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Source: VeterinaryPracticeNews.com, Sept 1, 2010

Procter & Gamble Co., which pulled Iams Proactive Health Indoor Weight & Hairball Care dry cat food from store shelves in Colorado this week because of salmonella concerns, reported today that the affected product was sold in other states as well.

The recall is limited to 6.8-pound bags with the code date 02304173 (B1-B6) and the UPC number 1901403921. No other Iams pet food products are affected, according to the company.

P&G issued a limited recall Sunday. At that time, the company said it believed that three bags had been purchased in Loveland, Colo.

Today, P&G said the affected product was sold through a single retailer in Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin and Wyoming. The retailer’s name was not released.

P&G estimates that fewer than 60 bags may have been purchased by consumers. No illnesses have been reported.

Pets with salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Some pets may have decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Cat owners are urged to contact their veterinarian if their pet consumed the recalled product and exhibits the symptoms.

Humans can become infected, especially if they do not thoroughly wash their hands after having contact with the cat food or surfaces exposed to the recalled product, according to the company.

Consumers who purchased the recalled cat food are urged to discard the product and call 800-862-3332 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday for a product replacement.

Source: PRWeb.com, June 5, 2009

CANIDAE All Natural Pet Foods is pleased to announce that its line of all natural holistic cat foods is expanding to meet the growing demands of pet owners who desire to feed their cats a dry kibble formula free from grains.

San Luis Obispo, CA (PRWEB) June 5, 2009 — CANIDAE Pet Foods, Inc. (www.canidae.com), a manufacturer of all natural holistic pet foods that are fed and recommended by thousands of certified breeders and rescue organizations throughout North America, is expanding its line of all natural holistic cat foods to include two new grain free formulas.

Late last year, CANIDAE introduced two new grain free formulas to its line of all natural holistic dog foods. CANIDAE Controller Jason Castillo commented on the grain free dog foods, “The Grain Free All Life Stages and Grain Free Salmon formulas we introduced last year are a big success with dog owners. Cat owners have also been asking for all natural grain free diets. Since cats generally require an even higher level of protein than dogs, we feel grain free makes a lot of sense for felines. So, we’re very proud to once again deliver what our customers have asked for by offering two new wholesome and nutritious super-premium cat foods that are completely grain free.”

FELIDAE Grain Free Cat and Kitten formula promotes a healthy meat-focused feline diet by featuring chicken, turkey and fish meals as well as fresh lamb as protein sources, while the FELIDAE Grain Free Salmon formula includes cold water Pacific salmon meal as the primary protein source. For both formulas, 80% of the total protein is derived from meat, 20% from vegetables and fruits, and 0% from grains. These formulas also feature essential antioxidant vitamins and amino acid chelated minerals, carefully balanced Omega 6 and Omega 3 fatty acids with a 5 to 1 ratio for optimal nutrition, guaranteed viable micro-organisms, and cranberries for urinary tract health.

As with all CANIDAE pet food products, these new feline formulas are designed for superior digestibility and excellent palatability and are made the CANIDAE® way with no corn, wheat, soy, grain fractions or fillers and naturally preserved.

Both new FELIDAE Grain Free Cat Food formulas will begin arriving at thousands of independent pet food retailers throughout North America in July 2009.

Source:VIN News Service, May 21, 2009