Tuesday, May 1, 2007

What to Do With Recalled Pet Food



Do NOT feed the recalled pet food to your animals. Return the pet food to the store where you purchased it and ask for a refund. If you cannot return the pet food immediately, store it in a secure place where pets and children cannot get to it.

Signs to Look For in Your Pet

Pet owners should be alert to signs of kidney illness, such as:

* loss of appetite
* weakness or lack of energy
* vomiting

If your pet shows any of these signs, call your veterinarian.

How to Report a Reaction to a Pet Food

Call the FDA consumer complaint coordinator for your geographic area. To find your coordinator, visit: FDA Website. Try to have the following information available before calling:

* Brand name, lot numbers, and UPC code for the pet food fed to your dog or cat when it was ill. A lot number is typically stamped on the bag/pouch or on the can lid. Lot numbers usually consist of a series of letters and numbers.
* If your pet received treatment by a veterinarian, his/her name, address, and telephone number
* Date illness first noticed
* Signs displayed
* Any veterinary reports available.



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