Several brands of pet food recalled nationwide due to salmonella outbreak, CDC says

The brands recalled come from a Mid America Pet Food facility in Texas and were shipped nationwide.

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Pet food brands manufactured by Mid America Pet Food have been recalled due to possible salmonella contamination, the CDC announced on Thursday.

The brands impacted include Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Wayne Feeds Dog Food, Eagle Mountain Pet Food and some Member’s Mark products.

The recall was initiated after at least seven cases of salmonella have been found to be linked to the brand's dog food since Nov. 1, according to the CDC.

"People in this outbreak got sick from touching recalled dog food, touching things like dog bowls that contained the dog food, or touching the poop or saliva of dogs that were fed the dog food," the CDC said. "Most of the sick people in this outbreak are infants. Take steps to handle dog food safely every day."

The recalled products have best-by dates before Oct. 31, 2024, and have been produced at the company's Mount Pleasant, Texas, facility.

The company says the recalled products were distributed to distributors and retailers throughout the United States.

The recall also impacts several bag sizes, including 5, 15, 16, 30, 40 and 50-pound bags

A full list of brands recalled can be found here.

The company's latest announcement comes after several brands had already been recalled for possible salmonella contamination, including one lot of its Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Hi-Pro Plus and three lots of its Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Select Beef Meal & Brown Rice Formula.

The recalled products were shipped to retailers nationwide. The CDC says to throw away the recalled products in a sealed trash bag and then place it in a sealed trash bin.

Symptoms of salmonella include diarrhea and a fever higher than 102 degrees Fahrenheit, diarrhea that is bloody, vomiting and dehydration, according to the CDC.

If you think you, your child or pet may have salmonella, contact your doctor or vet immediately.

Editor's note: An earlier version of this story only referenced dog food. The recall has expanded to include some cat food.

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