Procter & Gamble recalls 2 Iams cat food lots

From the Associated Press:

CINCINNATI — Consumer products giant Procter & Gamble Co. said Sunday it is voluntarily recalling two lots of Iams brand prescription renal dry cat food because it could be contaminated with salmonella.

The products are available by prescription through veterinary clinics.

No illnesses have been reported, but an FDA analysis identified positive results on two lots of Iams Veterinary Formulas Feline Renal 5.5 lbs: numbers 01384174B4 0 19014 21405 1 and 01384174B2 0 19014 21405 1.

Codes are found in the lower right corner on the back of the bag.

Anyone owning the food should throw it out. Pets can become infected and people handling the dry pet food can become infected with salmonella as well if they do not wash their hands. Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, seniors and others with weakened immune systems.

Customers seeking more information or a refund may call P&G at 877-894-4458.

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You can read the P&G press release here.

Iams cat food recall

Procter & Gamble Company is voluntarily recalling specific lots of its Iams canned cat food in North America as a precautionary measure. Tests indicated the product may contain insufficient levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1), which is essential for cats.

Here's a link to the Iams announcement.

The affected product is all varieties of the 3-ounce and 5.5-ounce cans of Iams ProActive Health canned Cat and Kitten food with the date on the bottom of the can 9/2001 to 6/2012.

P&G said the product should be discarded. For refunds or more information, call 1-877-340-8826 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET.