Vital Essentials Frozen Dog Food Recalled for Salmonella Risk | Daily Hornet | Breaking News That Stings!
Carnivore Meat Company has recalled two types of Vital Essentials frozen raw dog food because it may contain Salmonella, two months after recalling another product for the same reason.
The FDA collected a product from a single batch and it tested positive for Salmonella. There have been no reports of illness.
On February 24, Carnivore Meat Company recalled "Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Beef Nibblets Entrée for Dogs" due to possible Salmonella contamination. There were no reports of any illnesses.
Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause serious food poisoning illnesses in animals who eat the food, as well as people who mishandle contaminated pet food or surfaces exposed to the food.
The symptoms of a Salmonella infection may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever.
Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain.
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