Pet food is recalled after illness, deaths
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A major manufacturer of dog and cat food recalled 60 million containers of wet food after reports of kidney failure and deaths.
The pet food was sold by stores operated by the Kroger Co., Safeway Inc., Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and PetSmart Inc., among others.
An unknown number of cats and dogs suffered kidney failure, and about 10 died after eating the affected pet food, Menu Foods said in announcing the North American recall.
The recall covers the company’s “cuts and gravy” style food sold in cans and foil pouches from Dec. 3 to March 6.
Menu Foods said brand names and lot numbers covered by the recall would be posted at www.menufoods.com/recall today. Consumers can also call (866) 463-6738.
PetSmart listed affected brands at www.petsmart.com/menufoods/.
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