Pet food recall --Mars Petcare US

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From a couple of weeks ago, but worth repeating. Not that most people on these lists feed their dogs this crap, but forward to friends and family.

ASPCA Advises Pet Parents to Discontinue Use of Affected Products Immediately ASPCA Media Contact The ASPCA® (The American Society for the

Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) advised pet owners to discontinue

using certain dog and cat foods manufactured by Mars Petcare US, which has

voluntarily issued a nationwide recall because of potential contamination with

Salmonella serotype Schwarzengrund. This voluntary recall only affects several

brands of dry pet foods in the United States including Pedigree, Special Kitty,

Paws & Claws, Natural Dog Food, Red Flannel, Country Acres, Buju &

Ziggie, Member's Mark, Natural Cat Food, Retriever, Bruiser, Doggy Bag, PMI

Nutrition, and Pet Pride. For a complete list of affected brands and more

information on the recall, please visit http://www.petcare.mars.com/. “The ASPCA recommends that pet parents discontinue the use of all affected

products immediately until further information has been received,” said Dr.

Steven Hansen, the ASPCA’s Senior Vice President of Animal Health Services.

“Pet parents should wash their hands after handling any potentially

contaminated pet food and immediately consult with a veterinarian if any signs

or symptoms are noticed in their pets..” The recall may affect several brands that are widely distributed at pet

specialty stores, supermarkets, mass retailers, as well as other retail and

wholesale outlets. In an emergency situation, pet owners may also call the ASPCA’s Animal Poison

Control Center at (888) 426-4435. ________________