Posted: August 3, 2010, 2 a.m. EDT
The Procter & Gamble Co. of Cincinnati has expanded a recent voluntary recall of certain Iams brand prescription cat food to include additional Iams veterinary formulas and some specialized dog food due to salmonella concerns.
The recalled products include:
- Iams Veterinary Dry Formulas (cat & dog)
All dry sizes and varieties
“Best By” 01Jul10 – 01Dec11
All UPC Codes
- Eukanuba Naturally Wild (dog)
All dry sizes and varieties
“Best By” 01Jul10 – 01Dec11
All UPC Codes
- Eukanuba Pure (dog)
All dry sizes and varieties
“Best By” 01Jul10 – 01Dec11
All UPC Codes
- Eukanuba Custom Care Sensitive Skin (dog)
All dry sizes
“Best By” 01Jul10 – 01Dec11
All UPC Codes
No canned food, biscuits, treats or supplements are affected by the expanded recall. A full listing of UPC codes is available at www.iams.com.
The recalled products are manufactured in a single, specialized facility, according to P&G. The company reported that some of the products made at the facility have the potential for salmonella contamination. As a precautionary measure, P&G is recalling all products made at the facility.
In late July, P&G issued a voluntary recall of two lots of its Iams Veterinary Formulas Feline Renal, which are sold through veterinarians only. The products included in the expanded recall, announced on July 31, are sold in veterinary clinics and pet specialty retailers throughout the United States and Canada.
No illnesses have been reported, according to the company.
Pets with salmonella infections may have decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain, according to P&G. 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.
P&G urges pet owners to contact their veterinarian if their pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms.
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 the product, according to P&G.
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 provider, according to the company.
For further details, contact P&G at 877-340-8823, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EDT.