Possible Salmonella contamination. Again.
This is really a mini recall... quite mini, but still important if you are one of the folks with one of these bags.
FDA notice is here.
Here is a fact sheet on Salmonella.
The product being recalled is VERY small (a relative thing) and effects only a number of states where, apparently, one retailer was involved.
Here is the information on the recalled item:
Product Name Version Code Date UPC Code
Iams Indoor Weight 6.8 lb. bag 02304173 (B1-B6) 1901403921
Control with Hairball Care dry cat food
States where recall is in force:
The company successfully traced and retrieved nearly all of the affected product and estimates that fewer than 60 bags from this production run may have been purchased by consumers.
This production run was sold through a single retailer in the following states: Illinois, New Mexico, Texas, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Kansas, Wisconsin, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Wyoming and Colorado.
As always, they suggest you throw it away, however, I suggest you NOT do that until you are satisfied that no person/animal has come down with salmonella. Put the food in a plastic bag and away from ALL pets and children.
Contact for P&G, maker of Iams:
For a product replacement or refund, please call P&G toll-free at 800-862-3332 (Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST).
Symptoms of salmonella in pets/humans:
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.
Hope you and your fur family are well!