Today, Boss Pet Products, Inc. announced a recall of its Diggers Natural Treat Pig Ear pet treats because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall is a result of a reported illness to one dog in Missouri.

In addition, Boss Pet was recently notified by one of its suppliers, Keys Manufacturing Company, Inc., of Paris, Illinois, that a batch of Keys’ pig ear treats tested positive for Salmonella. According to Boss Pet’s press release, Keys Manufacturing has initiated a voluntary product recall in cooperation with the FDA and has identified several shipments of potentially affected products which Boss Pet shipped out under its Diggers brand in November, 2010 through April, 2011.”

The recalled Diggers Natural Chews Pig Ears were sold in the following package sizes:

  • Bulk Pig Ears in boxes of 100 (UPC #0-72929-00038-6)
  • Bulk Pig Ears Shrink Wrapped in boxes of 50 (UPC #0-72929-99120-2)
  • 2-Pack Bags shipped in cases of 12 bags (UPC #0-72929-99504-0)
  • 4-Pack Bags shipped in cases of 12 bags (UPC #0-72929-00227-4)
  • 8-Pack Bags shipped in cases of 12 bags (UPC #0-72929-99584-2)

Boss Pet reports that the products were distributed in 19 states including: Alabama, California, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Washington.

Consumers should be aware that Salmonella can sicken animals eating the product, causing lethargy, decreased appetite, diarrhea, fever and vomiting, and may additionally pose a risk to humans who handle the contaminated products. Importantly, animals may be infected and not show signs or symptoms of the illness. However, infected animals can still be carriers and, thus, infect other animals or humans.  

The company is urging consumers who have purchased Diggers Natural Chews Pig Ear products to return them to their place of purchase for a full refund. In addition, Boss Pet advises consumers that if a pet has consumed the recalled product and has symptoms of an infection to contact a veterinarian. Consumers with questions may contact Boss Pet at 1-800-445-6347 during normal business hours (9:00 AM – 5:00PM ET) or through their website at www.bosspet.com.

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Claire received her J.D. degree from Hofstra University School of Law with a concentration in Energy and the Environment in May 2010. She received her B.A., majoring in English, from Villanova University, magna cum laude. During law school, Claire served as Articles Editor…

Claire received her J.D. degree from Hofstra University School of Law with a concentration in Energy and the Environment in May 2010. She received her B.A., majoring in English, from Villanova University, magna cum laude. During law school, Claire served as Articles Editor for the Hofstra Labor & Employment Law Journal, was elected President of the Legal Emergency Aid Project and elected Treasurer of Hofstra Law Women. She is currently pursuing an LL.M. degree in Food and Agricultural Law at the University of Arkansas School of Law. In August 2010, Claire was selected as the recipient of the Marler Clark Graduate Assistantship, part of a new public/private partnership that will allow the University of Arkansas School of Law to partner with leaders in the food and agricultural legal communities. Although she began the LL.M. Program in Fayetteville, Arkansas, Claire is now living in Seattle in order to devote more time to her work at Marler Clark and is completing her LL.M. degree through distance learning. In addition to her academic and professional commitments, Claire blogs on Food Poison Journal and has been published in the Food and Drug Law Institute’s Update and the American Agricultural Law Association’s Update.