SALMONELLOSIS SCHWARZENGRUND, HUMAN, DOG FOOD - USA: RECALL -——————
A ProMED-mail post— http://www.promedmail.org
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Date: Mon 15 Sep 2008
Source: US News & World Report [edited]
Two isolated cases of a type of bacterium known as _Salmonella_ [enterica_ serotype] Schwarzengrund in humans has caused a Pennsylvania pet food manufacturer to recall a number of dry dog and cat food brands nationwide.
Mars Inc.’s Mars Petcare is recalling cat and dog food made at its Everson, PA facility, according to wire service reports.
While Mars Inc. maintained that no direct connection has been made between illness in either animals or humans and its pet food product, the possibility that 2 humans may have contracted salmonella caused the recall, which began at the beginning of August 2008.
The latest announcement expanded the pet food brands being recalled to include some Pedigree brands, Country Acres, Retriever, Doggy Bag, Members Mark, Natural, Ol’ Roy, Special Kitty, Paws & Claws, Wegman’s, Pet Pride, PMI Nutrition and Red Flannel.
Consumers should look for “17” as the 1st 2 digits of the 2nd line on the Universal Price Code. Pedigree products will have “PAE” on the bottom line. Consumers can also call 1-877-568-4463 for more information.
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[The same serotype of _S._ Schwarzengrund and the same manufacturer were involved in another situation in 2007. It is not clear whether the same plant was involved and whether the strains are genetically linked. The relationship between the 2 human cases and the dog food is likewise unclear. - Mod.LL]
Yes, I slowed down on posting, but will continue, if anyone is reading here.
There is a new alert on dog food, in post 5660 and some wonderful animal photos posted by Fred Nerks and Lucyt.
What are you doing, are you well?
From the news today, money is going to be even tighter than we feared.
granny