Pedigree food recall in the news this morning...

[Deb G.]

Greetings!  As I read Google "Health" news this morning, I saw this article:
http://www.dbtechno.com/health/2008/08/14/pedigree-dog-food-recalled-due-to-salmonella/

The item in question is Pedigree's 20-pound bags of "Pedigree Complete Nutrition Small Crunch Bites".  Or, just Google Pedigree recall, I suppose. In any case be aware, and if you have some of this product, you may need to take it back to the store and switch products for awhile--this is contaminated with salmonella.

To healthy puppers :)
Deb 

[MimisMomma]

Thanks for posting this. All three of mine have been sick since I got the new bag of food. From the stuff I read on it, it was only a 100 bags that went out. But they are showing all the signs. I have been feeding them burger and rice and they are getting better. This makes me feel so much better knowing the cause!!!

Mel

[Barb]

Thanks for the heads up !

[Merion]

Here is the information on the recall.

Media Statement

Re: Correction of California Department of Public Health and Media Coverage of August 8 Limited Recall of PEDIGREE® Complete Nutrition Small Crunchy Bites

August 13, 2008

The recent statement issued by the California Department of Public Health concerning a voluntary recall of limited bags of 52-pound PEDIGREE(R) Complete Nutrition Small Crunchy Bites is factually incorrect.  The CDPH statement, also picked up by numerous Southern California news organizations, incorrectly implies that these bags have been recalled from Costco stores statewide.

Mars Petcare US did voluntarily recall a limited number of 52-pound PEDIGREE® Complete Nutrition Small Crunchy Bites bags from limited Costco stores in Northern California and Nevada only.  Costco has notified all of its customers in Northern California and Nevada about this issue directly. Additionally, one hundred of the 20-pound bags of PEDIGREE® Complete Nutrition Small Crunchy Bites sold in Southern California and Las Vegas, Nevada Albertsons locations were also recalled.

Recalled Pet Food â€"  Costco Northern California and Nevada

Product: PEDIGREE® Complete Nutrition Small Crunchy Bites
Size: 52-pound bags
UPC Code: 23100 05110
Lot Code: 831BFCAT02 and 830DFCAT02
Best Buy Date: 07/2009
Best Buy Date Location: Back of bag
Affected Stores: Northern California and Nevada

In an effort to prevent the transmission of Salmonella from pets to family members and care givers, the FDA recommends that everyone follow appropriate pet food handling guidelines when feeding their pets. A list of safe pet food handling tips can be found at: www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/petfoodtips080307.html

Corrected information on this voluntary recall can be found online at www.petcare.mars.com.

Consumers can also call :  1-877-568-4463

Additional media inquiries can be directed to Debra Fair at (973) 691- 3536


Hope this clears up what area's need to worry.
Merion & the ZZ's