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Pet Age Staff//October 29, 2025//
Pet Age Staff//October 29, 2025//
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has reported that another person has been hospitalized since the September multi-province Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak linked to dog food and treats in Canada. The latest report now has the total number of illnesses at 32, with eight of those requiring hospitalization. There have been no reported deaths.
| Illnesses | 32 |
|---|---|
| Provinces and territories with illnesses (number of illnesses) |
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| Hospitalizations | 8 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Gender | 59% female |
| Age range | 0 to 87 years of age |
| Product Recall | Yes, certain Puppy Love and Puppy World Brand raw Pet Treats recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination |
| Investigation status | Active |
The current recall involves certain “Puppy Love” and “Puppy World” brand raw pet treat products sold in various bag sizes. The Puppy Love product packaging is predominantly black and red. The Puppy World product packaging is predominantly black and green.
The Public Health Agency of Canada’s ongoing outbreak of Salmonella infections investigation has determined the recalled pet treats contain Salmonella Oranienburg, posing a risk of cross contamination and illness after handling the pet treats.
| Puppy Love Beef Chew | 4 pack | 180140000730 |
| Puppy Love Chicken Breast Treats | 120g, 300g | 180140000143, 180140000754 |
| Puppy Love Chicken Wing Tips Treats | 120g | 883716000188 |
| Puppy World Lamb Lung Treats | 150g, 340g, 454g | 883716000720, 883716000737, 883716000744 |
People became sick between mid-February and early October 2025 and are between 0 and 87 years of age. The majority of them are female (59 percent).
Many people who became sick reported handling dog food and treats prior to becoming ill. A single common supplier of dog food or treats has not been identified as the source of the outbreak.
Exposure to certain Puppy Love and Puppy World brand dog treats has been identified as a likely source for some of the illnesses reported in the outbreak.
Health Canada recommends that consumers report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
