Iams and Eukanuba Recall Dry Dog and Cat Foods Due to Possible Salmonella

August 14, 2013 – P&G is announcing a voluntary recall of select Iams dry cat & dog food and Eukanuba dry dog food products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

What:  The affected dog and cat foods include the lot and UPC codes listed in the table below.

The lot codes can be found on the bags according to the diagrams below.

Why: Internal P&G testing determined that some product lots produced on this line have the potential for Salmonella contamination. As a precautionary measure, P&G is recalling all products made during this timeframe on this specific manufacturing line.

Threat Level: Medium. There have been no reports of pet or human illness associated with these products, yet Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.

What Should I Do?:

• Dispose of any unused portion of the product and feed your pet an alternate food. Keep on the lookout for signs of Salmonella.


• If your PetCareRx purchase was affected, please call Eukanuba at 800-423-6036  or Iams at 800-675-3849 for information on refunds.


• You can also contact P&G toll-free at 800-208-0172 (Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM ET) with any questions or concerns.

Alternatives: If your pet eats another type of food in addition to one mentioned above, feed your pet the other food only. If you need to switch your pet to a new food, consider one of these options.

Wellness Super5Mix Just for Puppy

Canidae All Life Stages Formula Dry Dog Food

Solid Gold Indigo Moon Dry Cat Food

Taste of the Wild Rocky Mountain Venison and Salmon Dry Cat Food

Since switching a pet’s food quickly (instead of mixing foods over a period of a few days) can cause stomach distress, talk to your vet if your pet experiences digestive issues.

Read the full announcement.

Lots Affected

Where to Find the Lot Code

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Iams, Eukanuba dogs foods included in P&G pet food recall

Proctor and Gamble (P&G) has expanded a pet food recall to include specialty dry dog foods sold under the Iams and Eukanuba brands sold in veterinary clinics and pet retailers. The dog foods have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella.

The following dry pet food products are included:

Product Name	Version	“Best-By” Dates	UPC Codes
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

Last week, P&G recalled several brands of cat food, including Iams Veterinary Formulas Feline Renal 5.5 lbs. You can learn more about that on the FDA recall website.

From the most recent press release:

“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. 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.”

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