The FDA has published a new withdrawal involving products sold to cats and dogs, although this one does not involve food. Advisors came from Livia Global, Inc., who said the withdrawal included two brand names: Biolifepet and Liviaone. The decision to voluntarily delete these items from sales was made after a third-party lab test that routinely revealed the potential for Pseudomonas aeruginosa contamination.
This withdrawal includes two biolifepet liquid probiotic lots and liquid liviaone probiotics. Both lots of products have the potential to be contaminated with pseudomonas aeruginosa, bacteria that can infect humans and cause serious illness in some people.
Probiotics are sold for use with cats and dogs. Fortunately, the company has not received a report report related to the use of the product, at least the withdrawal date was issued. Consumers who buy one of the brand probiotic pets products are advised to check withdrawal notifications on the FDA website.
Bottles withdrawn can be identified by comparing the best with the date, UPC, lot number, and other details of those listed in the withdrawal notification. Consumers affected may have bought bottles from various retailers throughout the US, as well as the Amazon.com and Livia website itself.
According to Livia, customers who have probiotic bottles that are withdrawn must dispose of it. Consumers who are interested in getting a refund have the option to contact Livia Global customer service with their order numbers for assistance.
According to CDC, Pseudomonas refers to the types of bacteria found in nature, including in water. One type of bacterium, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, is the main variety behind infections that have the potential to threaten life in humans. This is the same bacterium detected in some probiotics that are drawn.These bacteria can cause infections in various parts of the body, including lungs and blood. However, Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections are mostly contracted in hospitals after surgery. Treatment involves antibiotics, such as other bacterial infections.
However, the CDC noted the bacteria have evolved to develop resistance to some drugs used to treat it. Resistant multi-drug bacteria often spread in health care arrangements through things like equipment.This sad fact caused the big outbreak of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa in the US in the US. During the outbreak, around 32,600 patients contracted bacterial infections when hospitalized and around 2,700 patients died as a result, reported CDC.
