Select Krasdale Gravy Dry Dog Food 5lb Bags Voluntarily Recalled in Five States

Select Krasdale Gravy Dry Dog Food 5lb Bags Voluntarily Recalled in Five
States


Contact:
Renee Kopkowski
(908) 850-7935

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- FRANKLIN, Tenn. -- August 21, 2007 -- Mars
Petcare US, Inc. today announces a voluntary recall of select five pound
bags of Krasdale Gravy dry dog food sold in Connecticut, Massachusetts,
New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. The pet food is being recalled
because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, which
can cause serious infections in dogs and cats, and, if there is cross
contamination, in people, especially children, the aged, and people with
compromised immune systems.

The recalled product should not be sold or fed to pets. Pet owners
should dispose of product in a safe manner (example, a securely covered
trash receptacle) and return the empty bag to the store where purchased
for a full refund.

Salmonella can potentially be transferred to people handling this pet
food, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after
having contact with the product or any surfaces exposed to the product.
Healthy people potentially infected with Salmonella should monitor
themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely,
Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial
infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and
urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having
contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or
bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased
appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Well animals can be carriers and
infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled
product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

Recalled pet food
Product: Krasdale Gravy dry dog food
Size: 5 pound bag
UPC Code: 7513062596
Best Buy Date: July 16 & 17, 2008
Best Buy Date Location: Back of bag
Affected Stores: Various stores located in Connecticut, Massachusetts,
New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.

Mars Petcare is issuing this action out of an abundance of caution and
it sincerely regrets any inconvenience to pet owners as a result of this
announcement. This voluntary recall has been issued because the FDA
detected Salmonella in a sample of Krasdale Gravy dry dog food with best
buy dates of July 16 & 17, 2008 during a recent review.

In an effort to prevent the transmission of Salmonella from pets to
family members and care givers, the FDA recommends that everyone follow
appropriate pet food handling guidelines when feeding their pets. A list
of safe pet food handling tips can be found at:
www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/petfoodtips080307.html

This product UPC has been blocked from retail sale at these locations.

Additional information about the product is available on
www.marspetcare.com . Pet owners who have
questions about the voluntary recall should call (866) 298-8332, or
visit the web site for more information.