Dog, cat food recall expands

Dog, cat food recall expands
BY MATTHEW VERRINDER
Copyright by The Chicago Sun-Times and The Associated Press
March 18, 2007


Pet owners were worried Saturday that the pet food in their cupboards could be deadly after millions of containers of dog and cat food sold at major retailers across North America were recalled.

Menu Foods said Saturday it was recalling dog food sold under 48 brands and cat food sold under 40 brands, including Iams, President's Choice and Eukanuba. The food was distributed throughout the United States by major retailers such as Wal-Mart and Safeway, owner of Dominick's.

Meanwhile, two other companies -- Nestle Purina PetCare and Hill's Pet Nutrition -- announced Saturday that as a precaution they were voluntarily recalling some products made by Menu Foods -- 5.3-ounce Mighty Dog pouch products and some Science Diet Savory Cuts cat food.

For a list of the recalled products and product codes, visit www.menufoods.com/ recall or call (866) 463-6738 or (866) 895-2708.

AP