Meow Mix Cat Food Recall Issued Over Salmonella Poisoning Risks
Multiple brands of Meow Mix cat food sold at Walmart have been recalled, due to a risk of salmonella contamination, which may pose a health risk for pets, as well as those handling the products, federal health officials warn.
The FDA and The J. M. Smucker Co. issued a Meow Mix recall on April 12, indicating at least two lots of the dry cat food, sold at 1,100 Walmart stores across eight states, may be contaminated with salmonella.
Although no pet or human illnesses have been reported in connection with the contaminated cat food, similar problems with other pet products have resulted in widespread illnesses and food poisoning outbreak.
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Learn MoreThe recalled cat food was sold in Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah and Wisconsin, impacting Meow Mix Original Choice Dry Cat Food sold in a 30 lb. bag, including lot number 1081804, retail UPC code 2927452099 and a Best If Used By Date of 9/14/22, as well as lot number 1082804, with retail UPC Code 2927452099 and a Best If Used By Date of 9/15/2022.
While J. M. Smucker Co. indicates it has received no reports of illness or adverse reactions, both the manufacturer and the FDA warn owners to stop using the product and recommend they throw the affected cat food away. The FDA recommends cleaning of all objects, such as bowls or containers, to ensure no salmonella is potentially left where the pet’s food goes.
Salmonella food poisoning can cause mild to severe health consequences in both animals and humans. The bacteria may cause a healthy person to experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain whereas the young or elderly with weakened immune systems may face more severe consequences, including fatal infections.
The U.S. Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates salmonella food poisoning causes approximately 1.35 million illnesses and 420 deaths annually in the United States.
The FDA warns symptoms of salmonella infection in cats include vomiting or diarrhea. Cats may also develop lack of appetite, fever, and excessive salivation as well from salmonella infection. The FDA warns that if a pet has consumed the product and is showing signs of symptoms, the owners should contact a veterinarian.
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JoanMay 4, 2024 at 3:50 pm
I bought meow mix last month 04 2024 My cat was vomiting every day and was trying to figure out why with family and a friend. I gave him some for his cat. And his cat vomit right away. I brought cat food back to Walmart and told and showed her the recall for the Meow mix. Walmart was nice and gave me the money back on a Walmart card. And said that they should take meow mix off the shelf Thank [Show More]I bought meow mix last month 04 2024 My cat was vomiting every day and was trying to figure out why with family and a friend. I gave him some for his cat. And his cat vomit right away. I brought cat food back to Walmart and told and showed her the recall for the Meow mix. Walmart was nice and gave me the money back on a Walmart card. And said that they should take meow mix off the shelf Thank you Joan S
CarolynSeptember 5, 2023 at 5:57 am
I started using Meow Mix dry cat food about 8 months ago, all my cats had explosive diarrhea 6 to 8 times a day. They became thin and lethargic. So I decided to take one to the vet, but instead. I found the numerous reports of diarrhea from Meow Mix online. Changed food to Kit and Kaboodle and the severe diarrhea was gone instantly! Another cat, had a skin reaction, with her anal area becomin[Show More]I started using Meow Mix dry cat food about 8 months ago, all my cats had explosive diarrhea 6 to 8 times a day. They became thin and lethargic. So I decided to take one to the vet, but instead. I found the numerous reports of diarrhea from Meow Mix online. Changed food to Kit and Kaboodle and the severe diarrhea was gone instantly! Another cat, had a skin reaction, with her anal area becoming severely raw, blood red and painful. I had to clean her butt from diarrhea and apply a topical antiotic every time. The makers of this 30$ a bag poison should be sued!!! Cats are family! Note this is well after the 2022 reports and recall. Clearly, Smuckers has not fixed the issue. (purchased at Walmart in Dallas Texas)
KimApril 20, 2023 at 12:11 am
I gave my two cats Meow Mix Moist cat food and within two days one was dead and the other is severely ill!! DO NOT FEED ANY OF YOUR PETS MEOW MIX anything!! If you do feed your peta this toxic food they will DIE!! Pisses me off that this company is getting away with murdering our beloved pets!! I did a google search and Meow Mix Food has been killing pets for years!! Why the f is nobody monitori[Show More]I gave my two cats Meow Mix Moist cat food and within two days one was dead and the other is severely ill!! DO NOT FEED ANY OF YOUR PETS MEOW MIX anything!! If you do feed your peta this toxic food they will DIE!! Pisses me off that this company is getting away with murdering our beloved pets!! I did a google search and Meow Mix Food has been killing pets for years!! Why the f is nobody monitoring this facility?? Meow Mix(Smuckers) Company are animal killers!!
JoeannDecember 18, 2022 at 4:10 pm
I just had a cat pass away after eating meow mix cat food. I never buy this brand but everything else was sold out. My daughters ferret also ate the cat food and had been vomiting like crazy till he stopped moving. Ferret is now fine but the cat is not. The cat and ferret were both very healthy and active.