2013 Kritter's Kitchen Kreations pet treats linked to Salmonella in New Hampshire
In 2013 the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services investigated a cluster of Salmonella Typhimurium infections associated with contaminated locally made pet treats. Between June and October 2013, a total of 43 ill persons were identified. Sixteen patients were hospitalized. Among 43 case-patients interviewed, the proportion exposed to dogs (95%) and pet treats (69%) in the 7 days prior to illness was statistically higher than among participants in a US population based telephone survey. On further interview, 38 (88%) reported exposure to Kritter's Kitchen Kreations pet treats. Product testing isolated the outbreak strain from four of four Kritter's Kitchen Kreations Chicken Jerky samples. A site visit at the production facility revealed inadequate processing of the chicken jerky, bare-hand contact with the finished product prior to packaging and use of vacuum-sealed packaging which may have facilitated anaerobic bacteria to proliferate.
- Outbreak began:
- June 2013
- Affected Country:
- US
- Affected States/Territories:
- N/A
- Organism(s):
-
- Salmonella
- Vehicle(s):
- Pet food
- Molecular Results Available:
- Yes
- Test Results:
- JPXX01.0302/JPXA26.0183
- Location(s):
- Home
- Brand Name(s):
- Joey's Jerky, Kritter's Kitchen Kreations LLC
- Total ill:
- 43
- Number ill by Case Definition Known:
- Yes
- Number Laboratory Confirmed Cases:
- 35
- Number Probable Cases:
- 8
- Number Possible Cases:
- 0
- Anyone Hospitalized:
- Yes
- Number Hospitalized:
- 16
- Any Deaths:
- No
- Number Dead:
- 0
- Any References:
- No