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.

This recall taken from: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory?id=11248168

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 1, 2010 - Buffalo, NY – Feline’s Pride is announcing a voluntary recall of Feline’s Pride Raw food with ground bone for cats and kittens, Natural Chicken Formula, Net Wt. 2.5 lbs. (1.13 kg., 40 oz.) produced on 6/10/10, because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. People handling raw pet food can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the raw pet food or any surfaces exposed to the product.

When consumed by humans, Salmonella can cause an infection, salmonellosis. The symptoms of salmonellosis include nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, minimal diarrhea, fever, and headache. Certain vulnerable populations, such as children, the elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems, are particularly susceptible to acquiring salmonellosis from such pet food products and may experience more severe symptoms. 

Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian. 

The product is packaged in uncoded plastic containers and sold frozen to private consumers nationwide. Once thawed, the pet food has a shelf life of about 1 week. The firm manufactures the pet food by an as-ordered basis. This recall affects only those orders placed and shipped from June 10 through June 17, 2010. 

The firm and FDA are investigating this matter to determine the source of this problem, and will take any additional steps necessary to protect the public health. 

To date, both the firm and the FDA have received no reports of Salmonella infection relating to this product. 

This product should not be fed to pets but should instead be disposed of in a safe manner (e.g., in a securely covered trash receptacle). People who are experiencing the symptoms of Salmonella infection after having handled the pet food product should seek medical attention, and report their use of the product and illness to the nearest FDA office. 

People should thoroughly wash their hands after handling the pet food – especially those made from raw animal protein such as meat or fish -- to help prevent infection. People may risk bacterial infection not only by handling pet foods, but by contact with pets or surfaces exposed to these foods, so it is important that they thoroughly wash their hands with hot water and soap. 

Since certain vulnerable populations, such as children, the elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems, are particularly at risk from exposure they should avoid handling this product. 

Consumers with questions should contact the company at (716) 580-3096, Monday –Friday from 10 am - 4 pm EDT.

This recall taken from:  http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm217826.htm

Pet owners have been advised about potential adverse health effects related to two varieties of Premium Edge cat food and several dog chew-toy products manufactured by the Pet Carousel company. In the unlikely event that any of the affected products made it into your home, here's a rundown of the products and what to do if you purchased one:

-- The Diamond Pet Foods company has issued a voluntary recall on some bags of Premium Edge Finicky Adult Cat and Premium Edge Hairball cat foods due to insufficient levels of thiamine, which can lead to gastrointestinal and neurological problems in cats. Bags of those varieties bearing the codes RAF0501A22X 18lb., RAF0501A2X 6 lb., RAF0802B12X 18lb (BB30FEB11), RAH0501A22X 18 lb. and RAH0501A2X 6lb., manufactured May 28 and Aug. 30, were pulled from store shelves in September, according to the company. The Associated Press reports that 21 reports of health problems in cats that consumed the affected food have been reported in New York and Pennsylvania, although the most recent incident was in October; the food was distributed in 18 states along the Eastern Seaboard. Any pet owner who bought an affected product is asked to return it for a full refund at the store from which it was purchased. Concerned customers can contact the company at (800) 977-8797 for more information.

-- Last month, the FDA issued a health alert to dog owners advising them of possible salmonella contamination in pigs' ears and beef hooves sold by the Pet Carousel company. The pigs' ear products were sold under the names Doggie Delight and Pet Carousel. The beef hoof products were marketed using the names Choo Hooves, Dentley's, Doggie Delight and Pet Carousel. Pet Carousel is based in California, but its products are sold nationwide, according to the FDA. No adverse health issues in dogs that consumed the affected products had been reported at the time the alert was issued, but the FDA cautions pet owners to avoid handling them or giving them to pets.

-- PetSmart, which sold the Dentley's beef hoof products mentioned in the FDA's health alert, responded to the salmonella-contamination concerns by issuing a voluntary recall of 14 Pet Carousel products that contain hoof or bone components. These include not just the Dentley's beef hooves, but also several rope toys. Pet owners who bought an affected product are encouraged to return it for a refund or store credit.  For a full list of products included in the recall, visit PetSmart's corporate website.

This recall notice taken from:  http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/unleashed/2009/12/some-premium-edge-cat-food-products-recalled-fda-warns-dog-owners-about-possible-salmonella-contamin.html