Kroger recalls pet food for aflatoxin risk

Monday, December 20th, 2010 By

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Old Yeller dogfood is just one of the products that Kroger has recalled for risk of liver toxins. Image: Flickr / joelk75 / CC-By

After finding the toxin aflatoxin, Kroger has recalled its pet food. In total, 19 states are included in the Kroger pet food recall. The recalled pet food could cause liver failure and sickness in pets.

Kroger recalls pet food in 19 states

Pet food sold at Kroger, Food 4 Less, Dillons and Gerbes, Baker’s, Jay C, Hilander, Owen’s, Pay Less and Scott’s stores is being recalled for a safety risk. This recall includes Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia. The Kroger stores included in the pet food recall are attempting to notify all customers that have purchased the recalled food.

Kroger recalls pet food of three brands

There are three brands included in the Kroger pet food recall. Pet Pride brand products included in the recall:

  • Cat Food 3.5 lb packages with UPC code 1111088128
  • Cat Food 18 lb packages with UPC code 1111071357
  • Tasty Blend Poultry & Seafood Cat Food 3.5 lb packages with UPC code 1111071357
  • Tasty Blend Poultry & Seafood Cat Food 18 lb packages with UPC code 1111074580
  • Kitten Formula Food 3.5 lb packages with UPC code 1111071903

Old Yeller Chunk Dog Food included in the Kroger pet food recall:

  • 22 lb packages with UPC code 1111074566
  • 50 lb packages with UPC code 1111074563

Kroger Value brand pet food included in the recall:

  • Cat Food in 3 lb packages with UPC code 1111000018
  • Chunk Dog Food in 15 lb packages with UPC 1111071559
  • Chunk Dog Food in 50 lb packages with UPC 1111000108

Aflatoxin risk means Kroger recalls pet food

Aflatoxin is a toxin produced by Aspergillus fungus. Usually the fungus grows in cereal grains, such as corn. Aflatoxin can be found in many foods, such as peanut butter, but becomes dangerous when consumed in large doses. When consumed by pets, Aflatoxin can cause liver disease, which is not directly treatable. If you have any of the pet foods recalled by Kroger, you can return it to the store where you purchased it.

Sources

Wikipedia
Kroger press release (PDF)

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