Mid America Pet Food is voluntarily recalling one lot of Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Hi-Pro Plus. This comes after a single sample tested positive for salmonella, in a random test conducted by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture.
What’s Recalled?
The recalled food was produced at the Mid America Pet Food facility in Mount Pleasant, Texas, and distributed to various retailers in the United States. According to a recall notice published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the affected product consists of 644 cases sold in 5-pound bags. Look for:
- Lot code 1000016385 (Lot codes are found on the back of the bag)
- Best By Date 4/30/2024.
No other products are included in the recall.
No human or pet illnesses have been reported to date.
About Salmonella
Pets infected with Salmonella don’t always display symptoms. Signs can include lethargy, decreased appetite, fever, abdominal pain, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, and vomiting. If your pet has these symptoms, contact your vet immediately.
It’s important to note that infected pets can shed the bacteria in their feces and saliva without showing signs of being sick.
People with Salmonella infection can experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, stomach cramps, and fever. Most people’s symptoms appear 12-72 hours after exposure. The infection usually lasts 4-7 days and most people recover without treatment. However, for some people, diarrhea is so severe, that they need hospitalization. Young children, the elderly, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.
Feed This Food?
If you have the recalled Victor Super Premium Dog Food, stop feeding it immediately. Discard it in a way that children, pets, and wildlife cannot access. As with any salmonella recall, wash and sanitize food bowls, dishes, storage containers, or any other surface areas the food may have touched.
Have questions? Contact Mid America Pet Food Consumer Affairs at info@mapf.com or 1-888-428-7544. They’re available from 8 AM to 5 PM Central Time, Monday through Friday.
