February 24, 2026-Elite Treats, LLC. of Boca Raton, FL, is recalling a single lot of “Elite Treats Hen Chips for Canines” 6-ounce baggage as a result of it could be contaminated with Salmonella. The product is packaged in a 6-ounce black and gold bag marked on the again facet with lot quantity 24045 and an expiration date of 04/2027.
Salmonella could cause sickness in pets consuming the merchandise. Folks can grow to be uncovered to this pathogen by a number of routes akin to dealing with the contaminated merchandise, contact with pets who’ve eaten the recalled product and/or contact with surfaces which have touched contaminated meals, akin to bowls, utensils, or counter tops. Threat of human sickness from Salmonella contaminated pet meals will increase if individuals don’t completely wash their fingers after dealing with the meals or having contact with their pet, or by not completely cleansing contaminated surfaces.
Salmonella could cause severe and generally deadly infections in individuals. Wholesome individuals contaminated with Salmonella ought to monitor themselves for some or all the following signs: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, stomach cramping and fever. Hardly ever, Salmonella can lead to extra severe illnesses, together with arterial infections, endocarditis (an an infection of the guts muscle), arthritis, muscle ache, eye irritation and urinary tract signs. The younger, the aged and other people with weak immune techniques are extra susceptible to an infection. Folks ought to contact their healthcare suppliers if they’ve these signs after having contact with the recalled product(s) or a pet that has eaten the recalled product(s).
Pets with Salmonella infections could also be torpid and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Some pets could have decreased urge for food and stomach ache. In case your pet has eaten the recalled product(s) and has these signs, or you might be involved that they may be contaminated, please contact your veterinarian. In different circumstances, pets could be contaminated with out exhibiting signs. Contaminated pets, even when they don’t present signs, can act as carriers and switch Salmonella by their feces and saliva into the house setting and to individuals and different pets within the family.
The recalled “Elite Treats Hen Chips for Canines” had been offered to Florida {Hardware}, LLC which offered to feed shops in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
No sicknesses have been reported so far in reference to this drawback.
The contamination was famous after testing carried out by a third-party laboratory recognized contamination in a associated but commercially unreleased lot of the identical product.
Shoppers who’ve bought 6-ounce baggage of “Elite Treats Hen Chips for Canines” stamped with lot 24045 ought to stop utilizing them. Don’t promote or donate the recalled merchandise. The product must be disposed of in a method that kids, pets, and wildlife can not entry it. Wash and sanitize pet meals bowls, cups, and storage containers. At all times make sure you wash and sanitize your fingers after dealing with recalled meals or any utensils and surfaces that are available in contact with recalled meals. Shoppers could contact the corporate at elite.treats@yahoo.com or 561-901-5310 Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM EST for details about returning recalled product for a refund or alternative product.
FDA recall discover: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/elite-treats-llc-recalls-single-lot-chicken-chips-due-salmonella-contamination
