Oma’s Pride of Connecticut is recalling Purr-Complete Feline Poultry Meal because it may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this product.
The recall is for Purr-Complete Feline Poultry Meal. It is sold frozen. The product was distributed nationwide through retail stores, distributors, and directly to consumers. It is packaged in clear 12 ounce containers with UPC number 8 79384 00017 9, and in 2 pound plastic packaging with UPC number 8 79384 00018 6 as a poultry blend with code #1524. The food was manufactured on September 12, 2014, with a recommended use by date of September 12, 2015. You can see pictures of product labels at the FDA web site.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development registered a positive test for Salmonella in a sample of the food. Oma’s Pride has stopped production and distribution of the product during the investigation.
Pets infected with Salmonella bacteria may be lethargic and have bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will only have decreased appetite, fever, and abdominal pain. Some healthy pets can become carriers of the pathogenic bacteria and not show any symptoms. People are at risk of developing an infection as well, if they handle the food and don’t wash their hands, or if they touch a sick pet and then eat food.
If you purchased this product, discard it in a double bag or sealed container so other animals can’t eat it, or return to the place of purchase for a refund. If your pet gets sick, see your veterinarian.
