Bravo Issues Voluntary Food Recall

Bravo! Issues Voluntary Dog Food Recall
Pet food company Bravo! recalls several cat and dog food products due to Salmonella and Listeria contamination.

Raw pet food company Bravo! has issued a voluntary recall of several brands of its dog and cat food products due to possible Salmonella and Listeria contamination. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration detected these contaminants in product samples during a review.The company stated it has not received any reports of illness due to the recalled products.

Salmonella and Listeria can cause serious infections in dogs and cats. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, poor appetite and sluggishness. Pets exhibiting these symptoms should be taken to a veterinarian immediately. If cross-contamination occurs, humans can be affected by these bacteria as well, and may exhibit similar symptoms.

All of the recalled products are frozen raw food items for dogs and cats. They are:Name: Bravo! Original Formula Chicken BlendProduct Numbers: 21-102, 21-105, 21-110Sizes: 2, 5 and 10 pound tubesBatch ID Code (on hang tag): 236Reason for recall: Salmonella and Listeria were found in this product

Name: Bravo! Original Formula Turkey BlendProduct Numbers: 31-102, 31-105, 31-110Sizes: 2, 5 and 10 pound tubesBatch ID Code (on hang tag): 236Reason for recall: Listeria was found in this product

Name: Bravo! Basic Formula Finely Ground ChickenProduct Number: 21-212Size: 2 pound tubeBatch ID Code (on hang tag): 226Reason for recall: Salmonella and Listeria were found in this product

Customers who have purchased these products should return any unopened tubes to the store where they bought it for a full refund. Pet owners should dispose of open tubes safely where pets cannot get to them, such as a trash can with a secured lid; customers may return the batch ID tag to the store for a full refund.
For more information, visit www.bravorawdiet.com/recallinfo.html
Posted: September 20, 2007, 12 p.m. EST

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