On February 5, 2014, Pro-Pet® LLC announced a recall of some of its dry dog and cat food. The reason for the recall was due to potential contamination of the product by Salmonella bacteria.
This was determined after a single field test by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) indicated the potential for contamination among products manufactured on the same production line within a two-day period. As a result, the company decided to issue a recall of the affected products in the interest of customer safety.
The products in question were distributed through retailers and distributors in the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and West Virginia. The affected products come from the following brands: Hubbard Life®, Joy® Combo, and QC Plus®. The recalled products include:
| Product | Best By | Lot Code | UPC Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 lb Hubbard Life Happy Hound Dog Food | 05 06 14 | 096 13 SM L2 2A | 1219033878 |
| 40 lb Hubbard Life Happy Hound Dog Food | 05 06 14 | 096 13 SM L2 1A | 1219033878 |
| 18 lb Hubbard Life Cat Stars Cat Food | 05 06 14 | 096 13 SM L2 1A | 1219033873 |
| 40 lb Hubbard Life Maintenance Dog Food | 05 06 14 | 096 13 SM L2 2A | 1219033875 |
| 15 lb Joy Combo Cat Food | 05 06 14 | 096 13 SM L2 1A | 7065407721 |
| 40 lb Joy Combo Cat Food | 05 06 14 | 096 13 SM L2 1A | 7065407713 |
| 40 lb Joy Combo Cat Food | 05 06 14 | 096 13 SM L2 2A | 7065407713 |
| 20 lb QC Plus Adult Dog Food | 05 07 14 | 097 13 SM L2 2A | 2351780103 |
| 40 lb QC Plus Adult Dog Food | 05 07 14 | 097 13 SM L2 2A | 2351780104 |
| 40 lb QC Plus Adult Dog Food | 05 07 14 | 097 13 SM L2 1A | 2351780104 |
Source
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Salmonella infection can cause sluggish behavior and appetite loss in pets, as well as diarrhea, fever, vomiting, and abdominal pain in humans and pets. Pet owners should seek medical attention if they think they or their pets have been exposed to Salmonella bacteria.
To find out more, pet owners can contact Pro-Pet® by phone at 1-888-765-4190.