{"id":591,"date":"2015-05-17T20:52:37","date_gmt":"2015-05-17T20:52:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/safepettreats.com\/?p=591"},"modified":"2015-05-17T20:52:37","modified_gmt":"2015-05-17T20:52:37","slug":"science-diet-pet-food-recall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/safepettreats.com\/blog\/science-diet-pet-food-recall\/","title":{"rendered":"Science Diet Pet Food Recall"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Recall Date:<\/strong>\u00a0June 2, 2014<br \/>\n<strong>Recall Reason:<\/strong>\u00a0Potential to be contaminated with <em>Salmonella<\/em><br \/>\n<strong>UPC:<\/strong> 0 52742 90970 7<br \/>\n<strong>Specifics:<\/strong> 15.5 lb. bags of Science Diet\u00ae Adult Small &amp; Toy Breed\u2122 dry dog food with the Stock-Keeping Unit (SKU) code 9097, \u201cBest before\u201d date 08\/2015 and production code M094.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/strong> &#8211; June 2, 2014 &#8211; Hill\u2019s Pet Nutrition, Inc. of Topeka, KS is voluntarily recalling 62 bags of Science Diet\u00ae Adult Small &amp; Toy Breed\u2122 dry dog food as they have the potential to be contaminated with <em>Salmonella<\/em>. The suspect product, part of a single production run, was distributed to 17 veterinary clinic and pet store customers in California, Hawaii and Nevada between April 24 and May 13, 2014. <em>Salmonella<\/em> can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.<\/p>\n<p>Healthy people infected with <em>Salmonella<\/em> should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, <em>Salmonella<\/em> can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.<\/p>\n<p>Pets with <em>Salmonella<\/em> infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.<\/p>\n<p>This voluntary recall is limited to 62 15.5 lb. bags of Science Diet\u00ae Adult Small &amp; Toy Breed\u2122 dry dog food with the Stock-Keeping Unit (SKU) code, \u201cBest before\u201d date and production code shown below. This product was accidentally released, as revealed during a routine inventory reconciliation. All 17 affected customers have been contacted by Hill\u2019s and there have been no reported illnesses related to this product to date.<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"80%\" cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Product Name<\/th>\n<th>Bag Size<\/th>\n<th>SKU<\/th>\n<th>\u201cBest Before\u201d Date\/ Production Code<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Science Diet\u00ae Adult Small &amp; Toy Breed<\/td>\n<td>15.5 lbs.<\/td>\n<td>9097<\/td>\n<td>08 2015 M094<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The SKU number is located on the bottom of the bag, both side panels and on the back lower right hand corner below the UPC code. As illustrated below, the \u201cBest before\u201d date and production code is stamped on the top, middle of each bag.<\/p>\n<p>Consumers who may have purchased any of these specific 62 15.5 lb bags of Science Diet\u00ae Adult Small &amp; Toy Breed\u2122 dry dog food should discontinue use of the product and immediately call Hill\u2019s Pet Nutrition at 1-800-445-5777 Monday-Friday during the hours of 7am-7pm (CT). Hill\u2019s will arrange to collect the unused portion of the product at its own expense at a time convenient for the consumer and will provide a full refund.<\/p>\n<p>This voluntary recall does not impact any Science Diet\u00ae Adult Small and Toy Breed\u2122 products with different \u201cbest before\u201d dates or any other Science Diet products.<\/p>\n<p>Hill\u2019s Pet Nutrition is dedicated to providing high-quality, safe products and regrets the need for this voluntary recall. For further information, please contact Hill\u2019s Pet Nutrition, Inc. at 1-800-445-5777 Monday-Friday during the hours of 7am-7pm (CT).<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Hill&#8217;s Pet Nutrition<\/strong><br \/>\nHill&#8217;s Pet Nutrition Inc. manufactures Hill\u2019s\u00ae Prescription Diet\u00ae brand pet foods, therapeutic pet foods available only through veterinarians, and Science Diet\u00ae and Ideal Balance\u2122 brand wellness pet foods sold through veterinarians and pet specialty retailers. Founded more than 70 years ago with an unparalleled commitment to pet well-being, Hill&#8217;s\u2019 mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets. For more information about Hill&#8217;s, our products and our nutritional philosophy visit <a id=\"anch_26\" href=\"http:\/\/www.hillspet.com\/\">HillsPet.com<\/a>, or visit us on <a id=\"anch_27\" href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HillsPetUS\/\">Facebook<\/a>, keywords &#8220;Hill\u2019s Pet Nutrition.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Recall Date:\u00a0June 2, 2014 Recall Reason:\u00a0Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella UPC: 0 52742 90970 7 Specifics: 15.5 lb. bags of Science Diet\u00ae Adult Small &amp; Toy Breed\u2122 dry dog food with the Stock-Keeping Unit (SKU) code 9097, \u201cBest before\u201d date 08\/2015 and production code M094. 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