RECALL: Bravo recalls Chicken Blend diet for dogs and cats

Additional items recalled out of abundance of caution

Bravo Pet Foods of Manchester, Connecticut, USA, is recalling a select lot of Bravo Chicken Blend diet for dogs and cats with a best used by date of 11/13/16 due to concerns of the possible presence of Salmonella. Out of an abundance of caution, Bravo is also recalling three additional items that did not test positive for Salmonella, but were manufactured on the same day.
These products were sold to distributors, retail stores, Internet retailers, and directly to consumers in the US.
The following product is being voluntarily recalled because of the possible presence of Salmonella:

• Bravo Blend Chicken diet for dogs & cats – chub, Item # 21-102, 2 lb.(32oz.) chub, best used by date of 11-13-16, UPC 829546211028

The recall was initiated after routine testing of a 2 lb. chub of Bravo Chicken Blend diet for dogs and cats (Item #21-102) by the Colorado State Department of Agriculture, collected at a single retailer, revealed the presence of Salmonella. Two hundred and one cases of this product were sold to distributors, retail stores, and directly to consumers in the U.S. between 11/21/14 and 1/15/15.
Out of an abundance of caution, Bravo is also recalling three additional items that did not test positive for Salmonella, but were manufactured on the same day: 250 cases of Bravo Blend Chicken diet for dogs & cats – 5 lb. chubs only, 8 cases of Bravo Blend Turkey diet for dogs & cats – 8 oz. patties only and 60 cases of Bravo Balance Turkey diet for dogs – 4 oz. patties only.
These products DID NOT test positive for Salmonella, but are also being voluntarily recalled out of an abundance of caution.

• Bravo Blend Chicken diet for dogs & cats – chub, Item # 21-105, 5 lb. (90 oz.) chub, best used by date of 11-13-16, UPC 829546211059  
• Bravo Blend Turkey diet for dogs & cats – patties, Item # 31-508, 5 lb. bag of 8 oz. patties, best used by date of 11-13-16, UPC 8829546315085
• Bravo Balance Turkey diet for dogs – patties, Item # 31-401, 3 lb. bag of 4 oz. patties, best used by date of 11-13-16, UPC 829546314019 

No additional products are affected by this recall. The company has received no reports to date of illness in either people or animals associated with these products.
All products tested negative by a third-party independent laboratory prior to release for distribution and sale to consumers.
The recalled product should not be sold or fed to pets. Pet owners who have the affected product at home should dispose of this product in a safe manner (example: a securely covered trash receptacle).
Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.
Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
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 health care providers. Always use proper caution when handling raw foods.
To submit a claim, pet owners should return to the store where they bought the product.
To get a refund at the store where you bought the product, customers should return to the store where they purchased the product and submit the Bravo Recall Claim Form available on the Bravo website,
http://www.bravopetfoods.com/consumerrecall.html, for a full refund or store credit. See Bravo Product Claim Form for details.
More information on the Bravo recall can also be found at www.bravopetfoods.com, or call toll free (866) 922-9222 Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (EST).

RECALL: Bravo recalls select chicken pet foods due to Salmonella

Bravo Pet Foods is recalling select lots of chicken pet dog and cat foods due to the potential that these pet food products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The pet food recall was initiated after routine testing by the New York, USA, State Department of Agriculture found the presence of Salmonella spp. Poly A contamination.
The following product is being voluntarily recalled because of the possible presence of Salmonella:

• Bravo Blend Chicken diet for dogs and cats - 2 lb. chub/ item # 21-102/ "Best used by 12-05-16"/ UPC 829546211028

A total of 105 cases of the Bravo Blend Chicken diet product were sold to distributors, retail stores, internet retailers and directly to consumers in the US. 
The following products did not test positive for Salmonella, but are also being voluntarily recalled out of caution because the products were manufactured in the same facility, on the same day, as the product that tested positive:

• Bravo Balance Chicken dinner for dogs - 3 lb. bag of patties/ item # 21-401/ "Best used by 12-05-16"/ UPC 829546214012
• Bravo Balance Chicken dinner for dogs - 2 lb. chub/ item # 21-402/ "Best used by 12-05-16"/ UPC 829546214029
• Bravo Blend Chicken diet for dogs and cats - 5 lb. bag of patties/ item # 21-508/ "Best used by 12-05-16"/ UPC 829546215088

Consumers should dispose of the products and return to the place of purchase for a refund.  

Bravo! raw petfood brand launches interactive training program

Bravo!, a manufacturer of raw diets for dogs and cats, recently launched an interactive training program accessible through the company's website. This program was designed to provide distributor sales representatives, retail store associates and product demonstration teams with knowledge to inform shoppers about the benefits of the company's petfood and treats.

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After viewing a 10-minute video session and completing a 15-question quiz, successful test takers will receive a personalized certificate of completion plus a complimentary US$15 Starbucks gift card.  
"This program was developed to help sales professionals become more knowledgeable about our line, so they can detail pet parents about the many benefits of the Bravo! product lineup and answer frequently asked questions with confidence," said Michelle Carter, Bravo! vice president of sales.
The Bravo! online sales training program can be accessed from personal computers as well as mobile devices.
"This is just the first of many new programs Bravo! will be launching over the coming months to grow sales for our distributor and retail partners," Carter said. To learn more, please contact the company's customer service team at +1.866.922.9222.

Bravo! implements raw pet food diet packaging changes

Bravo!, a manufacturer of frozen-fresh raw diets, is implementing packaging changes for three of its pet food product lines. 
As part of the change, the company will be vacuum-sealing individual burgers in all of its Bravo! Blends and Bravo! Balance burger formats. The new "EZ-Peel" packages replace the existing "loose-fit" plastic overwrap. 
There will be a slight color variation on the inside of the film as a result of oxygen removal from the pouch.  Once opened, and the product begins to defrost, the burger will look redder than products in the older-style packages. 
Additionally, all Bravo! Chews products have been converted to new shelf-shipper display boxes. Previously, the products were shipped in an outer carton with an inner sleeve and inner display box.

Bravo moves lamb and beef production to New Zealand

Bravo made an agreement with Alpine Export Ltd. to manufacture the majority of its beef and lamb products, according to petproductnews.com.
The products, which were previously being produced in the United States, will now be produced in New Zealand, where Alpine is based. They will be tested and regulated by the New Zealand Food Safety Authority, according to the companies. The Alpine-made lamb and beef products are expected to be available in retail stores in July.