FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – CINCINNATI,  The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) is voluntarily recalling a small number of bags from a specific lot of one of its dry cat food products due to potential salmonella exposure.  

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 29, 2010 – CINCINNATI  -- Procter & Gamble (P&G) is voluntarily recalling a small number of bags of its Iams Proactive Health Indoor Weight &  Hairball Care dry cat food which may have been sold recently in one or two stores in Loveland, Colorado.

Good Morning America warns pet owners about the risk of dry pet foods possible contamination of Salmonella.  The GMA story cites a study recently released by Pediatrics Journal.  While no theory of how the salmonella contamination happened or could be prevented, Food Safety Microbiologist Phyllis Entis has a theory about the recent Salmonella recalled pet foods/treats; a very interesting theory.

Merrick Pet Care, Inc. of Amarillo, Texas is extending its July 2, 2010 recall of 10oz “Beef Filet Squares for Dogs (Texas Hold’Ems)” pet treat (ITEM # 60016 LOT # 10084TL7 BEST BY MARCH 24, 2012) to also include 83 cases of “Texas Hold’ems” (ITEM # 60016 LOT # 10127 BEST BY MAY 6, 2012) because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

CINCINNATI, July 30, 2010 – The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) (NYSE:PG) is voluntarily expanding its recall to include veterinary and some specialized dry pet food as a precautionary measure because it has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella.  No salmonella-related illnesses have been reported. 

The FDA is planning to implement an initiative called "The Pet Event Tracking Network" that will allow FDA and State partners to exchange information about outbreaks of illness associated with pet food.  Comments are welcome until September 27, 2010 on the proposed PETNet (Pet Event Tracking Network).

The following information was provided to TruthAboutPetFood by Feline Pride.

P&G Representative posted a concerning comment on the Iams recall notice, though I doubt she/they felt there was any problem with it (pet owners think differently than the corporate world).  And some very wise empowering words from a pet owner.

The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) (NYSE:  PG), is voluntarily recalling two specific lots of its prescription renal dry cat food as a precautionary measure, as it has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella.  

I don't know the source of this video, it was received in a Google Alert for pet food.  I do know that while it is hard to stomach, it is a video that every concerned pet lover should watch.  If this video doesn't make you fighting mad and disgusted about the pet industry as a whole, nothing will.

Feline’s Pride Expands Nationwide Recall of its Natural Chicken Formula Cat Food Due to Salmonella Contamination.

Seventy-six tons of dairy products laced with melamine were seized in China last month (June 2010).  The melamine nightmare continues.

The Associated Press Reports Merrick Beef Filet Squares Dog Treat Recall

United Pet Group Voluntarily Expands Recall of Nutritional Supplements For Dogs to Include Additional Tablet and Powdered-Form Products for Dogs and Cats Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk

Feline’s Pride Issues Nationwide Recall of its Natural Chicken Formula Cat Food Due to Salmonella Contamination

The following is a warning letter sent to Garth Merrick (of Merrick Pet Food) CEO of Tejas Industries Inc. posted June 30, 2010 on FDA website.

Seven of eight King Charles Cavalier Spaniel puppies have died; they were eight weeks old.  The last baby is barely hanging on.  While there has been no confirmation as of this writing, NutroMax Puppy food is under suspicion. 

United Pet Group, Cincinnati, Ohio is voluntarily recalling all unexpired lots of its PRO-PET ADULT DAILY VITAMIN Supplement tablets for Dogs due to possible Salmonella contamination.  The Food and Drug Administration is aware of this recall.

Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog Food recall.  Best by date of June 17, 2011.

Report of recalled Iams Cat Food remaining on store shelves.  Save a pets life, check your grocery and/or retail chain pet food aisle.