RI Health Warns of Recall on Lennox’s Pig Ears Dog Treats

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RI Health Warns of Recall on Lennox’s Pig Ears Dog Treats

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The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is warning consumers that Lennox has recalled its Natural Pig Ears dog treats due to the potential of Salmonella.

The recalled products affected were shipped to nationwide distributors and retail stores from November 1, 2018, to July 3, 2019.

The product comes in an 8-pack branded pouch under UPC 742174 995163, 742174994166 or packaged individually shrink-wrapped under UPC 0385384810, and 742174P35107.

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All UPC codes are located on the front label of the package.

Individually shrink-wrapped packages may be labeled with “Lennox” or without brand information.

Consumers who have purchased the product and have proper receipt may return product or contact 800-538-8980 Monday to Friday 9-5 PM or contact [email protected] for a refund and additional information.

To date, Lennox is aware of cases of human illness related to an ongoing Salmonella outbreak in which several people identified Lennox pig eat treats as the brand they purchased.

Salmonella Infections

Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever.

Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms.

Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting.

Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans.

If a pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact a veterinarian.


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