Published by: Ingrid King. Last Updated on: August 25, 2023 by Crystal Uys
Note:Â This article covers a recall that occurred in 2015. For up-to-date information on current pet food recalls, please visit the FDA’s recall website.
In 2015, Bravo Pet Foods of Manchester, CT recalled select lots of Bravo Chicken pet foods for dogs and cats due to concerns of the possible presence of Salmonella.
The recall was initiated after routine testing by the New York State Department of Agriculture revealed the presence of Salmonella contamination.
The following product is being voluntarily recalled because of the possible presence of Salmonella.
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.
These products were sold to distributors, retail stores, internet retailers and directly to consumers in the US
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 and diarrhea. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers. Always use proper caution when handling raw foods.
For more information about the recall, and how to contact Bravo, please visit Bravo’s website.
About the author
Ingrid King is an award-winning author, former veterinary hospital manager, and veterinary journalist who is passionate about cats.
