Pet food recall:December 2014 *UPDATED*
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Jump Your Bones’ Inc. recalls Kangaroo meat pet
treats due to possible Salmonella
Jump Your Bones,
Inc. of Boca Raton, Florida announced a voluntary recall of their product Roo Bites
(Cubes) on Dec. 31 due to potential contamination with Salmonella. Roo Bites are dog treats
made out of Kangaroo meat. The Jump Your Bones products affected were
distributed to retail pet food stores nationwide and were also featured in
Boutique Bags and online stores.
Salmonella is not only a risk to pets but to pet
owners handling the infected product. Symptoms of Salmonella include nausea,
vomiting, stomach pain and diarrhea. If left untreated Salmonella may cause
more serious health issues like arthritis, arterial infections and urinary
tract infections.
The affected Jump Your Bones Roo Bites (Cubes) have
the following UPC and information:
63633010041
for 80g. / 2.82oz. including samples of .32 oz.
Any
pets who consumed this product showing symptoms of Salmonella should visit
their veterinarian right away. According to a FDA press release
no pet or consumer illnesses from this Jump Your Bones Roo Bites recalled product
have been reported to date.
Consumers who purchased the affected Roo Bites can call (888) 249-6755 from Monday – Friday 9am – 5PM
EST. Consumers are to return affected product for a full refund or dispose of
it immediately. Jump Your Bones treats are 100 per cent Australian-made.