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#FDA is cautioning pet owners not to use lot 12.04.2018 of Hare Today Gone Tomorrow Ground Chicken/Bones/Organs after it tested positive Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. https://t.co/umv9gYv21S

The affected product is labeled as Ground Chicken and sold online as Ground Chicken/Bones/Organs. Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes can affect both human and animal health.

If you have symptoms of infection, consult your health care providers. Consult a veterinarian if your pet has symptoms. #FDA has info on the symptoms here: https://t.co/umv9gYv21S

Pets can get sick from bacteria and may also be carriers of it and pass it onto their human companions without appearing to be ill. #FDA is aware of recent cases in which humans and/or animals have gotten sick from exposure to contaminated pet foods.

#FDA is concerned about pathogens like these in any pet food. This lot of pet food poses a serious threat to human/animal health. If you have Hare Today Gone Tomorrow Ground Chicken/Bones/Organs, lot 12.04.2018, stop feeding it to your pets.

There are several steps consumers should take to reduce the risk of infection to human and animal health. Start by throwing away the product in a secure container where other animals cannot access it.

Clean where product was stored; clean and disinfect all bowls, utensils, food prep surfaces, pet bedding, toys, floors and any other surfaces that the food or pet may have had contact with. Also, clean up pet’s feces in yards or parks where people or other animals may be exposed

Today #FDA is announcing new guidances to help companies develop a REMS Assessment Plan to improve the quality of the information used to assess the program’s effectiveness and provide evidence the REMS is meeting its risk mitigation goals. My statement https://t.co/XEyocylBRf

#FDA’s primary risk management tool for Rx medicines is communicating through FDA-approved product labeling, to ensure that the benefits outweigh the risks. In some cases FDA may determine a REMS is also needed - programs designed to support safe use of a medication.