Both forms of bacteria can impact humans if they don't wash their hands or surfaces that have been in contact with the contaminated products.
A pet food brand is recalling multiple products after samples tested positive for salmonella and listeria.Pennsylvania-based ANSWERS Pet Food said in a notice published on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's website on Monday that it was voluntarily recalling three of its dog foods 'out of an abundance of caution' after samples the federal agency collected were found to contain the two forms of bacteria.
$10M federal lawsuit filed on behalf of woman hospitalized in Boar's Head listeria outbreakSo far, there have been no illnesses associated with the recalled products, the notice said. But ANSWERS noted that animals as well as their human owners are at risk, particularly if the human handling the contaminated product didn't wash their hands or any surfaces that may have been exposed to the product.
Salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs sickens 65 people across several statesDogs who fall ill from salmonella infections may see a more intense reaction compared to listeria. The bacteria may cause them to be lethargic, have diarrhea, fever, vomiting, decreased appetite and abdominal pain. And pets who don't show symptoms of salmonella infection can be a carrier to humans too, as well as to other animals.
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