Grocery chain recalls dog biscuits as peanut-salmonella precaution

Grocery chain recalls dog biscuits as peanut-salmonella precaution

This is a press release courtesy of Albertsons

Albertsons is voluntarily recalling Happy Tails multi-flavored dog biscuit products because they may contain peanut butter that has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella. The precautionary move follows a nationwide recall issued by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) of peanut butter and peanut paste produced in its Blakely, Georgia processing facility.

According to the FDA, pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Well animals can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

The products were sold at Albertsons stores in Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Elko, Nevada, and Williston, North Dakota. The identified items have not been directly linked to the salmonella outbreak. However, because the safety of customers, and in this case their pets, is a top priority and out of an abundance of caution, Albertsons has voluntarily recalled the products.

This product recall includes all:

Product Name and Description:  Happy Tails Multi-Flavored Dog Biscuits, 26 oz
UPC#: 41163-42406

Product Name and Description:  Happy Tails Multi-Flavored Dog Biscuits, 4 lb
UPC#: 41163-42403

Customers who purchased the recalled dog biscuit products can bring the product back to an Albertsons store location for a full refund or exchange. 

No other products are currently included in this recall. Based on information from the FDA at this time, the peanut butter for sale in Albertsons stores is not affected by the recall issued by Peanut Corporation of America.

Customers with questions can contact SUPERVALU Inc. at 877.932.7948. Customers can visit the FDA Web page at www.fda.gov for more information and updates on the situation.