Avondale Pet Foods Ltd. recalled Just Natural Chicken and Tripe because Salmonella has been found in the product, according to the United Kingdom Food Standards Agency. This recalled pet food product has been sold in Scotland and England only.
Product details:
- Just Natural Chicken & Tripe
- Pack size: 20 x 454 grams and 8 x 1 kilogram
- Batch code: 104-6/14105/339CT
- Best before: December 2019
No other Avondale Pet Foods Ltd products are known to be affected.
Risk statement
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.
About product recalls and withdrawals
If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product). The FSA issues Product Withdrawal Information Notices and Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food. In some cases, a 'Food Alert for Action' is issued. This provides local authorities with details of specific action to be taken on behalf of consumers.