2022.02.21 Recall: Dogs Choice UK - various frozen raw dog foods

21 February 2022

The following notice has been issued by the Food Standards Agency

Dogs Choice UK is recalling a number of frozen raw dog foods because Salmonella has been found in the products.

Product details
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

Risk statement
The presence of Salmonella in the products listed above. Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause illness in humans and animals. 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. In humans, symptoms caused by Salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps. Infected animals may not necessarily display signs of illness, but symptoms can include diarrhoea.

Action taken by the company
Dogs Choice UK is recalling the above products. 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. Please see the attached notice.

Our advice to consumers
If you have bought any of the above products do not use them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund. 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.