Pet Health Bulletin: Hartz Betta Fish Food Recall

The Hartz Mountain Corporation is recalling one specific lot of Wardley Betta Fish Food?(1.2 oz. size) because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Affected Product:

Wardley Betta Fish Food - 1.2 oz size, UPC number 0-43324-01648, Lot Code PP06331 (located on the bottom)

Consumers with questions or to obtain reimbursement for purchased product contact Hartz Consumer Affairs at 1-800-275-1414 (24 hours/day 7 days/week).

Salmonella?is a bacteria that can cause severe gastrointestinal disease. It can also affect other organ systems as well. Typical signs associated with Salmonella in pets include but are not limited to: vomiting, diarrhea, diarrhea with blood, lethargy, depression, weakness, loss of appetite, weight loss, fever, and abdominal pain.

Animals that don't show clinical signs can also be carriers of Salmonella and pass it to other pets and humans.

If your pet has any signs or has ingested the product mentioned above, please contact your veterinarian.

Salmonella can also affect humans and there is a risk if you or someone you know has come in contact with pet food, treats or supplements contaminated with Salmonella, this includes dry products. The elderly, children and immunocompromised individuals are most at risk.

To reduce risk of infection, people should wash their hands with hot soapy water after touching pet foods and surfaces pet foods have come in contact with.

The clinical signs are similar as in pets. If you or anyone you know is showing signs of illness after coming in contact with this product, contact your health care provider.

Source: http://pethealthbulletin.blogspot.com/2013/06/hartz-betta-fish-food-recall.html

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