Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc., Announces Voluntary Participation in Menu Foods’ Nationwide U.S. recall of Specific Canned Cat Foods.
Topeka, KS (March 17, 2007)
– 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 of a very small number of canned cat products that are
co-manufactured by Menu. This recall only affects Science Diet Feline Savory
Cuts canned products in the United States.
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. For more
information, consumers can contact the company at 1-800-445-5777 or visit
www.HillsPet.com for details.
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).
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BESTBEFORE
09 2008 M06XXXXXX 4414 |
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08 2008 M28XXXXXX 4603 |
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BESTBEFORE
08 2008 M28XXXXXX 4416 |
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BESTBEFORE
08 2008 M25XXXXXX 4457 |
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BESTBEFORE
08 2008 M28XXXXXX 4415 |
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BESTBEFORE
08 2008 M28XXXXXX 4414 |
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BESTBEFORE
08 2008 M28XXXXXX 4601 |
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Hill’s Pet Nutrition,
Inc., has informed the Food and Drug Administration on this issue. The company
regrets any inconvenience to its consumers, retail customers and veterinarians.