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March 14th, 2007, 03:05 PM
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Georgia Alert: March 13 2007 from the Georgia Department of
Agriculture: BJ's Recalls Dog Treats
Georgia Department of Agriculture
Tommy Irvin, Commissioner
19 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SW
Atlanta, GA 30334
www.agr.georgia. gov
PRESS RELEASE March 13, 2007 FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For information contact: Arty Schronce, Jackie Sosby or Yao Seidu
404-656-368
BJ's Recalls Dog Treats:
Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin is alerting Georgians that a
type of dog treat is being recalled because of potential for Salmonella
contamination.
BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. is recalling its 25-count packages of "Berkley &
Jensen" Full-Cut Pig Ears dog treats with no lot number and only the
expiration advisory "BEST IF USED BY 2009" (without referencing a
specific month) because they have the potential to be contaminated with
Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious infections in dogs, and, if
there is cross-contamination , young children, frail or elderly people and
others with weakened immune systems. Consumers should immediately stop
feeding the treats to their pets.
Salmonella can potentially be transferred to people handling these
dog treats, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands
after having contact with the product or any surfaces exposed to these
products. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever,
diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare
circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting
into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial
infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. Consumers
exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should
contact their healthcare providers.
Dogs that become ill from Salmonella generally will have a fever and
diarrhea that may contain blood or mucus. Affected animals may seem
more tired than usual, and may have vomiting. Some dogs do not have
diarrhea, but will have decreased appetite, fever and excess salivation. If
your dog has consumed the recalled product and is exhibiting these signs,
please contact your veterinarian.
BJ's members who purchased "Berkley & Jensen" Full-Cut Pig Ears dog treats
between January 1, 2006, through March 8, 2007, should discontinue use of
the product and may return the unused portion to any BJ's Wholesale Club for
a full refund. Consumers who have further questions may contact BJ's toll
free Member Care line at 1-800-BJS-CLUB.
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Humane Association of Georgia, Inc.
1317 Hearst Drive
Atlanta GA 30319
A statewide coalition of humane societies, animal control and rescue groups
and individuals.
e-mail: info@HumaneAssociat ionofGeorgia. org
Visit our website: http://www.HumaneAs sociationofGeorg ia.org
Georgia Alert: March 13 2007 from the Georgia Department of
Agriculture: BJ's Recalls Dog Treats
Georgia Department of Agriculture
Tommy Irvin, Commissioner
19 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SW
Atlanta, GA 30334
www.agr.georgia. gov
PRESS RELEASE March 13, 2007 FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For information contact: Arty Schronce, Jackie Sosby or Yao Seidu
404-656-368
BJ's Recalls Dog Treats:
Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin is alerting Georgians that a
type of dog treat is being recalled because of potential for Salmonella
contamination.
BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. is recalling its 25-count packages of "Berkley &
Jensen" Full-Cut Pig Ears dog treats with no lot number and only the
expiration advisory "BEST IF USED BY 2009" (without referencing a
specific month) because they have the potential to be contaminated with
Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious infections in dogs, and, if
there is cross-contamination , young children, frail or elderly people and
others with weakened immune systems. Consumers should immediately stop
feeding the treats to their pets.
Salmonella can potentially be transferred to people handling these
dog treats, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands
after having contact with the product or any surfaces exposed to these
products. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever,
diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare
circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting
into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial
infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. Consumers
exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should
contact their healthcare providers.
Dogs that become ill from Salmonella generally will have a fever and
diarrhea that may contain blood or mucus. Affected animals may seem
more tired than usual, and may have vomiting. Some dogs do not have
diarrhea, but will have decreased appetite, fever and excess salivation. If
your dog has consumed the recalled product and is exhibiting these signs,
please contact your veterinarian.
BJ's members who purchased "Berkley & Jensen" Full-Cut Pig Ears dog treats
between January 1, 2006, through March 8, 2007, should discontinue use of
the product and may return the unused portion to any BJ's Wholesale Club for
a full refund. Consumers who have further questions may contact BJ's toll
free Member Care line at 1-800-BJS-CLUB.
###
Sent by:
Humane Association of Georgia, Inc.
1317 Hearst Drive
Atlanta GA 30319
A statewide coalition of humane societies, animal control and rescue groups
and individuals.
e-mail: info@HumaneAssociat ionofGeorgia. org
Visit our website: http://www.HumaneAs sociationofGeorg ia.org