FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Dog treats sold under two brand names are being recalled because they may make dogs sick.
They may contain elevated levels of what the company calls a “naturally-occurring” beef thyroid hormone.
Merrick Pet Care issued the recall after one complaint that a dog got sick while eating Merrick Backcountry Great Plains Real Beef Jerky.
The recall applies to that variety and four others sold under the Merrick and Castor & Pollux brand names.
•Castor & Pollux Good Buddy Prime Patties Real Beef Recipe, 4 oz., UPC: 780872510806, Best Before Dates: 5/1/2017 – 9/1/2019
•Castor & Pollux Good Buddy Sausage Cuts Real Beef Recipe, 5 oz., UPC: 780872510745, Best Before Dates: 5/1/2017 – 9/1/2019
•Merrick Backcountry Great Plains Real Beef Jerky, 4.5 oz., UPC: 022808786160, Best Before Dates: 5/1/2019 – 9/1/2019
•Merrick Backcountry Great Plains Real Beef Sausage Cuts, 5 oz., UPC: 022808786047, Best Before Dates: 5/1/2017 – 9/1/2019
•Merrick Backcountry Great Plains Real Steak Patties, 4 oz., UPC: 022808786078, Best Before Dates: 5/1/2017 – 9/1/2019
If you have any of these products, you may contact Merrick Pet Care for a refund. You can send an email, call 1-800-664-7387 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or fill out a form on their website.
The full recall notice is available on the Food and Drug Administration website.
