Homeland By Products Ltd is recalling three batches of frozen raw pet food because salmonella has been found in the products.

The affected products were: Frozen Raw Beef, Frozen Raw Turkey and Frozen Raw Tripe.

The Food Standards Agency announced the recall on its website. In its risk statement the FSA said:

“Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause illness in humans and animals. The product could therefore carry a potential risk, because of the presence of salmonella, either through direct handling of the pet food, or indirectly, for example from pet feeding bowls, utensils or contact with the faeces of animals.

“In humans, symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps. Infected animals may not necessarily display signs of illness, but symptoms can include diarrhoea.”

And in its advice to customers, the agency added: “If you have bought any of the above products do not use them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.

“When handling and serving raw pet food it is always advised to clean utensils and feeding bowls thoroughly after use. Consumers should wash hands thoroughly after handling raw pet food, bowls, utensils or after contact with the faeces of infected animals.

“Raw pet food should be stored separately from any food (especially ready to eat foods). Care should be taken when defrosting to avoid cross contamination of foods and surfaces.”

The full Food Alert can be viewed here

https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-29-2019