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Kroger Announces Pet Food Recall

December 18, 2010 by  
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We just received a press release about a pet food recall from The Kroger Co. covering select packages of pet food sold in some of its retail stores. The recall covers several types of both dog and cat foods. The food may contain aflatoxin, which poses a health risk to pets.

Stores Included In the Recall

Kroger stores in the following states are included in this recall: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.

The recall also includes Dillons and Gerbes stores in Kansas and Missouri; Baker’s stores in Nebraska; Food 4 Less stores in Nebraska, Illinois and Indiana (Chicago area); and Jay C, Hilander, Owen’s, Pay Less and Scott’s stores in Illinois and Indiana.

Stores NOT Included in the Recall

Stores the company operates under the following names are not included in this recall: Ralphs, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, King Soopers, Smith’s, QFC, City Market, Foods Co., and Food 4 Less stores in California and Nevada.

Recalled Pet Foods

Kroger is recalling the following items:

* Pet Pride Cat Food sold in 3.5 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111088128
* Pet Pride Cat Food sold in 18 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111071357
* Pet Pride Tasty Blend Poultry & Seafood Cat Food sold in 3.5 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111088152
* Pet Pride Tasty Blend Poultry & Seafood Cat Food sold in 18 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111074580
* Pet Pride Kitten Formula Food sold in 3.5 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111071903
* Old Yeller Chunk Dog Food sold in 22 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111074566
* Old Yeller Chunk Dog Food sold in 50 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111074563
* Kroger Value Cat Food sold in 3 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111000018
* Kroger Value Chunk Dog Food sold in 15 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111071559
* Kroger Value Chunk Dog Food sold in 50 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111000108

Aflatoxin is a naturally-occurring toxic chemical by-product from the growth of the fungus Aspergillus flavus on corn and other crops. If your pet shows any symptoms of illness, including sluggishness or lethargy combined with a reluctance to eat, yellowish tint to the eyes and/or gums, and severe or bloody diarrhea, please consult your veterinarian immediately.

Kroger is using its Customer Recall Notification system to alert customers who may have purchased these recalled products through register receipt tape messages and automated phone calls. Customers who have purchased a recalled item should not use it and should return it to a store for a full refund or replacement.

Related Page: “Kroger Pet Food Recall: Symptoms to Watch for In Your Pet” (news video)

For More Information:

SOURCE The Kroger Co.

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  • Bill

    Paris and John
    What is the name of the mill that made the food. They are the one’s that are ultimately at fault.
    Bill

  • http://www.dogtipper.com Paris and John

    I wish I knew, Bill; this is all the info that was included in the release. I think these are store brands but I don’t see anything about the mill that produced the food. I checked the Kroger website, too, and nothing there yet, either…

  • Larry Cohran

    Under the law of “strict liability” Kroger and the food processor are jointly and separately liable to anyone who is injured through the sale of the contaminated dog food, at least in the state of Georgia and probably most other states. Anyone who has a dog that has become sick or died from eating the dog food should save a sample of the dog food, the bag that it came in, the store receipt and all evidence concerning the sickness or death of the animal. Make your claim to Kroger but do not turn over your original evidence to them. If you do not receive satisfaction from Kroger, you should then contact a lawyer who is familiar with Product Liability Law for employment. A letter from a lawyer to Kroger will show that you are serious about recovering for your losses.

  • http://copperllamastudio.blogspot.com/ Jaime P

    Thank you so much for sharing this information

  • http://www.Newsy.com Brittany M

    Hi Paris & John,
    I wanted to share a video about this situation with you & your readers: http://www.newsy.com/videos/kroger-issues-pet-food-recall-in-19-states/
    The video is a combination of clips & quotes from news outlets that covered the story, including information about warning signs that show that your pet might’ve been affected by the toxin found in Kroger’s food. I thought the video might fit in well with your post, I hope you’ll consider embedding or linking to it!

  • http://www.dogtipper.com Paris and John

    Thanks so much, Brittany; we’re going to add the video to a new post so all the newsletter subscribers will be sure to see it. Thank so much! Paris

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