Some Iams Prescription Cat Food Poses Salmonella Risk
July 26th, 2010 ksager
Procter & Gamble is recalling two lots of Iams prescription cat food due to possible Salmonella bacteria contamination. Pet foods and snacks can sicken animals and consumers who have handled the contaminated food.
Although no illnesses have been reported related to these products, a Food & Drug Administration analysis identified a positive result on the lot codes, located in the lower right corner on the back of the bag, listed below.
The following Iams products, available by prescription via veterinary clinics throughout the U.S., are included in this call back:
~Iams Veterinary Formulas Feline Renal 5.5 lbs, Lot Code 01384174B4, UPC Code 0 19014 21405
~Iams Veterinary Formulas Feline Renal 5.5 lbs, Lot Code 01384174B2, UPC Code 0 19014 21405 1
Persons handling dry pet food can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not washed their hands after contact with exposed surfaces. Those infected should monitor themselves for: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Sometimes, the pathogen can result in serious maladies including arthritis, arterial infections, muscle pain, endocarditis, eye irritation and urinary tract problems.
Pets with Salmonella might experience decreased appetite, fever, abdominal pain, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea 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, contact your veterinarian.
For further information or a product refund, consumers can call Procter & Gamble toll-free at 877-894-4458 (Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST).
