IAMS cat food recalled
I received the following email from one of the lists I belong to. It is a voluntary recall but I thought I would put it out there in case any of the readers use this kind of food.
The Procter & Gamble Company announced a voluntary recall of certain batches of its Iams canned cat food today.
Diagnostic testing indicated that the product may contain insufficient levels of thiamine, or vitamin B1, which is essential for cats. Cats that were fed these canned products as their only food are at greater risk for developing signs of thiamine deficiency.
Affected by the recall are 3-ounce and 5.5-ounce cans of Iams ProActive Health Cat and Kitten Food that carry a date stamp between 09/2011 and 06/2012 on the bottom of the can.
This recall is limited to only Iams canned cat food distributed in North America. No other Iams pet food is involved.
The company says that early signs of thiamine deficiency include loss of appetite, salivation, vomiting and weight loss. In advanced cases, downward curving of the neck, wobbly gait, falling, circling and seizures occur. Contact your veterinarian immediately if your cat is displaying any of these signs. If treated promptly, thiamine deficiency is usually reversible.
If you have purchased canned cat food with these codes, you should discard it. For further information or a product refund call P&G at 877-340-8826.
The Procter & Gamble Company announced a voluntary recall of certain batches of its Iams canned cat food today.
Diagnostic testing indicated that the product may contain insufficient levels of thiamine, or vitamin B1, which is essential for cats. Cats that were fed these canned products as their only food are at greater risk for developing signs of thiamine deficiency.
Affected by the recall are 3-ounce and 5.5-ounce cans of Iams ProActive Health Cat and Kitten Food that carry a date stamp between 09/2011 and 06/2012 on the bottom of the can.
This recall is limited to only Iams canned cat food distributed in North America. No other Iams pet food is involved.
The company says that early signs of thiamine deficiency include loss of appetite, salivation, vomiting and weight loss. In advanced cases, downward curving of the neck, wobbly gait, falling, circling and seizures occur. Contact your veterinarian immediately if your cat is displaying any of these signs. If treated promptly, thiamine deficiency is usually reversible.
If you have purchased canned cat food with these codes, you should discard it. For further information or a product refund call P&G at 877-340-8826.
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