Columbia River Natural Pet Food Recall Expands

Columbia River Natural Pet Foods of Vancouver, WA, is expanding its recall to include 2 of its dog and cat food products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria bacteria.

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December 24, 2018 — Columbia River Natural Pet Foods of Vancouver, WA, is expanding its recent recall to include additional dog and cat foods due to their potential to be contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes.

What’s Recalled?

The following products are being recalled:

• • • Columbia River Cow Pie Food for Dogs and Cats
      Package Size: 2 pounds
      Lot Number: 72618
  • Columbia River Chicken and Vegetables Food for Dogs and Cats
    Package Size: 2 pounds
    Lot Number: 111518

  The recall includes 261 packages of Cow Pie Lot # 72618 and 82 packages of Chicken & Vegetables Lot# 111518 fresh frozen meats for dogs and cats, produced in July 2018 and November 2018.

  Cow Pie and Chicken and Vegetables are fresh frozen meat products intended to be fed raw to dogs and cats.

  Both were distributed in Alaska, Oregon, and Washington through retail stores and direct delivery.

  The Cow Pie product comes in frozen 2-pound purple and white plastic bags with Lot# 72618 found on an orange sticker.

  The Chicken and Vegetables product comes in frozen 2-pound turquoise and white plastic bags with Lot # 111518 found on an orange sticker.

  No illnesses have been reported to date.

  About Salmonella and Listeria

  Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.

  Healthy people infected with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever.

  Rarely, Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms.

  Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

  Pets with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting.

  Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain.

  Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans.

  If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

  What Caused the Recall?

  The potential for contamination was noted after testing by the Washington State Department of Agriculture revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella in one package of Cow Pie and Salmonella in one package of Chicken & Vegetables.

  What to Do?

  Consumers who purchased the product should discontinue use of the product and return for a full refund or exchange by returning the product in its original packaging to place of purchase.

  Consumers with questions may contact the company at 360-834-6854 Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM PT.

  This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

  U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.

  Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.

  Canadians can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.

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