Kroger’s Pet Food Recalled in 19 states because of contaminationwith a Cancer-Causing Fungal Toxin referred to as “Aflatoxin” that can cause Pet Liver Failure in Dogs and Cats.
The FDA has issued yet another new pet food recall affecting 2 brands of dog food and 4 lines of cat food sold at Kroger’s Supermarkets in over 19 states.
Pet Pride Cat Food and Old Yeller Dog Food are two of Kroger’s recalled pet food lines that are contaminated with the fungal toxin called Aflatoxin.
Aflatoxin, is a potent cancer-causing fungal toxin that can lead to pet liver failure if ingested and may be fatal in dogs and cats left untreated.
Aflatoxin is a carcinogenic toxin produced from the growth of a fungus called Aspergillus flavus.
Aflatoxin pictured on the left, is a potent cancer causing fungal toxin that can lead to pet liver failure if ingested and may be fatal in dogs and cats left untreated.
Aflatoxin is a carcinogenic toxin produced from the growth of a fungus called Aspergillus flavus seen in the photograph on the right.
Aspergillus fungi are commonly found growing for example on corn and a variety of other cereal grains and crops.
The development and severity of toxic pet signs varies with the amount of the recalled food ingested and your dog and/or cats individual susceptibility to this fungal toxin.
If your dog or cat show any signs of pet liver failure, including sluggishness or lethargy, lack of appetite, jaundice or a yellowish tint to your pets eyes and/or gums, vomiting and severe diarrhea with or without blood, please see your veterinarian ASAP.
Kroger stores included in this pet food recall involve the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.
This pet food recall also includes Dillon’s and Grebes’ stores located in Kansas and Missouri; Baker’s stores in Nebraska; Food 4 Less stores in Nebraska, Illinois and Indiana (Chicago area); and Jay C, Hilander, Owen’s, Pay Less and Scott’s stores in Illinois and Indiana.
Pet owners who have purchased any of the recalled pet foods should not feed them to their dogs or cats. Recalled pet food products may be returned for a refund or replacement.
Pet owners may contact Kroger toll-free at 1-800-632-6900 or visit Kroger’s web site.
Further Kroger Pet Food Recall information and details are available
at the Federal Drug Administration’s web site. Click this link for details: FDA’s web site.
Below is a list of the current Kroger Recalled Pet Foods:
* Pet Pride Cat Food sold in 3.5 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111088128
* Pet Pride Cat Food sold in 18 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111071357
* Pet Pride Tasty Blend Poultry & Seafood Cat Food sold in 3.5 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111088152
* Pet Pride Tasty Blend Poultry & Seafood Cat Food sold in 18 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111074580
* Pet Pride Kitten Formula Food sold in 3.5 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111071903
* Old Yeller Chunk Dog Food sold in 22 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111074566
* Old Yeller Chunk Dog Food sold in 50 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111074563
* Kroger Value Cat Food sold in 3 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111000018
* Kroger Value Chunk Dog Food sold in 15 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111071559
* Kroger Value Chunk Dog Food sold in 50 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code:1111000108
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