CINCINNATI, July 30, 2010 - The Proctor & Gamble Company (P&G) (NYSE:PG) 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.
The following products are included
Iams Veterinary Dry Formulas - All dry sizes and varieties "Best-By" Dates: 01Jul10 - 01Dec11 All UPC Codes
Eukanuba Naturally Wild All dry sizes and varieties "Best-By" Dates: 01Jul10 - 01Dec11 All UPC Codes
Eukanuba Pure All dry sizes and varieties "Best-By" Dates: 01Jul10 - 01Dec11 All UPC Codes
Eukanuba Custom Care Sensitive Skin All dry sizes "Best-By" Dates: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 www.iams.com
Franklin, Tennessee (November 25, 2008) —Today, Mars Petcare US announced an extension of a previously announced voluntary recall of dry cat and dog food products manufactured at its Allentown, Pennsylvania facility with “Best By” dates between August 11, 2009 – October 3, 2009. The pet food is being voluntarily recalled because of potential contamination with Salmonella. Click here for the rest of the story: http://petcare.mars.com/
MSNBC - Pet deaths prompt warnings on flea meds; EPA seeks to improve safety after increase in harm to dogs, cats The Associated Press updated 3:18 p.m. MT, Wed., March. 17, 2010 http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35914331
Tennis Balls: I do not recommend tennis balls for two primary reasons. 1) in large dogs, a tennis ball is the perfect size to get lodged in the dog's throat. They can also be swallowed requiring immediate surgery to remove. b) The material just under the fuzz of a tennis ball is abrasive. Over years of frequent tennis ball playing or chewing, this can wear down the dog's teeth.
Foods Potentially Poisonous to Pets: Alcoholic beverages Apple seeds Apricot pits, Avocados Cherry pits Candy (particularly chocolate, which is toxic to dogs, cats and ferrets; and any candy containing the sweetener Xylitol) Coffee (grounds, beans, chocolate covered espresso beans) Grapes Hops (used in home beer brewing) Macadamia nuts Moldy foods Mushroom plants Mustard seeds Onions and onion powder Peach pits Potato leaves and stems (green parts) Raisins Rhubarb leaves Salt Tea (caffeine) Tomato leaves and stems (green parts) Walnuts Yeast dough