Two pet food recalls tied to possible Salmonella contamination

Two pet food companies have issued voluntary recalls after testing detected possible Salmonella contamination in specific lots of dog and cat foods distributed to multiple states. Foodynamics of Wales, Wisconsin, recalled limited lots of freeze-dried treats sold under the Raw Dog Barkery, BellePepper Cats, Kanu Pets and Whats In the Bowl brands after routine U.S. Food and Drug Administration sampling identified the bacteria. Raw Bistro Pet Fare of Cannon Falls, Minnesota, recalled two sizes of its frozen Raw Bistro Dog Fare Grass-Fed Beef Entrée after FDA testing flagged contamination.

Foodynamics said it shipped eight consumer packages via UPS to retailers in Wisconsin, New York and Florida. The company has suspended production and distribution of the affected products and is cooperating with the FDA to investigate the cause. Consumers who purchased the recalled items reportedly should have received a notice from the company; Foodynamics advised customers to return items to the place of purchase for a full refund, or to dispose of the product in a secure container where children, pets and wildlife cannot access it. The company provided an email contact and a phone number for...