Iams recalls renal diet dry cat food due to Salmonella concerns

Procter & Gamble (P&G), makers of Iams, has announced a voluntary recall of two specific lots of their prescription dry renal cat food due to possible Salmonella contamination. According to the Procter & Gamble News Release, the following products have been recalled:

Iams Veterinary Formulas Feline Renal, 5.5 lbs
Lot Code: 01384174B4
UPC Code: 0 19014 21405 1

Iams Veterinary Formulas Feline Renal, 5.5 lbs
Lot Code: 01384174B2
UPC Code: 0 19014 21405 1

This product is often recommended for cats with kidney failure or kidney insufficiency. It is available by prescription at veterinary clinics throughout the U.S.

No illnesses have been reported. A FDA analysis identified a positive result on the lot codes listed above. Lot codes can be found in the lower right corner on the back of the bag.

Consumers who have purchased this food should discontinue feeding it to their cats and discard it. People handling dry pet food may become infected with Salmonella so it’s important to thoroughly wash your hands and all surfaces that have come into contact with this product.

The symptoms of Salmonella in humans include nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, fever, and headache. People who are experiencing the symptoms of Salmonella infection after having handled the pet food product should seek medical attention and report their use of the product and illness to the nearest FDA office.

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. Infected but otherwise healthy pets 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 immediately.

For further information or a product refund call P&G toll-free at 877-894-4458 Monday - Friday,
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST.