Updated 4/14/21, 1:23pm

Brand

Meow Mix® Original Choice Dry Cat Food

Species

Cats

Date of Recall

4/12/2021

Reason

The FDA is reporting that J. M. Smucker Co. is recalling two lots of Meow Mix® Original Choice Dry Cat Food (30LB bag) due to potential salmonella contamination.

Affected Products

The affected products were sold at select Walmart stores in IL, MO, NE, NM, OK, UT, WI and WY. Affected products can be identified by the UPC and lot codes listed below. This information can be found on the bottom and back of each bag.

Product Name	Retail UPC Code	Lot Code	Best If Used By Date
Meow Mix® Original Choice Dry Cat Food 30 LB Bag	2927452099	1081804	9/14/2022
Meow Mix® Original Choice Dry Cat Food 30 LB Bag	2927452099	1082804	9/15/2022

What You Should Do If You Purchased the Affected Product

If you have come into contact with any of the affected products, be sure to wash your hands thoroughly after handling and sanitize any surfaces, dishes, containers, and/or utensils that may have touched the product.

Dispose of the recalled product in a way that no other pet or animal can ingest it.

If you or a loved one display any of the symptoms of Salmonella infection, contact your healthcare provider.

If you believe your pet may have ingested any of the affected products, please contact your veterinarian immediately. With Salmonella infection, pets may be able to spread the bacteria through their feces and saliva, even if they are not showing signs of infection.

Clean and disinfect all bowls, utensils, food prep surfaces, pet bedding, toys, floors, and any other surfaces that the food or pet may have had contact with.

Safely dispose of any feces left in parks, yards, or other shared outdoor spaces since the bacteria can spread through feces.

Report any suspected illness to the FDA through the Safety Reporting Portal or by calling your state’s FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinators.

Clinical Signs

Salmonella

Salmonella can cause illness in both animals and humans coming into contact with contaminated products.

Humans

In humans, Salmonella infection can cause:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea or bloody diarrhea
• Abdominal cramping
• Fever

In rare instances, Salmonella can cause more serious conditions, including:

• Arterial infections
• Endocarditis (an infection of the heart muscle)
• Arthritis
• Muscle pain
• Eye irritation
• Urinary tract symptoms

If you have come into contact with any of the affected products, be sure to wash your hands thoroughly after handling and sanitize any surfaces, dishes, containers, and/or utensils that may have touched the product.

If you or a loved experience any of the symptoms above, contact your healthcare provider.

Pets

In pets, Salmonella infection can cause:

• Lethargy
• Diarrhea or bloody diarrhea
• Fever
• Vomiting
• Decreased appetite
• Abdominal pain

Infected pets can shed Salmonella in their feces and saliva, posing additional risk for family members, both human and animal.

If your pet has consumed any of the affected product, even if they are not showing signs of Salmonella infection, contact your veterinarian.

More Information

For more information about this pet food recall, please visit the website of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.