Aunt Jeni’s Home Made Issues Dog Food Recall Alert
Aunt Jeni’s Home Made has issued a voluntary recall of one of their frozen raw pet foods as of February 14, 2020. The affected products are potentially contaminated with Salmonella. Several other dog food companies have also issued recalls due to the same issue.
Which Aunt Jeni’s Home Made Dog Food Products Are Under Recall?
A single type of food is currently under recall from Aunt Jeni’s Home Made. Aunt Jeni’s Home Made All-Natural Raw Turkey Dinner Dog Food sold in 5-lb bags is the product in question. The lot information for the affected food is:
- lot 175331 NOV2020
Why Was The Food Recalled?
Aunt Jeni’s Home Made proceeded with the recall due to potential salmonella contamination. After the FDA tested the product, Salmonella bacteria were found to be present.
Salmonella poisoning can be spread to other animals and humans and can cause acute illness in both.
What Do I Do With The Food? Should I Be Worried About Myself or My Dog?
If your pet has been eating the recalled Aunt Jeni’s Home Made products, discontinue use immediately. Due to potential adverse reactions in dogs of any size, if you have been feeding your pet the potentially contaminated product, contact your veterinarian to ensure they know the situation. Then return the food to the original purchase location for a full refund. Proceed with sanitizing any food scoops, bowls, feeding toys, or storage containers that may have contained the food at one time.
What Do I Need To Know About Salmonella Poisoning?
Salmonella poisoning in dogs may come with various symptoms such as lethargy with fever, diarrhea occasionally accompanied by blood, and vomiting. Other less noticeable side effects can include appetite loss, abdominal pain, and fever.
If your animal has become infected but appears to be otherwise healthy, they can still be carriers of Salmonella. That means they can potentially infect other animals and humans they are around. So, you should always wash your hands after handling edible pet products such as food and treats to be safe.
If you know your pet has consumed the recalled product or is currently experiencing any of these symptoms, contact your veterinarian immediately.
How To Contact Aunt Jeni’s Home Made
If consumers wish to contact the company directly with any questions or concerns, contact them by phone at 1-301-702-0123. Or via email at [email protected]
If you are a U.S. citizen, you may report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your local area. You may also go to the FDA’s “Report a Pet Food Complaint” page.
For a list of dog food recall alerts, click here.
