Dog owners are being warned after several batches of dog food have been recalled due to salmonella which can pose a serious threat to humans.
People have been told to check their dog food batch numbers and return contaminated food to the store they bought it from.
Salmonellosis, the bacterial disease that salmonella causes, is relatively harmless in dogs but it could cause life-threatening illnesses in humans if passed on.
Symptoms of salmonella poisoning include vomiting, fever, stomach pains, cramps and diarrhoea.
An alert from The UK Food Standards Agency reads: "Dogs Choice UK is recalling a number of frozen raw dog foods because Salmonella has been found in the products.
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"The product could therefore carry a potential risk, because of the presence of Salmonella, either through direct handling of the pet food, or indirectly, for example from pet feeding bowls, utensils or contact with the faeces of animals.
"Point of sale notices will be displayed in the retail stores that sold these products. The notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product"
The products affected by the recall include:
Frozen Chicken and Beef
Pack size: 500 g
Batch code: 080222+2
Best-before date: 8 August 2022
Frozen Chicken and Beef Ready Meal
Pack size: 500 g
Batch code: 080222+2
Best-before date: 8 August 2022
Frozen Chicken Liver
Pack size: 500 g
Batch code: 080222+2
Best-before date: 8 August 2022
Dog owners who have bought contaminated food will be provided with a full refund when they return it to the store they bought it from.
The alter continues: "When handling and serving raw pet food it is always advised to clean utensils and feeding bowls thoroughly after use.
"Consumers should wash hands thoroughly after handling raw pet food, bowls, utensils or after contact with the faeces of animals.
"Raw pet food should be stored separately from any food, especially ready to eat foods.
"Care should be taken when defrosting to avoid cross-contamination of foods and surfaces."
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