Dog And Cat Food Recalled Nationwide Over Salmonella Contamination

The recalled pet food brands were distributed throughout the U.S.

Mid America Pet Food has expanded a voluntary recall of 35 pet food products produced at the company’s Mount Pleasant, Texas, facility, due to the products’ potential to be contaminated with salmonella.

Mid America Pet Food added more products to its initial October 30 recall last week after “random and targeted sampling” done by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture and the company found that additional lots of dog and cat food were contaminated with salmonella.

According to the FDA, recalled brands produced at the Mount Pleasant facility include: Victor Super Premium Dog Foods, Wayne Feeds Dog Food, Eagle Mountain Pet Food, and some Member’s Mark varieties. All impacted products have Best By Dates of Before 10/31/24 and were distributed throughout the United States. Click here for a full list of recalled items.

As of November 1, 2023, seven people reported salmonella infections in connection with the impacted products.

“Do not feed the recalled product to pets or any other animals,” the FDA recall announcement reads. “Destroy the food in a way that children, pets, and wildlife cannot access. Wash and sanitize pet food bowls, cups, and storage containers. Always ensure that you wash and sanitize your hands after handling recalled food or any utensils that come in contact with recalled food.”

Food contaminated with salmonella may look, smell, and taste normal. Consumption of contaminated food can cause salmonellosis, the most common symptoms of which are diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after consumption.

Most people recover without treatment, however, in rare circumstances, infection can produce more severe illness and require hospitalization. Older adults, infants, pregnant women, and immunocompromised individuals are at higher risk of developing a severe illness and should seek medical attention if symptoms arise.

Pets with salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets may only exhibit decreased appetite, fever, and abdominal pain. According to the FDA, “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.

Consumers can contact Mid America Pet Food Consumer Affairs at 888-428-7544 from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET daily for more information.

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