May 23, 2018 – Merrick Pet Care, of Amarillo, Texas, is voluntarily recalling some of their varieties of dog treats because they might have elevated levels of naturally occurring beef thyroid hormone.
[View All Recalls In Reverse Chronological Order]When dogs have consumed high levels of beef thyroid hormone, they may show these symptoms: restlessness, increased heart rate, increased thirst, increased urination frequency and weight loss. These symptoms may resolve when the consumption decreases. When a dog consumes High levels of beef thyroid hormone over a long period of time the following symptoms may also be visible: labored and rapid breathing, vomiting, diarrhea. You should contact your veterinarian immediately if you see these symptoms.
Company:
- Merrick Pet Care, of Amarillo, Texas
Castor & Pollux Good Buddy Prime Patties Real Beef Recipe 4 oz
| Item | UPC | Best Before Date |
|---|---|---|
| Castor & Pollux Good Buddy Prime Patties Real Beef Recipe 4 oz. | 780872510806 | 5/1/2017 – 9/1/2019 |
| Castor & Pollux Good Buddy Sausage Cuts Real Beef Recipe 5 oz. | 780872510745 | 5/1/2017 – 9/1/2019 |
| Merrick Backcountry Great Plains Real Beef Jerky 4.5 oz. | 022808786160 | 5/1/2019 – 9/1/2019 |
| Merrick Backcountry Great Plains Real Beef Sausage Cuts 5 oz. | 022808786047 | 5/1/2017 – 9/1/2019 |
| Merrick Backcountry Great Plains Real Steak Patties 4 oz. | 022808786078 | 5/1/2017 – 9/1/2019 |
- This is a voluntary recall by the company.
- The recall only covers specific production codes as mentioned in the above table. No other products are affected.
- Production codes are located on the lower back of the treat bags.
- These recalled products are distributed in the U.S through online retailers, pet specialty and grocery stores and limited distribution in Canada as well.
What to do?
- If your pet has consumed the above-listed products and has shown any of the symptoms mentioned above please discontinue feeding and contact your veterinarian.
- If you have the product, please contact the company at 1-800-664-7387 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time Monday through Friday.
- Or use customerservice@merrickpetcare.com so a refund can be provided.
- Or, visit their website and fill out a form: www.merrickpetcare.com/customerrelations.
- U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area. Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints
- Canadians can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
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