The CDC and FDA are advising people not to buy or feed any pig ear dog treats, including any that may already be in homes.

People can get sick after handling the treats or caring for dogs who ate the treats. Dogs might get sick after eating them.

16 ill people have been added to this investigation since the last update on July 31, 2019.

143 people infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella have been reported from 35 states.

Of 110 ill people with available information, 33 (30%) have been hospitalized.

No deaths have been reported.

26 illnesses (20%) are among children younger than 5 years.

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