Proctor & Gamble Recalls Iams Dry Dog Food

The Procter & Gamble Co. has voluntarily recalled a single production lot of dry dog food due to aflatoxin levels that were detected above the acceptable limit.

The affected product is Iams ProActive Health Smart Puppy dry dog food with Use By or Expiration Dates of Feb. 5 or Feb. 6, 2013. The seven-pound bag has a Code Date of 12784177I6 and UPC Code of 1901402305. The eight-pound bag has Code Dates of 12794177D2 and 12794177D3, and UPC Code of 1901410208. The 17.5-pound bag has Code Dates of 12794177K1 and 12794177K2, and a UPC Code of 1901401848.

The product was dsitributed in Pennsylvania and 15 other states, but it already has been retrieved from store shelves. No illnesses have been reported in association with this production lot, and no other Iams pet food products are involved.

Cargill Animal Nutrition's River Run and Marksman dry dog foods also have been recalled for the same problem, but they were not distributed in Pennsylvania. 

Consumers who purchased the product listed should stop using the product and discard it and contact Iams at 1-866-908-1569 or visit www.iams.com for a replacement voucher. 

Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring by-product from the growth of Aspergillus flavus and can be harmful to pets if consumed in significant quantities. Pets that have consumed this product and exhibit symptoms of illness, including sluggishness or lethargy combined with a reluctance to eat, vomiting, yellowish tint to the eyes or gums, or diarrhea, should be examined by a veterinarian.