Recall Alert: Lystn, LLC Issues Warning for Salmonella and Listeria Contaminated Dog Food

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The Hawai'i State Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch (FDB) has alerted residents to a recall issued by Lystn, LLC for certain lots of raw dog food products due to potential Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled products were sold directly to consumers online and through local boutique pet stores. Residents are advised to check for the products listed by "best used-by date" (BUBD) and not feed the recalled product to pets or any other animals.

Key Takeaways:

  • The recall affects certain lots of raw dog food products due to potential Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination, posing a risk to both animals and humans.
  • Pets infected with Salmonella may display symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, fever, loss of appetite, and decreased activity level.
  • Infected pets can shed the bacteria in their feces without showing symptoms.
  • Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis in pets, leading to mild to severe diarrhea, anorexia, fever, nervousness, and death.
  • Humans can become infected with Salmonella and/or Listeria monocytogenes by handling the contaminated products, having contact with pets that have eaten the contaminated products, and/or having contact with surfaces that have touched the contaminated food.
  • People with weak immune systems are at a higher risk of illness.
  • Symptoms of Salmonella infection in humans include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps.
  • Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis in people, with symptoms such as fever, severe headache, muscle aches, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
  • To date, there have been no reports of illness or adverse events attributed to the recalled products.
  • Consumers can report any danger or issues related to food products on the FDA’s online portal at AnimalandPetFoodRecalls.com.

Statistics:

  • No reports of illness or adverse events have been reported to date.
  • The risk of illness increases if people do not thoroughly wash their hands after handling the food or having contact with their pet or contaminated surfaces.
  • 70-80% of human salmonellosis cases are subclinical, meaning they do not display symptoms. (Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  • Those most susceptible to Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes infections are people under the age of 5, those over 65, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

Sources:

  • Hawai'i State Department of Health (DOH)
  • Lystn, LLC