Natural Pet Products recalls dog food

HERTZLYIA, Israel - April 6, 2013 - PRLog -- Natural Pet Products has recalled its several brands of dog food due to possible health risk to pets and humans. This has been done voluntarily after they suspected these feline and canine foods to be contaminated with Salmonella. Natural Pet Products are popular manufacturers of four types of dry dog food namely Innova, EVO, Healthwise, and California natural. The good news is that there have been no Salmonella infections reported cases. The main reason for the recall is because dogs eating these foods can be affected by Salmonella. Food and Drug Administration has said that humans handling the food are also at a very high risk of being affected by Salmonella. To avoid contamination, humans are advised to wash their hands thoroughly after handling these suspected dog food.
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Experts have said that any human infected by Salmonella will inhibit some of the following signs and symptoms; vomiting, feeling of nausea, diarrhea which can turn to be bloody, there can also be abdominal clamping and fever. If Salmonella goes to a serious level, it can result to ailments such as endocarditis, arthritis, infection of the arteries, pain in the muscles, irritation of the eyes, and can also affect the urinary tract. Any humans, who after coming into contact with these foods, exhibit any of these symptoms, should immediately seek medical attention. They should avail themselves to their health care providers who will conduct an immediate check up.

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Veterinarians have reported that symptoms of affected pets will vary depending on the level of the attack. They have indicated that some of the pets may turn to be sluggish and drowsy. They may experience normal or bloody diarrhea, vomiting, and fever. Other pets may just experience reduced appetite, abdominal pain, and fever. It is important for pet owners to note that infected but healthy looking animals can be carriers of Salmonella. This means they have the potential to infect humans and the other pets. You are being advised to contact a veterinarian if your pet has consumed any of the recalled dog food. This will enable the veterinarian to check your pet and see if it is infected.

The affected canine products are suspected to have been sold from December 18th, 2012 to March 15th, 2013. They are said to be having expiration dates ranging from December 17th, 2013 to January 2, 2014. These products were sold in bags to some pet specialty retailers, local veterinary clinics, and online stores to consumers in the United States, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, and Korea among others. Natural Pet Products have thus cautioned its products users to check on the brands they are feeding their pets. If it is any of those dog food mentioned, they should stop using it at once. This is to avoid infection and spreading of Salmonella. They should also remember to wash their hands thoroughly with warm water and soap. Any small suspicious case of infection should also be reported immediately. We will keep updating our readers on the latest developments concerning this issue of the recalled products from Natural Pet Products.