Hundreds of packages of dog food shipped to various retailers are being recalled after a sample of the food tested positive for salmonella, which can pose risks to animals and humans.
Texas residents shared if they'd noticed an increase in pet food prices and whether the commodity could ever get so pricey that they'd have to give up their pet.that were distributed to various U.S. retailers have been recalled because it may be contaminated with bacteria, federal health officials warned.
Texas-based Mid America Pet Food issued a recall for one lot of its Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Hi-Pro Plus, produced at its Mount Pleasant facility, over the weekend "because it has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella," according to the company's recall notice posted by the Food and Drug Administration .
The 644 cases of the 5-pound bags of dog food were "distributed to various distributors and retailers" in the U.S., according to the recall. However, the company didn't specify what stores or states have been impacted. after a sample of the dog food tested positive for the bacteria. The test was conducted by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, according to the recall.
The company is now asking retailers and distributors to "immediately pull the recalled lot from their inventory and shelves" and to avoid selling or donating the recalled products, the notice continued. Pets that have been infected with salmonella can become lethargic and have diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, fever and may vomit. In some cases, pets may only have decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain.
People are at risk for infection if they handled contaminated products, "especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products," the notice said. People who are infected but otherwise should watch out for symptoms including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever.
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