Mars Pet Care Company: Krasdale and PMI Nutrition Dog Foods Recalled for Salmonella Contamination

Agency Publication Date: October 23, 2007

Summary

Mars Pet Care Company is recalling approximately 20 tons of dog food, including Krasdale brand Gravy Dog Food and PMI Nutrition Red Flannel brand Large Breed Adult Formula, because they tested positive for Salmonella. The recall affects 5 lb bags of Krasdale Gravy Dog Food and 50 lb bags of PMI Nutrition Red Flannel distributed in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

The dog food may be contaminated with Salmonella, which poses a health risk to both the pets consuming the food and the humans handling it. Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting, while humans can become infected by handling the contaminated pet food and not washing their hands.

What You Should Do

Identify if you have the affected Krasdale brand Gravy Dog Food in 5 lb bags (Recall # V-001-2008) or PMI Nutrition Red Flannel brand Large Breed Adult Formula Dog Food in 50 lb bags (Recall # V-002-2008).
Check the label for the distributor 'Krasdale Foods Inc., Bronx, NY' on the 5 lb bags or 'PMI Nutrition LLC, P O Box 19856, Brentwood, Missouri' on the 50 lb bags.
Stop feeding the recalled product to your pets immediately and handle the bags with care to avoid cross-contamination.
Return the product to the retail store where it was purchased for a full refund.
Thoroughly wash your hands after handling any of the recalled pet food, and clean any bowls, surfaces, or containers the food may have touched.
Contact your veterinarian if your pet has consumed the recalled food and shows signs of illness such as fever, lethargy, or diarrhea.
For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator or the manufacturer, Mars Pet Care Company, at their Everson, PA facility.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Full refund at point of purchase

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

Affected Products

Product: Krasdale brand Gravy Dog Food (5 lb)

Model:

V-001-2008

Product: PMI Nutrition Red Flannel brand Large Breed Adult Formula Dog Food (50 lb)

Model:

V-002-2008

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 38895

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Mars Pet Care Company

Sold By: retail stores

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 2 products (12 tons; 8 tons)

Distributed To: Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania

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Summary

Risk

What You Should Do

Identify if you have the affected Krasdale brand Gravy Dog Food in 5 lb bags (Recall # V-001-2008) or PMI Nutrition Red Flannel brand Large Breed Adult Formula Dog Food in 50 lb bags (Recall # V-002-2008).

Check the label for the distributor 'Krasdale Foods Inc., Bronx, NY' on the 5 lb bags or 'PMI Nutrition LLC, P O Box 19856, Brentwood, Missouri' on the 50 lb bags.

Stop feeding the recalled product to your pets immediately and handle the bags with care to avoid cross-contamination.

Return the product to the retail store where it was purchased for a full refund.

Thoroughly wash your hands after handling any of the recalled pet food, and clean any bowls, surfaces, or containers the food may have touched.

Contact your veterinarian if your pet has consumed the recalled food and shows signs of illness such as fever, lethargy, or diarrhea.

For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator or the manufacturer, Mars Pet Care Company, at their Everson, PA facility.