Elite Treats – Chicken dog treats: May be contaminated with Salmonella
Elite Treats is recalling 6-ounce chicken dog treats (lot 24045) due to possible Salmonella contamination. This can cause illness in pets and humans through handling or contact with contaminated surfaces.
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May be contaminated with Salmonella
What happened, in plain English
Elite Treats is recalling a specific lot of chicken dog treats because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. This poses a risk of illness in pets and humans through handling or contact with contaminated surfaces. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1274706-elite-treats-chicken-dog-treats-may-contain-salmonella-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1274706-elite-treats-chicken-dog-treats-may-contain-salmonella-recall · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: FDA pet food announcement (Feb 2026)
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“Elite Treats Chicken Dog Treats May Contain Salmonella - Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1274706-elite-treats-chicken-dog-treats-may-contain-salmonella-recall. Based on FDA recall pet food announcement (Feb 2026) (https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/elite-treats-llc-recalls-single-lot-chicken-chips-due-salmonella-contamination).
Why it’s dangerous
Salmonella contamination can cause illness in pets through symptoms like diarrhea and lethargy. Humans can get infected through handling the product, contact with pets, or contaminated surfaces without proper handwashing.
Who’s affected
Pet owners who bought the recalled 6-ounce bags with lot number 24045 are affected. Pets and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness from Salmonella.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 6-ounce black and gold bags labeled with lot number 24045 and expiration date 04/2027. The product was sold through Florida Hardware in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
- Brand
Elite Treats- Category
Pet food
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Recalled Product
Cease using the recalled 6-ounce bags with lot number 24045 immediately.
Dispose Safely
Discard the product in a way that prevents access by children, pets, and wildlife.
Wash Surfaces
Sanitize pet food bowls, cups, and storage containers that may have touched the recalled product.
Handwash Thoroughly
Wash hands after handling recalled food or any surfaces that came into contact with it.
Questions people ask
What is the specific lot number of the recalled product?
Lot number 24045 with an expiration date of 04/2027.
Where were the recalled treats sold?
Through Florida Hardware in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
Can I get a refund or replacement?
Yes, contact Elite Treats at elite.treats@yahoo.com or 561-901-5310 for a refund or replacement.
What are the symptoms of Salmonella in pets?
Pets may show symptoms like diarrhea, lethargy, fever, and vomiting after eating the recalled product.
Is there a risk to humans from this product?
Yes, humans can get Salmonella through handling the product, contact with infected pets, or contaminated surfaces without proper handwashing.
Contact Elite Treats
We’ve drafted a message you can send Elite Treats to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall petfood:elite-treats-llc-recalls-single-lot-chicken-chips-due-salmonella-contamination — Elite Treats Elite Treat Hello, I own a Elite Treats that is covered by recall petfood:elite-treats-llc-recalls-single-lot-chicken-chips-due-salmonella-contamination from Elite Treats. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall pet food announcement (Feb 2026) (February 24, 2026)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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