February 24, 2026-Elite Treats, LLC. of Boca Raton, FL, is recalling a single lot of “Elite Treats Hen Chips for Canine” 6-ounce baggage as a result of it might be contaminated with Salmonella. The product is packaged in a 6-ounce black and gold bag marked on the again aspect with lot quantity 24045 and an expiration date of 04/2027.
Salmonella could cause sickness in pets consuming the merchandise. Folks can turn into uncovered to this pathogen by a number of routes akin to dealing with the contaminated merchandise, contact with pets who’ve eaten the recalled product and/or contact with surfaces which have touched contaminated meals, akin to bowls, utensils, or counter tops. Danger of human sickness from Salmonella contaminated pet meals will increase if folks don’t completely wash their fingers after dealing with the meals or having contact with their pet, or by not completely cleansing contaminated surfaces.
Salmonella could cause critical and generally deadly infections in folks. Wholesome folks contaminated with Salmonella ought to monitor themselves for some or all the following signs: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, stomach cramping and fever. Not often, Salmonella may end up in extra critical illnesses, together with arterial infections, endocarditis (an an infection of the center muscle), arthritis, muscle ache, eye irritation and urinary tract signs. The younger, the aged and folks with weak immune methods are extra susceptible to an infection. Folks ought to contact their healthcare suppliers if they’ve these signs after having contact with the recalled product(s) or a pet that has eaten the recalled product(s).
Pets with Salmonella infections could also be torpid and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Some pets might have decreased urge for food and stomach ache. In case your pet has eaten the recalled product(s) and has these signs, or you’re involved that they is perhaps contaminated, please contact your veterinarian. In different instances, pets might be contaminated with out displaying signs. Contaminated pets, even when they don’t present signs, can act as carriers and switch Salmonella by their feces and saliva into the house setting and to folks and different pets within the family.
The recalled “Elite Treats Hen Chips for Canine” have been offered to Florida {Hardware}, LLC which offered to feed shops in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
No diseases have been reported to this point in reference to this drawback.
The contamination was famous after testing carried out by a third-party laboratory recognized contamination in a associated but commercially unreleased lot of the identical product.
Shoppers who’ve bought 6-ounce baggage of “Elite Treats Hen Chips for Canine” stamped with lot 24045 ought to stop utilizing them. Don’t promote or donate the recalled merchandise. The product needs to be disposed of in a means that kids, pets, and wildlife can’t entry it. Wash and sanitize pet meals bowls, cups, and storage containers. At all times make sure you wash and sanitize your fingers after dealing with recalled meals or any utensils and surfaces that are available in contact with recalled meals. Shoppers might contact the corporate at elite.treats@yahoo.com or 561-901-5310 Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM EST for details about returning recalled product for a refund or alternative product.
FDA recall discover: https://www.fda.gov/security/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/elite-treats-llc-recalls-single-lot-chicken-chips-due-salmonella-contamination
