H-E-B cat food under voluntary recall

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A dry cat food formulation offered at H-E-B shops is being recalled as a result of it may need been contaminated.

TFP Nutrition introduced a voluntary recall Dec. 16 of its HEB Texas Pets Indoor Complete Dry Cat Food, which was made Nov. 13 at its Nacogdoches facility.

The product may need been contaminated with Salmonella, in keeping with the recall.

This product was solely distributed within the Texas and offered in HEB retail shops.

“Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated cat products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products,” the corporate acknowledged within the recall discover.

No cat or human sickness has been reported with respect to the recalled cat food so far, the corporate added.

“Cats with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting,” the recall discover acknowledged. ” “Some cats will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy cats can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your cat has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.”

Healthy individuals contaminated with Salmonella ought to monitor themselves for some or all the following signs: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, stomach cramping and fever, the corporate acknowledged.

“Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms,” the corporate mentioned. “Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.”

All recalled product has been faraway from retailer cabinets and no different HEB merchandise are affected by the voluntary recall. Affected product will comprise “MFG 13 NOV 22” on the second line of the lot code positioned on the again of the bag.