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Frozen Mice Recalled by FDA

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http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm220367.htm
Biggers & Callaham, LLC DBA Mice Direct Recalls Frozen Reptile Feed Because of Possible Health Risk



Contact:
Mice Direct: 888-747-0736
[email protected]



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- July 26, 2010 - Biggers & Callaham LLC., D/B/A Mice Direct of Cleveland Georgia is recalling frozen reptile feed (mice, rats, chicks), because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products. People handling contaminated pet food can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the product 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.

The frozen reptile feed was distributed in all states, except Hawaii, through pet stores and by mail order and direct delivery.

Frozen reptile feed was shipped in plastic bags with the following product codes M-SP100, M-P100, M-PF100, M-F100, M-H100, M-W50, M-A50, M-JA25, R-P100, R-F50, R-PUP50, R-W50, R-S50, R-M20, R-L10,R-J5, R-C5, R-M3 followed by E9, F9, G9, H9, I9, J9, K9, L9 or A10, B10, C10, D10, E10, F10, G10 and whole frozen chicks in 25 count bags.

Human illnesses that may be related to the frozen reptile feed have been reported in 17 states. The recalled product should not be fed to animals, even after heating in a microwave oven, since the heating may not be adequate to kill Salmonella. The recall is based upon sampling by the FDA of frozen mice. The company continues their investigation.

Products shipped after 07/24/2010, will be irradiated in a similar manner as raw food for human consumption in order to address the Salmonella issue associated with these products.

Consumers who purchased reptile feed from Mice Direct are urged to contact Mice Direct by telephone at 888-747-0736 from 9:00a.m-5:00p.m EST Monday-Friday or by e-mail at [email protected] for instructions concerning this recall and for credits towards replacement of unused product.
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I have always used Mice Direct. As I am 5 mins from them and very good friends with them. I continue to support them and believe there are plenty of problems with FDA and their thoughts on things. But Heath and John will do what they need to correct the problems and continue putting out a great product.
 
pgwdragons said:
I have always used Mice Direct. As I am 5 mins from them and very good friends with them. I continue to support them and believe there are plenty of problems with FDA and their thoughts on things. But Heath and John will do what they need to correct the problems and continue putting out a great product.
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My feelings are that if you are handling dead rats and then touching your mouth you're just asking for trouble anyways :rofl:
 
I believe I read that the company is taking steps to be an industry leader by irradiating.

I've seen people make light of salmonella. To me, that is the worst kind of whitewashing. Salmonella can be a problem.
But basic attention to cleanliness and handwashing can help prevent illness and contamination in all sorts of situations.

It is good advice to remind others to wash their hands after touching any kind of frozen rodent, or for that matter, any kind of frozen meat.
 
Agreed. A lot of people take cleanliness to lightly and dont know how easy it is to get sick from things; not only rats, but any kind of meat in general as you mentioned.
 
Nope, only way to kill salmonella is to cook it. Most bacteria survives while frozen.
 
Yes, they sent everything to get treated, and they began getting postive results back is what I have heard, So the treatment is working. Hopefully everything will clear up soon enough!
 
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