Alert! Pet Food Recall - Mars Company

September 13, 2008, the Mars Co. announced a recall on the following dog and cat foods. Again the FDA announced this was a voluntary recall due to possible Salmonella poisioning. The FDA issued this statement:

Salmonella can cause serious infections in dogs and cats, and, if there is cross contamination caused by handling of the pet food, in people as well, especially children, the aged, and people with compromised immune systems. Healthy people potentially infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. On rare occasions, 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. Animals can be carriers with no visible symptoms and can potentially infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

The foods recalled and their UPC codes are as follows:

Product Name / Bag Size/UPC Code

Country Acres Cat Food/ 40#/16603 02181
Retriever Bites & Bones Dog Food/ 8#/79818 96757
Country Acres Ration Dog Food/ 40/16603 02333
Retriever Bites & Bones Dog Food/20#/79818 96634
Country Acres 18% Dog Food/40#/16603 02331
Retriever Bites & Bones Dog Foo/50#/49394 05666
Country Acres Hi Pro Dog Food/50#/16603 02021
Retriever Gravy Blend Dog Food/50#/49394 05665
Doggy Bag Dog Food/40#/73893 40000
Retriever Gravy Blend Dog Food/ 8#/79818 96756
Members Mark Complete Nutrition Premium Cat Food/20#/81131 89881
Retriever Hi Protein Dog Food/8#/79818 96755
Members Mark Complete Nutrition Premium Dog Food/50#/05388 67055
Retriever Hi Protein Dog Food/25#/49394 00002
Members Mark Crunchy Bites & Savory Bones Adult Dog Food/50#/05388 67309
Retriever Hi Protein Dog Food/50#/49394 00003
Members Mark High Performance Premium Dog Food/50#/81131 75479
Retriever Mini Chunk Dog Food/8#/79818 96754
Natural Cat Food (Sam's Club)/15#/81131 89883
Retriever Mini Chunk Dog Food/25#/49394 00006
Natural Dog Food (Sam's Club)/25#/81131 89884
Retriever Mini Chunk Dog Food/50#/49395 00005
Ol' Roy Complete Nutrition/4.4#/81131 69377
Retriever Puppy Blend Dog Food/6#/9394 56221
Ol' Roy Complete Nutrition/8#/05388 67144
Retriever Puppy Blend Dog Food/8#/79818 96758
Ol' Roy Complete Nutrition/22#/05388 60342
Retriever Puppy Blend Dog Food/20#/49394 00004
Ol' Roy Complete Nutrition/50#/78742 01022
Retriever Puppy Blend Dog Food/40#/79818 96706
Ol' Roy High Performance Nutrition Dog Food/20#/05388 60345
Special Kitty Gourmet/3.5#/81131 17546
Ol' Roy High Performance Nutrition Dog Food/50#/78742 05815
Special Kitty Gourmet /4#/78742 53199
Ol' Roy Meaty Chunks 'n Gravy Dog Food/8#/81131 69629
Special Kitty Gourmet/ 7#/81131 17547
Ol' Roy Meaty Chunks 'n Gravy Dog Food/22#/81131 69630
Special Kitty Gourmet/8#/78742 53200
Ol' Roy Meaty Chunks 'n Gravy Dog Food/50#/81131 69631
Special Kitty Gourmet/18#/81131 15748
Ol' Roy Puppy Complete/4#/81131 79078
Special Kitty Gourmet /20#/78742 53201
Ol' Roy Puppy Complete/8#/81131 79079
Special Kitty Gourme/25#/78742 54314
Ol' Roy Puppy Complete/20#/81131 79080
Special Kitty Kitten/3.5#/81131 17553
Paws & Claws Delicious Mix Cat Food/8#/79818 96632
Special Kitty Kitten/4#/78742 53198
Paws & Claws Delicious Mix Cat Food/20#/49394 05746
Special Kitty Kitten/7#/81131 17554
Paws & Claws Delicious Mix Cat Food/40#/79818 96676
Special Kitty Kitten/8#/81131 24739
Paws & Claws Premium Choice Cat Food/8#/79818 96633
Special Kitty Original/3.5#/81131 17557
Paws & Claws Premium Choice Cat Food/20#/49394 00008
Special Kitty Original/4#/78742 04930
Paws & Claws Premium Choice Cat Foo/40#/49394 05747
Special Kitty Original/7#/81131 17562
Pedigree Large Breed Adult Nutrition /20#/23100 29158
Special Kitty Original/8#/78742 05744
Pedigree Large Breed Adult Nutrition/30.1#/23100 31484
Special Kitty Original/18#/81131 17559
Pedigree Large Breed Adult Nutrition/36.4#/23100 31479
Special Kitty Original/20#/78742 05794
Pedigree Large Breed Adult Nutrition/40#/23100 291
Special Kitty Original/25#/81131 68869
Pedigree Small Crunchy Bites Adult Nutrition/4.4#/23100 05104
Wegman's Bruiser Complete Nutrition Dog Food/4.4#/77890 33654
Pedigree Small Crunchy Bites Adult Nutrition/8.8#/23100 05103
Wegman's Bruiser Complete Nutrition Dog Food/20#/77890 32988
Pedigree Small Crunchy Bites Adult Nutrition/20#/23100 14719
Wegman's Bruiser Complete Nutrition Dog Food/37.5#/77890 32994
Pedigree Small Crunchy Bites Adult Nutrition/ 32#/23100 31483
Wegman's Bruiser Puppy Dog Food/4.4#/77890 33621
Pedigree Small Crunchy Bites Adult Nutrition/40#/23100 31478
Wegman's Bruiser Puppy Dog Food/17.6#/77890 32991
Pedigree Small Crunchy Bites Adult Nutrition/44#/23100 05100
Wegman's Bruiser Small Crunchy Bites Dog Food/4.4#/77890 33618
Pedigree Small Crunchy Bites Adult Nutrition/52#/23100 05110
Wegman's Bruiser Small Crunchy Bites Dog Food /20#/77890 32982
Pet Pride Indoor Cat/ 3.5#/11110 74584
Wegman's Buju & Ziggie Complete Cat Food/3.5#/77890 10005
Pet Pride Indoor Cat /18#/11110 74585
Wegman's Buju & Ziggie Complete Cat Food/18#/77890 10004
Pet Pride Weight Management Dog Food/17.6#/11110 74578
Wegman's Buju & Ziggie Indoor Cat Food /3.5#/77890 12038
PMI Nutrition Bites & Bones Dog Food/50#/42869 00174
Wegman's Buju & Ziggie Indoor Cat Food/18#/77890 12039
PMI Nutrition Canine Advantage/ 50#/42869 00172
Wegman's Buju & Ziggie Kitten/3.5#/77890 12036
PMI Nutrition Feline Medley/20#/42869 00171
Wegman's Buju & Ziggie Original Medley Cat Food/3.5#/77890 10006
PMI Nutrition Gravy Crunches Dog Food/40#/42869 00033
Wegman's Buju & Ziggie Original Medley Cat Food/18#/77890 10003
Red Flannel Active Formula Dog Food /40#/42869 00063
Red Flannel Adult Formula Dog Food /20# /42869 00055
Red Flannel Adult Formula Dog Food/40# /42869 00054
Red Flannel Canine Select Dog Food/20#/42869 00068
Red Flannel Canine Select Dog Food/40#/42869 00067
Red Flannel Cat/10#/42869 00059
Red Flannel Cat/20#/42869 00058
Red Flannel Hi Pro Formula Dog Food/50#/42869 00065
Red Flannel Prime Dog Food/25#/42869 00052
Red Flannel Prime Dog Food/50#/42869 00053
Red Flannel Puppy/40#/42869 00056

The FDA also states the following:

In an effort to prevent the transmission of Salmonella from pets to family members and care givers, the FDA recommends that everyone follow appropriate pet food handling guidelines when feeding their pets. A list of safe pet food handling tips can be found at: www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/petfoodtips080307.html
Pet owners who have questions about the recall should call 1-877-568-4463 or visit www.petcare.mars.com.

Do not hesitate to take you pet to a vet if they have eaten any of the above foods.