Mars Petcare expands their recall

Mars Petcare expands their recall

Franklin, Tennessee (November 25, 2008) —Today, Mars Petcare US announced an
extension of a previously announced voluntary recall of dry cat and dog food
products manufactured at its Allentown, Pennsylvania facility with “Best By”
dates between August 11, 2009 – October 3, 2009. The pet food is being
voluntarily recalled because of potential contamination with Salmonella. This
voluntary recall affects product sold at BJ’s Wholesale Club, ShopRite
Supermarkets, and Wal-mart locations in Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts,
Maryland, Maine, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio,
Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Vermont, and West Virginia.
Salmonella
can cause serious infections in dogs and cats, and, if there is cross
contamination caused by handling of the pet food, in people as well, especially
children, the aged, and people with compromised immune systems. Healthy people
potentially infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all
of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea,
abdominal cramping and fever. On rare occasions, 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 be lethargic and have diarrhea
or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased
appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Animals can be carriers with no visible
symptoms and potentially infect other animals or humans. If your pet has
consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your
veterinarian.
This action is an extension of the voluntary recall issued on
October 27, 2008 of all sizes of SPECIAL KITTY® Gourmet Blend dry cat food
produced at the Allentown facility on August 11, 2008. We recently learned that
an additional sample of SPECIAL KITTY® made on September 25, 2008 at the
Allentown facility tested positive for Salmonella. There have been no reported
cases of human or pet illness caused by Salmonella associated with products
produced at this facility. Mars Petcare US is taking an additional precautionary
action to protect pets and their owners by extending the October 27, 2008
voluntary recall to include all dry pet food product produced at the facility
with “Best By” dates between August 11, 2009 and October 3, 2009.
Salmonella
can cause serious infections in dogs and cats, and, if there is cross
contamination caused by handling of the pet food, in people as well, especially
children, the aged, and people with compromised immune systems. Healthy people
potentially infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all
of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea,
abdominal cramping and fever. On rare occasions, 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 be lethargic and have diarrhea
or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased
appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Animals can be carriers with no visible
symptoms and potentially infect other animals or humans. If your pet has
consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your
veterinarian.
This action is an extension of the voluntary recall issued on
October 27, 2008 of all sizes of SPECIAL KITTY® Gourmet Blend dry cat food
produced at the Allentown facility on August 11, 2008. We recently learned that
an additional sample of SPECIAL KITTY® made on September 25, 2008 at the
Allentown facility tested positive for Salmonella. There have been no reported
cases of human or pet illness caused by Salmonella associated with products
produced at this facility. Mars Petcare US is taking an additional precautionary
action to protect pets and their owners by extending the October 27, 2008
voluntary recall to include all dry pet food product produced at the facility
with “Best By” dates between August 11, 2009 and October 3, 2009.
The
following products are being recalled. (The UPC code is listed below the
item.)
Berkley & Jensen Bistro Blend Premium Cat Food 21.6#00000
20052
Berkley & Jensen Small Bites & Bones Dog Food 52#00000
14958
Ol’ Roy Puppy Complete Premium Dog Food 4#81131 79078
Ol’ Roy Puppy
Complete Premium Dog Food 20#81131 79080
Ol’ Roy Complete Nutrition Premium
Dog Food 4#81131 17550
Ol’ Roy Complete Nutrition Premium Dog Food 4.4#81131
69377
Ol’ Roy Complete Nutrition Premium Dog Food 8#05388 67144
Ol’ Roy
Complete Nutrition Premium Dog Food 20#81131 17549
Ol’ Roy Complete Nutrition
Premium Dog Food 22#05388 60342
Ol’ Roy Complete Nutrition Premium Dog Food
44.1#81131 17551
Ol’ Roy Complete Nutrition Premium Dog Food 50#78742
01022
Ol’ Roy High Performance Premium Dog Food 20#05388 60345
Ol’ Roy
High Performance Premium Dog Food 50#78742 05815
Ol’ Roy Meaty Chunks &
Gravy Premium Dog Food 22#81131 69630
Ol’ Roy Meaty Chunks & Gravy
Premium Dog Food 50#81131 69631
ShopRite Crunchy Bites, Bones and Healthy
Squares Dog Food 20#41190 04521
Special Kitty Original Premium Cat Food
3.5#81131 17557
Special Kitty Original Premium Cat Food 7#81131
17562
Special Kitty Original Premium Cat Food 18#81131 17559
Special Kitty
Gourmet Blend Premium Cat Food 3.5#81131 17546
Special Kitty Gourmet Blend
Premium Cat Food 7#81131 17547
Special Kitty Gourmet Blend Premium Cat Food
18#81131 17548
Special Kitty Kitten Premium Cat Food 3.5#81131
17553
Special Kitty Kitten Premium Cat Food 7#81131 17554

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