Meow Mix® dry cat food recalled due to Salmonella

The J.M. Smucker Co. (Smucker) has recalled two lots of Meow Mix® dry cat food due to potential Salmonella contamination.

The recall is being carried out under cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The affected products are:

Meow Mix® Original Choice Dry Cat Food, 30-lb bag:- Lot code 1081804; Best if used by 9/14/2022; UPC 2927452099
Meow Mix® Original Choice Dry Cat Food, 30-lb bag:- Lot code 1082804; Best if used by 9/15/2022; UPC 2927452099

The two lots of recalled products were sold at select Walmart stores in Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

The company has received no reports of pet illness or adverse reaction.

According to the FDA, cats can be infected with Salmonella and shed the bacteria in their stools even if they are not showing symptoms. Salmonella can be spread within the household through litter boxes shared with other cats or by the cat roaming across various surfaces in the house, including food-preparation surfaces.

Infected cats may show symptoms of vomiting, diarrhea (which may be bloody), fever, loss of appetite and decreased activity level.

What consumers should do

If your cat is experiencing any symptoms of Salmonella infection, consult your veterinarian.
If you or any member of your household is experiencing symptoms of Salmonella, consult your primary care physician.
If you have purchased Meow Mix® Original Choice Dry Cat Food, check the packaging to determine whether the lot code has been recalled.
If you believe Meow Mix® or any other pet food has made your pet sick, you can report a complaint electronically through the FDA’s Safety Reporting Portal or you can call your state’s FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinators. Be sure to provide the product name, lot code and place of purchase when you make your report so that the FDA can follow up effectively on your complaint.

Recalls and Alerts: April 4–7, 2021

Here is today’s list of food safety recalls, product withdrawals, allergy alerts and miscellaneous compliance issues. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices and company news releases that contain detailed information for each recall and alert.

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United States

Allergy Alert: Glutenull Bakery recalls Goji Berries and Chocolate Cookies (11 oz / 320g; Expiration dates 06/10/2021 to 08/20/2021, inclusive; UPC 628451529132) due to undeclared milk.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Federated Co-operatives Ltd. recalls Co-op Gold Pure brand Almond Butter – Raw – Unroasted (500g; Lot #200648; Best before 30 JUL 2021; UPC 0 57316 16813 9) and Co-op Gold Pure brand Cashew Butter (500g; All codes; UPC 0 57316 16812 2) due to undeclared hazelnut and almond.

Food Safety Recall: Chevalier Star Trading Co., Ltd. recalls Chen-Chen brand Dried Apricot North Almond Seeds (170g; Best before 12.MAY.2022; UPC 0 20616 99366 4) due to potential cyanide poisoning.

Food Safety Recall: Marché la Pantry (H4C) par Dany Bolduc recalls two products packed in glass jars, due to absence of “Keep Refrigerated” instruction on the label.

Food Safety Recall: District Bagel (Sandwich salades et plus inc.) recalls Soupe petits pois et carottes / Peas and carrots soup (946 ml; Best before 4MA21) due to absence of “Keep Refrigerated” instruction on the label.

Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (Lithuania): The State Food and Veterinary Service is investigating an outbreak of gastroenteritis and colitis among children attending the Ąžuoliukas kindergarten in Kelmės.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Pietro Macellaro recalls LA COLOMBA CLASSICA (1kg; Lot #1922 from 15.03.2021; Best before 10-04-2021) due to lack of allergen labeling.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): ICA recalls ICA Nougatsås / Nougat sauce (300g; Batch #323581; Best before 01-01-2022) due to undeclared hazelnut.

Allergy Alert (UK): Yekta Foods recalls Kambiz Iranian Sauce (680g; Batch 210-04-01-913; Best before end June 2023) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): Tesco recalls Tesco Tzatziki (200g; Use by 12 April 2021) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Le Larry recalls multiple varieties of Crottins de chèvre au lait cru / goat cheese due to potential shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): CABROL LA SALVETAT recalls CABROL LA SALVETAT brand Pâté de tête / Head cheese pâté (Lot #81; Use by 03/04/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SAS Nicodis recalls various pork products due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): DIEPPEDIS E.LECLERC recalls Paris-Brest Praline (All lots; Use by 23/03/2002 to 06/04/2002, inclusive) due to potential for foreign matter (metal particles) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): NORDfrische Center recalls GUT&GÜNSTIG Rostbratwurst sausage (540g; Use by 22.04.2021) due to foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Nutricia recalls Aptamil Oats, Raisin & Apple Bircher Muesli 10+ months and Aptamil Multigrain & Fruit Muesli 10+ months (275g; All batch codes; Best before 16.01.2022; Product of Austria) due to foreign matter (apple stalks) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Aldi GB recalls Harvest Morn Crisp Rice (375g; Batch codes 10470953, 10480953, 10490953; Best before November 2021) due to foreign matter (pieces of plastic) contamination.

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Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Singapore): Indoguna (Singapore) Pte Ltd. recalls Graindorge Petit Camembert Au Lait Cru / raw milk cheese (150g; Best before 28/03/2021; Product of France) due to potential shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: April 1–3, 2021

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United States

OUTBREAK ALERT/FOOD SAFETY RECALL: Dungeness Valley Creamery has issued a voluntary recall of all raw milk product with a ‘Best By’ date of April 13, 2021, or earlier, after five cases of Campylobacter infections in Washington state were associated with consumption of the company’s raw milk.

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: CDC is investigating a Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak that appears to be linked to wild songbirds. A total of 19 cases have been reported from eight states, including: California (3), Kentucky (1), Mississippi (1), New Hampshire (1), Oklahoma (1), Oregon (5), Tennessee (1) and Washington (6).

Public Health Alert: USDA/FSIS issues a public health alert for for approximately 39 pounds of raw ground chorizo sausage products due to potential foreign matter (hard pieces of crystalline material) contamination. Please refer to the public notice for a complete description of the affected products, which were sold at a farmer’s market and also shipped to retail locations in Oregon.

Allergy Alert: HI-TECH Pharmaceuticals recalls Various APS Isomorph 28 Products and iFORCE Nutrition Mass Gainz Dietary Supplements due to undeclared milk, eggs, wheat and soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Rong Shing Trading Inc. recalls approximately 3,365 pounds of Chinese style hot pot base products containing beef tallow. The products were imported from the People’s Republic of China, a country ineligible to export beef to the United States.

Canada

Food Safety Recall Update: Industry recalls certain apricot kernels products due to potential for cyanide poisoning. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall Update: Industry recalls Bitter apricot kernels (All units sold from February 20, 2020up to and including June 30, 2020 at Yin Chun Super Herbs Inc., Unit 2356 (2/F), 8339 Kennedy Rd., Markham, Ontario) due to potential for cyanide poisoning.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Finland): Dr. Oetker Suomi Oy withdraws from sale Dr. Oetker Pink Roses (50g; All batches) due to undeclared almonds.

Allergy Alert (France): Auchan recalls Auchan/Pouce BARRES DE CEREALES CHOCOLAT/BANANE (6 x 21g; Lot #A229356; Best before 10/12/2021) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (UK): Heron Foods recalls Milka Daim Bar (100g; Best before 30 October 2021) and Milka Yoghurt Bar (100g; Best before 01 February 2022) due to undeclared gluten, milk, almonds, hazelnuts and soy.

Allergy Alert (UK): Jim Jams Spreads Ltd recalls Jim Jams Dark Hazelnut Choc Spread (Vegan) (330g; All batch codes and Best before dates) and Jim Jams Dark Chocolate Orange Spread (Vegan) (330g; All batch codes and Best before dates) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (France): Fromagerie Guillaume recalls Fromagerie Guillaume brand SAINT-NECTAIRE AU LAIT CRU DE VACHE / Cheese from raw cow’s milk (Lot 1AAV6 / 2AAV6; Best before 22/04/2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls Clos Chevrel brand Fromage Valençay cheese (Lot V028; Best before 03/04/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Dunnes Stores recalls Irish Turkey Breast Crown with Prime Wings (1.5 kg; Use by 05 April 2021) due to incorrect cooking instructions that could lead to inadequate cooking of the product by consumers, making it unsafe to eat.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Morrisons recalls Morrisons Choco Crackles breakfast cereal (375g; Best before November 2021) due to foreign matter (pieces of plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Dunnes Stores recalls Irish Turkey Breast Crown with Prime Wings (1.5 kg; Use by 05 April 2021) due to incorrect cooking instructions that could lead to inadequate cooking of the product by consumers, making it unsafe to eat.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Asda recalls Asda 2 Original Chicken Chargrills (170g; Batch code 31120953; Best before 05 September 2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): VHT Perth recalls Xiang Hai Crab Flavor Crisp Chips, Totato and Seaweed flavours (50g; Best Before 14-04-2021; Product of China) due to undeclared egg.