Merrick Doggie Wishbone (beef tendon)Merrick Pet Care, Inc. is recalling a single lot – about 250 cases – of its Doggie Wishbone dog treats because of potential salmonella contamination. The product is item # 29050, UPC # 2280829050, Lot 11031 Best By 30 Jan 2013
The FDA found the potential salmonella during a routine inspection.
No additional Merrick Pet Care products are involved in this recall.
Merrick Pet Care is recalling its Jr. Texas Taffy pet treat (Item # 27077, UPC # 02280827077, all Lots up to and including 10364) because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. So far no illnesses have been reported. A company press release states that so far no illnesses have been reported, but that “Merrick Pet Care has made the decision to recall all Jr. Texas Taffy pet treats in the abundance of caution.”
Anyone who has purchased the Jr. Texas Taffy treats should return the unused portion to the place of purchase for a full refund. (Be sure to wash your hands immediately after handling them.) Read more about Salmonella symptoms here. If you have questions, phone Merrick at 800/664-7387 M-F 8 am – 5 pm CST.
