Raw pet food company Bravo! has issued a voluntary recall of several brands of its dog and cat food products due to possible Salmonella and Listeria contamination. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration detected these contaminants in product samples during a review.
The company stated it has not received any reports of illness due to the recalled products.
Salmonella and Listeria can cause serious infections in dogs and cats. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, poor appetite and sluggishness. Pets exhibiting these symptoms should be taken to a veterinarian immediately. If cross-contamination occurs, humans can be affected by these bacteria as well, and may exhibit similar symptoms.
All of the recalled products are frozen raw food items for dogs and cats. They are:
Name: Bravo! Original Formula Chicken Blend
Product Numbers: 21-102, 21-105, 21-110
Sizes: 2, 5 and 10 pound tubes
Batch ID Code (on hang tag): 236
Reason for recall: Salmonella and Listeria were found in this product
Name: Bravo! Original Formula Turkey Blend
Product Numbers: 31-102, 31-105, 31-110
Sizes: 2, 5 and 10 pound tubes
Batch ID Code (on hang tag): 236
Reason for recall: Listeria was found in this product
Name: Bravo! Basic Formula Finely Ground Chicken
Product Number: 21-212
Size: 2 pound tube
Batch ID Code (on hang tag): 226
Reason for recall: Salmonella and Listeria were found in this product
Customers who have purchased these products should return any unopened tubes to the store where they bought it for a full refund. Pet owners should dispose of open tubes safely where pets cannot get to them, such as a trash can with a secured lid; customers may return the batch ID tag to the store for a full refund.
For more information, visit www.bravorawdiet.com/recallinfo.html