Carolina Prime Pet, Inc. of Lenoir, North Carolina has issued a recall of 400 16-ounce bags of “Hollywood Feed Carolina Made Chicken Chips” dog treats due to potential Salmonella contamination, according to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announcement released on Saturday.
While no illnesses have been reported in connection with this product to date, the company has initiated the recall as a precautionary measure to ensure consumer and pet safety.
The extensive recall spans retail locations across 19 states throughout the Southeast, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic regions. The potentially contaminated treats were also available for purchase through the company’s online retail platform at www.hollywoodfeed.com.
Affected states include:
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Florida
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Michigan
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
Consumers can identify the affected product by checking for lot number 20051324L2 and an expiration date of 11/13/25, which is marked on the back of the distinctive purple-and-black packaging.
Newsweek contacted Carolina Prime Pet via email on Sunday for comment.
Carolina Prime Pet, Inc. of Lenoir, NC, is recalling 400 16-ounce bags of “Hollywood Feed Carolina Made Chicken Chips” treats for dogs because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. (Credit: Carolina Prime Pet)
The company emphasizes that this specific lot number is the only one identified as potentially contaminated in their product line.
The potential contamination came to light following routine quality control measures when testing conducted by a third-party laboratory identified contamination in a related, yet commercially unreleased lot of the same product.
Pet owners should be particularly vigilant for signs of infection in their animals, including lethargy, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets may exhibit more subtle symptoms, such as decreased appetite, fever, and abdominal pain. The FDA notes that even pets without obvious symptoms can act as carriers, potentially spreading the infection to other animals or humans in the household.
For humans who handle the contaminated products, Salmonella exposure can lead to several concerning symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fever.
In more severe cases, Salmonella infection can result in serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. The FDA emphasizes the importance of thorough hand washing after handling pet treats to minimize the risk of cross-contamination.
The company has established dedicated channels for consumer support regarding this recall. Customers who have purchased treats from the affected lot are instructed to discontinue use immediately and can contact Carolina Prime Pet for information about returns and refunds.
The company can be reached via email at treats@carolinaprimepet.com or by phone at 828-394-6460 during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST.
A dog is pictured being fed a treat in this undated file photo. A recall announcement shared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns of potential Salmonella risk from Carolina Prime Pet’s “Hollywood Feed Carolina Made Chicken Chips.”
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A previous Newsweek review of FDA records in May revealed that there had been a significant increase in the number of recalls for pet food products in recent years.
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