More Pig Ear Pet Treats Recalled

by News Desk | May 18, 2011

Two more companies are recalling pig ear dog treats after a supplier, Keys Manufacturing of Paris, IL, found that a batch of the pet chews tested positive for Salmonella.

One dog has been reported to have become ill because of contaminated pig ears.

Boss Pet Products' recall is for Diggers Natural Treat Pig Ear pet treats, which were distributed from November, 2010 through April, 2011 in MT, CA, WA, OK, TN, NY, KS, OH, TX, MS, AL, OR, UT, IA, MO, IL, IN, LA, and MN.

The pig ears were sold in bulk in boxes of 100 (UPC 0-72929-00038-6); shrink wrapped in boxes of 50 (UPC 0-72929-99120-2); in 
two-pack bags shipped in cases of 12 bags (UPC 0-72929-99504-0);
 four-pack bags shipped in cases of 12 bags (UPC 0-72929-00227-4) eight-pack bags shipped in cases of 12 bags (UPC 0-72929-99584-2).

Recalled pig ear treats can be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Boss Pet at 1-800-445-6347 during business hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET) or on the company's website at www.bosspet.com.