Update - Voluntary Food Recall

Pet Food Recall

Date:
March 20, 2007

Manufacturer:
P&G Pet Care
Menu Foods, Inc.
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company
Hill's® Pet Nutrition, Inc.

Product:
See “Type of Containers and Code Numbers” below.

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:
Numerous brand names, containers and code numbers are involved with this recall.  Please visit the following corporate websites for a complete and detailed list of the recalled products.
http://www.hillspet.com
http://www.eukanuba.com/
http://www.iams.com/
http://www.menufoods.com/recall/

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

Where to Return Product
Return any affected product to the point of purchase.