Petrapport, Inc. issued a voluntary recall March 23 of pig ear dog treats imported from a Chilean company, citing potential Salmonella poisoning. The recall includes the following products:

• Full-Cut Pig Ears
• Bulk Low Fat Pig Ears
• 12 Pack Bulk Pig Ears
• 24 Pack Bulk Pig Ears
• 1 lb. Bulk Pig Ear Strips
• 24 oz. Bulk Pig Ear Strips

Some of the recalled dog treats are sold by BJ's Wholesale Club under the brand name "Berkley & Jensen." Others are sold by various retailers under the "Petrapport" brand.

For more detailed information about the recalled products, consumers should check the Food and Drug Administration website or contact Petrapport at 1-800-447-3872, extension 110.

Consumers are asked to immediately stop feeding the recalled products to their dogs. Unused portions of the dog treats should be thrown away in a secure place that cannot be accessed by pets or other animals or be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious infections in dogs. Symptoms typically include fever and diarrhea (possibly containing blood or mucus). Other symptoms can include lethargy and vomiting. Some dogs will not have diarrhea but will have a decreased appetite, fever and excess salivation. If your dog has eaten the recalled product and is exhibiting any of these symptoms, contact your veterinarian immediately.

Salmonella can also affect people, especially young children, elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Salmonella can be transferred to people who handle the recalled dog treats, especially if they did not wash their hands after contact with the dog treats or surfaces that were exposed to the treats. People who are affected by Salmonella often exhibit symptoms that include fever, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea that may be bloody. Rarely, more severe illnesses can be caused by the Salmonella organism entering the bloodstream, including arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis. If you have been exposed to the recalled products and are exhibiting any of these symptoms, contact a doctor immediately.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to reduce the risk of Salmonella from animal-derived pet treats, people should always wash their hands with soap and water after handling animal-derived pet treats, and children under the age of 5, older adults and people with a compromised immune systems should refrain from handling animal-derived pet treats.