Select Red Flannel Large Breed Adult Formula Dry Dog Food 50lb Bags Voluntarily Recalled in Pennsylvania

Select Red Flannel Large Breed Adult Formula Dry Dog Food 50lb Bags
Voluntarily Recalled in Pennsylvania


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 50 lb bags
of Red Flannel Large Breed Adult Formula dry dog food sold in two stores
in Pennsylvania. Only three bags of product were actually sold, with
only one bag still unaccounted for. 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: Red Flannel Large Breed Adult Formula dry dog food
Size: 50 pound bag
UPC Code: 4286900062
Best Buy Date: July 12, 2008
Best Buy Date Location: Back of bag
Affected Stores: The stores are located in Reedsland, PA and
Richlandville, PA

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 FDA detected
Salmonella in a sample of Red Flannel Large Breed Adult Formula dry dog
food with a best buy date of July 12, 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.