Goldenfeast® Inc. Recalls Bird Food Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination from Parsley

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Goldenfeast® Inc. Recalls Bird Food Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination from Parsley

Contact:
1-800-344-6536

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 26, 2013 -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. EST, 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	41919163683	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 February28,2014
Basics Plus Finch	741919165922	13 lb. Mini Bulk	August 31,2013 through February28,2014
Basics Plus Finch	741919163928	80 oz. Super Size	August 31,2013 through February28,2014
Basics Plus Finch	741919164925	32 oz. Barrier Bag	August 31,2013 through February28,2014
Basics Plus Parakeet	741919167933	40 lb. Bulk Bag	August 31,2013 through February28,2014
Basics Plus Parakeet	741919165939	13 lb. Mini Bulk	August 31,2013 through February28,2014
Basics Plus Parakeet	741919163935	72 oz. Super Size	August 31,2013 through February28,2014
Basics Plus Parakeet	741919164932	32 oz. Barrier Bag	August 31,2013 through February28,2014

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