Puppy Deli

There have been a number of dog treat recalls lately, and the latest company to issue one is Nature’s Variety.  The company announced on February 15, 2013 that they were issuing a voluntary recall of one batch of their Instinct Raw Organic Chicken Formula because pieces of clear plastic may be found in some bags of the product.  If eaten, the plastic could pose a chocking risk to pets.

The company has identified the source of the plastic and has solved the problem, however, the voluntary recall is in place for the following products with a “Best if Used By” date of 10/04/13:

• UPC# 7 69949 60137 1 – Instinct Raw Organic Chicken Formula medallions, 3 lbs. bag
• UPC# 7 69949 70137 8 – Instinct Raw Organic Chicken Formula medallions, 27 lbs. case
• UPC# 7 69949 60127 2 – Instinct Raw Organic Chicken Formula patties, 6 lbs. bag
• UPC# 7 69949 70127 9 – Instinct Raw Organic Chicken Formula patties, 36 lbs. case

The “Best if Used By” date is located on the back of the package below the “Contact Us” section. The affected product was distributed through retail stores and internet sales in the United States and Canada. No other products were impacted.

According to the company, “consumers feeding the affected product should discontinue use and monitor their pet’s health, and contact their veterinarian if they have concerns. Consumers who have purchased one of the above products can obtain a full refund or exchange by either returning the product in its original packaging or bringing a proof of purchase back to their retailer.”

Consumers with additional questions can call the Nature’s Variety Consumer Relations team at 1.888.519.7387 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST. Or, questions can be emailed directly to cservice@naturesvariety.com.