The cat food was sold at certain Walmarts in eight states .
The maker of Meow Mix announced Friday that it ’s recall some of its cat food that was sell in eight states because of a potential salmonella pollution .
The J. M. Smucker Co.saidtwo lots of Meow Mix Original Choice Dry Cat Food in 30 - pound bags were potentially tainted . The food was sold at Walmart stores in Illinois , Missouri , Nebraska , New Mexico , Oklahoma , Utah , Wisconsin , and Wyoming .
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No pet sickness have been linked to the food , and the company said it was recall the food " out of an abundance of caution . " If you have some of the recalled solid food , throw it away as before long as you’re able to .
computed axial tomography owner can tell if their food for thought is pretend by looking at the information on the bottom of the back of the bag . Here ’s what to look for :
Salmonella can affect the ducky who ingest the bacteria and humans who handle the intellectual nourishment , which is why you should always launder your hired hand after handling the food . Cats infected with salmonella can exhibitvomiting , diarrhea , fever , departure of appetite , and salivation . septic humans can demonstrate standardized symptom : sickness , vomiting , diarrhea , cramping , pyrexia , and even severe , rare ailments like muscle and heart pain in the neck , arthritis , endocarditis , arterial infection , and urinary tract infections , according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration .
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Cat parents who have questions about the food or are reporting a reaction to the recalled food can call Meow Mix at ( 888 ) 569 - 6728 or go tomeowmix.com/contact-us .
