[Cagdu] FW: [nagdu] {Disarmed} Pet Food Recall

[Tina Thomas]

Subject: {Disarmed} Pet Food Recall







  

http://petsitusa. com/blog/ ?p=3439

Pet Food Recall: P&G expands recall of dry pet foods

P&G is expanding their recent recall, which is due to possible salmonella
contamination. P&G will have people available to answer questions 9:00am to
4:00pm on Saturday and Sunday. The number is 877-340-8823.

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.

Iams Veterinary Dry Formulas 
All dry sizes and varieties
Best By Dates: 01Jul10 - 01Dec11
All UPC Codes

Eukanuba Naturally Wild
All dry sizes and varieties
Best By Dates: 01Jul10 - 01Dec11
All UPC Codes

Eukanuba Pure
All dry sizes and varieties
Best By Dates: 01Jul10 - 01Dec11
All UPC Codes

Eukanuba Custom Care Sensitive Skin
All dry sizes
Best by Dates: 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.

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).

Media Contact: Jason Taylor 513-622-3205

Bev VanZant, from P&G, just emailed this info. In emails we exchanged
regarding last week's recalls, she told me that the FDA pretty much dictated
the timing of the release. The fact that it's happening again on a Friday is
of concern. It looks like the folks at P&G are doing their best to get the
info out as soon as possible, but it sure would be nice if the FDA could get
things together so these don't always happen on Friday (or Sunday!)
evenings. FDA, what's up? Can you give us some insight on why these recalls
seem to be happening on Friday evenings?

Again, P&G will have people available to answer questions 9:00am to 4:00pm
on Saturday and Sunday. I've just confirmed this with Bev VanZant, of P&G.
The number is 877-340-8823.



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