P&G Voluntarily Recalls One Production Lot of Dry Dog Food

Hey Pals,

Please pass this on to all dog owners.  You never know who might be using this food for their pets.



This release is directly from the FDA web site:

P&G Voluntarily Recalls One Production Lot of Dry Dog Food

Contact:
Consumer:
866-908-1569
Media:
Jason Taylor
513-622-3205

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - December 6, 2011 – – The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) has voluntarily retrieved a single production lot of dry dog food due to aflatoxin levels that were detected above the acceptable limit. This product has already been retrieved from store shelves. No illnesses have been reported in association with this production lot to date, and no other Iams pet food products are involved.

Product affected by this announcement:

Product Name:   Iams ProActive Health Smart Puppy dry dog food
with Use By or Expiration Dates of February 5 or  February 6, 2013

Version  7.0 lb bag Code Date  12784177I6    UPC Code 1901402305
Version  8.0 lb bag Code Dates  12794177D2, 12794177D3  UPC Code 1901410208
Version  17.5 lb bag Code Dates 12794177K1, 12794177K2  UPC Code 1901401848

The affected product lot was distributed to a limited number of retailers located in the eastern United States (AL, CT, DE, FL, GA, LA, MD, ME, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, SC, VA).  These retailers have already removed this product from store shelves.  No other dry dog food, dry cat food, dog or cat canned food, biscuits/treats or supplements are affected by this announcement.
While no health effects related to this product have been reported, P&G retrieved this product as a precautionary measure.  Consumers who purchased the product listed should stop using the product and discard it and contact Iams at the number below for a replacement voucher.  Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring by-product from the growth of Aspergillus flavus and can be harmful to pets if consumed in significant quantities.  Pets which have consumed this product and exhibit symptoms of illness including sluggishness or lethargy combined with a reluctance to eat, vomiting, yellowish tint to the eyes or gums, or diarrhea should be seen by a veterinarian.
For further information or a product replacement or refund contact P&G toll-free at 866-908-1569 
(Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST) or www.iams.com. 
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