Mid America Pet Food Expands Voluntary Recall to Include Additional Dog Food Products | November 20
November 10th 2023 — Mid America Pet Food has expanded its voluntary recall from October 30th, 2023, to include additional dog food products due to potential Salmonella contamination.
What caused the recall?
The expanded recall was initiated after random and targeted sampling of the finished product, including by the firm and the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, tested positive for Salmonella,
As of November 1st, seven people have reported Salmonella infections.
No other Mid America Pet Food products are impacted by this recall. This recall is separate from and unrelated to the Mid America Pet Food recall for Salmonella on September 3, 2023 but is an expansion of the Mid America Pet Food recall on October 30th.
You can read the recall on the FDA’s website.
What’s recalled?
Pet food products made at the company’s Mount Pleasant facility, distributed to various retailers and distributors in the United States. The Best By Date is found on the middle top of the back of each bag. Affected products include:
Full list of affected products, lot codes, and expiry dates.
What to do?
If you have purchased a product with a lot code or expired date listed above, we recommend that you dispose of any impacted products immediately. Retailers and distributors should immediately remove all products from their inventory and shelves, and destroy the product.
If your dog has consumed any of the affected products, monitor them for adverse symptoms such as an upset stomach, vomiting or diarrhea. Contact your vet if you witness any signs of illness in your dog and mention the information above during the consultation.
Statement
Mid America Pet Food has not issued a statement.
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