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Critical RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Food

Arkat Nutrition, Inc: VF Hairball Complete Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Agency Publication Date: April 22, 2010
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Summary

Arkat Nutrition, Inc. has recalled two bales (totaling 10 individual bags) of VF Hairball Complete cat food because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall affects 8 lb bags manufactured by Arkat Nutrition in Dumas, Arkansas, and distributed to the Little Rock area. Consumers should immediately stop feeding this product to their pets and return it to the store where it was purchased for a full refund.

Risk

Salmonella can cause serious illness in pets that eat the contaminated food and can also affect humans who handle the product, especially if they do not wash their hands afterward. Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea, fever, and vomiting, while humans may experience nausea, vomiting, fever, and abdominal cramping.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your cat food packaging for the product name 'VF Hairball Complete' in 8 lb bags.
  2. Locate the UPC barcode on the bag to see if it matches 7 95205 01408 1.
  3. Identify the manufacturer on the label as ARKAT Nutrition, Inc., P.O. Box 720, Dumas, AR 71639.
  4. Stop feeding this specific pet food to your animals immediately if the UPC and name match.
  5. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Arkat Nutrition, Inc. for further instructions.
  6. Thoroughly wash any pet food bowls, storage containers, or surfaces that came into contact with the recalled food.
  7. Contact your veterinarian if your pet has consumed this food and is showing signs of illness, such as decreased appetite, fever, or diarrhea.
  8. For additional questions, you can contact the FDA at 1-888-463-6332.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Return to the place of purchase for a full refund.

How to: Return the product to the store where you bought it for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

Affected Products

Product: VF Hairball Complete (8 lb bag)
Model:
V-059-2010
UPC Codes:
795205014081

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 54283
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Arkat Nutrition, Inc
Sold By: Retailers in Little Rock, AR
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 2 bales (5 bags at 8 lbs each)
Distributed To: Arkansas

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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