TFP Nutrition has expanded an earlier recall of dry dog food to include all dry dog, dry cat, and catfish formulas manufactured in their Nacogdoches, Texas, facility.

The expanded recall is due to potential Salmonella contamination.

The following dog food brands were recalled:

• Country Acres
• Exclusive Red Flannel
• Exclusive Signature
• H-E-B Texas Pets
• Hill Country Fare
• Lone Star
• Member’s Mark
• Retriever
• Star Pro

The following cat food brands were recalled:

• Country Acres
• Economax
• Exclusive Red Flannel
• Exclusive Signature
• Feline Medley
• H-E-B Texas Pets
• Multi-Cat
• Meow For More
• Paws & Claws
• Star Pro Feline

The company also recalled Lone Star Floating Catfish Food.

All of the recalled products were manufactured between August 21, 2023 and November 12, 2023.

Access the complete list of recalled products, including information on where they were distributed.

TFP is a family-owned manufacturer of pet food and livestock feed, and has been in business since January 1930.

The company is working directly with retailers to ensure that all recalled products are removed from store shelves.

What consumers should know

Dogs can become infected with Salmonella after eating a contaminated product, including kibble.

Infected dogs may show symptoms that include lethargy, decreased appetite, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some infected dogs may not show any symptoms at all, but may shed the bacteria in their stools nevertheless, potentially infecting other animals or humans.

People who become infected with Samonella may suffer from nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fever. In rare cases, a Salmonella infection can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. 

Pet owners or other individuals who may have come into contact with the recalled product should monitor themselves and their animals for symptoms of Salmonella infection, and should consult their veterinarian or healthcare professional (as appropriate) if any of these symptoms appear.

How to report a pet illness

People who think their pets have become ill after consuming contaminated pet food should first contact their veterinarians. Veterinarians who wish to have pets tested for Salmonella may do so through the Veterinary Laboratory Investigation and Response Network (Vet-LIRN Network) if the pet is from a household with a person infected with Salmonella. 

The FDA encourages consumers to report complaints about pet food products electronically through the Safety Reporting Portal or by calling their state’s FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinators.

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