Hartz initiates voluntary recall on dog treats

Secaucus, N.J.

-- Hartz Mountain Corp. is recalling a dog treat due to concerns over the risk of Salmonella contamination.

In fact, the Food and Drug Administration reports the company initiated a voluntary recall on some 74,700 8-ounce bags of Hartz Naturals Real Beef Treats for Dogs. The products lot code is BZ0969101E, UPC number 32700-11519.

The company reports the potentially contaminated lot was imported by Hartz from a Brazilian supplier, Bertin S.A. Those products were distributed to a number of customers in the United States.

"Although Hartz has not received any reports of animals or humans becoming ill as a result of coming into contact with this product, Hartz is taking immediate steps to remove the product from all retail stores and distribution centers, the company reports.

For more information call (800) 275-1414.