Best Buy Bones, Inc., is recalling four lots of Nature’s Own brand of Pet Chews Bully Bites pet treats in 1-pound packages, due to fears the product could be contaminated with salmonella.
Why It Matters
Numerous public health alerts and recalls have been initiated this year because of the potential for damaged products, foodborne illness, contamination and undeclared food allergens.
Millions of Americans experience food sensitivities or allergies every year. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the nine “major” food allergens in the United States are eggs, milk, fish, wheat, soybeans, crustacean shellfish, sesame, tree nuts and peanuts.
“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,” the alert warns in part.
What To Know
The alert says that 34 bags of the recalled product were distributed in Minnesota and then sold in stores in Wisconsin after September 23, 2025.
The Nature’s Own Pet Chews Bully Bites have a UPC number of 739598900750 and packaged in 16-ounce bags with a resealable plastic pouch, the alert says.
There have been no reported illnesses in dogs related to the recall as of Friday, the alert notes.
The recalled product has a best-by date of September 2027, and the impacted lot numbers are 19379, 19380, 19381 and 19382.
What People Are Saying
The alert in part: “The health risk was discovered when samples of the product were collected on September 11, 2025, and tested by the Food and Drug Administration. The product tested positive for Salmonella. The company has ceased production and distribution of this product as the FDA, and the company continue their investigation into what caused the problem.”
Arnold Mcintyre, chief operating officer of Best Buy Bones, Inc., to Newsweek via phone on Friday: “We have identified locations of all 34 bags and are now waiting on confirmation they have been destroyed.”
What Happens Next
People who have purchased the product are advised to dispose of it in a manner that children, wildlife and pets cannot access it, or return it to the original place of purchase, the alert says.
“Do not sell or donate the recalled products. Do not feed the recalled product to pets or any other animals. Wash and sanitize pet food bowls, cups, and storage containers,” the alert notes.
Customers with additional questions may contact the company via phone at 810-687-2106 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday to Thursday.
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