CONTACT: PETSMART CUSTOMER SERVICE 1-888-839-9638
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — PHOENIX, AZ, JANUARY 20, 2009 — PETSMART IS VOLUNTARILY RECALLING SEVEN OF ITS GRREAT CHOICE® DOG BISCUIT PRODUCTS THAT CONTAIN PEANUT PASTE MADE BY PEANUT CORPORATION OF AMERICA (PCA). PCA IS THE FOCUS OF THE U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION INVESTIGATION INTO POTENTIAL SALMONELLA CONTAMINATION OF PEANUT BUTTER AND PASTE MADE AT ITS BLAKELY, GEORGIA FACILITY.
ALTHOUGH PETSMART IS NOT AWARE OF ANY REPORTED CASES OF ILLNESS RELATED TO THESE PRODUCTS, IT HAS REMOVED THESE PRODUCTS FROM ITS STORE SHELVES AND WEBSITE AND IS CONDUCTING THE RECALL AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE.
THE RECALLED PRODUCTS INCLUDE ONLY THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF GRREAT CHOICE DOG BISCUITS SOLD BETWEEN AUG. 21, 2008 AND JAN. 19, 2009:
SMALL ASSORTED 32 OZ., UPC 73725702900 SMALL/MEDIUM ASSORTED 4 LB., UPC 73725700601 SMALL/MEDIUM ASSORTED 8 LB., UPC 73725700605 SMALL/MEDIUM ASSORTED 10 LB., UPC 73725702755 LARGE ASSORTED 8 LB., UPC 73725700638 EXTRA LARGE ASSORTED 8 LB., UPC 73725700779 PEANUT BUTTER 4 LB., UPC 73725700766
CUSTOMERS WHO PURCHASED THE RECALLED DOG BISCUIT PRODUCTS SHOULD DISCONTINUE USE IMMEDIATELY AND CAN RETURN THE PRODUCT TO ANY PETSMART STORE FOR A COMPLETE REFUND OR EXCHANGE. CUSTOMERS CAN VISIT WWW.PETSMARTFACTS.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION OR CONTACT PETSMART CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-839-9638.
NO OTHER PRODUCTS OR FLAVORS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL.
Noticed on News of the recall of this product. Have 3 dogs on treats without any ill affects so far noticed after use of 3/4 of bag of biscuits for small dogs <20lbs. over 2 month period. Product popular with the dogs.
What is suggested of action to take other than stop using product?