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Critical RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Food

MARS Petcare US, Inc.: Various Pet Foods Recalled for Salmonella Contamination

Agency Publication Date: March 31, 2009
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Summary

MARS Petcare US, Inc. is recalling multiple brands of dry dog and cat food, including Special Kitty, Ol' Roy, and Berkley & Jensen, because the finished products tested positive for Salmonella. These products were sold in various bag sizes ranging from 3.5 lb to 52 lb at Wal-Mart stores and other retailers in 14 states. Consumers should check their pantries for the specific brands and sizes listed and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

Salmonella can cause serious illness in both pets who eat the food and humans who handle the contaminated pet food. Symptoms in people include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramping, while pets may experience lethargy, fever, and bloody diarrhea.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if you have any of the affected dry pet food brands: Special Kitty (Gourmet Blend, Original, or Kitten), Ol' Roy (Puppy Complete, Complete Nutrition, High Performance, or Meaty Chunks & Gravy), Berkley & Jensen (Bistro Blend or Small Bites & Bones), or Shop Rite (Crunchy Bites, Bones and Healthy Squares).
  2. Check the bag size and Recall Number to confirm your product is part of this recall; specific bag sizes affected include 3.5 lb, 4 lb, 4.4 lb, 7 lb, 8 lb, 18 lb, 20 lb, 21.6 lb, 22 lb, 44.1 lb, 50 lb, and 52 lb.
  3. Immediately stop feeding the recalled product to your pets and store it in a secure container away from children and animals.
  4. Thoroughly wash your hands after handling any of the recalled pet food, and sanitize any surfaces or bowls that may have come into contact with the product.
  5. Return the affected product to the Wal-Mart or place of purchase for a full refund or contact MARS Petcare US, Inc. for further instructions.
  6. Contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator or the agency hotline at 1-888-463-6332 if you have additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

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

How to: Return the contaminated pet food to the store where it was purchased for a full refund.

Affected Products

Product: Special Kitty Gourmet Blend Premium Cat Food (3.5 lb)
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V-111-2009
Product: Special Kitty Gourmet Blend Premium Cat Food (7 lb)
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V-112-2009
Product: Special Kitty Gourmet Blend Premium Cat Food (18 lb)
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V-113-2009
Product: Special Kitty Original Premium Cat Food (3.5 lb)
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V-114-2009
Product: Special Kitty Original Premium Cat Food (7 lb)
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V-115-2009
Product: Special Kitty Original Premium Cat Food (18 lb)
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V-116-2009
Product: Special Kitty Kitten Premium Cat Food (3.5 lb)
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V-117-2009
Product: Special Kitty Kitten Premium Cat Food (7 lb)
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V-118-2009
Product: Berkley & Jensen Bistro Blend Premium Cat Food (21.6 lb)
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V-119-2009
Product: Berkley & Jensen Small Bites & Bones Dog Food (52 lb)
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V-120-2009
Product: Shop Rite Crunchy Bites, Bones and Healthy Squares Dog Food (20 lb)
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V-121-2009
Product: Ol' Roy Puppy Complete Premium Dog Food (4 lb)
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V-122-2009
Product: Ol' Roy Puppy Complete Premium Dog Food (20 lb)
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V-123-2009
Product: Ol' Roy Complete Nutrition Premium Dog Food (4 lb)
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V-124-2009
Product: Ol' Roy Complete Nutrition Premium Dog Food (4.4 lb)
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V-125-2009
Product: Ol' Roy Complete Nutrition Premium Dog Food (8 lb)
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V-126-2009
Product: Ol' Roy Complete Nutrition Premium Dog Food (20 lb)
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V-127-2009
Product: Ol' Roy Complete Nutrition Premium Dog Food (22 lb)
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V-128-2009
Product: Ol' Roy Complete Nutrition Premium Dog Food (44.1 lb)
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V-129-2009
Product: Ol' Roy Complete Nutrition Premium Dog Food (50 lb)
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V-130-2009
Product: Ol' Roy High Performance Premium Dog Food (20 lb)
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V-131-2009
Product: Ol' Roy High Performance Premium Dog Food (50 lb)
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V-132-2009
Product: Ol' Roy Meaty Chunks & Gravy Premium Dog Food (22 lb)
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V-133-2009
Product: Ol' Roy Meaty Chunks & Gravy Premium Dog Food (50 lb)
Model:
V-134-2009

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 50106
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: MARS Petcare US, Inc.
Sold By: Wal-Mart; BJ's Wholesale Club; Shop Rite
Manufactured In: United States
Distributed To: Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia

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