Dog Treats Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

On Friday, Gaines Pet Treats LLC announced a voluntary recall of their Gaines Family Farmstead Chicken Chips due to the possible presence of Salmonella. The recall was issued after “a third party tested and identified contamination in a related, unreleased lot of the same product,” the company explained in a release by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Only one lot has been recalled: a five-ounce bag with an expiration date of Dec. 11, 2025, and the lot number 20061124 marked on the bag. So far, no illnesses have been reported.

In addition, Carolina Prime Pet, Inc., of Lenoir, North Carolina has initiated a recall  of 400 16-ounce bags “ Hollywood Feed Carolina Made Chicken Chips, ” the FDA announced on Nov. 23. These treats were also recalled because of potential Salmonella contamination.

Safety precautions

Any five-ounce bag of Gaines Family Farmstead Chicken Chips marked with the lot number 20061124 should be immediately disposed of in a manner that animals and people cannot access, the FDA recommends. Customers can contact Recall@GainesFamilyFarmstead.com for a refund or replacement.

The Carolina product comes in a 16-ounce purple-and-black bag marked on the back side with lot number 20051324L2 and an expiration date of Nov. 13, 2025. They were were distributed to Hollywood Feed stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas, and were also available through online retailer www.hollywoodfeed.com. Those who may have purchased these treats may contact the company at  treats@carolinaprimepet.com or 828-394-6460 Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST for more information or for a refund or replacement.

A ccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), because Salmonella can be spread on surfaces, any object that made contact with a potentially contaminated treat — such as a counter, cutting board, or utensil — should be washed with soap and water.

If you are worried your dog has been infected with Salmonella, it is recommended to wash your hands after any contact with your pup, minimize contact with their saliva, use gloves when picking up feces, and disinfect your dog’s belongings, explains the Swedish Veterinary Agency.

Symptoms of salmonella in dogs

Salmonella bacteria can cause a variety of symptoms in people and pets. Often, dog with Salmonella infections will be asymptomatic but can shed the bacteria in their saliva or waste. The most common symptoms of dogs with salmonella are diarrhea, loss of appetite, dehydration, lethargy, fever, and weight loss, Dr. Amy Fox told Kinship.

There are at-home treatments for many of the mild symptoms of salmonella in dogs, such as hydration, probiotics, and a bland diet for digestive upset. Dogs will often recover on their own. If your dog has a decreased appetite or diarrhea for longer than 12 hours, Dr. Fox recommends seeing a vet. If your dog shows symptoms like bloody diarrhea, not eating at all, severe lethargy, pain in their belly, or difficulty breathing, they should see a veterinary professional immediately.