FDA issues recall of several brands of pet food due to salmonella risk

Pet food company Foodynamics is voluntarily recalling several brands of its dog and cat products due to possible salmonella contamination.

What we know:

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says the recall is for specific lots of Raw Dog Barkery, BellePepper Cats, Kanu Pets, and What’s In the Bowl brand freeze dried pet treats.

Why you should care:

The FDA says a pet with salmonella infection may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting, while some pets may only have a decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain.

Infected pets who appear healthy can be carriers and infect other animals or humans.

Humans are at risk of infection if they handle the product and do not thoroughly wash their hands. Symptoms of salmonella infection in humans are nausea,