Procter & Gamble (P&G), makers of Iams and Eukanuba, expanded their original recall that was announced just five days ago. These products are being recalled as a precautionary measure because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. No Salmonella-related illnesses have been reported. The expanded recall includes all dry sizes and varieties of the following cat and dog food products with best by dates of 01-Jul-10 - 01-Dec-11, all UPC codes.
Iams Veterinary Dry Formulas
Eukanuba Naturally Wild
Eukanuba Pure
Eukanuba Custom Care Sensitive Skin
A full listing of all UPC codes can be found at www.Iams.com. 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.
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 this food should discontinue feeding it to their pets and discard it. People handling dry pet food may become infected with Salmonella so it's important to thoroughly wash your hands and all surfaces that have come into contact with this product.
The symptoms of Salmonella in humans include nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, fever, and headache. People who are experiencing the symptoms of Salmonella infection after having handled the pet food product should seek medical attention and report their use of the product and illness to the nearest FDA office.
Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. 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 immediately.
For further information or a product refund call P&G toll-free at 877-340-8823 Monday - Friday,
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST.
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