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Critical RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Food

Procter & Gamble Co: Iams Indoor Weight & Hairball Care Pet Food Recalled for Salmonella Risk

Agency Publication Date: February 14, 2011
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Summary

Procter & Gamble is recalling approximately 2,516 bags of Iams Proactive Health Indoor Weight & Hairball Care pet food because testing confirmed the presence of Salmonella. The affected product was sold in blue 6.8-pound bags and distributed to retailers in California, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Oregon, and Texas. Consumers who have this pet food 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 who eat the food and people who handle it, especially if they do not wash their hands thoroughly after touching the product or surfaces exposed to it. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fever.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pet food packaging for the product name 'Iams Proactive Health Indoor Weight & Hairball Care' sold in blue 6.8-pound bags.
  2. Locate the code date and UPC on the bag to see if it matches the affected batch: Code date 02304173 (B1-B6) and UPC 19014 03921.
  3. Verify the 'Best if Used By Date' on the packaging is Dec 18 2011.
  4. Stop using the affected pet food immediately and secure it in a sealed bag to prevent other animals or children from accessing it.
  5. Return the product to the retail location where you purchased it for a full refund.
  6. For further questions or assistance, contact the FDA consumer hotline at 1-888-463-6332.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Full refund at place of purchase

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

Affected Products

Product: Iams Proactive Health Indoor Weight & Hairball Care (6.8 lb)
Model:
V-097-2011
UPC Codes:
1901403921
Lot Numbers:
02304173 (B1-B6)
Date Ranges: Best if Used By Date: Dec 18 2011

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 56666
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Procter & Gamble Co
Sold By: retailers
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 2,516/6.8 lb bags
Distributed To: California, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Oregon, Texas

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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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