On July 30th, 2010 the Procter & Gamble company voluntarily expanded their recall to include veterinary and specialized dry food diets. So far no actual salmonella-related illnesses have been reported but there is a potential for salmonella contamination of these foods. Included in the recall are all the dry versions of the Eukanuba Naturally Wild, Eukanuba Pure, and Eukanuba Custom Care Sensitive Skin diets. Please find complete lists of the recalled products at www.iams.com and www.eukanuba.com. The company has recommended that consumers discard any of the potentially contaminated products. Both people and pets can become infected with Salmonella. Watch for the following symptoms: loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, or fever and report to the proper health care professionals. For questions, product replacement or a refund call P&G toll-free at 877-340-8823 (M-F 9-6pm EST).
Dr. Ann M. Anderson