Bravo pig ear warning

Contact: David Bogner
Phone: 866.922.9222
www.bravorawdiet.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 3, 2011 - Bravo! is voluntarily recalling
select boxes of Bravo! Pig Ears Chews because it has the potential to be
contaminated with Salmonella. The products affected by this recall includes
only Bravo! 50 ct bulk Oven roasted Pig Ears Product Code: 75-121 Lot #
12-06-10.

Salmonella can affect animals and there is a risk to humans from handling
contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed
their hands after having contact with the chews or any other surfaces
exposed to these products.

Healthy people with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of
the following symptoms including, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody
diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in
more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis,
arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers
exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact
their healthcare provider.

Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody
diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Some pets will have only have decreased
appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can
be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the
recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

The company has received no reports of illness in either people or animals
associated with the product. Bravo! is issuing this action out of an
abundance of caution and sincerely regrets any inconvenience to pet owners
as a result of this announcement.

Bravo! Pig Ears were distributed to retailers on the East and West Coasts.
They were shipped to distributors and retailers between January 1 and
February 28, 2011, where they were available for purchase.

The recall is the result of routine sampling program by the Washington State
Department of Agriculture which revealed that the finished products
contained the bacteria. The company has no product left in inventory from
this batch of pig ears.

Consumers who have purchased any of these pig ears are urged to return the
product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions
about the recall, should visit www.bravorawdiet.com or call toll free
1.866.922.9222

Source: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm257833.htm

Originally Posted by Char

Contact: David Bogner
Phone: 866.922.9222
Bravo! - The Diet Designed by Nature for Healthy Dogs and Cats

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 3, 2011 - Bravo! is voluntarily recalling
select boxes of Bravo! Pig Ears Chews because it has the potential to be
contaminated with Salmonella. The products affected by this recall includes
only Bravo! 50 ct bulk Oven roasted Pig Ears Product Code: 75-121 Lot #
12-06-10.

Salmonella can affect animals and there is a risk to humans from handling
contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed
their hands after having contact with the chews or any other surfaces
exposed to these products.

Healthy people with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of
the following symptoms including, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody
diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in
more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis,
arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers
exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact
their healthcare provider.

Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody
diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Some pets will have only have decreased
appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can
be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the
recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

The company has received no reports of illness in either people or animals
associated with the product. Bravo! is issuing this action out of an
abundance of caution and sincerely regrets any inconvenience to pet owners
as a result of this announcement.

Bravo! Pig Ears were distributed to retailers on the East and West Coasts.
They were shipped to distributors and retailers between January 1 and
February 28, 2011, where they were available for purchase.

The recall is the result of routine sampling program by the Washington State
Department of Agriculture which revealed that the finished products
contained the bacteria. The company has no product left in inventory from
this batch of pig ears.

Consumers who have purchased any of these pig ears are urged to return the
product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions
about the recall, should visit Bravo! - The Diet Designed by Nature for Healthy Dogs and Cats or call toll free
1.866.922.9222

Source: Bravo! Issues Nationwide Recall of Bravo! Pig Ears Dog Chews Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk

Thank you for the warning! I was about to buy pig ears for my dog.