American Health Kennels Inc., a manufacturer of pet treats based in Pompano Beach, Fla., issued a voluntary recall of its baked dog treats as a result of the expanded recall by the Peanut Corporation of America’s (PCA) Blakely, Georgia plant. The manufacturer said no reports of illness have been received. “We are effecting this recall in the interest of public safety even though we know our product is safe,” American Health Kennels said in a statement. PCA’s Blakely facility is the subject of an ongoing U.S. Food and Drug Administration probe into potential Salmonella contamination of peanut paste and other peanut products. The recall includes the following items made by American Health Kennels: American Health Kennels Inc., Cookie Bars: Creamy Peanut Butter UPC 725999522004; PB & Carob Chips UPC 725999523001; Lucious Carob UPC 725999521007; 4 pack Cookiebar Assortment UPC 725999538005; Best Before: 11/09 . American Health Kennels Inc., Peanut Butter Crunch 12oz UPC 725999001103; 16oz UPC 725999161104; Best Before: 11/09 . American Health Kennels Inc. Bark Bars Peanut Butter: 1.5oz Jumbo UPC 725999000168; 2.25 Pillow Pack UPC 725999333105; 2.5lb canister UPC 725999005064; 5lb bulk UPC 725999001257; 6oz Smiles UPC 725999530009; Giggles UPC 725999530009 . American Health Kennels Inc., Christmas Stocking 6oz UPC 725999000175; Christmas Card Mailer UPC 725999513003; Birthday Mailer UPC 725999528006; “With Love” Hearts UPC 725999512944; Holiday Smiles UPC 725999222300 . American Health Kennels Inc., 100 Calorie 2oz Pillow Pack UPC 725999539101; 100 Calorie 14oz dispenser UPC 725999539200; Gravity Trial 2oz UPC 725999400166; Best Before: 11/09 . American Health Kennels Inc., Bark Bars Minis UPC 72599953300; Best Before: 11/09 . American Health Kennels Inc., Bark Bars Animal Snackers 3oz UPC 725999512098; 12oz UPC 725999512098; Best Before: 11/09 . American Health Kennels Inc., Bark Bars Milk & Cookies UPC 725999333808; Best Before: 11/09 . American Health Kennels Inc., Dog Ate My Homework Jumbo UPC 725999531006; 2oz Pillow Pack UPC 725999535004; Best Before: 11/09 . American Health Kennels Inc., Bark Bars Naughty or Nice UPC 725999530092; Best Before: 11/09 . American Health Kennels Inc., Bark Bars Carob & Peanut Butter, 2.5lb canister UPC 725999005071; 2.25oz Pillow Pack UPC 725999333402; 5lb bulk UPC 725999003251; Best Before: 11/09 . American Health Kennels Inc., Bark Bars Brownie Delight 12oz UPC 725999003107; 5lb bulk UPC 725999003251; Best Before: 11/09 Pets with Salmonella may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting, according to the FDA. Some pets may show milder systems such as decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain, while other pets may display no symptoms. Pet owners are urged to contact their veterinarian if a pet has ingested the recalled product and shows these symptoms. <HOME>
