer who had contact with the Product.
Consumers with questions may contact Boulder Dog Food Company, L.L.C. at 303-449-2540 Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (M.D.T.)
