[Vision2020] FW: T.W. Enterprises Issues Nationwide Recall of Dog Chews Due to Salmonella Contamination

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T.W. Enterprises Issues Nationwide Recall of Dog Chews Due to Salmonella
Contamination


Contact:
T.W. Enterprises 
(360) 366-0408 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Ferndale, WA -- April 16, 2007 -- T.W. Enterprises
of Ferndale, WA today alerted consumers that it is recalling certain dog
chews it markets because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. Samples
tested by FDA of the product indicate that the dog chew products
manufactured by T.W. Enterprises may be contaminated. People handling these
treats can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not
thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the chews or any
surfaces exposed to these products.

Salmonella can potentially be transferred to people handling these pet
treats, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after
having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.
Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some
or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody
diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in
more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis,
arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms.
Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product
should contact their healthcare providers.

Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody
diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite,
fever and abdominal pain. Well animals can be carriers and infect other
animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has
these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

The following is a list of the recalled products (Product Name/ A.B. Dog
Chew - Size / UPC):

*	A.B. Small Chew, 3 - 4 inch / 833234001105 
*	A. B. Puppy Chew, 4 - 6 inch / 83323401112 
*	A.B. Dog Chew Medium, 6 inch / 833234001051 
*	A.B. Dog Chew Large, 10 inch / 833234001068 
*	A. B. Dog Chew XL, 13 inch / 833234001075 
*	A. B. Dog Chew Mega, 16 inch / 833234001082 
*	A. B. Dog Chew Jumbo, 26 inch / 833234001099 

T.W. Enterprises Inc. manufactured these dog chews and distributed them
throughout the United States under its name. The affected products were
distributed before March 22, 2007 to retail locations and are non-coded,
i.e. they have no batch code or other identifying marks. T.W. Enterprises
has made contact with all of its consignees and has been informed the
affected product has been pulled from store shelves.

T.W. Enterprises has informed FDA of its action and is fully cooperating
with the agency. The firm, FDA and other authorities are actively
investigating this matter to determine the source of this problem, and will
take any additional steps necessary to protect the public health. No reports
of illness to date in connection with this problem. 

Consumers who have the non-coded pet chews should not feed them to their
pets, but should dispose of them in a safe manner (e.g., in a securely
covered trash receptacle). Anyone who is experiencing the symptoms of
Salmonella infection after having handled one of these pet products should
seek medical attention, and report their use of the product and illness to
the nearest FDA office.

People should thoroughly wash their hands after handling any pet treat -
especially those made from animal protein such as meat -- to help prevent
infection. People may risk bacterial infection not only by handling the
chews, but by contact with pets or surfaces exposed to the chews, so it is
important that they thoroughly wash their hands with hot water and soap. 

Since elderly people, young children, and people with weakened immune
systems are particularly at risk from exposure they should avoid handling
these products.

Consumers with questions may contact T.W. Enterprises at 1-360-366-0408.

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