Brutus & Barnaby LLC Recall Notice: Pig Ears Natural Treats for Dogs
Archived consumer safety notice regarding all size variations of Brutus & Barnaby Pig Ears Natural Treats for Dogs because of a possible Salmonella health risk.
Archived recall notice: FDA’s recall page states that this recall has been completed and FDA has terminated the recall. This page is retained for consumer reference and should not be read as a current active recall notice unless updated by FDA or the company.
This notice summarizes the 2019 recall of Brutus & Barnaby Pig Ears Natural Treats for Dogs due to possible Salmonella contamination. The goal of this page is to preserve the key consumer safety information in a clear, readable format.
All size variations of Pig Ears Natural Treats for Dogs.
Potential contamination risk for pets and people handling the product.
Consumers were urged to destroy remaining product and contact the place of purchase for a refund.
Recall Details
What Product Was Recalled?
Brutus & Barnaby of Clearwater, Florida recalled all size variations of Pig Ears for Dogs because the product had the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled product was identified by the Brutus & Barnaby trademarked logo and the product name “Pig Ears 100% Natural Treats for Dogs.”
The product was available in 8 count, 12 count, 25 count, and 100 count bags. FDA’s notice lists distribution through Amazon.com, Chewy.com, Brutusandbarnaby.com, and the brick-and-mortar Nature’s Food Patch location in Clearwater, Florida.
Why Salmonella Matters
Symptoms to Monitor
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea or bloody diarrhea
- Abdominal cramping
- Fever
- Rarely, more serious complications
Symptoms to Monitor
- Lethargy
- Diarrhea or bloody diarrhea
- Fever
- Vomiting
- Decreased appetite or abdominal pain
Important: People who experienced symptoms after contact with the recalled product were advised to contact their healthcare provider. Pet owners whose dogs consumed the recalled product and showed symptoms were advised to contact a veterinarian.
What Consumers Were Asked to Do
Destroy Remaining Product
Consumers who had purchased the recalled pig ears were urged to destroy any remaining product not yet consumed.
Contact Place of Purchase
Consumers were advised to contact the place of purchase for a full refund.
Wash Hands and Surfaces
Because Salmonella may spread through handling, consumers were reminded to wash hands and clean surfaces exposed to pet treats.
Call with Questions
Consumers with questions were directed to contact Brutus & Barnaby at 1-800-489-0970, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm EST.
Consumer Questions
This page is an archived recall notice. For the official FDA recall record and product photos, refer to the FDA recall announcement.
View FDA Recall Record