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color:#1F497D'><a
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Press releases
about FDA Recalls [mailto:FDA-RECALLS-L@LIST.NIH.GOV] <b>On Behalf Of </b>FDA
Recalls<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, April 17, 2007 3:04 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> FDA-RECALLS-L@LIST.NIH.GOV<br>
<b>Subject:</b> T.W. Enterprises Issues Nationwide Recall of Dog Chews Due to
Salmonella Contamination<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Recall
-- Firm Press Release <o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
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FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals
from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other
interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.
This listserv covers mainly Class I (life-threatening) recalls. A complete
listing of recalls can be found in the FDA Enforcement Report at: <a
href="http://www.fda.gov/opacom/Enforce.html">http://www.fda.gov/opacom/Enforce.html</a> <span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>T.W.
Enterprises Issues Nationwide Recall of Dog Chews Due to Salmonella Contamination</span><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Contact:</span></strong><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br>
T.W. Enterprises <br>
(360) 366-0408 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'> -- 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><em><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Salmonella
</span></em><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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 <em><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Salmonella</span></em>
should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea,
vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, <em><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Salmonella </span></em>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Pets with <em><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Salmonella </span></em>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The
following is a list of the recalled products (Product Name/ A.B. Dog Chew -
Size / UPC):<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>A.B.
Small Chew, 3 - 4 inch / 833234001105 <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>A.
B. Puppy Chew, 4 - 6 inch / 83323401112 <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>A.B.
Dog Chew Medium, 6 inch / 833234001051 <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>A.B.
Dog Chew Large, 10 inch / 833234001068 <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>A.
B. Dog Chew XL, 13 inch / 833234001075 <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>A.
B. Dog Chew Mega, 16 inch / 833234001082 <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>A.
B. Dog Chew Jumbo, 26 inch / 833234001099 <o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Since
elderly people, young children, and people with weakened immune systems are
particularly at risk from exposure they should avoid handling these products.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Consumers
with questions may contact T.W. Enterprises at 1-360-366-0408.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts Page: <a
href="http://www.fda.gov/opacom/7alerts.html">http://www.fda.gov/opacom/7alerts.html</a>
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