The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced three recalls in the last week on three different pet products, all due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Feline’s Pride recalls Natural Chicken Formula Cat Food: Buffalo, N.Y.-based Feline's Pride issued a voluntary recall on its Feline’s Pride Raw food with ground bone for cats and kittens, Natural Chicken Formula, Net Wt. 2.5 lbs. (1.13 kg., 40 oz.) produced on 6/10/10. The FDA says the food may be contaminated with Salmonella. The product is packaged in uncoded plastic containers and sold frozen to private consumers nationwide, the FDA said. Once thawed, the pet food has a shelf life of about a week. The firm manufactures the pet food on an as-ordered basis. This recall affects only those orders placed and shipped from June 10 through June 17, 2010.
Merrick Pet Care recalls Beef Filet Squares 10oz Bag: The FDA reports that Merrick Pet Care is recalling 86 cases of its 10-ounce “Beef Filet Squares for Dogs” pet treats. A surveillance test by the FDA found Salmonella contamination in one of the lots of the treats. The affected Beef Filet Squares are sold in 10oz plastic bags marked with “Lot # 10084TL7 Best By Mar 24, 2012” on the top of the bag and on a sticker applied to the bottom.
United Pet Group expands recall: United Pet Group is voluntarily expanding its recent recall of its Pro-Pet Adult Daily Vitamin Supplement Tablets for Dogs to include additional pet nutritional supplement products for dogs and cats, the FDA announced. The full list of recalled products is provided on the FDA's website. The recalled products are sold nationally at various retailers, and are being recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination. The products include various United Pet Group Pro-Pet and Excel branded products for dogs and cats, and certain other private label brands of the same products. All of the affected products are in tablet and powdered form.
The affected products are those with expiration dates that include and are between "01/2013" and "06/2013." Products with expiration dates earlier than 01/2013 or later than 06/2013 are not included in this recall. The expiration date can be found imprinted vertically on the right side of the product label.