Some dry pet foods recalled for salmonella

Some dry pet foods recalled for salmonella

Here we go again. Please beware everyone. One of the Brands listed, is one that we use. Just to be on the safe side,I threw it away, and bought another brand.


FRANKLIN, Tenn. - Mars Petcare US announced a voluntary recall Friday of all dry pet food products produced at its plant in Everson, Pa. between Feb. 18 and July 29, citing potential contamination with salmonella.

Mars, in a news release, did not say how much pet food is involved, but said the recall reaches 31 states and various brands and said the action was taken as a precaution.

"Even though no direct link between products produced at the Everson plant and human or pet illness has been made, we are taking this precautionary action to protect pets and their owners," the company statement said.
Mars said it stopped production at the plant July 29 when it was alerted of a possible link between dry pet food produced in Everson and two isolated cases of people infected with salmonella.

Mars said salmonella can cause serious infections in dogs and cats and, if there is cross contamination caused by handling of the pet food, in humans also.

The company said consumers should look for "17" as the first two digits of the second line on the UPC for products affected. For Pedigree products, they should look for "PAE" on the bottom line. They can also call 1-877-568-4463 or consult http://www.petcare.mars.com.

The brand names include some items under the names Country Acres, Retriever, Doggy Bag, Members Mark, Natural, Ol' Roy, Special Kitty, Paws & Claws, Pedigree, Wegman's, Pet Pride, PMI Nutrition and Red Flannel.

That's exactly what I was thinking, here we go again.

I checked the list and I do use Pedigree, which is the brand listed, but I use the senior dog food, which isn't listed. It still makes me nervous though. I can't believe this is happening again.

Oh no! I don't use any of these listed, but it certainly does make you more alert to the problem existing. Very scary.

Oh great...
I use Pedigree, I will check on the label of the bag... we just bought it like 2 days ago...

Susie, thanks!

Your welcome guys. I still can't believe this is happening again.