Another pet food recall – salmonella is the cause this time!

I just got my weekly copy of the ASPCA newsletter and one of the articles warned that there was a recall on certain brands of pet food made by Mars Petcare US. They stated that the pet food, for both cats and dogs, could be contaminated with Salmonella.

Here’s what the article said:

The ASPCA is advising pet parents to discontinue the use of certain dog and cat foods manufactured by Mars Petcare US. On September 12, the company issued a nationwide recall of certain foods due to potential contamination with a Salmonella serotype called Schwarzengrund. The recall includes several widely distributed brands of dry pet food, including Pedigree, Special Kitty, Paws & Claws, Natural Dog Food, Red Flannel, Country Acres, Buju & Ziggie, Member’s Mark, Natural Cat Food, Retriever, Bruiser, Doggy Bag, PMI Nutrition and Pet Pride.

“Pet parents should wash their hands after handling any potentially contaminated pet food,” says Dr. Steven Hansen, the ASPCA’s Senior Vice President of Animal Health Services, “and immediately consult with a veterinarian if any signs or symptoms are noticed in their pets.”

You can learn more about the affected brands on the Mars Petcare website.