Kroger recalls pet foods in 19
states
-taken from msnbc.com news services
-Dec 20, 2010
The Kroger Co. is recalling select packages of dog and cat foods
at some of its retail stores because the products may pose a health
risk to pets.
The company said on Saturday the recall involves certain bags of
Pet Pride cat food, Pet Pride Tasty Blend Poultry & Seafood cat
food, Pet Pride Kitten Formula food, Old Yeller Chunk dog food,
Kroger Value cat food, Kroger Value Chunk dog food. The products
carry expiration dates of Oct. 23 and 24, 2011.
Kroger issued the recall because the items may contain
aflatoxin, a fungus-produced carcinogen found in some corn.
Cinncinnati, Ohio-based Kroger says it is using a customer
recall notification system in an effort to help customers determine
if they purchased the affected pet food.
States with Kroger-affiliated stores included in the recall are
Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky,
Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North
Carolina, Ohio, Sount Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West
Virginia.
Baker's stores in Nebraska, Food 4 Less stores in Nebraska,
Illinois and Indiana: and Jay C, Hilander, Owen's, Pay Less and
Scott's stores in Illinois and Indiana.
For more information, please see the following:
Kroger Recall
info on avma.org
Read the FDA Press
Release
Kroger customers who have purchased any of the recalled products
should return them to the store for a full refund. Customers with
questions should contact Kroger Co. at (800) 632-6900.