Pet food manufacturer Mid America Pet Food has voluntarily recalled several of its pet food brands after seven cases of Salmonella Kiambu infection were reported in humans. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), along with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and state partners, are currently investigating the cases, which have been potentially linked to the pet food made by the company.
The affected pet food brands include Victor, Eagle Mountain, Wayne Feeds, and two varieties of Member’s Mark pet foods, both for dogs and cats. The products were sold nationwide in retail stores and online, and the recall applies to all products that have a best by date before 10/31/2024.
This recall is an expansion of previous recalls made by the company in September and October of 2023. CDC reports that the seven people infected with the strain of Salmonella have been reported from seven states as of November 1, 2023 (see map). Six of the seven cases were reported in children one year of age or younger, with five of them being exposed to dogs and three reporting feeding Victor pet food to their pets.
The illnesses started on dates ranging from January 14, 2023, to August 19, 2023 (see timeline). One person was hospitalized, and there have been no reported deaths. A retail sample of Victor brand Hi-Pro Plus dry dog food, collected by the South Carolina State Department of Agriculture and analyzed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, was found to match with the strain of Salmonella found in the seven ill people.
Consumers who have any of the pet food listed below are advised to throw it away in a secure container. Do not feed it to your pets or other animals, and do not donate the food. It is recommended to clean and disinfect all pet supplies and surfaces that the food or pet had contact with. Salmonella can make both people and pets sick, and those with symptoms of Salmonella infection should consult their healthcare providers. If your pet shows symptoms of Salmonella infection, please consult a veterinarian.