Salmonella Recall: Wild Kitty Cat Food
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to purchase, or use, Wild Kitty Cat Food due to the presence of Salmonella, a dangerous pathogen. People can become infected with Salmonella if they handle or ingest this cat food, touch pets that consumed the food, or touch any surfaces that came into contact with the food or pets, including the food bowl or cat box.
The specific products covered by this warning are Wild Kitty Raw All Natural, Frozen Cat Food – Chicken with Clam Recipe, Net Wt. 3.5 oz (100g) and 1 lb in plastic containers. Some of these containers may be uncoded.
Salmonella can cause serious illnesses in small children, frail or elderly people, and people with weakened immune systems. Other people may suffer short-term symptoms, such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Long term complications can include arthritis.
The Wild Kitty Cat Food is sold nationwide to retail stores and through distributors and internet sales, nationwide.
If you have used this product, do not throw it out. You will need to wait to see if anyone develops Salmonella symptoms. If someone becomes ill, the cat food will be evidence.Anyone who is experiencing the symptoms of Salmonella infection after having handled the product should seek medical attention, and report use of the product and illness to FDA's Office of Emergency Operations. If you or a family member is diagnosed with Salmonella poisoning (salmonellosis), contact a Salmonella lawyer at Pritzker | Ruohonen for a free consultation regarding your legal rights and remedies. To contact the firm, please call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or submit the firm’s online consultation form.