Procter & Gamble The Iams Company: Various Iams and Eukanuba Pet Foods Recalled for High Aflatoxin Levels

Agency Publication Date: February 14, 2012

Summary

Procter & Gamble is recalling 34,667 bags of specific Iams and Eukanuba dog and cat food products because they contain high levels of Aflatoxin, a toxin produced by mold. The affected items include Iams ProActive Health Puppy, Smart Puppy Large Breed, Lamb Meal & Rice Adult Dog Food, Original with Chicken Cat Food, and Eukanuba Senior Dog Food Large Breed in various sizes. These products were sold in 31 U.S. states and were produced by The Iams Company. Consumers should stop using these specific products immediately and return them to their place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring toxin from mold that can cause illness or death in pets if consumed in high amounts. Symptoms of toxicity include sluggishness, vomiting, yellowing of the eyes or gums, and loss of appetite.

What You Should Do

Check your pet food packaging for the following product names and UPC codes: Iams ProActive Health Puppy (7 lb, 8 lb, 17.5 lb; UPC 1901410208, 1901402305, 1901401848), Iams Smart Puppy Large Breed (17.5 lb, 40 lb; UPC 1901401861, 1901419840), Iams Lamb Meal & Rice Adult (46 lb, 6.1 lb, 35 lb, 40 lb, 15 lb; UPC 1901404558, 1901403733, 1901403704, 1901403737, 1901411940, 1901403735).
Also check for Iams Original with Chicken Cat Food (33 lb, 6.8 lb, 20 lb, 4 lb; UPC 1901410533, 1901403915, 1901460807, 1901410504, 1901410520) and Eukanuba Senior Dog Food Large Breed (16.5 lb, 30 lb; UPC 1901404240, 1901427030).
If you have an affected product, stop feeding it to your pets immediately and secure it away from animals and children.
Return the affected product to the store where you purchased it for a full refund.
If your pet has consumed the recalled food and shows signs of illness like lethargy or vomiting, contact your veterinarian immediately.
For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator in your state or call the FDA at 1-888-463-6332.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Full refund at place 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: Iams ProActive Health Puppy (7 lb, 8 lb and 17.5 lb)

Model:

Recall #: V-036-2012

UPC Codes:

1901410208

1901402305

1901401848

Product: Iams ProActive Health Smart Puppy Large Breed (17.5 lb and 40 lb)

Model:

Recall #: V-037-2012

UPC Codes:

1901401861

1901419840

Product: Iams ProActive Health Lamb Meal & Rice Adult Dog Food (46 lb, 6.1 lb, 35 lb, 40 lb and 15 lb)

Model:

Recall #: V-038-2012

UPC Codes:

1901404558

1901403733

1901403704

1901403737

1901411940

1901403735

Product: Iams Proactive Health Original with Chicken Cat Food (33 lb, 6.8 lb, 20 lb, 4 lb)

Model:

Recall #: V-039-2012

UPC Codes:

1901410533

1901403915

1901460807

1901410504

1901410520

Product: Eukanuba Senior Dog Food Large Breed (16.5 lb and 30 lb)

Model:

Recall #: V-040-2012

UPC Codes:

1901404240

1901427030

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 60540

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Procter & Gamble The Iams Company

Sold By: retailers

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 5 products (10651 bags; 6535 bags.; 11351 bags; 1750 bags; 4380 bags)

Distributed To: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your pet food packaging for the following product names and UPC codes: Iams ProActive Health Puppy (7 lb, 8 lb, 17.5 lb; UPC 1901410208, 1901402305, 1901401848), Iams Smart Puppy Large Breed (17.5 lb, 40 lb; UPC 1901401861, 1901419840), Iams Lamb Meal & Rice Adult (46 lb, 6.1 lb, 35 lb, 40 lb, 15 lb; UPC 1901404558, 1901403733, 1901403704, 1901403737, 1901411940, 1901403735).

Also check for Iams Original with Chicken Cat Food (33 lb, 6.8 lb, 20 lb, 4 lb; UPC 1901410533, 1901403915, 1901460807, 1901410504, 1901410520) and Eukanuba Senior Dog Food Large Breed (16.5 lb, 30 lb; UPC 1901404240, 1901427030).

If you have an affected product, stop feeding it to your pets immediately and secure it away from animals and children.

Return the affected product to the store where you purchased it for a full refund.

If your pet has consumed the recalled food and shows signs of illness like lethargy or vomiting, contact your veterinarian immediately.

For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator in your state or call the FDA at 1-888-463-6332.

Affected Products

Product: Iams ProActive Health Puppy (7 lb, 8 lb and 17.5 lb)

Model:

Recall #: V-036-2012

UPC Codes:

1901410208

1901402305

1901401848

Product: Iams ProActive Health Smart Puppy Large Breed (17.5 lb and 40 lb)

Model:

Recall #: V-037-2012

UPC Codes:

1901401861

1901419840

Product: Iams ProActive Health Lamb Meal & Rice Adult Dog Food (46 lb, 6.1 lb, 35 lb, 40 lb and 15 lb)

Model:

Recall #: V-038-2012

UPC Codes:

1901404558

1901403733

1901403704

1901403737

1901411940

1901403735

Product: Iams Proactive Health Original with Chicken Cat Food (33 lb, 6.8 lb, 20 lb, 4 lb)

Model:

Recall #: V-039-2012

UPC Codes:

1901410533

1901403915

1901460807

1901410504

1901410520

Product: Eukanuba Senior Dog Food Large Breed (16.5 lb and 30 lb)

Model:

Recall #: V-040-2012

UPC Codes:

1901404240

1901427030

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 60540

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Procter & Gamble The Iams Company

Sold By: retailers

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 5 products (10651 bags; 6535 bags.; 11351 bags; 1750 bags; 4380 bags)