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Miami area company recalls dog treats from Washington. Salmonella was found

Dog treats from a Miami area company has been recalled after Washington state testing found salmonella in the finished product. But before you get too nervous, know that this is a very defined recall.

Supercan Bulk shipped one lot, 50 cases, of 15.9-ounce bags of Supercan Pig Ear Slivers, Thick Cut Piggy Ear Slices to North 40 Outfitters’ Spokane store, 9646 U.S. 2, in April 2024. Testing of the pig ear pieces collected on March 4 was followed by a Washington State Department of Agriculture public health alert on March 28.

Supercan Pig Ear Slivers Thick Cut Piggy Ear Slices
Supercan Pig Ear Slivers Thick Cut Piggy Ear Slices Washington State Department of Agriculture

The recalled bags have an expiration of Nov. 9, 2026.

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According to the Supercan-written, FDA-posted recall notice, no cases of pet salmonella have been reported.

Pets with salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting,” the notice states. “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.”

For questions about this recall or a refund, contact Supercan at 689-808-5419, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This story was originally published April 8, 2025 at 11:26 AM with the headline "Miami area company recalls dog treats from Washington. Salmonella was found."

David J. Neal
Miami Herald
Since 1989, David J. Neal’s domain at the Miami Herald has expanded to include writing about Panthers (NHL and FIU), Dolphins, old school animation, food safety, fraud, naughty lawyers, bad doctors and all manner of breaking news. He drinks coladas whole. He does not work Indianapolis 500 Race Day.
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