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PetSmart – The Facts
Information regarding the Grreat Choice® Recall

With the recent FDA announcement of a salmonella investigation involving peanut butter products distributed through the Peanut Corporation of America (PCA), we began working closely with all of our vendors to verify whether there are any implications for our customers and their pets through the products sold in our stores.

Although we are not aware of any reported cases of injury or illness related to peanut butter products in our stores, we are conducting a voluntary recall as a precautionary measure and have removed these products from our shelves and website.

Background
Effective January 20, 2009, PetSmart® is conducting a voluntary recall of seven of our Grreat Choice dog biscuits (peanut butter and assorted flavors). We initiated the recall after determining these products sold between August 21, 2008 and January 19, 2009 contain peanut butter product linked to the salmonella recall announced by the FDA.

While some of these products have been tested and no traces of salmonella were found, we have recalled these products as a precautionary measure.

Because of the potential risk, we're immediately removing these products from our shelves and website.

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Federal health officials added pet food to the growing list of products being recalled because of a salmonella outbreak linked to peanut butter. According for the Centers for Disease Control, 486 salmonella cases in 43 states have been confirmed, with at least six deaths. Find out which foods remain safe to eat and what has been affected.

PetSmart has voluntarily recalled seven different kinds of its Grreat Choice Dog Biscuits because the ingredients include peanut paste from the Georgia processing plant believed to be the source of the salmonella outbreak. For more information on the PetSmart recall, visit the company's Web site, where you can see if a particular box of dog biscuits is involved by checking against the bar code on the box. The company will refund any recalled purchases.

With recall after recall, at least 101 brands of products, including popular brands such as Little Debbie, Keebler, Kroger, Famous Amos, General Mills and Club Foods, may no longer be safe. NutriSystem announced Wednesday a recall of its Peanut Butter Granola bars.

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I feed Flint River Ranch foods to my pets ( delivered fresh to my door ! )

Just called them and double checked - they do not use peanut butter/paste in their foods

Mach said:

Yeah, I do holistic/all natural with mine too.

SCNDLS said:

I didn't know they used pb in pet food.

whats the list for people food?

it seems the main stream food industry is getting a boost in sales from these out breaks.

My dog has science diet dog food, but he does LOVE the doggie treats that they sell at petco in the "treat bar" poor lil guy will be whithout his favorite treats for awhile.

Holy crap!

wildgoldenhoney said:

There are lots of peanut butter flavored dog treats. Dogs love PB.

How can peanuts spread salmonella ? I thought you only catch salmonella germs from raw chicken, dairy and eggs ?

KoolEaze said:

i think it gets inside them when they are growing.

I LOVE my peanut butter. I'm mad as hell!

Dayclear said:

you can eat Jif and the like. they dont use this supplier.

but i see reese's was getting pulled on the news. sometimes i get a craving to eat a few.