Proctor & Gamble Announces an Expansion of Pet Food Recall

Although no specific salmonella-related illnesses have been reported to the FDA, Proctor & Gamble have volunatarily recalled specific foods to prevent that possibility. The company says some foods may be contaminated with salmonella and that..."consumers who have purchased the specific dry pet foods listed should discard them. People handling dry pet food can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with surfaces exposed to this product."

Pets with Salmonella infections may have decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. 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. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

For further information or a list of foods, click here or here. For a product refund call P&G toll-free at 877-340-8823 (Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST).

Salmonella infections can be serious and life-threatening both to you and your pet. If your pet has any salmonella-related symptoms, he/she should be seen by your veterinarian.