Salmonella contamination nets new pet treat recall, FDA reports

Rockville, Md. --

Boss Pet Products, Inc. recalled its Diggers Natural Treat Pig Ear pet treats because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

In an advisory today, the Food and Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine reports, "Boss Pet (Products) has been notified by one of its suppliers, Keys Manufacturing Company, Inc., that a batch of pig ear treats tested positive for Salmonella. Keys Manufacturing initiated a voluntary product recall in cooperation with the FDA and has identified several shipments of potentially affected products which Boss Pet shipped out under its Diggers brand in November, 2010 through April, 2011. So far, there has been a report of one dog in Missouri having Salmonella," FDA reports.

The recalled Diggers Natural Chews Pig Ears were sold in the following package sizes:


Bulk Pig Ears in boxes of 100 (UPC #0-72929-00038-6)


Bulk Pig Ears Shrink Wrapped in boxes of 50 (UPC #0-72929-99120-2)


2-Pack Bags shipped in cases of 12 bags (UPC #0-72929-99504-0)


4-Pack Bags shipped in cases of 12 bags (UPC #0-72929-00227-4)


8-Pack Bags shipped in cases of 12 bags (UPC #0-72929-99584-2)

These products were distributed in Montana, California, Washington, Oklahoma, Tennessee, New York, Ohio, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, Oregon, Utah, Iowa, Montana, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana and Minnesota, FDA says.

Consumers can return the products to their place of purchase for a refund. For more information about the recall contact Boss Pet at (800) 445-6347 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. EST) or go to

www.bosspet.com