Al - from what I've read, there have been a total of 7 cases of Salmonella between January 14, 2023 and August 19, 2023. Six of those were 1 or younger. Five of thoses reported exposure to dogs and 3 of those were feeding Victor. Targeted testing was done by both South Carolina dept of health on a retail sample of Hi Pro Plus and by the plant itself, presumeably different samples, and found positive for the strain of salmonella identified in the 7 ill people. I guess the point I was trying to make is that the risk appears quite low as there were only 7 cases over 8 months. And its more a problem for people than dogs though dogs can be carriers. My problem, now, is what the hell do I do with almost 40 pounds of potentially tainted kibble?!!?

I love Romaine lettuce but am very much aware that it has been the source of multiple large salmonella outbreaks so there is always, in the back of my mind, "is this the salad that's gonna make me miserable for days?!!?" Ditto, eggs and chicken. I've forgotten the exact percentages, but most eggs and poultry are contaminated. Cooking eggs to hard boil is recommended and it is NOT recommended to wash poultry before cooking. But. I like soft boiled eggs, lightly cooked scrambeled eggs and runny yolk poached eggs. And, I do wash my chicken and turkey - it's slimey no matter how fresh! Guess I'm a gambler at heart. And, now, another salmonella recall on cantalopes...but, I don't eat melon unless its local and summer. Bottom line, salmonella is ubiquitous and food safety last line of defense is in the kitchen. What really scares me is listeria, particularly at our age. That one will kill you easily.

As for "One thing I noted was the use of "Poop" and "Stool" when referring to fecal material. Seems as if the CDC and others are talking down to people who they expect to read their posts." Keep in mind that not everyone knows what "fecal matter" means. Hubby tells the story of a woman who brought here daughter to the emergency dept for itching, and rash in the pubic area. After exam, he told her it was pediculosis pubis. She was exacerbated, asked what is it in plain language - his elegant response was "she has the crabs." Later, telling me the story, he did acknowledge, he could have said "pubic lice." Surprisingly, that one did not result in a complaint to the hospital.

How's the hip doing?

Nagadoches, TX .... oh no, that's hitting way to close to home - literally!  Dog Food, Cat Food, Catfish food ... yikes!!

TFP Nutrition has expanded an earlier recall << of 25 Oct 2023 >> due to Salmonella concerns, and there are multiple dog food and cat food brands included, such as Country Acres, Red Flannel, H-E-B Texas Pets, Hill Country Fare, Lone Star, Members's Mark, Retriever, Star Pro, Paws & Claws and more.

for more information see:

Dog Food Advisor, TSP Nutrition Recall

or

Petful

or

FDA Link

@Amymeme, I know you're already watching but this lists a TSC brand.

Al - I switched to a Diamond Naturals senior formula, it's sold at Tractor Supply but not a Tractor Supply product. To me, it's beginning to look like an ingredient used by multiple manufacturers is the source of salmonella.

As I'm reading it - and we already know that you and I can read the same thing and come up with diametrically opposed 'opinions' - I'd have to say one manufacturer has gotten a bad ingredient which is being used to manufacture product for several branded distributors.

Didn't we say a few posts back that it was a good year for recalls ... having so few of them this year? Looks like they were saving them all up for the end of the year.

@amymeme be careful of anything by diamond/totw. I did not like what the compay said about lead and mercury in its products.

Blue Ridge Beef has issued a voluntary recall of its Blue Ridge Beef Puppy Mix, due to Salmonella and Listeria Monocytogenes contamination.

The food affected is Puppy Mix - 2lbs UPC - 8 54298 00169 6. All lot numbers/use by dates between N24 1124 to N24 1224.

For full details, please visit this link:
Blue Ridge Beef Recall (FDA).

Essentially within minutes of each other ...

Blue Ridge Beef has expanded an earlier recall due to Salmonella and Listeria concerns, and there are multiple dog food and cat food brands included, such as their Kitten Mix, Kitten Grind, and Puppy Mix.

Petful

I'm not sure what's happening here but they've sent out this announcement again.  There have been no cases of illness but "they" apparently want to keep it in front of us ..... ????

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Recalled: Blue Ridge Beef Cat Food Kitten Grind, Blue Ridge Beef Kitten Mix, and Blue Ridge Beef Dog Food Puppy Mix (Expanded on January 3, 2024)
Urgent pet food recall by Blue Ridge Beef due to Salmonella contamination and Listeria Monocytogenes contamination in Kitten Grind, Kitten Mix and Puppy Mix.

For more information see:

Petful

I'm guessing they want to keep this front and center because of the listeria contamination - high lethality potential for very young, elderly, pregnant women. Not a real problem for dogs or cats, just us humans that handle the pet food.

Viva has recalled one lot of Viva Duck for Dogs (Ground), Viva Duck for Dogs (Chunked), Viva Duck for Cats and Viva Pure Duck (for cats and dogs) due to potential Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes contamination.


The lot under recall is Lot 22853. The product is distributed as frozen 1lb bricks in clear vacuum packaging. Viva started shipping this lot out on 10/24/23 and the last units were distributed on 12/06/23

For more information visit:

Viva Pets
or
DogFoodAdvisor
or
Petful