Natura Pet Recalls EVO, Innova, California Natural, Karma and HealthWise Dry Pet Foods & Treats Due to Salmonella

Update: This recall has been expanded to include all Natura dry dog, cat and ferret food and treats with expiration dates through March 24, 2014.  This affects the following brands: Innova, 
EVO, 
California Natural, 
HealthWise, and 
Karma. 4.19.13

Customer Service: (800) 224-6123

Web Site: www.naturapet.com

Replacement Product Information

If your product is affected, and you would like a replacement, please download this form and follow the instructions.

Natura Pet Products has recalled its dry pet food (EVO, Innova, California Natural, HealthWise and Karma) because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. No Salmonella-related illnesses have been reported.

Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, 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. Infected but otherwise healthy pets 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.

Consumers who have purchased the dry pet foods and treats listed should discard them.

The affected products are sold through veterinary clinics, select pet specialty retailers, and online in the United States, Canada, Korea, Malaysia, Japan, Hong Kong, and Costa Rica.

Product expiration dates range from 12/17/2013 – 3/24/2014. Updated 4.19.13

No canned wet food or biscuits are affected by this announcement.

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