Following several recalls for pet treat pig ears over Salmonella concerns, Go Raw, LLC has issued a recall for two-pound bags of frozen Quest Beef Cat Food because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The recalled cat food was distributed nationwide in retail stores. It has a UPC code of 6-91730-17101-8. The lot number is N128.

Labels of the recalled cat food can be viewed here.

Consumers that have purchased the affected cat food should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Questions about the recall can be directed to Go Raw at 1-801-432-7478, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. MST.

Go Raw discovered the issue after being notified by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture that a sample tested positive for Salmonella. Company testing revealed negative results for Salmonella in the same cat food lot. The company has not had any reports of illness related to the contaminated cat food.

Salmonella can affect animals as well as humans that handle the affected food. Salmonella symptoms in humans can include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fever. In rare instances, Salmonella can cause arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers with Salmonella symptoms should contact their healthcare provider.

Salmonella symptoms in pets can include lethargy and diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. In some instances, pets will only have decreased appetite, fever, and abdominal pain. Some pets can be carriers of Salmonella and infect other animals and humans. Pets that have Salmonella symptoms should see their veterinarian.

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A cat is judged in the "Longhair Pedigree Pet Imperial Grand Master Cat" class at the 42nd "Supreme Cat Show" organised by the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy and held in the NEC, Birmingham, central England, Oct. 27, 2018. OLI SCARFF/AFP/Getty Images
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