Two separate food recalls have been issued concerning seafood chowder and pet food products, citing potential health risks to consumers and animals, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently reported on its website.
The recalls impact certain batches of smoked salmon chowder and clam chowder as well as raw cat food containing chicken.
Food recalls are issued to protect public and pet health by removing potentially harmful products from the market. The latest recalls highlight the risks of contamination that could lead to serious health issues, including botulism in humans and avian flu concerns in pet food.
The SeaBear Company voluntarily recalled its Smoked Salmon Chowder and Alehouse Clam Chowder due to a potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium that can cause botulism, a serious illness that affects the nervous system.
The affected chowders were distributed nationwide and sold through various retail outlets, online orders, and direct shipments, the recall notice says. No illnesses have been reported to date. Consumers who have purchased the recalled products are advised not to eat them and should contact SeaBear's customer service team at at 1-800- 645-3474 for a full refund.
Symptoms of botulism include general weakness, dizziness, double-vision, abdominal distension and constipation, according to the FDA.
Meanwhile, Savage Pet, a pet food company, has issued a recall of its Savage Cat Food Chicken Recipe in both large and small boxes due to potential contamination with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), also known as bird flu.
The recall affects specific lots of the raw cat food product, which was distributed in several states. According to the FDA, feeding cats food contaminated with HPAI can pose health risks to animals and their owners. Savage Pet has advised pet owners to stop feeding the recalled product to their cats immediately and to return it to their retailer for proper destruction and a full refund.
The FDA's class levels, or risk warnings, for food recalls are based on the severity of the health risk posed by the product. They are categorized into three levels:
Class I (Most Serious): This type of recall involves a serious health hazard where the use or exposure to the product can cause serious health problems or death.
These can include food contaminated with e. coli, listeria, or salmonella, or undeclared allergens in foods that could cause severe allergic reactions.
Class II (Moderate Risk): A recall in this category is for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects but are not likely to cause serious harm. This includes small foreign objects (like plastic fragments), mislabeling of ingredients (such as undeclared allergens for non-severe allergies), or minor contamination.
Class III (Least Serious): These recalls involve products that violate FDA regulations but are not likely to cause adverse health effects, such as incorrect packaging, minor labeling errors, or small quality control issues that do not pose a significant health risk.
Recalls can be initiated by the FDA, the manufacturer, or distributors when a product is found to be unsafe. The FDA helps ensure proper communication and sometimes enforces recalls if a company does not voluntarily act.
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