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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Wirey Hugs,
Katie, Sparky, Ruby, Sylvester, Scuby, Hootie & Zeek
