Pet Food Recall Update 2018: How You Can Get A Refund?

Columbia River Natural Pet Foods has expanded its recent pet food recall to also include 261 packages of Cow Pie products and 82 packages of Chicken & Vegetables fresh frozen meats for dogs and cats. The recalled pet food has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes.

The recalled Cow Pies were produced in July 2018 and November 2018. The recalled pet food was sold in frozen two-pound, purple and white plastic bags with a lot number of #72618 located on an orange sticker on the package.

The recalled Chicken & Vegetables fresh frozen meats were also produced in July 2018 and November 2018. It was sold in frozen two-pound, turquoise and white plastic bags with a lot number of #111518 located on an orange sticker on the package.

The recalled products were distributed in Alaska, Oregon, and Washington through retail stores and direct delivery.

Consumers should discontinue using the recalled pet food and return it for a full refund or exchange in its original packaging to the place of purchase. Questions can be directed to the company at 360-834-6854 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday.

Pets that develop Salmonella and Listeria infections can become lethargic, have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will also display symptoms such as decreased appetite, fever, and abdominal pain. Healthy pets can carry the infection to other animals as well as humans. Pet owners of animals that have any of these symptoms are urged to contact a veterinarian.

People can also become ill from handling the affected pet food products, especially if they do not thoroughly wash their hands after contact with it. They will exhibit similar symptoms including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fever.

Salmonella and Listeria infections can in rare instances develop into more serious illnesses including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. If a consumer has any of these symptoms, they should contact their healthcare provider.

Contamination of the pet food was discovered after the Washington State Department of Agriculture discovered Listeria and Salmonella in one package of Cow Pie and Salmonella present in one package of Chicken & Vegetables.

No illnesses have been reported to the company to date. Columbia River Natural Pet Foods is making the recall in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.