Merrick Pet Care Recalls Beef Filet Squares and Texas Hold'ems Treats

[Vicki]

Merrick Pet Care Recalls Beef Filet Squares and Texas Hold'ems Treats

July 2, 2010

Updated August 4, 2010 and August 17, 2010

On August 16, Merrick Pet Care, Inc. expanded this recall to include ALL LOTS of its 10-ounce bags of "Beef Filet Squares" for Dogs and "Texas Hold’em" pet treats.

Products affected:

Beef Filet Squares for Dogs, Item #60016, all lots

Texas Hold’ems pet treats, Item #60016, all lots

Merrick Pet Care, Inc. has recalled a total of 169 cases of its 10 oz. Beef Filet Squares for Dogs pet treats because of the risk that the product is contaminated with Salmonella. No illnesses have been reported to date.

Consumers can return the unused portions of this product for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-664-7387 M-F 8:00 - 5:00 (Central).

Products affected by this recall include:
Beef Filet Squares for Dogs pet treats, Item #60016, Lot # 10084TL7, with "Best by" date of March 24, 2012.

Beef Filet Squares for Dogs pet treats, Item #60016, Lot # 10127, with "Best by" date of May 6, 2012.

View the statement on the Merrick Pet Care site
View the August 3 FDA press release
View the August 16 FDA press release

http://www.avma.org/petfoodsafety/recalls/2010/merrick_100702.asp