Pig Ear Recall – Salmonella risk

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Pig ears recallA recall has been announced on Pig Ears made by Jones Natural Chews.  The company is recalling 2705 boxes of pig’s ears because of concerns over salmonella.

The bacteria, salmonella can affect pets and also their owners.  Symptoms of salmonella poisoning include:

  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Intestinal Cramping
  • Blood in Stool
  • Fever

The following lot numbers are affected:

Jones Natural Chews Co Pig Ears 2pk bag with header card–item upc 741956001047 lot 2420

Jones Natural Chews Co Pig Ears bulk 100ct box-box upc 741956001139 lot 2490, 2560, 2630, 2700, 2840, 2910, 2980

Jones Natural Chews Co Pig Ears bulk 50 ct box-box upc 741956001504 lot 2490, 2840

Jones Natural Chews Co Pig Ears bulk 25ct box-box upc 741956001467 lot 2700

Jones Natural Chews Co Pig Ears 1pk shrinkwrapped-item upc 741956001146 lot 2700, 2840, 2420

Jones Natural Chews Co Pig Ears 10pk printed bag-item upc 741956001405 lot 2420, 2560, 2630, 2840

Blain’s Farm & Fleet Pig Ears 10 pieces bag-item upc 741956001405 lot 2560

Country Butcher Dog Chews Pig Ears 1pk shrinkwrapped-item upc 741956001511 lot 2630

Country Butcher Dog Chews Pig Ears 1pk shrinkwrapped-item upc 741956001146 lot 2420

Country Butcher Dog Chews Pig Ears 12pk bag-item upc 741956001245 lot 2910

So far no illnesses have been reported.

I would be interested in knowing if you or your pets have been affected by this recall.  If so, please leave a comment below.

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