basic information
- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration found that FDA samples of five Darwin’s Natural Pet Products raw cat and dog foods manufactured by Arrow Reliance had: Salmonella A sixth sample from the FDA tested positive. Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes (L. Mono).
- The affected products are sold in frozen 2 pound packages and consist of certain lots of Darwin’s Natural Selections Antibiotic & Grain Free Chicken Recipe for Cats and Darwin’s Natural Selections Antibiotic & Grain Free Chicken Recipe for Dogs. These product lots should not be fed to pets.
- Darwin’s Natural Selections pet food is typically sold online through a subscription service.
- The FDA has recommended that Arrow Reliance recall all six lots of product. To date, the company has not recalled the affected products and continues to sell them. Therefore, the FDA advises consumers to continue to check Darwin’s Natural Selection Antibiotic and Grain Free products for the affected lot numbers before feeding them to their pets.
- If consumers have any pet food on the list below, they are encouraged to dispose of it in a safe container: Do not feed to pets Do not donate the food
- Cleaning and disinfection All pet supplies and surfaces that have come into contact with food or pets.
- Salmonella and L. Mono It can affect both humans and animals. Salmonella or L. Mono If your pet has an infection, consult your doctor. If your pet has any of the following symptoms, consult your veterinarian: Salmonella or L. Mono Infection. See symptoms information below.
Product Information
The affected pet food lots come in 2 pound white and clear plastic packages containing four individual units. The dog food has a blue label and the cat food has a blue and green label. The lot code is printed on the front of the lower left unit of the package. The affected varieties and lot codes are:
- Darwin’s Natural Selection Antibiotic and Grain Free Chicken Recipe for Cats
- Lot Number: 10832 Manufacturing Date: July 25, 2024
- Darwin’s Natural Selection Antibiotic and Grain Free Chicken Recipe for Cats
- Lot Number: 10856 Manufacturing Date: August 4, 2024
- Darwin’s Natural Selection Antibiotic and Grain Free Chicken Recipe for Cats
- Lot Number: 10890 Manufacturing Date: August 13, 2024
- Darwin’s Natural Selection Antibiotic and Grain Free Chicken Recipe for Dogs
- Lot Number: 10828 Manufacturing Date: July 24, 2024
- Darwin’s Natural Selection Antibiotic and Grain Free Chicken Recipe for Dogs
- Lot Number: 10844 Manufacturing Date: July 30, 2024
- Darwin’s Natural Selection Antibiotic and Grain Free Chicken Recipe for Dogs
- Lot Number: 10887 Manufacturing Date: August 12, 2024
What should I do?
If you have any of the Darwin’s Natural Selections pet food products listed above, please stop feeding them to your pets and dispose of them in a secure container that is not accessible to other animals, including wildlife. Do not donate the food.
The product lot code is printed on the front of the food packaging in the lower left corner. If the packaging is lost or the lot code is unreadable, discard the food.
Consumers who have the above products at home Cleaning and disinfection Remove all pet supplies, storage containers, bowls, dishes, food preparation surfaces, pet bedding, litter boxes, toys, floors, and any other surfaces that food or pets may have come into contact with (including your refrigerator Or store in the freezer. Clean up pet waste in areas where people or other animals may come into contact. Consumers should wash their hands thoroughly after handling the product or cleaning objects or surfaces that may be contaminated.
what Salmonella And what are the symptoms Salmonella infection?
Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause illness or death in humans and animals, especially the very young, the very old, or those with weakened immune systems. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), infected people Salmonella People may have diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. Most people recover without treatment, but some develop severe diarrhea and require hospitalization. In these people, Salmonella The infection can spread from the intestine to the bloodstream and may spread to other parts of the body if not treated immediately. If you have symptoms, see your health care provider. Salmonella infection.
Pets do not always show symptoms when infected SalmonellaHowever, symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea (which may be bloody), fever, loss of appetite and reduced activity levels. If your pet shows these symptoms, consult your veterinarian immediately. It is important to note that infected pets may shed the bacteria in their feces without showing any signs of illness.
what Listeria monocytogenes (L. Mono)What are the symptoms? L. Mono Infectious disease (listeriosis)?
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause illness and death in humans and animals, especially pregnant women, young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. CDCListeriosis can cause a variety of symptoms depending on the person and the part of the body that is infected. Symptoms can include fever and muscle aches as well as headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions.
Pregnant women usually only experience flu-like symptoms such as fever, fatigue and muscle aches, but infection during pregnancy can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth or life-threatening infection in the newborn.
Pregnant women and their newborns, adults over 65, and people with weakened immune systems More likely to get sick You may have listeriosis. Anyone with symptoms of listeriosis should contact their health care provider.
L. Mono Infection in pets is rare, but it can occur. Symptoms can include mild to severe diarrhea, loss of appetite, fever, neurological, muscular and respiratory symptoms, miscarriage, depression, shock and death. Pets do not need to show symptoms to avoid infection. L. Mono To fellow humans. SalmonellaInfected pets L. Mono Even though they may not show any signs of illness, they can still carry the parasites in their feces and saliva, further contaminating the home environment.
Why is the FDA concerned? Salmonella and L. Mono For pet food?
Pet food contaminated Salmonella and L. Mono Salmonella is of particular public health importance because of its potential impacts on the health of both humans and animals. Pets can become infected with Salmonella and become ill, or they can be carriers of the bacteria and spread it to their human companions without appearing sick. FDA is aware of cases in which humans and animals have become ill after exposure to Salmonella. Salmonella– Contaminated pet food (Salmonella– Humans, Salmonella-kitten, Salmonella-Kittens, dogsExternal Links DisclaimerThe FDA is not aware of any documented cases of human infection. L. Mono Infection from pet food occurs once Salmonella or L. Mono Once colonized in a pet’s digestive tract, the bacteria can be shed in the animal’s feces when it defecates, continuing to spread contamination. In addition to cleaning up items in your home, be sure to also clean up animal feces in yards and parks where people and other animals may come into contact.
The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act requires that all animal foods, like human foods, be safe to eat, produced under sanitary conditions, free of harmful substances, and accurately labeled. Refrigeration and freezing do not kill animals. Salmonella or L. Mono.
How do I report my pet’s illness?
Anyone who believes their pet has become ill after eating contaminated pet food should first contact their veterinarian. Veterinarians who wish to test their pets should: Salmonella and L. Mono Veterinary Laboratory Surveillance Response Network (Vet-LIRN Network) If your pet comes from the same household as an infected person Salmonella or L. Mono.
The FDA encourages consumers to report complaints about pet food products electronically. Safety Reporting PortalIn addition, consumers SmartHub – Safety Information Portal – Report a Product Problem (fda.gov) Receive electronic assistance with submitting reports.
