Supercan Bulk is recalling their Pig Ear Slivers-Thick Cut Piggy Ear Slices treats this week amid fears of potential Salmonella contamination.

Why It Matters

Numerous food recalls have been initiated in 2025 due to potentially damaged products, foodborne illness, undeclared food allergens, or the potential of bacteria.

Millions of Americans experience food sensitivities or food allergies every year. According to the U.S. 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.

What To Know

In the FDA alert, one lot of 500-unit bags of treats is being recalled. The bag is 15.9 ounces and has an expiration date of November 9, 2026.

The recalled product was distributed from April 11, 2024, to a North 40 store location in Washington State, the alert says. “A few bags were still available at the store and have been taken down from the shelves,” Supercan Bulk CEO Stephan Silva told Newsweek via phone.

If consumed, Salmonella infection side effects could be vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, and fever, the FDA says. If a person comes into contact with the recalled pet treats, they should also monitor themselves for similar symptoms, the alert warns.

There have been no reported illnesses as of Wednesday, according to the FDA.

What People Are Saying

The FDA alert states in part: “The health risk was discovered when samples of the product were collected on 03/04/2025 and tested by the Washington State Department of Agriculture. The product tested positive for Salmonella.”

In a previous email to Newsweek in January about food recalls, the FDA said: “Most recalls in the U.S. are carried out voluntarily by the product manufacturer and when a company issues a public warning, typically via news release, to inform the public of a voluntary product recall, the FDA shares that release on our website as a public service.

“The FDA’s role during a voluntary, firm-initiated, recall is to review the recall strategy, evaluate the health hazard presented by the product, monitor the recall, and as appropriate alert the public and other companies in the supply chain about the recall.”

It added: “The FDA provides public access to information on recalls by posting a listing of recalls according to their classification in the FDA Enforcement Report, including the specific action taken by the recalling company. The FDA Enforcement Report is designed to provide a public listing of products in the marketplace that are being recalled.”

Additional information on recalls can be found via the FDA’s webpage on Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts.

What Happens Next

Customers who have purchased the recalled product are asked to return it to the place where purchased or destroy the treats.