Nestle Purina PetCare company (NPPC) issued a recall for a limited number of 3.5- and 7-pound bags of its Purina ONE lively Maturity 7+ dry cat Food from a single production run and shipped to customers in 12 states in December 2010. This is being done because some bags of the product have been found to be contaminated with Salmonella. Only Purina ONE lively Maturity 7+ dry cat Food with both the “Best By” date and the production code shown are included in this voluntary recall:
Product Name
Bag
“Best By” date &
Bag UPC
Size
Production Code*
Code
Purina ONE lively Maturity 7+
3.5 lb.
MAY 2012 03341084
17800 01885
Purina ONE lively Maturity 7+
3.5 lb.
MAY 2012 03351084
17800 01885
Purina ONE lively Maturity 7+
7 lb.
MAY 2012 03341084
17800 01887
Purina ONE lively Maturity 7+
7 lb.
MAY 2012 03351084
17800 01887
*”Best By” date and production Code are found on the back or bottom of the bag.
No additional Purina cat or pet dog products are involved in this voluntary recall. No other Purina ONE brand products are involved. only Purina ONE lively Maturity 7+ brand products which match the “Best By” dates and production code above are included in this recall.
Consumers who have purchased Purina ONE lively Maturity 7+ dry cat Food products with these certain “Best By” date and production Codes must discontinue feeding the product and discard it.
Salmonella can affect animals eating the product, and there is a risk to humans from managing contaminated products. People managing contaminated dry pet food can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with surfaces exposed to this product. Healthy people infected with Salmonella must monitor themselves for the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in a lot more severe ailments including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product must contact their healthcare providers.
Pets with Salmonella infections may exhibit decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. If left untreated, family pets may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Infected but otherwise healthy family pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If you pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
The product was distributed to customers located in California, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio and Wisconsin, who may have additionally distributed the product to other states.
Nestle Purina PetCare company became aware of the contamination as a result of samples that had been collected in several retail stores.
For additionally information or to obtain a product refund, please call NPPC toll-free at 1-800-982-6559 or check out .
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