New Dog Food Recall Due to Salmonella Contamination

Pet owners are on alert due yet another recall of pet foods.

Mars Petcare US, Inc., has voluntarily recalled two of its private label brands of dried dog food. States where products are sold include New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. Included in the recall are the following brands:

• Product: Krasdale Gravy dry dog food
• Size: Five-pound bag
• UPC Code: 7513062596
• Best By Date: July 16, 2008 & July 17, 2008
• Best By Date Location: Back of bag
• Distribution: Stores in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania

• Product: Red Flannel Large Breed Adult Formula dry dog food
• Size: 50-pound bag
• UPC Code: 4286900062
• Best By Date: July 12, 2008
• Best By Date Location: Back of bag
• Distribution: Stores in Reedsland and Richlandtown, Pa.

According to the FDA, Salmonella in pet foods and treats can be transferred to humans handling the food, and by contact with infected pets. Pets with Salmonella poisoning infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. In some cases, pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Well animals can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. The FDA recommends owners of pets who have consumed the recalled product and have these symptoms to contact their veterinarian.

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