IAMS recal... very scared!!?

Question

My dog is my best friend and now they've recalled her food. She eats the GRAVY AND SAUCE type Iams wet foot (green can) mixed with dry food. And now they've recalled it?! Please, does anyone have any additional information about the recal including seriel number? Please, I am freaking out.

Answer 1

P & G codes 6339-7073 plant code 4197. Dates made 12/6/2006 to 3/6/2007. On moist/wet foods all ounces in cans & pouches/foils.
They all used a new wheat gluten supplier, they have stopped using them. Try calling 866-463-6738

P & G also does Iams and Eurkanuba.

Answer 2

Yes it is very very scary. It has also been going on for more than the media knew. Some recalls from Jan. and in Feb they knew pets were not well from it all.
Read the lists is all I can say but, be careful for I am SURE more will turn up not ok.
www.zolaenterprises.com has info listed under The Alerts and Articles there. Look for Pet Food Recall there.
You can see they were giving it to animals testing in Feb after reports of illness. This is very bad worse than even Hartz alert was then.

Answer 3

No deaths or sicknesses have actually been linked to IAMS. Remember that IAMS is participating in this recall voluntarily, and only as a precaution.

woods140... - Dry and wet pet food have a completely different manufacturing processes, and often even different manufacturing facilities, so of they say dry if safe, it most likely is.

Answer 4

The IAMS site seems to be up now ... here is the direct link to their information on the recall in the U.S:

http://us.iams.com/iams/en_US/jsp/IAMS_Page.jsp?pageID=PCA&articleID=300003

If that link isn't working for some, here is what the page says:

In response to the recent Menu Foods, Inc. nationwide recall of wet pet foods, P&G Pet Care has announced a voluntary recall in the United States and Canada on specific 3 oz., 5.5 oz., 6 oz. and 13.2 oz. canned and 3 oz. and 5.3 oz. foil pouch “wet” cat and dog food products manufactured by Menu Foods Inc. Emporia, Kansas plant with the code dates of 6339 through 7073 followed by the plant code 4197. This voluntary recall is part of a larger product recall by Menu Foods Inc., a contract manufacturer that makes a small portion of canned and foil pouch ‘wet’ cat foods for Iams and Eukanuba as well as other non-P&G brands. There have been a small number of reported cases of cats from the US (none in Canada) becoming sick and developing signs of kidney failure. The signs of kidney failure include loss of appetite, vomiting, and lethargy. P&G Pet Care has received no case reports involving dogs.

This voluntary product recall involves discontinuation of all retail sales and product retrieval from consumers. Consumers should stop using the affected products immediately, and consult with a veterinarian if any symptoms are present in their pet. All Iams and Eukanuba products carry a 100 percent guarantee, and consumers can receive a refund for recalled products. For more information, consumers can contact the company at 1-800-882-1591 or visit www.Iams.com and www.Eukanuba.com for details.

To read can product codes, refer to the bottom of the can. The first four numbers of the second line of numbers are the date code, and the following four numbers indicate the plant code. For example, if the second line begins with four numbers from 6339 to 7073 followed by the plant code 4197, then the can should be recalled. For foil pouches, the code numbers are located at the lower left hand corner on the back of the pouch. The date and plant codes appear in the third group of numbers, beginning an 11-digit sequence. See www.Iams.com and www.Eukanuba.com for illustrated details.

P&G Pet Care is taking this proactive step out of an abundance of caution, because the health and well-being of pets is paramount in the mission of Iams and Eukanuba. Tests of some affected product have not revealed the cause of sickness, and testing will continue until a better understanding of the facts has been achieved. All other canned and small foil wet pouch products produced at other plants are not affected by this issue. Iams and Eukanuba “dry” products are not manufactured at Menu Foods and not affected by this issue. Iams and Eukanuba biscuits, treats and sauces are not affected by this issue.

Here is also the direct link to the specific IAMS products recalled in the U.S:

http://us.iams.com/iams/en_US/data_root/html/product_article/ProductRecallList.htm

Answer 5

I'm wondering if dry shouldn't be included in this recall,my cat eats dry Iams mixed with a little caned friskeys and woke up this am. getting sick and has not seemed well all day today...sure wish web site was up....any help on this one????

Answer 6

Why panic over something so easily remedied? The gravy and sauce cans were not affected. The dry food was not affected. It's a very limited recall. I haven't given my dog a prepared "pet food" in years. I make my own at home. It costs less and is always fresh.

Answer 7

Sorry I'm not going to be much help here but I also have the same question about Iams/Eukanuba foods affected. Please help us here and DONT post this website - http://www.menufoods.com/recall - It has NO information on the brands in question!! The IAMS-Eukanuba website is DOWN!!

Answer 8

This is the release form Iams: Dayton, OH (March 16, 2007) – In response to the recent Menu Foods, Inc. nationwide recall of wet pet foods, P&G Pet Care has announced a voluntary recall in the United States and Canada on specific 3 oz., 5.5 oz., 6 oz. and 13.2 oz. canned and 3 oz. and 5.3 oz. foil pouch “wet” cat and dog food products manufactured by Menu Foods Inc. Emporia, Kansas plant with the code dates of 6339 through 7073 followed by the plant code 4197. This voluntary recall is part of a larger product recall by Menu Foods Inc., a contract manufacturer that makes a small portion of canned and foil pouch ‘wet’ cat foods for Iams and Eukanuba as well as other non-P&G brands. There have been a small number of reported cases of cats from the US (none in Canada) becoming sick and developing signs of kidney failure. The signs of kidney failure include loss of appetite, vomiting, and lethargy. P&G Pet Care has received no case reports involving dogs.

For cats see list below. For dogs list is below cats.

Recalled Cat Product Information
Recall Information 1-866-895-2708
Americas Choice, Preferred Pets
Authority
Best Choice
Companion
Compliments
Demoulas Market Basket
Eukanuba
Fine Feline Cat
Food Lion
Foodtown
Giant Companion
Hannaford
Hill Country Fare
Hy-Vee
Iams
Key Food
Laura Lynn
Li'l Red
Loving Meals
Meijer's Main Choice
Nutriplan
Nutro Max Gourmet Classics
Nutro Natural Choice
Paws
Pet Pride
Presidents Choice
Price Chopper
Priority
Save-A-Lot
Schnucks
Science Diet Feline Savory Cuts Cans
Sophistacat
Special Kitty Canada
Special Kitty US
Springfield Prize
Sprout
Total Pet, My True Friend
Wegmans
Western Family
White Rose
Winn Dixie

Dog list.

Recalled Dog Product Information
Recall Information 1-866-895-2708
Americas Choice, Preferred Pets
Authority
Award
Best Choice
Big Bet
Big Red
Bloom
Bruiser
Cadillac
Companion
Demoulas Market Basket
Eukanuba
Food Lion
Giant Companion
Great Choice
Hannaford
Hill Country Fare
Hy-Vee
Iams
Key Food
Laura Lynn
Loving Meals
Meijers Main Choice
Mixables
Nutriplan
Nutro Max
Nutro Natural Choice
Nutro
Ol'Roy Canada
Ol'Roy US
Paws
Pet Essentials
Pet Pride - Good n Meaty
Presidents Choice
Price Chopper
Priority
Publix
Roche Bros
Save-A-Lot
Schnucks
Shep Dog
Springsfield Prize
Sprout
Stater Bros
Total Pet, My True Friend
Western Family
White Rose
Winn Dixie
Your Pet

Answer 9

Sarah, please try to to worry. Make certain your beloved dog has plenty of water and an alternative food... if she is not attacting strange, she is probably okay. Try not to worry, Sarah !! I, too, am watching my pets like a hawk !!

Answer 10

Check www.iams.com for product information.