Attention pet parents: A recall has been issued for dog treats sold in 19 states because they might be contaminated with Salmonella.
Carolina Prime Pet, Inc. in North Carolina is recalling 400 16-ounce bags of "Hollywood Feed Carolina Made Chicken Chips" dog treats due to potential contamination.
While no illnesses have been reported to date, the company has initiated the recall as a precautionary measure to ensure consumer and pet safety.
The affected product has lot number 20051324L2 and an expiration date of 11/13/25.
The extensive recall spans retail locations across 19 states throughout the Southeast, Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, including: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.
The potentially contaminated treats were also available for purchase through the company's online retail platform at hollywoodfeed.com.
The company said the issue was discovered when testing by a third-party laboratory identified contamination in a related yet unreleased lot of the same product.
Salmonella can affect animals eating the product and as well as humans from handling contaminated 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.
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.
Consumers are advised to watch for symptoms in their pets and contact the company for returns and refunds.
If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has any symptoms, contact a veterinarian.