By The Fresno Bee
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a health alert to
consumers warning them to not feed their pets pig ears and beef hooves
because of possible salmonella contamination.
The pet treats are
made by Pet Carousel in Sanger.
The products were distributed
nationwide in bulk and retail packages and sold in pet food and retail
chain stores.
Although no illnesses connected to the products have
been reported, FDA officials are advising consumers who may have the
products not to handle or feed them to their pets.
The pig ear
products are sold under the brand names Doggie Delight and Pet
Carousel. And the beef products were packaged under the name Choo
Hooves, Dentley's Doggie Delight and Pet Carousel.
Pets with
salmonella infections may become lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody
diarrhea, fever and vomiting.
Some pets may only experience a
decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain.