HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The CDC is issuing a warning regarding multiple reported cases of salmonella, including one case in Kentucky. One person has been hospitalized, but no deaths have been reported.
The outbreak has been linked to Victor brand Hi-Pro Plus dry dog food, which is made by Mid America Pet Food. The FDA has issued recalls for the following products:
The salmonella contamination was detected during routine testing of these foods. The CDC says investigators are working to identify any additional pet products that might be contaminated.
The CDC warns that infants and young children can get sick from contaminated pet food if they come into contact with food bowls on the floor, handle or put pet food in their mouths or if caregivers don’t wash their hands after feeding pets.
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Pet owners should throw away any recalled pet food in a sealed trash bag and place it in a sealed trash bin so that wildlife cannot get to it. Don’t feed recalled food to pets or let children touch the recalled food. Also, pet owners and businesses are advised not to donate or sell the recalled food.
Pet owners should also clean surfaces and items that might have touched the recalled food. Any questions about the recall should be directed to the pet food company.
If you, your child or your pet get sick from exposure to the recalled pet food, contact a healthcare or veterinary provider. Symptoms of salmonella exposure include:
If you think your pet got sick from the recalled pet food you can report complaints online through the Safety Reporting Portal or call your state’s FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinators.
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