Purina has voluntarily issued a recall on a limited batch of dog food. So far, this recall affects one line of dry dog food sold across the United States.
What Food Is Recalled
The food affected by the recall is Purina ONE beyOnd Our White Meat Chicken and Whole Barley Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food. At this time, one batch of this food has tested positive for salmonella contamination. So far, no illnesses have been reported in connection with this contamination.
To tell if your dog’s food is affected, look for the following information:
• Formula: Purina ONE beyOnd Our White Meat Chicken and Whole Barley Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food
• Size: 3.5 pound bag
• Best By Date: OCT 2014 (listed on bottom of the bag)
• Production Code: 31071083 (listed on bottom of the bag)
• UPC Code: 17800 12679
• Bag Style: See photo
What To Do If You Have This Food
If you have this food, immediately stop feeding it to your dog and throw it away in a place your dog cannot retrieve it. Thoroughly wash any surfaces that came into contact with the food, such as bowls, floors, and storage containers.
Familiarize yourself with signs of salmonella poisoning. It affects humans and dogs similarly but not with identical symptoms, so check this chart and keep an eye on anyone, human or canine, who may have had contact with the food.
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Human Symptoms of Salmonella |
Canine Symptoms of Salmonella |
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• Nausea |
• Lethargy |
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• Vomiting |
• Vomiting |
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• Diarrhea |
• Diarrhea |
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• Bloody diarrhea |
• Bloody diarrhea |
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• Stomach cramping |
• Loss of appetite |
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• Fever |
• Fever |
To Get More Information On This Recall
Purina has a 24-hour hotline customers can call for more information on the recall or to request a refund. The number for this hotline is 1-800-473-8546.
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