Columbia River Natural Pet Foods Inc. Voluntarily Expands Recall to Include Cow Pie and Chicken & Vegetables Fresh Frozen Meats for Dogs and Cats Due to Possible Health Risk
Summary
- Company Announcement Date:
- FDA Publish Date:
- Product Type:
- Animal & Veterinary
Food & Beverages
Pet Food - Reason for Announcement:
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Due to Possible Salmonella and L. Mono Contamination
- Company Name:
- Columbia River Natural Pet Foods
- Brand Name:
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Columbia River Natural Pet Foods
- Product Description:
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Dog and Cat fresh frozen meats
Company Announcement
Columbia River Natural Pet Foods of Vancouver, WA is voluntarily expanding their current recall to include additional products: 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, due to their potential to be contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes.
Cow Pie and Chicken & Vegetables are fresh frozen meat products intended to feed raw to dogs and cats. Both products were distributed in Alaska, Oregon, and Washington through retail stores and direct delivery. The Cow Pie product comes in frozen 2 lbs. purple and white plastic bags with Lot# 72618 found on an orange sticker. The Chicken & Vegetables product comes in frozen 2 lbs. turquoise and white plastic bags with Lot # 111518 found on an orange sticker.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
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.
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 – Friday from 8am-4pm PST.
This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Link to Original Recall
Company Contact Information
- Consumers:
- Sandy West
- 360-834-6854