Since March 16, 2007, more than 150 brands of pet food have been voluntarily recalled by a number of companies. Types of pet foods recalled include:

• moist (packaged in pouches) dog food & cat food

• canned dog food & cat food

• dry dog food and cat food

• dog treats

• dry ferret food

For a full listing of recalled pet food products, see www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/

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The variety being recalled is Pedigree Complete Nutrition Small Crunchy Bites, according to the California Department of Public Health.

The problem is that Salmonella can cause serious or even fatal abdominal illness, with symptoms including nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea, in both people and animals.

And even though the problem is in dog food, people who fail to adequately wash their hands after handling the contaminated dog food could expose themselves to salmonella. Yes, you can get salmonella just from handling a contaminated material and not washing your hands afterwards.

Also, animals that show no outward symptoms of the disease can still spread it to other animals and even people, so if at some point in time you think your dog may have been exposed to Salmonella it is important to watch for any of the symptoms described above and see a Vet immediately if you notice any such behavior.

This is just one of many reasons that people should pay more attention to their dog’s diet and health needs. Other reasons to avoid, or at least thoroughly investigate, commercial dog foods include poor quality ingredients, poor nutritional value, ingredients that may be toxic or cause allergic reactions, additives and preservatives that may be toxic or cause allergic reactions, and the lack of vitamins and other nutrients necessary for your dog’s overall health and vigor.

Souce: http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/20080812-1748-bn12recall.html

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