Recall: Refrigerated, natural dog food tests positive for salmonella

Three lots of Darwin's Natural Pet Products refrigerated raw dog food have been recalled after they tested positive for salmonella, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

2019-03-27

The recalled products include:

Darwin’s Natural Pet Products Natural Selections Chicken Recipe with Organic Vegetables for Dogs
Code below barcode: 5309(11)181019
Manufactured on Oct. 19, 2018

Darwin’s Natural Pet Products Natural Selections Chicken Recipe with Organic Vegetables for Dogs
Code below barcode: 5375(11)181106
Manufactured on Nov. 11, 2018

Darwin’s Natural Pet Products Natural Selections Turkey Recipe with Organic Vegetables for Dogs
Code below barcode: 5339(11)181026
Manufactured on Oct. 26, 2018

Pet owners are urged to stop feeding the products to their pets and throw it away in a secure container where other animals, including wildlife, cannot access it.

Producers are concerned that some pet owners may have the pet food, which must be refrigerated, in their freezers. Consumers who have had this product in their homes should clean refrigerators/freezers where the product was stored and clean and disinfect all bowls, utensils, food prep surfaces, pet bedding, toys, floors, and any other surfaces that the food or pet may have had contact with.

Clean up the pet’s feces in yards or parks where people or other animals may become exposed. Consumers should thoroughly wash their hands after handling the recalled product or cleaning up potentially contaminated items and surfaces.

Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause illness and death in humans and animals, especially those who are very young, very old, or have weak immune systems.

Pets do not always display symptoms when infected with salmonella, but signs can include vomiting, diarrhea (which may be bloody), fever, loss of appetite and/or decreased activity level. If your pet has these symptoms, consult a veterinarian promptly. Infected pets can shed the bacteria in their feces without showing signs of being sick.People infected with salmonella can develop diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps. Most people recover without treatment, but in some people, the diarrhea may be so severe that they need to be hospitalized.