Select Red Flannel Large Breed Adult Formula Dry Dog Food 50 lb Bags Voluntarily Recalled in Pennsylvania

August 21, 2007

Only three bags of product were actually sold, with only one bag still unaccounted for. The pet food is being recalled because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, which can cause serious infections in dogs and cats, and, if there is cross contamination, in people, especially children, the aged, and people with compromised immune systems.

The recalled product should not be sold or fed to pets. Pet owners should dispose of product in a safe manner (example, a securely covered trash receptacle) and return the empty bag to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Recalled pet food:

• Product: Red Flannel Large Breed Adult Formula dry dog food
• Size: 50 pound bag
• UPC Code: 4286900062
• Best By Date: July 12, 2008
• Best By Date Location: Back of bag
• Affected Stores: The stores are located in Reedsville, PA and Richlandtown, PA

This product UPC has been blocked from retail sale at these locations.

Mars Petcare is issuing this action out of an abundance of caution and it sincerely regrets any inconvenience to pet owners as a result of this announcement. This voluntary recall has been issued because FDA detected Salmonella in a sample of Red Flannel Large Breed Adult Formula dry dog food with a best by date of July 12, 2008 during a recent review.

In an effort to prevent the transmission of Salmonella from pets to family members and care givers, the FDA recommends that everyone follow appropriate pet food handling guidelines when feeding their pets.

Safe pet food handling tips from the FDA web site.

Additional information is available on the Mars Petcare web site. Pet owners who have questions about the voluntary recall should call (866) 298-8332.