Due to the possibility of salmonella contamination, Purina is voluntarily recalling 870 bags of dry cat food in bags distributed in the states of Colorado, Idaho and Oregon. The following products are affected by the recall:
Cat Chow Naturals, 6.3lb bag, “Best by” Aug 2012, Production Code #10331083 13; UPC Code #17800 11320
Friskies Grillers Blend Dry Cat Food, 3.15lb, “Best by” Aug 2012, Production Code #10381083 06; UPC #500000 08450
Friskies Grillers Blend Dry Cat Food, 16lb, “Best by” Aug 2012, Production Code #10381083 06; UPC #500000 57578
According to the company, the bags were distributed to customers in the states of Colorado, Idaho and Oregon; however, these may have been redistributed to others in western states. If there is any question, check the codes for verification of your product.
Salmonella can cause a myriad of symptoms, and can be contracted by people through handling of contaminated product. Both pets and people are at risk for illness. Per the the FDA website:
“Salmonella can affect animals eating the product and there is a risk to humans from handling contaminated products. People handling contaminated 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 the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, 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.
at times like these, i’m pretty glad i’ve mostly moved to homecooking Georgia’s food.
but who would have thought that dogs/cats could be affected by salmonella, considering the dead and putrid stuff they sometimes eat? G gets a raw chicken wing every meal. should i be worried? hmmm.
That is, in fact, an argument against raw feeding, believe it or not! It just seems you can’t win, no matter what you do for your pet’s diet these days.
I’d love to know more about homecooking methods, I’ll bet I’m not the only one that would enjoy a post or two on what you do! 🙂
And you’re so right about the dead and putrid stuff…lol…it’s hard to believe our garbage-raider, Chester, could get sick from anything!
This stuff always seems to slip through the cracks. Hope no one has fed their animals large quantities of the affected food.
I sure hope everyone pays attention, and hopefully everyone finds out in time!