Recall of Iams Renal Dry Cat food - Salmonella strikes again!

Recall of Iams Renal Dry Cat Food - Salmonella Strikes Again!
July 26, 7:23 AM, Utica Pet Health ExaminerDeb Eldredge

Procter & Gamble Co. said Sunday it is voluntarily recalling two lots of Iams brand prescription renal dry cat food because it could be contaminated with Salmonella. This is a prescription food, so it is only available through veterinarians.

No illnesses have been reported at this time (human or feline) but an FDA analysis found positive results for a Salmonella check on two lots of Iams Veterinary Formulas Feline Renal 5.5 lbs. Lot numbers 01384174B4 0 19014 21405 1 and 01384174B2 0 19014 21405 1 are the ones involved in the recall.

Codes are found in the lower right corner on the back of the bag. This emphasises the need to either keep your food in its original packing - so you know the code number - or if you repackage it, to cut out the code to keep.

Note, the recall is for the dry formula only - not the canned.

Customers seeking more information or a refund may call P&G at 877-894-4458.

Many veterinary clinics can carry this food as it has been shown to be helpful with many cats with kidney failure. Diet is often one of the mainstays of treatment. If you have been feeding this food - stop and call your veterinarian.

In pets, Salmonella tends to cause vomiting and dairrhea, though it may only show up as decreased appetite. Some pets may be carriers without showing many signs of illness themselves. In people, Salmonella often shows up as abdominal cramps, nausea and fever. Good personal hygiene can prevent most cases of this in people.

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