RECALL: Iams Veterinary Cat Food!!!!

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P&G Recalls Two Lots of Prescription Renal Diet Cat Food due to a Possible Health Risk


P&G Recalls Two Lots of Prescription Renal Diet Cat Food due to a Possible Health Risk



Contact:
P&G Consumer Relations - 877-894-4458

Media Contact:
Jason Taylor 513-622-3205



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- CINCINNATI, July 25, 2010 - The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) (NYSE:PG), is voluntarily recalling two specific lots of its prescription renal dry cat food as a precautionary measure, as it has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella.

The following products are included:


Product Name

Iams Veterinary Formulas
Feline Renal 5.5 lbs

Lot Code 01384174B4

UPC Code 0 19014 21405 1


Product Name

Iams Veterinary Formulas
Feline Renal 5.5 lbs

Lot Code 01384174B2

UPC Code 0 19014 21405 1


This product is available by prescription through veterinary clinics throughout the U.S.

No illnesses have been reported. A FDA analysis identified a positive result on the lot codes listed above. Lot codes can be found in the lower right corner on the back of the bag.

Consumers who have purchased dry cat food with these codes should discard it. People handling dry pet food can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with surfaces exposed to this product. Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

Pets with Salmonella infections may have decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. If left untreated, pets may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

For further information or a product refund call P&G toll-free at 877-894-4458 (Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST).

[BenMax]

Thanks for the information.. Hopefully it will reach those using this product.

[quincymycat]

P & G. Hardly seems likely, after all, we all know how devoted P&G are to animal welfare

Good to know...I'm sure alot of people use the renal formula for their cats.

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As Luckypenny pointed out here RECALL EXPANDED P&G have expanded the recall to include Eukanauba brand food as well.

P&G Expands Voluntary Limited Recall of Specialized Dry Pet Foods Due to Possible Health Risk

Contact:
P&G Consumer Relations – 877-340-8823
Media Contact: Jason Taylor 513-622-3205

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- CINCINNATI, July 30, 2010 – The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) (NYSE:PG) is voluntarily expanding its recall to include veterinary and some specialized dry pet food as a precautionary measure because it has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella. No salmonella-related illnesses have been reported.

The following dry pet food products are included:

Product Name
Iams Veterinary Dry Formulas

Version
All dry sizes and varieties

"Best-By" Dates
01Jul10 – 01Dec11

UPC Codes
All UPC Codes


Product Name
Eukanuba Naturally Wild

Version
All dry sizes and varieties

"Best-By" Dates
01Jul10 – 01Dec11

UPC Codes
All UPC Codes


Product Name
Eukanuba Pure

Version
All dry sizes and varieties

"Best-By" Dates
01Jul10 – 01Dec11

UPC Codes
All UPC Codes


Product Name
Eukanuba Custom Care Sensitive Skin

Version
All dry sizes

"Best-By" Dates
01Jul10 – 01Dec11

UPC Codes
All UPC Codes

The affected products are sold in veterinary clinics and specialty pet retailers throughout the United States and Canada. No canned food, biscuits/treats or supplements are affected by this announcement. A full listing of UPC codes can be found at www.iams.com9.

These products are made in a single, specialized facility. In cooperation with FDA, P&G determined that some products made at this facility have the potential for salmonella contamination. As a precautionary measure, P&G is recalling all products made at this facility.

Consumers who have purchased the specific dry pet foods listed should discard them. People handling dry pet food can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with surfaces exposed to this product. Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

Pets with Salmonella infections may have decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. If left untreated, pets may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

For further information or a product replacement or refund call P&G toll-free at 877-340-8823 (Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST).

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I hope no one gets caught in this mess

[luckypenny]

Didn't see that you had previously started this thread . Thanks for adding the info here, dbg.

[dbg10]

No problem at all Luckypenny. With this recall being a very common food used by people it can't be posted enough IMHO. Fortunately my guy who is on a renal diet is on Royal Canin Vet food or I'd be really upset and he'd be in deep trouble.

The worst part is there is another one today Merrick Pet Care Recalls Texas Hold'ems 10 oz Bag (Item # 60016 Lot 10127 Best by May 6 2012) because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk