Nationwide Recall Issued for Raw Dog Food Linked to Bacterial Contamination
Washington, D.C. – Consumers across the United States are being warned to discard specific lots of raw dog food โdue to potential contamination with Salmonella, a โขbacteria that can infect both animals and humans. The Food and Drugโ Governance (FDA) announced the recall,โข impacting productsโค sold under the “Bistro Dog Fare” brand.
The recall centers on two products: Frozen Three-Pound Raw Bistro Dogโ Fare Grass-Fed Beefโค Entrรฉe and the 18-Pound Raw bistro Dog Fare โGrass-Fed Beef entrรฉe.โค While no fatalities have โbeen reported as โof early October, โthe FDA emphasizes the risk of Salmonella transmission throughโข contact โคwith the contaminated food, even throughโ handling. This recall underscoresโค theโฃ potential dangers associated with raw pet food dietsโ and the importance of stringentโข hygiene practices.
the affected products bear an โexpiration date of โขAugust 27, โฃ2026, and a batch number of 239. Pet owners who have purchased either of theseโ products are urged to โฃverify if their supply matches these details. โคSymptoms in petsโ can mirror those seen in humans, raisingโ concerns for household members as well.
The FDA advises anyone who โhas handled the recalled dogโฃ food to thoroughly clean and disinfect any surfaces it mayโ have touched. Salmonella can easily enter โthe body, making meticulous cleaning crucial to preventโ infection.โข
Consumers with โขquestions or concerns are encouraged to โcontact the FDA directly forโข further guidance. This recall serves as a critical โreminder of the โขimportance โคof food safety protocols in pet food production and the potential health risks associated with bacterial contamination.
