Pet Snack Peanut Butter Recalls

Updated March 21, 2009

Original article posted January 25, 2009

The US Food and Drug Administration has posted several recall notices for pet snacks that may contain peanut butter or peanut paste manufactured by Peanut Corporation of America. These products are at risk of being contaminated with Salmonella Typhimurium.

The following list of recalls will be updated as more information becomes available.

Alaska Canine Cookies

Alaska Canine Cookies has recalled the following pet treats, distributed in the company's four stores (Anchorage, downtown Anchorage in the 5th Avenue Mall, Homer and Wasilla) and on their website. In addition to the indicated packaging, all three flavors were also available in bulk quantities on request.

• Peanut Butter, Power Bone and Carrot Cake flavors of Canine Cookies: "Filled with Fun" diagonally striped bag containing 3 large bones; "Woof Pack" - 15 oz bag labeled "Alaska Woof Pack" with Husk E. Dog on the front, containing approximately 45 medium bones; No UPC; No product code
  
• Lollipup Canine Cookie, Peanut Butter flavor only: 1 oz bag with Husk E. Dog on the front, containing 1 large bone; No UPC; No product code
  
• Polar Pooch Pouch, Carrot Cake flavor only: 5 oz bag with Husk E. Dog on the front, containing 12 medium bones; No UPC; No product code
  

American Health Kennels, Inc.

American Health Kennels has recalled the following American Health Kennels brand of baked dog treats.

• Creamy Peanut Butter Cookie Bars: UPC #725999522004; Best Before 11/09
  
• PB & Carob Chips Cookie Bars: UPC #725999523001; Best Before 11/09
  
• Lucious Carob Cookie Bars: UPC #725999521007; Best Before 11/09 
  
• Cookiebar Assortment Cookie Bars (4-pack): UPC #725999538005; Best Before: 11/09
  
• Peanut Butter Crunch (12 oz): UPC #725999001103; Best Before 11/09
  
• Peanut Butter Crunch (16 oz): UPC #725999161104; Best Before 11/09
  
• Bark Bars Peanut Butter (1.5oz Jumbo): UPC #725999000168
  
• Bark Bars Peanut Butter (2.25 Pillow Pack): UPC #725999333105
  
• Bark Bars Peanut Butter (2.5lb canister): UPC #725999005064
  
• Bark Bars Peanut Butter (5lb bulk): UPC #725999001257
  
• Bark Bars Peanut Butter (6oz Smiles): UPC #725999530009
  
• Bark Bars Peanut Butter Giggles: UPC #725999530009
  
• Christmas Stocking (6oz): UPC #725999000175
  
• Christmas Card Mailer: UPC #725999513003
  
• Birthday Mailer: UPC #725999528006; Best Before 11/09
  
• “With Love” Hearts: UPC #725999512944; Best Before 11/09
  
• Holiday Smiles: UPC #725999222300; Best Before 11/09
  
• 100 Calorie (2oz Pillow Pack): UPC #725999539101; Best Before 11/09
  
• 100 Calorie (14oz dispenser): UPC #725999539200; Best Before 11/09
  
• Gravity Trial (2oz): UPC #725999400166; Best Before 11/09
  
• Bark Bars Minis: UPC #72599953300; Best Before 11/09
  
• Bark Bars Animal Snackers (3oz): UPC #725999512098; Best Before 11/09
  
• Bark Bars Animal Snackers (12oz): UPC #725999512098; Best Before 11/09
  
• Bark Bars Milk & Cookies: UPC #725999333808; Best Before 11/09
  
• Dog Ate My Homework (Jumbo): UPC #725999531006; Best Before 11/09
  
• Dog Ate My Homework (2oz Pillow Pack): UPC #725999535004; Best Before 11/09
  
• Bark Bars Naughty or Nice: UPC #725999530092; Best Before 11/09
  
• Bark Bars Carob & Peanut Butter (2.5lb canister): UPC #725999005071; Best Before 11/09
  
• Bark Bars Carob & Peanut Butter (2.25oz Pillow Pack): UPC #725999333402; Best Before 11/09
  
• Bark Bars Carob & Peanut Butter (5lb bulk): UPC #725999003251; Best Before 11/09
  
• Bark Bars Brownie Delight (12oz): UPC #725999003107
  
• Bark Bars Brownie Delight (5lb bulk): UPC #725999003251; Best Before 11/09
  

American Nutrition, Inc.

American Nutrition has recalled the following baked dog treats, distributed in the United States and Canada, including in Wal-Mart, Smith's, Ralphs, Food 4 Less, Fry's and Fred Meyer stores

• American Nutrition Vita Bone Flavors Large Dog Treats (48oz. box): UPC #0 12623 73480 4; Best Before All Dates prior to JAN 18 10
  
• American Nutrition Vita Bone Flavors Medium Dog Treats (24oz. box): UPC #0 12623 73241 1; Best Before All Dates prior to JAN 18 10
  
• American Nutrition Vita Bone Flavors Small Dog Treats (24oz. box): UPC #0 12623 73240 4; Best Before All Dates prior to JAN 18 10
  
• American Nutrition Vita Snacks Peanut Butter (3oz. plastic bag): UPC #UPC 0 12623 81315 8; Best Before All Dates prior to 01/18/10
  
• Farm Style Small Assorted Dog Biscuits (5 lb. plastic bag): UPC #0 78601 90205 4; Best Before All Dates prior to 01/18/10
  
• Hill Country Fare Small 5 Flavor Dog Biscuits (4 lb. plastic bag): UPC #0 41220 52080 0; Best Before All Dates prior to JAN 18 10
  
• Hill Country Fare Small Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits (4 lb. plastic bag): UPC #0 41220 17538 3; Best Before All Dates prior to JAN 18 10
  
• Integrity Small Assorted Dog Biscuits (4 lb. plastic bag): UPC #0 64237 14639 8; Best BeforeAll Dates prior to 01/18/10
  
• Northwest Royal Small Dog Biscuits Assorted Flavors (5 lb. plastic bag): UPC #0 71357 00337 2; Best Before All Dates prior to 01/18/10
  
• Mill Creek Premium Large Assorted Dog Biscuits (20 lb. box): UPC #0 78601 95106 9; Lot Codes 001A7xxx to 018A9xxx
  
• Mill Creek Premium Small Assorted Dog Biscuits (20 lb. box): UPC #0 78601 95105 2; Lot Codes 001A7xxx to 018A9xxx
  
• Premium Smarty Dog Biscuits Assorted Flavors Small (4 lb. plastic bag): UPC #0 41512 04609 4; Best Before All Dates prior to JAN 18 10
  
• Springfield Prize Multi-Flavor Dog Biscuits (26 oz. box): UPC #0 41380 14169 3; Best Before All Dates prior to JAN 18 10
  
• Springfield Prize Multi-Flavor Dog Biscuits (4 lb. plastic bag): UPC #0 41380 13965 2; Best Before All Dates prior to 01/18/10
  
• Western Family Biscuits Multi-Flavor (10 lb. box): UPC #0 15400 06229 9; Best Before All Dates prior to JAN 18 10
  
• Western Family Biscuits Multi-Flavor (4 lb. plastic bag): UPC #0 15400 06408 8; Best Before All Dates prior to JAN 18 10
  
• Western Family Biscuits Multi-Flavor (18 oz. box): UPC #0 15400 03886 7; Best Before All Dates prior to JAN 18 10
  
• Next Gen Pet Products Small Assorted Biscuits (30 lb. box): No UPC; Lot Codes 001A7xxx to 018A9xxx
  
• Small Assorted Dog Biscuits-Bulk (1/25# box): No UPC; Lot Codes 001A7xxx to 018A9xxx
  
• Western Family (Canada only) Small Dog Biscuits 4 Assorted Flavors (2 Kg. plastic bag): UPC #0 62639 29585 1; Best Before All Dates prior to 01/18/10
  
• Yeaster Small Assorted (30 lb. box): No UPC; Lot Codes: 001A7xxx to 018A9xxx
  

Breadfarm, Inc.

Breadfarm has recalled the following dog treat, sold in Washington State at the Bellingham, Mount Vernon, and Everett Farmer's Markets and at the Breadfarm retail location in Bow, Washington between January 2007 and October 2008.

• Sirius Dog Treats (7 oz cellophane packages): No UPC; No date codes
  

Carolina Prime

PetSmart has announced that Carolina Prime recalled four peanut butter-filled dog treats and chews that contained peanut butter manufactured by PCA. The following products were available in PetSmart stores in the United States and Canada, and may also have been sold in other retail stores.

• Carolina Prime 6" Rawhide Bone Peanut Butter: UPC #063725542005
  
• Carolina Prime 4" Rawhide Bone Peanut Butter: UPC #063725542003
  
• Carolina Prime 2pk Hooves Peanut Butter: UPC #063725542000
  
• Carolina Prime 6" Beef Shank Peanut Butter: UPC #063725542007
  

Breadfarm, Inc.

Breadfarm has recalled the following products, sold in Washington State at the Bellingham, Mount Vernon, and Everett Farmer's Markets and at the Breadfarm retail location in Bow, WA between January 2007 and October 2008.

• Sirius Dog Treats (7 oz cellophane packages): No labeling or code information

Nash Finch

Nash Finch has announced the recall of all sell-by dates of Puppy Chow Snack Mix, sold in a variety of package sizes and quantities in stores operated by the company in Colorado, Ohio, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Nebraska and Minnesota.

The following store brands are affected:

• Avanza Supermarket
  
• Econofoods (excluding stores in Sturgeon Bay, Clintonville, Marquette, Holton and Iron Mountain)
  
• Family Fresh Market
  
• Family Thrift Center
  
• Food Bonanza
  
• Pick'n Save (Ohio stores in Van Wert and Ironton only)
  
• Prairie Market
  
• SunMart Foods
  
• Wholesale Food Outlet
  

PetSmart
PetSmart has recalled seven of its Grreat Choice® Dog Biscuit products, which were manufactured using peanut paste supplied by PCA. The following products, sold in PetSmart stores between August 21, 2008 and January 19, 2009, are included in the recall:

• Small Assorted (32 oz.): UPC  #73725702900
  
• Small/Medium Assorted (4 lb.): UPC  #73725700601
  
• Small/Medium Assorted (8 lb.): UPC  #73725700605
  
• Small/Medium Assorted (10 lb.): UPC  #73725702755
  
• Large Assorted (8 lb.): UPC  #73725700638
  
• Extra Large Assorted (8 lb.): UPC  #73725700779
  
• Peanut Butter (4 lb.): UPC #73725700766
  

Salix

Salix has recalled specific lot codes of Healthy-Hide-Deli Wrap 3-Pack 5" Peanut Butter Filled Rawhide. The packages bear UPC #0-91093-33354. Affected lot numbers – located on the backside of the header card – are: A 08 208, A 08 212, A 08 232, A 08 234, A 08 263, A 08 264, A 08 268, A 08 275, A 08 276, and A 08 277.

Salix also has recalled specific lot codes of 1-count packages Healthy Hide 6" Peanut Butter Filled Shank Bone treats (UPC #0-91093-33479-0). The recall covers all lot codes between CP 20081508 and CP 20012209.

The recalled Salix Rawhide treats are sold over the Internet and in retail grocery and pet stores in the United States and Canada, including:

• PetSmart: US and Canadian stores
  
• Target
• Wegmans Food Stores
  

Scotts Company LLC

Scotts has recalled the following suet wild bird food products, manufactured between December 27, 2008 and January 17, 2009. Scotts expanded its recall on March 20th to include additional items.

• Morning Song Nutty Safari Suet (11 oz): UPC #0-86155-01110-8; Date codes 12-27-08, 12-29-08, 12-30-08, 01-17-09
  
• Morning Song Woodpecker Suet – 3-Pack (1.78 lb): UPC #0-86155-22348-8; Date code 01-12-09
  
• Royal Wing Raisin Suet (11.75 oz): UPC #7-49394-00336-4; Date Codes 01-05-09, 01-07-09
  
• Morning Melodies Variety Suet - 3 CT (962g / 33.75 oz): UPC #0-86155-22124-8; Date Codes 12-29-08, 01-07-09, 01-08-09
  
• Morning Song Variety 15-Pack Suet (15-suet multi-pack with feeder): UPC #0-86155-22291-7; Date Codes 12-27-08, 12-29-08, 01-05-09, 01-09-09, 01-12-09, 01-13-09, 01-16-09, 01-17-09
  

Shaw's Supermarkets
Shaw's has recalled the following Happy Tails and Shoppers Valu dog biscuits, because they may contain peanut butter manufactured by PCA.

• Happy Tails Multi-Flavored Dog Biscuits (26 oz.): UPC #41163-42406
  
• Happy Tails Multi-Flavored Dog Biscuits (4 lb.): UPC #41163-42403
  
• Shoppers Valu Multi-Flavored Dog Biscuits (4 lb.): UPC #41130-30507
  

SUPERVALU

Hard on the heels of yesterday's report that a dog in Oregon may have become infected with Salmonella Typhimurium after eating Happy Tails dog biscuits purchased at Albertsons, FDA has released a recall notice from SUPERVALU, dated January 23, 2009. The SUPERVALU recall covers the following products.

• Happy Tails Multi-Flavored Dog Biscuits (26 oz): UPC #41163-42406; Sold at ACME, Albertsons, Jewel-Osco and Shaw's/Star Market
  
• Happy Tails Multi-Flavored Dog Biscuits (4 lb): UPC #41163-42403; Sold at ACME, Albertsons, Jewel-Osco, and Shaw's/Star Market
  
• Shoppers Valu Multi-Flavored Dog Biscuits (4 lb): UPC 41130-30507; Sold at ACME and Shaw's/Star Market
  

Pet treats manufactured by the following companies are unaffected by this recall.

Mars PetCare

Mars posted the following statement on January 29th:

Mars remains unaffected by the expanded FDA recall of peanut products. All of our products are safe to enjoy, including all Mars Snackfood US products, Mars Food US products and Mars Petcare US products.

We do not receive or process any peanuts, peanut meal, peanut butter or peanut paste from Peanut Corporation of America, the company the FDA pinpointed as the source of contaminated product. We have not been asked by the FDA to recall any of our products as a result of the Peanut Corporation of America recall action.

At Mars, the majority of our products are manufactured using our own peanut butter made from our own roasted peanuts.

Natura Pet Products, Inc.

Natura has posted the following statement on its web site:

Natura Products Contain No Peanut Butter or Peanut Butter Paste, and are Not Impacted by Product Recalls

Natura Pet Products uses only peanuts and butter in its Mother Nature Peanut & Butter Biscuits. We use no peanut butter or peanut butter paste in any formulas. As an extra safety precaution, Natura has extended its already rigorous ingredient and product testing procedures for its Mother Nature Peanut & Butter Biscuits in order to assure our customers that these products are completely safe.

Old Mother Hubbard

OMH has posted the following statement on its website:

Wellness and Old Mother Hubbard Products Do Not Contain Peanut Butter, Peanuts or Peanut Products from Peanut Corporation of America

All Wellness and Old Mother Hubbard products are safe for pets to consume

No products made by Wellness/Old Mother Hubbard are affected by the recent peanut butter recall. Wellness and Old Mother Hubbard do not purchase any peanut butter, peanuts or peanut products from the Peanut Corporation of America.

All Wellness and Old Mother Hubbard products, including those that contain peanut butter are safe for pets to consume.

Consistent with our mission of providing uncompromising nutrition for dogs and cats, we are committed to healthy, high-quality and natural pet food ingredients and recipes.