Food Recalls
Product: Mars Petcare SPECIAL KITTY® Gourmet Blend Dry Cat Food (voluntary recall)
Best If Used By Date: AUG 11 09
Production Lot Code: 50 XXXX X (Found on back of bag just after "Best If Used By" date. Consumers should look for "50" as the first two digits of the second line.)
UPC Code: UPC code numbers can be found directly underneath the bar code on the package. Please find recalled pet food UPC information below.
3.5 lb.
SPECIAL KITTY® Gourmet Blend
81131 17546
7 lb.
SPECIAL KITTY® Gourmet Blend
81131 17547
18 lb.
SPECIAL KITTY® Gourmet Blend
81131 17548
Info: http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/mars10_08.html
Product: Hartz Chicken-Basted Rawhide Chips (voluntary recall)
Lot Code: JC23282
UPC number: 3270096463
Reason for Recall: Potential Salmonella
Info: http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/hartz10_08.html
Mars PetCare US has issued a voluntary recall on its pet foods that are manufactured in the Everson, PA facility. The ASPCA has responded to this recall by urging all pet guardians to discontinue the use of these products immediately and seek the help of a veterinarian if a pet shows symptoms. For the safety of guardians, the ASPCA also urges hand washing after exposure to potentially contaminated foods. The recalled foods may be infected with salmonella, which is dangerous both to pets and humans. For more information on the recalled products visit
http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/marspetcare09_08.html or aspca.org
Pet Symptoms:
- -Lethargy
- -Diarrhea
- -Bloody diarrhea
- -Fever
- -Vomiting
- -Decreased appetite
- -Abdominal pain
Symptoms will vary by pet.
Product: Hartz Vitamin Care for Cats (voluntary recall)
Lot Code SZ 22771, SZ-16371
UPC number: 32700-97701
Reason for Recall: Potential Salmonella
Info: http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/hartz03_08.html
Top Performance ProDental Toothpaste with Toothbrush kit 1.4 oz.
Item No. TP128
Beef flavor: UPC 721343128151
Mint flavor: UPC 721343128564
Reason for Recall: Diethylene glycol can cause headaches and illness, or in high doses, renal failure or death. Diethylene glycol is found in antifreeze and other solvents. The company has received no reports of any illnesses associated with this product and is recalling it out of an abundance of caution.
Product: Hartz Vitamin Care for Cats
Lot code: SZ-16371
UPC number: 32700-97701
Reason for Recall: Salmonella
Info: (800) 275-1414
Product: Bravo Original Formula Chicken Blend frozen raw food
Product Numbers: 21-102, 21-105, 21-110
Sizes: 2 pound, 5 pound and 10 pound tubes
Batch ID code (on hang tag): 236
Reason for Recall: Salmonella, Listeria
Product: Bravo Original Formula Turkey Blend frozen raw food
Product Numbers: 31-102, 31-105, 31-110
Sizes: 2 pound, 5 pound and 10 pound tubes
Batch ID code (on hang tag): 236
Reason for Recall: Listeria
Product: Bravo Basic Formula Finely Ground Chicken frozen raw food
Product Number: 21-212
Size: 2 pound tube
Batch ID Code (on hang tag): 226
Reason for Recall: Salmonella, Listeria


