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P&G Pet Care Announces Voluntary Participation in Menu Foods' Nationwide U.S. and Canadian Recall of Specific Canned and Small Foil Pouch 'Wet' Cat and Dog Foods

How to read Iams and Eukanuba product codes. (PRNewsFoto/P&G Pet Care)

DAYTON, OH UNITED STATES 03/16/2007


DAYTON, Ohio, March 16, 2007 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the recent
Menu Foods, Inc. nationwide recall of wet pet foods, P&G Pet Care has
announced a voluntary recall in the United States and Canada on specific 3
oz., 5.5 oz., 6 oz. and 13.2 oz. canned and 3 oz. and 5.3 oz. foil pouch
"wet" cat and dog food products manufactured by Menu Foods Inc. Emporia,
Kansas plant with the code dates of 6339 through 7073 followed by the plant
code 4197. This voluntary recall is part of a larger product recall by Menu
Foods Inc., a contract manufacturer that makes a small portion of canned
and foil pouch 'wet' cat foods for Iams and Eukanuba as well as other
non-P&G brands. There have been a small number of reported cases of cats
from the US (none in Canada) becoming sick and developing signs of kidney
failure. The signs of kidney failure include loss of appetite, vomiting,
and lethargy. P&G Pet Care has received no case reports involving dogs.
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This voluntary product recall involves discontinuation of all retail
sales and product retrieval from consumers. Consumers should stop using the
affected products immediately, and consult with a veterinarian if any
symptoms are present in their pet. All Iams and Eukanuba products carry a
100 percent guarantee, and consumers can receive a refund for recalled
products. For more information, consumers can contact the company at
1-800-882-1591 or visit http://www.Iams.com and http://www.Eukanuba.com for details.
To read can product codes, refer to the bottom of the can. The first
four numbers of the second line of numbers are the date code, and the
following four numbers indicate the plant code. For example, if the second
line begins with four numbers from 6339 to 7073 followed by the plant code
4197, then the can should be recalled. For foil pouches, the code numbers
are located at the lower left hand corner on the back of the pouch. The
date and plant codes appear in the third group of numbers, beginning an
11-digit sequence. See http://www.Iams.com and http://www.Eukanuba.com for illustrated
details.
P&G Pet Care is taking this proactive step out of an abundance of
caution, because the health and well-being of pets is paramount in the
mission of Iams and Eukanuba. Tests of some affected product have not
revealed the cause of sickness, and testing will continue until a better
understanding of the facts has been achieved. All other canned and small
foil wet pouch products produced at other plants are not affected by this
issue. Iams and Eukanuba "dry" products are not manufactured at Menu Foods
and not affected by this issue. Iams and Eukanuba biscuits, treats and
sauces are not affected by this issue.
P&G Pet Care has informed the Food and Drug Administration and the
Canadian Food Inspection Agency on this issue. The company regrets any
inconvenience to its consumers and retail customers.


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