FDA warns about US-made chicken jerky pet treats

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By JoNel Aleccia, NBC News
Dec. 6, 2012

A Colorado company is refusing to recall chicken jerky dog treats potentially contaminated with salmonella bacteria, prompting federal health regulators to urge consumers to keep them away from pets.

The Food and Drug Administration warned pet owners Thursday not to feed dogs certain Nature’s Deli Chicken Jerky Dog Treats packaged and distributed by Kasel Associated Industries of Denver.

The warning is not related to the ongoing investigation of reported illnesses and deaths in pets that consumed chicken jerky treats made in China.

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No reports of illness have been linked to the treats, the FDA said.

People and animals could contract salmonella either by handling or eating the contaminated products.

Infection with salmonella bacteria typically causes short-term illness in healthy people, but can cause serious complications in those with weak immune systems.