Salmonella found in doggie beef treats

Consumers should avoid feeding their dogs beef treats distributed by Merrick Pet Care, because the treats might be contaminated with salmonella. Salmonella is a bacteria that attacks the intestine causing food poisoning. In dogs, salmonella clauses diarrhea, fevers, vomiting, loss of appetite, lethargy and abdominal pain. Humans experience similar symptoms. Merrick Beef Filet Squares Meat, manufactured by Merrick Pet Care, A distributed in 10 ounce reusable bags sold in retail stores or over the Internet, are the beef doggie treats in question. The FDA warned that the contaminated pet treats could also infect people if they do not wash their hands after handling the contaminated treats.