Avondale Pet Foods Ltd recalls Just Natural Chicken & Tripe because salmonella has been found in the product
- Affected
- Just Natural Chicken & Tripe
- The problem
- The presence of salmonella in the product listed above. Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause illness in humans and animals. The product could therefore carry a potential risk, because of the presence of salmonella, either through direct handling of the pet food, or indirectly,…
- What to do
- (pet owners) When handling and serving raw pet food it is always advised to clean utensils and feeding bowls thoroughly after use. Consumers should wash hands thoroughly after handling raw pet food, bowls, utensils or after contact with the faeces of infected animals. Raw pet food should be stored separately…
Products affected
Just Natural Chicken & Tripe
- Pack size: 20 x 454g and 8 x 1kg
- Batch code 104-6/14105/339CT · Best before December 2019
Risk
The presence of salmonella in the product listed above. Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause illness in humans and animals. The product could therefore carry a potential risk, because of the presence of salmonella, either through direct handling of the pet food, or indirectly, for example from pet feeding bowls, utensils or contact with the faeces of animals. In humans, symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps. Infected animals may not necessarily display signs of illness, but symptoms can include diarrhoea.
Action taken by the company
Avondale Pet Foods Ltd is recalling the above product. Point-of-sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice below.
What you should do
(pet owners) When handling and serving raw pet food it is always advised to clean utensils and feeding bowls thoroughly after use. Consumers should wash hands thoroughly after handling raw pet food, bowls, utensils or after contact with the faeces of infected animals. Raw pet food should be stored separately from any food (especially ready-to-eat foods). Care should be taken when defrosting to avoid cross-contamination of foods and surfaces. If you have bought the above product, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
More information
Avondale Pet Foods Ltd recalls Just Natural Chicken & Tripe because salmonella has been found in the product. This product has been sold in Scotland and England only.
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 21 December 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.