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Pig ear salmonellosis outbreak comes to a closeNovember 11, 2019Pig ear treats have officially been cleared for canine consumption, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says.
Human Salmonella cases linked to pig ears climb to 143August 30, 2019Cases of salmonellosis in humans connected to contact with pig ear treats continue to rise and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising pet owners to take precautions to avoid illness.
Third company issues pig ear recall over SalmonellaAugust 21, 2019A suspected connection between an outbreak of salmonellosis in humans and pig ear treats is forcing Dog Goods USA to issue a voluntary recall of some of its products.
Pig ears linked to human cases of salmonellosisAugust 2, 2019Pet owners across 33 states are being advised to dispose all pig ear treats, as the products are believed to be linked to an ongoing outbreak of multidrug-resistant Salmonella infections in humans.