Recall

[Guest wannagrey]

Our vet had put our greyhound on IAMS Veterinary Formula Low-Residue food because he had been really, really sick. They just called to say that the food has been recalled for Salmonella. We are so frustrated! Food is just too confusing to figure out. This was his second bag of food.

At least the vet is giving us a total refund.

[Batmom]

If he's doing well on the food, see if a vet in your area carries the equivalent low-res food from a different manufacturer. The formulas aren't exactly alike, but they are similar.

[stlgrey]

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

 

 

Version

 

 

“Best-By” Dates

 

 

UPC Codes

Iams Veterinary Dry Formulas

 

All dry sizes and varieties

 

 

01Jul10 – 01Dec11

 

 

All UPC Codes

Eukanuba Naturally Wild

 

All dry sizes and varieties

 

 

01Jul10 – 01Dec11

 

 

All UPC Codes

Eukanuba Pure

 

All dry sizes and varieties

 

 

01Jul10 – 01Dec11

 

 

All UPC Codes

Eukanuba Custom Care Sensitive Skin

 

All dry sizes

 

 

01Jul10 – 01Dec11

 

 

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.com.

 

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.