I know this is the dog group, but also know some of you have cats. This
came through my email today.
Sue and Atty

http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/hartz03_08.html
Recall -- Firm Press Release
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from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other
interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.

The Hartz Mountain Corporation Recalls Vitamin Care for Cats Because of
Possible Health Risk
Contact:
Mr. John Mullane
(914) 391-0943

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- March 7, 2008 -- The Hartz Mountain Corporation is
voluntarily recalling a second specific lot of Hartz Vitamin Care for Cats
due to concerns that bottles within the lot may have been potentially
contaminated with Salmonella. Hartz is fully cooperating with the US Food
and Drug Administration in this voluntary recall. Hartz recalled a specific
lot code of Hartz Vitamin Care for Cats last November due to similar
concerns. Both lot codes were manufactured for Hartz by UFAC (USA) Inc. in
2007, and were removed from distribution last November. However, bottles
from the second lot had been shipped to customers prior to their having been
removed from distribution.

Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious infections in young
children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems,
all of whom are at particular risk from exposure and should avoid handling
these products.

Salmonella symptoms may include fever, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and nausea
in both cats and humans. Anyone experiencing the symptoms of Salmonella
infection should seek immediate medical attention. Owners of cats exhibiting
these symptoms should also seek veterinary assistance.

The product involved is 739 bottles of Hartz Vitamin Care for Cats, lot code
SZ 22771, UPC number 32700-97701. While normal testing conducted by Hartz
and UFAC has not revealed the presence of Salmonella in any Hartz products,
recent sampling conducted by the FDA did detect the presence of Salmonella.

Although the company has not received any reports of animals or humans
becoming ill as a result of coming into contact with this product, Hartz is
taking immediate steps to recover this product from consumers. Cat owners
should check the lot code on their bottles, and, if the code is not visible,
or if the bottle has lot code SZ 22771 or lot code SZ-16371 imprinted
thereon, they should immediately discontinue use of the product and discard
it in a proper manner.

Consumers can contact Hartz at 1-800-275-1414 with any questions they may
have and to obtain reimbursement for purchased product.

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"Sue and Atty" wrote in message
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a second specific lot of Hartz Vitamin Care for Cats
due to concerns that bottles within the lot may have been potentially
contaminated with Salmonella.

.......bet this is not so much about cats as kids and elderly people. Though
I don't think cat vitamins are cheaper than people ones....

buglady
take out the dog before replying

"buglady" wrote in message
...

"Sue and Atty" wrote in message
...
a second specific lot of Hartz Vitamin Care for Cats
due to concerns that bottles within the lot may have been potentially
contaminated with Salmonella.

......bet this is not so much about cats as kids and elderly people.
Though
I don't think cat vitamins are cheaper than people ones....

buglady
take out the dog before replying


Am I reading you right? Are you suggesting some people feed their kids
and/or elderly people take cat vitamins for the reason they are possibly
cheaper?

Sue and Atty

"Sue and Atty" wrote in message
. ..
Am I reading you right? Are you suggesting some people feed their kids
and/or elderly people take cat vitamins for the reason they are possibly
cheaper?

.........Sorry, that was a half expressed thought! Salmonella isn't that big
an issue with animals......most of the Salmonella warnings (rawhide treats
for example) are really warnings for people handling them (esp kids,
elderly, immune compromised). Poverty does cause people to eat pet food
though, saw some figures on that once, can't remember what they were. Was
thinking they may use cat vitamins for similar reasons, though I don't think
they're cheaper.

buglady
take out the dog before replying

........Sorry, that was a half expressed thought! Salmonella isn't that
big
an issue with animals......most of the Salmonella warnings (rawhide treats
for example) are really warnings for people handling them (esp kids,
elderly, immune compromised).

Rawhides are pretty well known as possibly harboring salmonella, especially
if they're made outside the states. With supermarkets having them out in the
open in bulk bins for people to paw through, I'm surprised the Salmonella
Police haven't stopped there first. Guess it's who you know.

-Sharon

"buglady" wrote in message
...

"Sue and Atty" wrote in message
. ..
Am I reading you right? Are you suggesting some people feed their kids
and/or elderly people take cat vitamins for the reason they are possibly
cheaper?

........Sorry, that was a half expressed thought! Salmonella isn't that
big
an issue with animals......most of the Salmonella warnings (rawhide treats
for example) are really warnings for people handling them (esp kids,
elderly, immune compromised). Poverty does cause people to eat pet food
though, saw some figures on that once, can't remember what they were. Was
thinking they may use cat vitamins for similar reasons, though I don't
think
they're cheaper.

buglady
take out the dog before replying


That makes more sense. Thanks for clarifying
Sue and Atty

"Sharon Too" wrote in message
...
, I'm surprised the Salmonella
Police haven't stopped there first. Guess it's who you know.

........I think they're too busy with drugs again.........for example
contaminated heparin.

buglady
take out the dog before replying