Pedigree Has To Recall Some Of It's Pet Food

After reports of some dogs and cats aprearing to suffer from food poisoning type syptoms it has been discovered there could be contamination of some pet foods by Salmonella

As a precaution Pedegree have decided to recall a selection of its products. Although the recall is voluntary it is infact a Class 1 recall which means there is potential risk if the food is eaten by pets.

Here is the letter from Debra Crew (Pedigree US General Manager) about the dog food recall.

Today, we're announcing a voluntary recall of selected bags of PEDIGREE Small Crunchy Bites Complete Nutrition and PEDIGREE Large Breed Food For Dogs, both of which are made in our Everson, PA facility.

Thankfully, there haven't been any reports of pets being affected by our food in this recall; however, we feel we must take this action as a precautionary measure after we were alerted of a possible link between dry dog pet food produced at the Everson plant and two isolated cases of people infected by Salmonella Schwarzengrund.

While none of the pet foods found in the homes were determined to contain Salmonella, the strain of Salmonella Schwarzengrund involved in the illnesses was detected in the Everson plant where some PEDIGREE products are produced.

You should know that we have numerous facilities throughout the country and Everson represents a very small portion of our manufacturing base (2.7%) of total PEDIGREE production. Rest assured, you can continue to have confidence in the quality and safety of products produced at all our other facilities.

We realize how important dogs are to your family. We are dog lovers too. And implementing this safety measure immediately is the best way we can protect them, their owners and the families who feed and trust PEDIGREE.

Please know we are doing all we can to make sure that these foods are no longer on store shelves. If, however, you believe you have purchased products affected by this voluntary recall, please return the product to the store where you purchased it for a full refund. If you want more information on specific product details and other information please visit www.petcare.mars.com
As the makers of PEDIGREE, our number one priority has always been, and continues to be, the health and welfare of pets and their owners.

Sincerely
Debra Crew
General Manager
Mars Petcare US

Tops Markets has listed the following information about the pet food recall.
Mars pet food recall
(Class I)Recall
Date: 09/12/2008
Product: PEDIGREE SM CRUNCHY BITES BEEF
Code Date: All code dates
Size: 32
LBUPC: 2310031483

Product: PEDIGREE MLTM CRNCHY BITE SMLL
Code Date: All codes
Size: 4.4
LBUPC: 2310005104

Product: PEDIGREE LARGE BREED ORIGINAL
Code Date: All codes
Size: 20
LBUPC: 2310029158

Product: PEDIGREE SMALL CRUNCHY BITES
Code Date: All codes
Size: 20 LBUPC: 2310014719

Reason For Pet and Dog Food Recall:The pet food is being voluntarily recalled because of potential contamination with Salmonella. Customers are to be given a full refund.If more information is needed customers can call " Mars Care " 866-298-8332.
Available at TOPS
By: eMaxHealth - Sat, 09/13/2008