60 million cans of pet food recalled

Menu Foods, a major manufacturer of dog and cat foods in North America, announced a recall of 60 million containers of canned food or food in pouches sold between December 3 and March 6. Menu Foods manufactures pet foods for 17 of the top 20 North American retailers. Kroger, Safeway, Wal-Mart, and Petsmart store brands are involved in the recall. Iams, Eukanuba, Hill's Science Diet, and some Purina brands are participating in a voluntary recall as well.

Tests of some affected product have not revealed the cause of sickness. There have been a small number of reported cases of cats and one dog from the U.S. becoming sick and developing signs of kidney failure. The signs of kidney failure include loss of appetite, vomiting, and lethargy. Ten deaths—one dog and nine cats—have been reported at this time.

If your animal has been eating one of the recalled foods we recommend that you have your pet screened for kidney problems. This requires a blood and urine sample. You should screen your pet even if your pet is not currently showing symptoms. Have your pet checked if your pet is showing any of the following symptoms: lethargy, drinking excessively, urinating excessively, vomiting, not eating.

See Menu Foods' website for more information as well as a specific list of dog and cat foods recalled (with production dates). Again, only canned foods have been recalled. See information below as Hill's Science Diet and Purina Mighty Dog Pouches are part of the voluntary recall and may not be on the Menu Foods list.

Click here for a list of cat foods recalled (click on the brand for more information).

Click here for a list of dog foods recalled (click on the brand for more information).

Click here to go to the FDA website for more news on the pet food recall.

Pet food Recall Hotline Recall Information 1-866-895-2708

From Hill's Pet Nutrition website: http://www.hillspet.com

The list of Hill's Science Diet food being recalled can be found by clicking on this link. These products and the statement from Hill's Science Diet are listed below:

In response to the recent Menu Foods, Inc. nationwide recall of wet pet foods, Hill's® Pet Nutrition, Inc. has announced a voluntary precautionary recall in the United States and Canada of a very small number of canned cat products that are co-manufactured by Menu. Hill's is voluntarily recalling the following products:

1. Science Diet® Kitten Savory Cuts® Ocean Fish 3 oz. and 5.5 oz.
2. Science Diet® Feline Adult Savory Cuts® Beef 5.5 oz.
3. Science Diet® Feline Adult Savory Cuts® Chicken 5.5 oz.
4. Science Diet® Feline Adult Savory Cuts® Ocean Fish 5.5 oz.
5. Science Diet® Feline Senior Savory Cuts® Chicken 5.5 oz.

No other Hill's products are affected by this recall.

Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc., is taking this precautionary step to protect the health and well being of your pets. Hill's has received no reported cases of illness. Consumers of other pet food brands manufactured by Menu Foods have reported a small number of cases of cats becoming ill with loss of appetite, vomiting, and lethargy which are potential signs of kidney failure.

This voluntary product recall involves discontinuation of all retail sales and product retrieval from consumers. Consumers should stop using the affected products immediately. Consult with a veterinarian if any symptoms are present in your pet. All Science Diet products carry a 100 percent guarantee, and consumers can receive a refund for recalled products.

Hill's is recalling the following product codes. Product codes can be found at the bottom of the can. Only relevant code numbers have been listed (X's indicate irrelevant numbers).

Information concerning Iams and Eukanuba cat and dog foods recalled can be found here.

General information concerning the recall and Iams can be found here.

General information concerning the recall and Eukanuba can be found here.

Purina Mighty Dog 5.3 ounce pouch products are being withdrawn by Nestlé Purina - see attached link.