Natural Balance Announced Voluntary Recall

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Kim Nguyen

Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc. announced a voluntary recall of Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry dog food for potential salmonella contamination. The only product affected is the Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog Food with the “Best By” date of June 17, 2011.

Salmonella can cause infections in Pets, children, frail or elderly people as well as others with weakened immune systems. Pets with Salmonella infection may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Some Pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Pets can be carriers with no visible symptoms and can potentially infect other Pets or humans. Salmonella infection can be shed in the feces and may pose a zoonotic risk to associates and Pet owners. Proper hygiene should be practiced when handling fecal samples or ill Pets.

If you suspect your Pet has a Salmonella infection, please visit your veterinarian as soon as possible.



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