Friskies, Cat Chow dry cat food recalled due to Salmonella contamination

Food Product Recalls, Salmonella

Nestle Purina PetCare Co. has issued a recall on three different types of cat food it distributes because it may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria.

According to a report from AnnArbor.com, the recall includes 6.3-pound bags of Cat Chow Naturals Dry Cat Food and 3.15- and 16-pound bags of Friskies Grillers Blend Dry Cat Food.

A total of 870 bags of cat food are included in the recall. The affected Lots were distributed throughout Colorado, Idaho and Oregon. It is possible the affected products have been shipped to other states.

Here are the product details on cat food included in the recall:

  • Cat Chow Naturals Dry Cat Food in 6.3-pound bags with a “best by” date of August 2012, a production code of 10331083 13 and a UPC number of 17800 11320.
  • Friskies Grillers Blend Dry Cat Food in 3.15-pound bags with a “best by” date of August 2012, a production code of 10381083 06 and a UPC number of 50000 08450.
  • Friskies Grillers Blend Dry Cat Food in 16-pound bags with a “best by” date of August 2012, a production code of 10381083 06 and a UPC number of 50000 57578.

Pets and humans are susceptible to Salmonella infection if they touch or consume contaminated pet food. Children are most likely to acquire Salmonella poisoning because they’re most likely to handle pet food.

Symptoms of Salmonella poisoning are similar in humans and pets. They include fever, diarrhea and vomiting. Some symptoms could require hospitalization and may lead to death in extreme circumstances.