Stormberg Foods LLC specializes in dry dog food to maintain high protein intake. But after a recent Salmonella infection, they had to pull some of their popular products off the shelves.
No illnesses have been reported yet, but it’s better to be safe than sorry. Salmonella can affect both dogs and people, so if you’re buying from this company, be sure to check the information on items in your home.
Which products have been recalled?
Stormberg has recalled several sizes and lots of its three brands: Beg & Barker Chicken Strips Dog Treats, Billo’s Best Friend Chicken Breast Strips Dog Treats, and Green Coast Pets Chicken Crisps Dog Treats.
Here are details on the specific products included:
- Beg & Barker Chicken Breast Strips – 1 oz
- UPC: 8 50025 54628 7
- Expiration date: 06/06/23 to 23/06/23
- Beg & Barker Chicken Breast Strips – 4 oz
- UPC: 8 50025 54611 9
- Expiration date: 06/06/23 to 23/06/23
- Beg & Barker Chicken Breast Strips – 10 oz
- UPC: 8 50025 54610 2
- Expiration date: 06/06/23 to 23/06/23
- Billo’s Best Friend Chicken Strips – 4 oz
- UPC: 8 50025 54682 9
- Expiration date: 06/06/23 to 23/06/23
- Green Coast Pets Chicken Crisps – 4 oz
- UPC: 8 60001 92832 7
- Expiration date: 06/06/23 to 23/06/23
- Green Coast Pets Chicken Crisps – 8 oz
- UPC: 8 60001 92833 4
- Expiration date: 06/06/23 to 23/06/23
No other Stormberg Foods products are affected by this recall. The recalled products were shipped between June 8, 2022 and June 22, 2022. Products were shipped to warehouses in California, Minnesota, North Carolina, and Rhode Island. Then they go to retail stores across the country.
Effects of Salmonella infection
Salmonella can affect both humans and dogs. It can spread between people and pets, or it can be spread through contaminated objects. Dogs with no symptoms can still carry the bacteria and pass it on to others.
Pets infected with Salmonella may experience lethargy, diarrhea, fever, vomiting, abdominal pain, or loss of appetite. Symptoms can get worse if left untreated.
Humans can experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever. In rare cases, it can lead to conditions like arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, urinary tract infections, and eye irritation.
If any person or pet is experiencing symptoms associated with Salmonella, contact a health professional immediately. The sooner the problem is resolved, the better.
What to do with recalled products?
If you have any of the recalled products, stop giving them to your dog and clean up anything that the junk food came in contact with. The company urges anyone with these products to email them at [email protected] with product information and any illness reports, if applicable.
You can also call customer service at (919) 947-6011 with questions. Their business hours are from 3 a.m. to 9 p.m. EST Monday through Saturday.
