RECALL: Goldenfeast Bird Food (Full Listing Below)
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Bird Food Recall
Houston Chronicle (blog)
Goldenfeast® Inc. is initiating this recall in accordance with FDA guidelines. ... If your pet has consumed the recalled product(s) and has these symptoms, please ...
<http://blog.chron.com/petshouston/2013/08/bird-food-recall/>
Goldenfeast Bird Food Recall
Kansas City infoZine
Recalled products were distributed to retailers and distributors in the states of: Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Idaho, Indiana, Maryland ...
<http://www.infozine.com/news/stories/op/storiesView/sid/56886/>
Goldenfeast Inc. Issues Urgent Recall-Retail Level-Initiated 8/26/2013
Fort Mills Times
Goldenfeast® Inc. is recalling several exotic bird food blends due to possible ... recall of parsley flakes distributed to Goldenfeast® Inc. and other pet food ...
<http://www.fortmilltimes.com/2013/08/26/2914320/goldenfeast-inc-issues-urgent.html>
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<http://www.heraldonline.com/2013/08/26/5149774/goldenfeast-inc-issues-urgent.html>
Rock Hill Herald Online
Goldenfeast Inc. Issues Urgent Recall-Retail Level-Initiated 8/26/2013
Published: August 26, 2013
2013-08-26T21:40:59Z
Recall Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination from Parsley
PHOENIXVILLE, Pa. ‹ Goldenfeast® Inc. is recalling several exotic bird food blends due to possible contamination of Salmonella from parsley flake ingredients supplied to Goldenfeast® Inc. by Specialty Commodities, Inc., an outside supplier to Goldenfeast® Inc. On February 11, 2013 Specialty Commodities, Inc. initiated a voluntary product recall of parsley flakes distributed to Goldenfeast® Inc. and other pet food manufacturers because the product may have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Specialty Commodities distributed the product to Goldenfeast® Inc. on May 17, 2012. No human or pet illnesses have been reported. Goldenfeast® Inc. is initiating this recall in accordance with FDA guidelines.
Recalled products were distributed to retailers and distributors in the states of: Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Idaho, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin, Virginia and Canada.
No other Goldenfeast® Inc. products are affected by this voluntary recall. Customers who have purchased any of the products listed below are urged to contact Goldenfeast® at 800-344-6536 between the hours and 9 am and 5 pm. ET, Monday through Friday, for instruction on product return.
Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and humans may be at risk from handling contaminated pet products. Healthy persons exposed to Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomit, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fever. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary track symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these symptoms after having contact with these products should contact their physician or healthcare provider.
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. Infection but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product(s) and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
Listed below are the Product Name and the Best If Used Before Code (Day/Month/Year)
All sizes of each listed product are affected- Bulk (Large Foil Bags), Mini Bulk (Medium Size Foil Bags), Super Size (Plastic Jars) and Barrier Bag Containers (Barrier Film Bags).
Product Name UPC Code Size
Best If Used By (day/month/year)
(This information appears on the UPC bar code label)
Australian Blend 741919167629 32 lb. Bulk Bag
May 31, 2013 through October 31, 2013
Australian Blend 741919165625 13 lb. Mini Bulk
May 31, 2013 through October 31, 2013
Australian Blend 741919163621 64 oz. Super Size
May 31, 2013 through October 31, 2013
Australian Blend 741919164628 25 oz. Barrier Bag
May 31, 2013 through October 31, 2013
Bean Supreme 741919167759 32 lb. Bulk Bag
July 31, 2013 through December 31, 2013
Bean Supreme 741919165755 10 lb. Mini Bulk
July 31, 2013 through December 31, 2013
Bean Supreme 741919163751 64 oz. Super Size
July 31, 2013 through December 31, 2013
Bean Supreme 741919164758 23 oz. Barrier Bag
July 31, 2013 through December 31, 2013
Caribbean Bounty 741919167728 32 lb. Bulk Bag
July 31, 2013 through September 30,2013
Caribbean Bounty 741919165724 11 lb. Mini Bulk
July 31,2013 through September 30, 2013
Caribbean Bounty 741919163720 64 oz. Super Size
July 31, 2013 through September 30,2013
Caribbean Bounty 741919164727 25 oz. Barrier Bag
July 31,2013 through September 30, 2013
Gardenflora 741919167681 12 lb. Bulk Bag
July 31, 2013 through February 28, 2014
Gardenflora 741919165687 4 lb. Mini Bulk
July 31, 2013 through February 28, 2014
Gardenflora 741919163683 23 oz. Super Size
July 31, 2013 through February 28, 2014
Gardenflora 741919164680 9 oz. Barrier Bag
July 31, 2013 through February 28, 2014
Petite Hookbill 741919167605 32 lb. Bulk Bag
June 30, 2013 through October 31, 2013
Petite Hookbill 741919165601 12 lb. Mini Bulk
June 30, 2013 through October 31, 2013
Petite Hookbill 741919163607 64 oz. Super Size
June 30, 2013 through October 31, 2013
Petite Hookbill 741919164604 25 oz. Barrier Bag
June 30, 2013 through October 31, 2013
Schmitts Original 741919167865 32 lb. Bulk Bag
July 31, 2013 through August 31, 2013
Schmitts Original 741919165861 13 lb. Mini Bulk
July 31, 2013 through August 31, 2013
Schmitts Original 741919163867 64 oz. Super Size
July 31, 2013 through August 31, 2013
Schmitts Original 741919164864 25 oz. Barrier Bag
July 31, 2013 through August 31, 2013
Basics Plus Finch 741919167926 40 lb. Bulk Bag
August 31, 2013 through February 28, 2014
Basics Plus Finch 741919165922 13 lb. Mini Bulk
August 31, 2013 through February 28, 2014
Basics Plus Finch 741919163928 80 oz. Super Size
August 31, 2013 through February 28, 2014
Basics Plus Finch 741919164925 32 oz. Barrier Bag
August 31, 2013 through February 28, 2014
Basics Plus Parakeet 741919167933 40 lb. Bulk Bag
August 31, 2013 through February 28, 2014
Basics Plus Parakeet 741919165939 13 lb. Mini Bulk
August 31, 2013 through February 28, 2014
Basics Plus Parakeet 741919163935 72 oz. Super Size
August 31, 2013 through February 28, 2014
Basics Plus Parakeet 741919164932 32 oz. Barrier Bag
August 31, 2013 through February 28, 2014
Copyright 2013 . All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
© 2013 www.heraldonline.com and wire service sources. All Rights Reserved.http://www.heraldonline.com
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<http://www.examiner.com/article/exotic-bird-food-blends-recalled-due-to-possible-salmonella-contamination>
Exotic bird food blends recalled due to possible salmonella contamination
August 27, 2013
As reported by HeraldOnline.com on Monday, August 26, 2013, Goldenfeast Inc. has issued a recall of several exotic bird food blends due to possible contamination of salmonella from parsley flake ingredients. The parsley flakes were supplied by Specialty Commodities, Inc.
Although no human or pet illnesses have been reported to date, Goldenfeast Inc. is initiating this recall in accordance with FDA guidelines.
They say the recalled products were distributed to retailers and distributors in the states of: Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Idaho, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin, Virginia and Canada.
Please refer to the published article for a complete list of Goldenfeast products that are affected by this voluntary recall.
Customers may contact Goldenfeast at 800-344-6536 between the hours and 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday, for instructions on how to return products under recall.
You can also learn more about Goldenfeast products and follow some of their activities on Facebook.
How salmonella poisoning affects humans and pets:
There is salmonella 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 displays these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian immediately for further advice.
Read more about bacterial infections in birds, including salmonella, online at PetMD.
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This is distibuted for nonprofit research and educational purposes only.
[Ref.http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/107.html]
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Bird Food Recall
Houston Chronicle (blog)
Goldenfeast® Inc. is initiating this recall in accordance with FDA guidelines. ... If your pet has consumed the recalled product(s) and has these symptoms, please ...
<http://blog.chron.com/petshouston/2013/08/bird-food-recall/>
Goldenfeast Bird Food Recall
Kansas City infoZine
Recalled products were distributed to retailers and distributors in the states of: Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Idaho, Indiana, Maryland ...
<http://www.infozine.com/news/stories/op/storiesView/sid/56886/>
Goldenfeast Inc. Issues Urgent Recall-Retail Level-Initiated 8/26/2013
Fort Mills Times
Goldenfeast® Inc. is recalling several exotic bird food blends due to possible ... recall of parsley flakes distributed to Goldenfeast® Inc. and other pet food ...
<http://www.fortmilltimes.com/2013/08/26/2914320/goldenfeast-inc-issues-urgent.html>
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<http://www.heraldonline.com/2013/08/26/5149774/goldenfeast-inc-issues-urgent.html>
Rock Hill Herald Online
Goldenfeast Inc. Issues Urgent Recall-Retail Level-Initiated 8/26/2013
Published: August 26, 2013
2013-08-26T21:40:59Z
Recall Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination from Parsley
PHOENIXVILLE, Pa. ‹ Goldenfeast® Inc. is recalling several exotic bird food blends due to possible contamination of Salmonella from parsley flake ingredients supplied to Goldenfeast® Inc. by Specialty Commodities, Inc., an outside supplier to Goldenfeast® Inc. On February 11, 2013 Specialty Commodities, Inc. initiated a voluntary product recall of parsley flakes distributed to Goldenfeast® Inc. and other pet food manufacturers because the product may have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Specialty Commodities distributed the product to Goldenfeast® Inc. on May 17, 2012. No human or pet illnesses have been reported. Goldenfeast® Inc. is initiating this recall in accordance with FDA guidelines.
Recalled products were distributed to retailers and distributors in the states of: Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Idaho, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin, Virginia and Canada.
No other Goldenfeast® Inc. products are affected by this voluntary recall. Customers who have purchased any of the products listed below are urged to contact Goldenfeast® at 800-344-6536 between the hours and 9 am and 5 pm. ET, Monday through Friday, for instruction on product return.
Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and humans may be at risk from handling contaminated pet products. Healthy persons exposed to Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomit, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fever. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary track symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these symptoms after having contact with these products should contact their physician or healthcare provider.
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. Infection but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product(s) and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
Listed below are the Product Name and the Best If Used Before Code (Day/Month/Year)
All sizes of each listed product are affected- Bulk (Large Foil Bags), Mini Bulk (Medium Size Foil Bags), Super Size (Plastic Jars) and Barrier Bag Containers (Barrier Film Bags).
Product Name UPC Code Size
Best If Used By (day/month/year)
(This information appears on the UPC bar code label)
Australian Blend 741919167629 32 lb. Bulk Bag
May 31, 2013 through October 31, 2013
Australian Blend 741919165625 13 lb. Mini Bulk
May 31, 2013 through October 31, 2013
Australian Blend 741919163621 64 oz. Super Size
May 31, 2013 through October 31, 2013
Australian Blend 741919164628 25 oz. Barrier Bag
May 31, 2013 through October 31, 2013
Bean Supreme 741919167759 32 lb. Bulk Bag
July 31, 2013 through December 31, 2013
Bean Supreme 741919165755 10 lb. Mini Bulk
July 31, 2013 through December 31, 2013
Bean Supreme 741919163751 64 oz. Super Size
July 31, 2013 through December 31, 2013
Bean Supreme 741919164758 23 oz. Barrier Bag
July 31, 2013 through December 31, 2013
Caribbean Bounty 741919167728 32 lb. Bulk Bag
July 31, 2013 through September 30,2013
Caribbean Bounty 741919165724 11 lb. Mini Bulk
July 31,2013 through September 30, 2013
Caribbean Bounty 741919163720 64 oz. Super Size
July 31, 2013 through September 30,2013
Caribbean Bounty 741919164727 25 oz. Barrier Bag
July 31,2013 through September 30, 2013
Gardenflora 741919167681 12 lb. Bulk Bag
July 31, 2013 through February 28, 2014
Gardenflora 741919165687 4 lb. Mini Bulk
July 31, 2013 through February 28, 2014
Gardenflora 741919163683 23 oz. Super Size
July 31, 2013 through February 28, 2014
Gardenflora 741919164680 9 oz. Barrier Bag
July 31, 2013 through February 28, 2014
Petite Hookbill 741919167605 32 lb. Bulk Bag
June 30, 2013 through October 31, 2013
Petite Hookbill 741919165601 12 lb. Mini Bulk
June 30, 2013 through October 31, 2013
Petite Hookbill 741919163607 64 oz. Super Size
June 30, 2013 through October 31, 2013
Petite Hookbill 741919164604 25 oz. Barrier Bag
June 30, 2013 through October 31, 2013
Schmitts Original 741919167865 32 lb. Bulk Bag
July 31, 2013 through August 31, 2013
Schmitts Original 741919165861 13 lb. Mini Bulk
July 31, 2013 through August 31, 2013
Schmitts Original 741919163867 64 oz. Super Size
July 31, 2013 through August 31, 2013
Schmitts Original 741919164864 25 oz. Barrier Bag
July 31, 2013 through August 31, 2013
Basics Plus Finch 741919167926 40 lb. Bulk Bag
August 31, 2013 through February 28, 2014
Basics Plus Finch 741919165922 13 lb. Mini Bulk
August 31, 2013 through February 28, 2014
Basics Plus Finch 741919163928 80 oz. Super Size
August 31, 2013 through February 28, 2014
Basics Plus Finch 741919164925 32 oz. Barrier Bag
August 31, 2013 through February 28, 2014
Basics Plus Parakeet 741919167933 40 lb. Bulk Bag
August 31, 2013 through February 28, 2014
Basics Plus Parakeet 741919165939 13 lb. Mini Bulk
August 31, 2013 through February 28, 2014
Basics Plus Parakeet 741919163935 72 oz. Super Size
August 31, 2013 through February 28, 2014
Basics Plus Parakeet 741919164932 32 oz. Barrier Bag
August 31, 2013 through February 28, 2014
Copyright 2013 . All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
© 2013 www.heraldonline.com and wire service sources. All Rights Reserved.http://www.heraldonline.com
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~>
<http://www.examiner.com/article/exotic-bird-food-blends-recalled-due-to-possible-salmonella-contamination>
Exotic bird food blends recalled due to possible salmonella contamination
August 27, 2013
As reported by HeraldOnline.com on Monday, August 26, 2013, Goldenfeast Inc. has issued a recall of several exotic bird food blends due to possible contamination of salmonella from parsley flake ingredients. The parsley flakes were supplied by Specialty Commodities, Inc.
Although no human or pet illnesses have been reported to date, Goldenfeast Inc. is initiating this recall in accordance with FDA guidelines.
They say the recalled products were distributed to retailers and distributors in the states of: Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Idaho, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin, Virginia and Canada.
Please refer to the published article for a complete list of Goldenfeast products that are affected by this voluntary recall.
Customers may contact Goldenfeast at 800-344-6536 between the hours and 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday, for instructions on how to return products under recall.
You can also learn more about Goldenfeast products and follow some of their activities on Facebook.
How salmonella poisoning affects humans and pets:
There is salmonella 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 displays these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian immediately for further advice.
Read more about bacterial infections in birds, including salmonella, online at PetMD.
~~~Free E-News-Clip & Alert Services:~~~>
This is distibuted for nonprofit research and educational purposes only.
[Ref.http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/107.html]
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