P & G Recalls Iams Veterinary Diet Feline Renal Dry in U.S.
Recall of Iams Veterinary Feline Renal Product in the US - Does Not Affect Canada
P & G Recalls Iams Veterinary Diet Feline Renal Dry in U.S.
Voluntary Recall of Iams Veterinary Formula Feline Renal Product in the US Does Not Affect Canada The Procter & Gamble Company issued a voluntarily recall on July 25th, 2010 on two specific lots of its therapeutic renal dry cat food in North America as a precautionary measure, as it has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella. No illnesses have been reported. This recall does not affect Canada.
None of the affected product is in distribution at any Canadian veterinary clinics.
P&G Recalls Two Lots of Prescription Renal Diet Cat Food due to a Possible Health Risk
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P&G Consumer Relations - 877-894-4458
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Jason Taylor 513-622-3205
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- CINCINNATI, July 25, 2010 - The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) (NYSE:PG), is voluntarily recalling two specific lots of its prescription renal dry cat food as a precautionary measure, as it has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella.
The following products are included:
| Product Name | Lot Code | UPC Code |
|---|---|---|
Iams Veterinary Formulas Feline Renal 5.5 lbs | 01384174B4 | 0 19014 21405 1 |
Iams Veterinary Formulas Feline Renal 5.5 lbs | 01384174B2 | 0 19014 21405 1 |
Does Not Affect Canada
This product is available by prescription through veterinary clinics throughout the U.S.
No illnesses have been reported. A FDA analysis identified a positive result on the lot codes listed above. Lot codes can be found in the lower right corner on the back of the bag.
Consumers who have purchased dry cat food with these codes should discard it. 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. Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, 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 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 product refund call P&G toll-free at 877-894-4458 (Monday ? Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST).