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PET FOOD MANUFACTURER RECALLS
RAW PET FOOD PRODUCTS CONTAINING
SALMONELLA
The Raw Factory Ltd is recalling various raw pet food products containing tripe and pork
because they contain salmonella
Raw pet food manufacturer, The Raw
Factory Ltd, is recalling various products
containing tripe and pork as they have been
found to contain salmonella.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said in
a statement: “The presence of salmonella
in the products listed. [sic] Salmonella is a
bacterium that can cause food poisoning in
humans and animals.
“The product could therefore carry
a potential risk, either through direct
handling of the pet food, or indirectly
for example from food bowls or utensils
or contact with the faeces of infected
animals. In humans, symptoms caused by
salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea
and abdominal cramps.”
Point of sale notices will be displayed in
all stores that stock the products, which will
explain to customers which products have
been recalled, as well as why the products
are being recalled and what to do if they
have bought the products.
The FSA said that consumers should
“clean utensils and feeding bowls
thoroughly” when feeding raw food to pets,
adding that they should also “wash hands
thoroughly after handling raw pet food
and store separate from any ready-to-eat
foods”. The FSA said that anyone who has
bought affected products can return them
to the store for a “full refund”.
NORTH WALES PET GROUP ANNOUNCES ‘SUCCESSFUL’
REBRAND WITH £1.2M REFURBISHMENT
PetPlace has also overseen a £1.2m refurbishment of its Farm and Pet Place in Abergele as part of the refurbishment work
PetPlace has announced it has
“successfully” undergone a rebrand which
has included a £1.2m refurbishment of its
Farm and Pet Place outlet in Abergele.
The pet retail group says it has “already
seen a rise in sales” following the
refurbishment of its Abergele store the
group says it plans to roll-out the new look
at the group’s other stores in Llangefni,
Chirk, Mold and Ruthin from 2019.
Sion Pritchard, the company’s managing
director, said: “It became apparent looking at
the market and where the sector was going
that we needed a change. The industry has
advanced significantly in past years, it’s now
more about the health and happiness of
pets rather than just filling up with stock –
they are very much a part of the family.
“The toys and accessories are designed
for comfort rather than just functionality,
such as memory foam dog beds and
advanced dog coats, and the way the
store is laid-out makes it a more sociable
environment.
“A lot of people have passed by and seen
the refurbishment of the building, so we
look forward to welcoming them inside and
showing them how things have improved.”
PetPlace has recently raised over £33,000
for Hope House Hospice through fundraising
events during its refurbishment, and says it
plans to continue with charitable activity.
The group also has “major plans” for
expansion at the Abergele site, which is set
to be announced in the run up to Christmas,
alongside the launch of a unique loyalty
card that matches offers and discounts to a
customer’s purchase history.
ALMOST 100 DOGS REMOVED FROM LITTLE
RASCALS PET SHOP
The dogs were taken into RSPCA care after being removed by police and inspectors last Tuesday
As many as 94 dogs have been removed
from a Lincolnshire pet shop by police and
RSPCA inspectors.
The RSPCA said police executed a
warrant to search Little Rascals in Brant
Broughton, near Lincoln on Tuesday. Police
say investigations are still ongoing and no
arrests have been made so far.
Animal charities, Dogs Trust and The Vets
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were also on the scene according to the
RSPCA. In a statement, the RSPCA, said:
“A large number of animals were at the
property and our officers worked alongside
vets to assess them all.”
The reason for the raid is unclear,
however the government announced a ban
on commercial third party puppy and kitten
sales in England, in August.
December 2018