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Critical RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Medications

Hartz Mountain Corp.: Vitamin Care for Cats and Kittens Recalled for Salmonella Contamination

Agency Publication Date: May 8, 2008
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Summary

Hartz Mountain Corp. is recalling approximately 739 bottles of Hartz Vitamin Care for Cats and Kittens because the product tested positive for Salmonella during FDA sampling. The affected bottles contain 100 chewable tablets and were distributed to retailers and distributors across several states. Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

Salmonella can cause serious illness in both pets and people who handle the contaminated pet products. Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting; humans can experience similar symptoms after handling the product, especially if they do not thoroughly wash their hands.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify the product by checking for 'Hartz Vitamin Care for Cats and Kittens' in a bottle containing 100 chewable tablets with Recall #V-036-2008.
  2. Check the feeding instructions on the label which should state 'Kittens - 1/2 to 1 tablet daily; Cats - 1 -2 tablets daily' and list 'Secacus, NJ' as the distribution location.
  3. Immediately stop using the product and keep it away from pets and children.
  4. Return the product to the retail store where you purchased it to receive a full refund.
  5. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling the product or any surfaces it may have touched.
  6. If you have questions, contact Hartz Mountain Corp. at their Secaucus, New Jersey headquarters at 400 Plaza Dr, Secaucus, NJ 07094-3605.
  7. For further information or to report health issues, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator at 1-888-463-6332.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Full refund upon return

How to: Return to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions

Affected Products

Product: Hartz Vitamin Care for Cats and Kittens (100 chewable tablets)
Model:
V-036-2008

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 47232
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Hartz Mountain Corp.
Sold By: distributors; retail stores
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 739 bottles
Distributed To: Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia

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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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