By Lisa Wade McCormick
ConsumerAffairs.com
August 3, 2010
Continued concerns over salmonella contamination have prompted an Ohio company to expand its previous recall to include some Iams and Eukanuba dry dog and cat foods.
The Procter & Gamble company (P&G) said it's taking the action because the pet food has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella, a bacterium that can cause food poisoning.
The company -- which makes Iams and Eukanuba products -- said it has not received any reports of illnesses linked to the recalled foods.
The expanded recall includes the following Iams and Eukanuba products:| Product Name | Version | "Best-By" Dates | UPC Code |
| Iams Veterinary Dry Formulas | All dry sizes and varieties | 01Jul10 - 01Dec11 | All UPC Codes |
| Eukanuba Naturally Wild | All dry sizes and varieties | 01Jul10 - 01Dec11 | All UPC Codes |
| Eukanuba Pure | All dry sizes and varieties | 01Jul10 - 01Dec11 | All UPC Codes |
| Eukanuba Custom Care Sensitive Skin | All dry sizes | 01Jul10 - 01Dec11 | All UPC Codes |
The company sold the recalled foods in veterinary clinics and specialty pet stores in the United States and Canada.
These products are made in a single, specialized facility, the company said in a written statement. 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.
Pet owners who purchased the recalled foods should immediately discard the products, the company said.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said pet owners could become infected with salmonella if they handle the recalled foods especially if they dont wash their hands after touching surfaced exposed to the products.
Symptoms of salmonella infections in healthy people include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever, the FDA said. In rare cases, salmonella can cause arterial infections, arthritis, muscle pain, and other serious health problems.
Pets with salmonella infections may have decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain, the FDA said. If the infections are not treated, pets can become lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting.
The FDA also warned that infected -- but otherwise healthy -- pets can spread salmonella to other animals or people.
Consumers with dogs or cats that ate the recalled foods should contact their veterinarians if their pets experience any of these symptoms, the FDA said.
For more information about this expanded recall or a refund pet owners can contact P&G at 877-340-8823.
Complete list
| UPC CODES FOR P&G PET SPECIALTY PRODUCTS RECALLED ON JULY 30, 2010 | ||
| EUKANUBA DOG BG PURE | Item UPC | |
| PURE TURKEY * | 4 LB | 0 19014 03191 7 |
| PURE ADULT MAINTENANCE * | 4.5 LB | 0 19014 03958 6 |
| PURE PUPPY GROWTH * | 4.5 LB | 0 19014 03949 4 |
| PURE ADULT MAINTENANCE * | 15 LB | 0 19014 03953 1 |
| PURE ADULT LARGE BRD * | 15 LB | 0 19014 03959 3 |
| PURE PUPPY GROWTH * | 15 LB | 0 19014 03955 5 |
| PURE TURKEY * | 15 LB | 0 19014 03192 4 |
| PURE ADULT MAINTENANCE * | 30 LB | 0 19014 03952 4 |
| PURE ADULT LARGE BRD * | 30 LB | 0 19014 03960 9 |
| PURE PUPPY GROWTH * | 30 LB | 0 19014 09364 7 |
| PURE TURKEY * | 30 LB | 0 19014 03193 1 |
| EUKANUBA DOG CUSTOM CARE | ||
| CUSTOM CARE - SENSITIVE SKIN | 5.5 LB | 0 19014 01935 9 |
| CUSTOM CARE - SENSITIVE SKIN | 28 LB | 0 19014 01936 6 |
| EUKANUBA DOG DRY NATURALY WILD | ||
| ADULT SALMON & RICE | 4 LB | 0 19014 02780 4 |
| ADULT TURKEY & MULTIGRAIN | 4 LB | 0 19014 02776 7 |
| ADULT VENISON & POTATO | 4 LB | 0 19014 02783 5 |
| ADULT SALMON & RICE* | 9.5 LB | 0 19014 02894 8 |
| ADULT TURKEY & MULTIGRAIN* | 9.5 LB | 0 19014 02895 5 |
| ADULT VENISON & POTATO* | 9.5 LB | 0 19014 02893 1 |
| ADULT SALMON & RICE | 15 LB | 0 19014 02781 1 |
| ADULT TURKEY & MULTIGRAIN | 15 LB | 0 19014 02778 1 |
| ADULT VENISON & POTATO | 15 LB | 0 19014 02784 2 |
| ADULT SALMON & RICE * | 19 LB | 0 19014 02897 9 |
| ADULTTURKEY & MULTIGRAIN * | 19 LB | 0 19104 02898 6 |
| ADULT VENISON & POTATO * | 19 LB | 019104 02896 2 |
| ADULT SALMON & RICE | 30 LB | 0 19014 02782 8 |
| ADULT TURKEY & MULTIGRAIN | 30 LB | 0 19014 02779 8 |
| ADULT VENISON & POTATO | 30 LB | 0 19014 02785 9 |
| All NATURALLY WILD SAMPLES | 7 oz. | |
| IAMS VETERINARY FORMULA CAT DRY BAG | ||
| WEIGHT LOSS RESTRICTED CALORIE | 2 KG | 0 19014 13720 6 |
| INTESTINAL - LOW RESIDUE | 5.5 LB | 0 19014 15210 0 |
| OPTIMUM WEIGHT CONTROL D | 5.5 LB | 0 19014 21305 4 |
| RENAL MULTI-STAGE | 5.5 LB | 0 19014 21405 1 |
| URINARY 0 - MODERATE PH/O | 5.5 LB | 0 19014 15510 1 |
| URINARY S - LOW PH/S | 5.5 LB | 0 19014 14210 1 |
| INTESTINAL - LOW RESIDUE | 14 LB | 0 19014 00859 9 |
| WEIGHT LOSS RESTRICTED CALORIE | 18 LB | 0 19014 02236 6 |
| URINARY S - LOW PH/S | 20 LB | 0 19014 14221 7 |
| IAMS VETERINARY FORMULA DOG DRY BAG | ||
| INTESTINAL - LOW RESIDUE | 5 LB | 0 19014 12405 3 |
| OPTIMUM WEIGHT CONTROL D | 5 LB | 0 19014 15105 9 |
| WEIGHT LOSS RESTRICTED CALORIE | 5 LB | 0 19014 12205 9 |
| RENAL EARLY STAGE | 5.5 LB | 0 19014 14410 5 |
| JOINT | 6 LB | 0 19014 21006 0 |
| SKIN & COAT RESPONSE FP | 6 LB | 0 19014 12106 9 |
| SKIN & COAT RESPONSE KO | 6 LB | 0 19014 21106 7 |
| PUPPY INTESTINAL LOW RESIDUE | 8 LB | 0 19014 12908 9 |
| WEIGHT LOSS RESTRICTED CALORIE | 14 LB | 0 19014 12214 1 |
| JOINT | 15 LB | 0 19014 21015 2 |
| OPTIMUM WEIGHT CONTROL D | 15 LB | 0 19014 15115 8 |
| SKIN & COAT RESPONSE FP | 15 LB | 0 19014 12115 1 |
| SKIN & COAT RESPONSE KO | 15 LB | 0 19014 21115 9 |
| INTESTINAL - LOW RESIDUE | 15 LB | 0 19014 12415 2 |
| RENAL EARLY STAGE | 15.5 LB | 0 19014 02235 9 |
| WEIGHT LOSS RESTRICTED CALORIE | 28 LB | 0 19014 12228 8 |
| INTESTINAL - LOW RESIDUE | 30 LB | 0 19014 12430 5 |
| JOINT | 30 LB | 0 19014 21030 5 |
| OPTIMUM WEIGHT CONTROL D | 30 LB | 0 19014 15130 1 |
| SKIN & COAT RESPONSE FP | 30 LB | 0 19014 12130 4 |
| SKIN & COAT RESPONSE KO | 30 LB | 0 19014 21130 2 |
| INT LOW RESIDUE BREEDER BAG | 37 .5 LB | 0 19014 12437 4 |
| * Available in U.S. Only. All other SKUs are available in the U.S. and Canada. | ||
