Iams/Eukanuba Pet Food Recalled Over Salmonella Concern

Proctor & Gamble (P&G) issued a voluntary recall on select Iams/Eukanuba dry dog and cat food on August 14 2013. According to P&G’s website the affected product was distributed to select retailers across the U.S., mostly on the East coast, including MA. Salmonella contamination has been reported in some of the products which were made during a 10 day window at one of their U.S. Manufacturing sites.

P&G reported all retailers have been made notified of the recall and are working on removing the products from their stores.

Consumers who have purchased a recalled product should throw it away and contact P&G toll-free at 800-208-0172.

To see the complete list of the specific dry pet food lot codes affected by the recall, click here.

Information on Salmonella from the FDA regarding the recall

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.

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 be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. 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.