[ SHOWGSD-L ] Fw: Mars Pet Food Recall - Salmonella
- From: "Mary-Anne" <mary-anne.boulet@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "ShowGSD-l" <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2008 18:49:50 -0500
Thought some of you might be interested in this:
On page 15 of the Dec 2008 Consumer Reports magazine there is an article
which I will retype here word for word:
Salmonella taints pet food
Mars petcare recalled all dry dog and cat food produced at the company's
plant in Everson, PA, between Feb 18 and July 29 2008 because it may be
contaminated with salmonella. The food was distributed in 31 states.
The recalled food includes the brands Pedigree, Members Mark, Wegman's Pet
Pride and PMI Nutrition. There is a possible link between the food and two
isolated cases of people being infected with this strain of salmonella,
according to the FDA.
Salmonella can cause serious infections in animals and, if there is cross
contamination through handling of pet food, in people as well, especially
children, the elderly and people with compromised immune systems. Animals
can be carriers but have no visible symptoms or they might have symptoms
such as lethargy, diarrhea, fever or vomitting.
Take your pet to a vet if it has eaten any recalled food and has any of
those symptoms. For a complete list of brands, varieties, and sizes of
recalled foods go to www.petcare.mars.com or call Mars at 877-568-4463.
For safe handling tips for pet foods go to
www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/petfoodtipso80307.html . If you have recalled
pet food, return it to the store where you bought it for a fully refund.
http://www.petcare.mars.com:80/
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