Freedom
12-19-2010, 09:02 AM
http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20101219/NEWS/12190367/Kroger-recalls-dog-cat-food-varieties-that-may-contain-toxic-chemical
The items included in the recall may be contaminated with aflatoxin, a toxic chemical byproduct that occurs naturally from the growth of fungus on corn and other crops.
The following varieties of pet food are included:
# Pet Pride Cat Food sold in 3.5-pound packages with a sell-by date of Oct. 23 11 DP and Oct. 24 11 DP.
# Pet Pride Cat Food sold in 18-pound packages with a sell-by date of Oct. 23 11 DP and Oct. 24 11 DP.
# Pet Pride Tasty Blend Poultry & Seafood Cat Food sold in 3.5-pound packages with a sell-by date of Oct. 23 11 DP and Oct. 24 11 DP.
# Pet Pride Tasty Blend Poultry & Seafood Cat Food sold in 18-pound packages with a sell-by date of Oct. 23 11 DP and Oct. 24 11 DP.
# Pet Pride Kitten Formula Food sold in 3.5-pound packages with a sell-by date of Oct. 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP.
# Old Yeller Chunk Dog Food sold in 22-pound packages with a sell-by date of Oct. 23 11 DP and Oct. 24 11 DP.
# Old Yeller Chunk Dog Food sold in 50-pound packages with a sell-by date of Oct. 23 11 DP and Oct. 24 11 DP.
# Kroger Value Cat Food sold in 3-pound packages with a sell-by date of Oct. 23 11 DP and Oct. 24 11 DP.
# Kroger Value Chunk Dog Food sold in 15-pound packages with a sell-by date of Oct. 23 11 DP and Oct. 24 11 DP.
# Kroger Value Chunk Dog Food sold in 50-pound packages with a sell-by date of Oct. 23 11 DP and Oct. 24 11 DP.
Aflatoxin can cause pets to exhibit signs of illness including sluggishness or lethargy combined with a reluctance to eat, a yellowish tint to the eyes or gums, and severe or bloody diarrhea. Pet owners whose animals experience any of these symptoms are advised to contact a veterinarian immediately.
The items included in the recall may be contaminated with aflatoxin, a toxic chemical byproduct that occurs naturally from the growth of fungus on corn and other crops.
The following varieties of pet food are included:
# Pet Pride Cat Food sold in 3.5-pound packages with a sell-by date of Oct. 23 11 DP and Oct. 24 11 DP.
# Pet Pride Cat Food sold in 18-pound packages with a sell-by date of Oct. 23 11 DP and Oct. 24 11 DP.
# Pet Pride Tasty Blend Poultry & Seafood Cat Food sold in 3.5-pound packages with a sell-by date of Oct. 23 11 DP and Oct. 24 11 DP.
# Pet Pride Tasty Blend Poultry & Seafood Cat Food sold in 18-pound packages with a sell-by date of Oct. 23 11 DP and Oct. 24 11 DP.
# Pet Pride Kitten Formula Food sold in 3.5-pound packages with a sell-by date of Oct. 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP.
# Old Yeller Chunk Dog Food sold in 22-pound packages with a sell-by date of Oct. 23 11 DP and Oct. 24 11 DP.
# Old Yeller Chunk Dog Food sold in 50-pound packages with a sell-by date of Oct. 23 11 DP and Oct. 24 11 DP.
# Kroger Value Cat Food sold in 3-pound packages with a sell-by date of Oct. 23 11 DP and Oct. 24 11 DP.
# Kroger Value Chunk Dog Food sold in 15-pound packages with a sell-by date of Oct. 23 11 DP and Oct. 24 11 DP.
# Kroger Value Chunk Dog Food sold in 50-pound packages with a sell-by date of Oct. 23 11 DP and Oct. 24 11 DP.
Aflatoxin can cause pets to exhibit signs of illness including sluggishness or lethargy combined with a reluctance to eat, a yellowish tint to the eyes or gums, and severe or bloody diarrhea. Pet owners whose animals experience any of these symptoms are advised to contact a veterinarian immediately.