Bravo, KONG voluntarily recall products due to contamination concerns

Bravo is voluntarily recalling some lots of its Bravo Turkey and Chicken pet foods for dogs and cats because of the potential for salmonella contamination.

According to the recall notice published on the FDA website, the recalled products were distributed nationwide to distributors, retail stores, Internet retailers, and directly to consumers beginning on Nov. 12, 2013. 

Bravo reported that the following products are being recalled because of potential salmonella contamination:

Raw Food Diet Bravo! Turkey Blend for Dogs and Cats
Product Number 31-1-2
Size: 2 lb. (32 oz.) plastic tubes
Best used by date: 11-05-15
UPC: 829546311025
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Bravo! Blends All Natural Chicken Blend diet for dogs & cats
Product Number: 21-102
Size: 2 lb. (32 oz.) plastic tubes
Best used by date: 08-11-16
UPC: 829546211028
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In addition, the following two products are being recalled because they were manufactured in the same facility on the same day as the products with a salmonella risk.

Premium Turkey Formula Bravo Balance Raw Diet
Product Number: 31-405
Size: 5 lb. (80 oz.) 2.3kg plastic tubes
Best used by date: 11-05-15
UPC: 829546314057
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Bravo! Blends All Natural Chicken Blend diet for dogs & cats
Product Number: 21-105
Size: 5 lb. (80 oz.) 2.3 kg plastic tubes
Best used by date: 08-11-16
UPC: 829546211059
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Bravo urged customers possessing recalled pet food to return the product to the point of purchase and submit a Product Recall Claim Form for a full refund or store credit.

KONG recalls some Aussie Sticks

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that KONG is recalling some of its Jumbo Aussie Sticks dog treats due to potential mold contamination.

According to news reports, the recalled treats were sold only at PetSmart and can be returned to PetSmart locations for a refund.

The recalled products can be identified by the following characteristics:

KONG Jumbo Aussie Sticks Beef
Item Code: 75559
Best Before Dates: 01/30/16 and 01/31/16

KONG Jumbo Aussie Sticks Lamb
Item Code: 75560
Best Before Dates: 01/30/16 and 01/31/16

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