Raw pet foods can make pets and people sick Germs like Salmonella and Listeria bacteria have been found in raw pet foods, even packaged ones sold in stores. These germs can make your pets sick. Your family also can get sick by handling the raw food or by taking care of your pet.
Can you get Salmonella from cat food?
example, some pet products, like pet foods and treats, can be contaminated with Salmonella and other germs. Pet food and treats that may be contaminated include dry dog or cat food, dog biscuits, pig ears, beef hooves, and rodents used to feed reptiles (including frozen feeder rodents).
What foods can carry Salmonella?
You can get a Salmonella infection from a variety of foods, including chicken, turkey, beef, pork, eggs, fruits, sprouts, other vegetables, and even processed foods, such as nut butters, frozen pot pies, chicken nuggets, and stuffed chicken entrees.
What dog food is contaminated with Salmonella?
ProductSizeStatesSportsman's Pride Professional Formula 30/20 Dog Food40 lb.MS, FL, TN, LA, VA, NC, TXSprout Sporting Dog Food5 lb.MN, WI, IA, SD, ND40 lb.Intimidator Chicken & Rice Formula Dog Food 30/2016 lb.TX, MS, FL, AL
Can dog food cause bacterial infections?
Researchers in Portugal recently tested 55 dog foods — including dry, wet, and raw-frozen varieties — for Enterococci, a type of bacteria that lives in human and animal guts but can cause dangerous infections if it spreads to other parts of the body.
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