The recall was initiated after routine testing by the New York State Department of Agriculture revealed the presence of Salmonella spp. Poly A contamination.
All products tested negative by a third party independent laboratory prior to release for distribution to consumers.
No additional products are affected by this recall. The company has received no reports to date of illness in either people or animals associated with these products.
Salmonella can cause serious illness or fatal infection in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Although healthy individuals may suffer only short term symptoms such as:
- high fever
- severe headache
- stiffness
- nausea
- abdominal cramping
- diarrhea
Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers. Always use proper caution when handling raw foods.
The following product is being voluntarily recalled because of the presence of Salmonella:
| Product | Item # | Size | Best Used by | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bravo Blend Chicken diet for dogs & cats - Chub | 21 - 102 | 2 lb (32 oz.) chub | 12-05-16 | 829546211028 |
105 cases of this product were sold to distributors, retail stores, internet retailers and directly to consumers in the US.
The following products DID NOT test positive for Salmonella, but are also being voluntarily recalled out of an abundance of caution because they were manufactured in the same manufacturing facility on the same day as the product
that tested positive.
| Product | Item # | Size | Best Used by | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bravo Balance Chicken Dinner for dogs - Patties | 21 - 401 | 3 lb (48 oz.) bag | 12-05-16 | 829546214012 |
| Bravo Balance Chicken Dinner for dogs - Chub | 21 - 402 | 2 lb (32 oz.) chub | 12-05-16 | 829546214029 |
| Bravo Blend Chicken diet for dogs & cats - Patties | 21 - 508 | 5 lb (80 oz.) bag | 12-05-16 | 829546215088 |
These products were sold to distributors, retail stores, internet retailers and directly to consumers in the US.
The recalled product should not be sold or fed to pets. Pet owners who have the affected product at home should dispose of this product in a safe manner (example, a securely covered trash receptacle).
To submit a claim, pet owners should return to the store where they bought the product.
To get a refund at the store where you bought the product:
Customers should return to the store where they purchased the product and submit the Bravo Recall Claim Form available on the Bravo website http://www.bravopetfoods.com/consumerrecall.html for a full refund or store credit. See Bravo Product Claim Form for details.
For more information on the Bravo recall call toll free (866) 922-9222 Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (EST).
For more information on the Bravo recall call toll free (866) 922-9222 Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (EST).