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.
What you need to know about Salmonella
Salmonella can cause serious illness in cats and dogs and cross-contamination to humans is possible resulting in serious illness.
- Here is good information on the symptoms & treatment of salmonellosis in dogs & cats.
- The FDA has information on safe pet food handling to prevent food born illnesses like salmonella.
- The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention has a very informative page on salmonellosis in humans.