I just wanted to pass this on in case any one uses this food. This is
quoted directly from the FDA Recall Notice emails that I am subscribed
to. If you want more information on recalls, please visit
http://www.fda.gov/opacom/7alerts.html.

Hope all is well
Dooks!
Tracy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
P07-20
February 13, 2007

Media Inquiries:
Michael Herndon, 301-827-6242
Consumer Inquiries:
888-INFO-FDA

FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use Wild Kitty Cat Food Due to Salmonella
Contamination

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to
purchase, or use, Wild Kitty Cat Food due to the presence of
Salmonella, a pathogen. During routine monitoring activities, FDA
collected and analyzed a sample of frozen raw Wild Kitty Cat Food and
detected Salmonella in the product. Cats and other pets consuming
this food may become infected with Salmonella. People can also become
infected with Salmonella if they handle or ingest this cat food, touch
pets that consumed the food, or touch any surfaces that came into
contact with the food or pets.

The specific products covered by this warning are Wild Kitty Raw All
Natural, Frozen Cat Food - Chicken with Clam Recipe, Net Wt. 3.5 oz
100g) and 1 lb in plastic containers. Some of these containers may be
uncoded.

Salmonella can cause serious illnesses in small children, frail or
elderly people, and people and pets with weakened immune systems. Other
people and pets may suffer short-term symptoms, such as high fever,
severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Long
term complications can include arthritis.

The Wild Kitty Cat Food is sold nationwide to retail stores and through
distributors and internet sales, nationwide.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not feed it to their
pets, but should instead dispose of it in a safe manner (e.g., in a
securely covered trash receptacle). Anyone who is experiencing the
symptoms of Salmonella infection after having handled the product
should seek medical attention, and report use of the product and
illness to FDA's Office of Emergency Operations. In addition, people
who have concerns that they may have Salmonella should contact their
medical doctors and the local health departments. People who have
concerns whether their pet has Salmonella should contact their
veterinarian.

People may risk bacterial infection not only by handling their cat, but
by contact with the pet food, food bowl, cat box and surfaces exposed
to these items, so it is important that they thoroughly wash their
hands with hot water and soap. Since young children, elderly people,
and people and animals with weakened immune systems are particularly
at risk from exposure, they should avoid handling all the items listed
above and surfaces exposed to these items. FDA may provide additional
updates as more information becomes available.

To report any injuries or problems with The Wild Kitty Cat Food, please
contact the FDA's Office of Emergency Operations at (301) 443-1240.

If you require the use of a Relay Service, please call the Federal
Relay Services (1-800-877-8339). This is a toll free relay service
to call Federal agencies from TTY devices. You may also find useful
information through our website:
http://www.fda.gov/opacom/backgrounders/complain.html

[Posted in FML 5519]