FDA issues alert on
Pet Carousel pet treats

The U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a health alert on some pet treats manufactured by Pet Carousel.

The FDA said in a statement that consumers should avoid the company’s Pig Ears and Beef Hooves treats, since they could be contaminated with Salmonella. The FDA found Salmonella in samples of these two treats during a routine test in September. The agency said it also found the organism in the company’s manufacturing environment.

No illnesses have been reported in connection with these products, according to the FDA, but they warned consumers not to handle these products or feed them to pets.

The affected pig ear products were packaged under the brand names

• Doggie Delight and
• Pet Carousel.

The affected beef hooves were packaged under the brand names

• Choo Hooves,
• Dentley’s,
• Doggie Delight, and
• Pet Carousel.

The FDA said that all sizes and all lots of these products made by Pet Carousel are included in this alert.