Mid America Pet Food has recalled its Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Hi-Pro Plus dog food after one sample tested positive for salmonella.
Symptoms in humans include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. In rare cases, infection can lead to arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms.
Handling infected products can also cause humans to become sick, according to the FDA, especially if people do not properly wash their hands. Those most at risk from a salmonella infection include children younger than 5, older adults, and people with immune systems weakened from a medical condition, such as diabetes, liver or kidney disease, and cancer or its treatment.Stock image of salmonella bacteria.
Salmonella can also be carried by dogs, cats, and other species of animal, including chickens, turtles, lizards, which do not get sick but possess the bacteria in their guts. The bacteria can then be, which may contaminate the animal's fur and be transmitted to nearby humans. The contaminated food batch should be thrown away, according to the FDA release, and anything it was stored inside should be washed.
"Do not feed the recalled product to pets or any other animals. Destroy the food in a way that children, pets and wildlife cannot access. Wash and sanitize pet food bowls, cups and storage containers. Always ensure you wash and sanitize your hands after handling recalled food or any utensils that come in contact with recalled food," the FDA explains.? Do you have a question about salmonella? Let us know via [email protected].
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