Pet Food Recall: Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food

Nestlé Purina issued a recall of its Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food due to possible salmonella contamination.  The recall includes:

  • Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+, 3.5 lb. bags, “Best By” MAY 2012, Production code  03341084, UPC  17800 01885
  • Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+, 3.5 lb. bags, “Best By” MAY 2012, Production code  03351084, UPC  17800 01885
  • Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+, 7 lb. bags, “Best By” MAY 2012, Production code  03341084, UPC  17800 01887
  • Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+, 7 lb. bags, “Best By” MAY 2012, Production code  03351084, UPC  17800 01887

For a refund or for more information, call 1-800-982-6559 or visit www.purina.com.

 

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