Voluntary Food Recall
Pet Food Recall
Date:
March 19, 2007
Manufacturer:
P&G Pet Care
Menu Foods, Inc.
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company
Hill's® Pet Nutrition, Inc.
Product:
Mighty Dog 5.3 ounce pouch products
"cuts and gravy" style dog and cat food
foil pouch "wet" cat and dog food products
canned cat food products
Problem/Reason for Recall:
The recall was prompted by consumer complaints received by the
manufacturer and by tasting trials conducted by the manufacturer. There
has been a small number of reported instances of cats and dogs in the
United States that developed kidney failure after eating the affected
product. Ten deaths, one dog and nine cats, have reported at this time.
Where Product Sold in Missouri:
The products are packaged in cans and pouches under numerous brand names
and are marketed nationwide by many pet food retailers including but not limited to Ahold
USA Inc., Kroger Company, Safeway, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., PetSmart,
Inc., and Pet Valu, Inc.
Type of Container and Code Numbers:
The Mighty Dog pouch products and pouches in multi-pack cartons have code dates of 6337 through 7073, followed by the plant code 1798.
1. Science Diet® Kitten Savory Cuts® Ocean Fish 3 oz. and 5.5 oz.
2. Science Diet® Feline Adult Savory Cuts® Beef 5.5 oz.
3. Science Diet® Feline Adult Savory Cuts® Chicken 5.5 oz.
4. Science Diet® Feline Adult Savory Cuts® Ocean Fish 5.5 oz.
5. Science Diet® Feline Senior Savory Cuts® Chicken 5.5 oz.
Who to call for Additional Information
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company 1-800-551-7392
Kurt Weingand, D.V.M., Ph.D. 937-264-7676
Hill's Pet Nutrition 1-800-445-5777
P&G Petcare 1-800-882-1591
More information is available at the following web sites;
Menu Foods, Inc. Press Release
P&G Pet Care Press Release
www.Iams.com and www.Eukanuba.com
www.HillsPet.com
Where to Return Product
Return any affected product to the point of purchase.
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