These products were sold to distributors, retail stores, Internet retailers, and directly to consumers in the U.S.
The following product is being voluntarily recalled because of the possible presence of Salmonella:
| Product | Item # | Size | Best Used by Date | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bravo Blend Chicken diet for dogs & cats – chub | 21-102 | 2 lb.(32oz.) chub | 11-13-16 | 829546211028 |
The recall was initiated after routine testing of a 2-lb. chub of Bravo Chicken Blend diet for dogs and cats (Item #21-102) by the Colorado State Department of Agriculture and collected at a single retailer revealed the presence of Salmonella. Two hundred and one cases of this product were sold to distributors, retail stores, and directly to consumers in the U.S. between 11/21/14 and 1/15/15.
Bravo is also recalling three additional items that did not test positive for Salmonella but were manufactured on the same day: 250 cases of Bravo Blend Chicken diet for dogs & cats (5-lb. chubs only), eight cases of Bravo Blend Turkey diet for dogs & cats (8-oz. patties only), and 60 cases of Bravo Balance Turkey diet for dogs (4-oz. patties only).
The following products DID NOT test positive for Salmonella but are also being recalled:
| Product | Item # | Size | Best Used by Date | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bravo Blend Chicken diet for dogs & cats – chub | 21-105 | 5 lb. (90 oz.) chub | 11-13-16 | 829546211059 |
| Bravo Blend Turkey diet for dogs & cats – patties | 31-508 | 5 lb. bag of 8 oz. patties | 11-13-16 | 8829546315085 |
| Bravo Balance Turkey diet for dogs – patties | 31-401 | 3 lb. bag of 4 oz. patties | 11-13-16 | 829546314019 |
No additional products are affected by this recall. The company has received no reports to date of illness in either people or animals associated with these products.
All products tested negative by a third-party independent laboratory prior to release for distribution and sale to consumers.
The recalled product should not be sold or fed to pets. Pet owners who have the affected product at home should dispose of this product in a safe manner, such as in a securely covered trash receptacle.
To submit a claim, pet owners should return to the store where they bought the product.
- To get a refund at the store where you bought the product: Customers should return to the store where they purchased the product and submit the Bravo Recall Claim Form available on the Bravo website for a full refund or store credit. See the Bravo Product Claim Form for details.
More information on the Bravo recall can also be found here, or call toll-free (866) 922-9222, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST.
Salmonella 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 should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella 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. Always use proper caution when handling raw foods.
Pets with Salmonella 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.
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