P&G Expands Voluntary Limited Recall of Specialized Dry Pet Foods Due to Possible Health Risk

CINCINNATI, July 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) is voluntarily expanding its recall to include veterinary and some specialized dry pet food as a precautionary measure because it has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella. No salmonella-related illnesses have been reported.

(Photo http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100730/LA43915-a) (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100730/LA43915-a) (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100730/LA43915-b) (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100730/LA43915-b) (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100730/LA43915-c) (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100730/LA43915-c) (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100730/LA43915-d) (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100730/LA43915-d) (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100730/LA43915-e) (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100730/LA43915-e) The following dry pet food products are included: Product Name Version "Best-By" Dates UPC Codes ------------ ------- --------------- --------- Iams Veterinary Dry All dry sizes and Formulas varieties 01Jul10 - 01Dec11 All UPC Codes All dry sizes and Eukanuba Naturally Wild varieties 01Jul10 - 01Dec11 All UPC Codes All dry sizes and Eukanuba Pure varieties 01Jul10 - 01Dec11 All UPC Codes ------------- ------------------ ----------------- ------------- Eukanuba Custom Care Sensitive Skin All dry sizes 01Jul10 - 01Dec11 All UPC Codes -------------------- ------------- ----------------- -------------

The affected products are sold in veterinary clinics and specialty pet retailers throughout the United States and Canada. No canned food, biscuits/treats or supplements are affected by this announcement. A full listing of UPC codes can be found at http://www.iams.com/.

These products are made in a single, specialized facility. In cooperation with FDA, P&G determined that some products made at this facility have the potential for salmonella contamination. As a precautionary measure, P&G is recalling all products made at this facility.

Consumers who have purchased the specific dry pet foods listed should discard them. People handling 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 should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

Pets with Salmonella infections may have decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. If left untreated, pets may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

For further information or a product replacement or refund call P&G toll-free at 877-340-8823

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CONTACT: Jason Taylor, [phone], or P&G Consumer Relations,
1-877-340-8823

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