Original Article: https://blog.theanimalrescuesite.greatergood.com/dog-gone-dog-treat-recall/

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) issued a statement advising all pet owners who have Dog Gone Dog Treats to throw them out.

Two adults in their 70’s and a child became sick from salmonella after handling the dog treats.

“One open bag from a customer and several unopened bags purchased last week all tested positive for Salmonella at the State Public Health Laboratory,” states DPH.

The recalled treats were made in Georgetown and sold locally. All pet and feed stores have removed the product from their shelves.

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DPH shared that the treats are dehydrated and not fully cooked.

Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and humans who handle the contaminated food, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.

Symptoms of Salmonella in Pets

– lethargy
– diarrhea or bloody diarrhea
– fever
– vomiting
– decreased appetite
– abdominal pain

Pets that are infected can be carriers and pass it on to other animals and humans. If you have fed any of the recalled treats and your pet is showing any of the above symptoms, call your vet immediately.

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Check out the tips provided by DPH on how to prevent salmonella infection from pet food or treats.

  • Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water right after handling pet food or treats or having contact with animal feces (stool), especially before preparing, serving, or eating foods or drinks, or before preparing baby bottles.
  • Store pet food and treats away from where human food is stored or prepared, and away from young children.
  • Children under 5 should not touch or eat pet food or treats.
  • Clean and disinfect surfaces that the pet treats may have touched. Salmonella can survive several weeks in dry environments.
  • Don’t let your dog lick your mouth and face after eating. If you do, wash your hands and any other parts of your body they may have licked with soap and water.
  • The CDC does not recommend feeding raw diets to pets as they have been found to contain germs, including Salmonella, that can make pets and humans sick.

Source: The Animal Rescue Site Blog