Oct 31 2008
Pet Food Recall Due to Possible Samonella Contamination
I wanted to make sure all cat owners know about the most recent pet food recall. Please pass this information on to any cat owners you know as well.
On MOnday, Mars Petcare U.S. voluntarily recalled Special Kitty Gourmet Blend dry cat food, sold in Wal-Mart stores in 15 different states due to possible contamination with Salmonella. The recall is effective in the following states: Virginia, West Virginia, Vermont, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Connecticut, Ohio, New Hampshire, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, Rhode Island, and New Jersey.
Do not purchase Special Kitty Gourmet Blend dry cat food at Wal-Mart stores in the above states to feed your cat. If you have recently purchased a bag of this cat food, dispose of it in a closed trash bin. Owners can return empty bags of Special Kitty Gourmet Brand dry cat food purchased from Wal-Mart stores in the effected states for a refund.
According to Mars Petcare U.S. no illnesses have been reported thus far as a result of the cat food possibly contaminated with Salmonella.
Salmonella can cause infections in cats. Signs of a Samonella infection can include decreased appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, lethargy, abdominal pain, and fever. If your cat has consumed this brand of cat food and exhibits these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian right away.
Additionally, Salmonella can be transferred to humans by cross-contamination when individuals handle the cat food. Individuals especially at risk for being contaminated with Salmonella are the elderly, children, and individuals with a weak imune system. Signs of human Salmonella infection include bloody diarrhea, nausea, diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, and vomiting. In rare cases, individuals with Salmonella infection can experience endocarditis, urinary tract problems, eye irritation, arthritis, arterial infections, and muscle pain.
Specific Recall Information:
Brand: Special Kitty Gourmet Blend dry cat food
Date Best Used By: Aug. 11, 2009 - you can find the date best used by on the back of the bag
Product Lot Code: 50xxxx x - found by the date best used by. Look for 50 as the first two digits of the second line.
UPC Codes:
3.5lb Special Kitty Gourmet Blend: 81131 17546
7lb Special Kitty Gourmet Blend: 81131 17547
18lb Special Kitty Gourmet Blend: 81131 17548
UPC codes are located directly under the bar code on the bag.
If you have any questions regarding this pet food recall, you may call: 877-568-4463. Alternatively, you may visit the Mars Petcare U.S. website.
I truly hope anyone who feeds their cat this type of food doesn’t have any type of illness develop in their cat. I will keep you updated on all further pet food recalls.
Source:
Cat Channel: Breaking News: Samonella Scare Prompts Voluntary Pet Food Recall
