Recalls: Hartz Mountain cat vitamins
In case you missed it: Hartz Mountain Corp. voluntarily recalled another 739 bottles of its Vitamin Care for Cats earlier this month, due to possible Salmonella contamination. While routine testing by Hartz and manufacturer UFAC Inc. had not found the bacteria, recent samplings by the Food and Drug Administration did detect Salmonella.
The recalled product has lot code SZ-22771, UPC number 32700-97701. The FDA advises pet owners also to discard bottles with the lot code SZ-16371.
Hartz had recalled a first lot of the vitamins last November, but a second lot had been shipped before the product was pulled from distribution. Call Hartz at 800-275-1414 if you have any questions and for product reimbursement.
Symptoms of Salmonella include fever, diarrhea, abdominal pain and nausea. Most cats get Salmonella from eating tainted food or, if outdoor cats, from prey. Kittens are more susceptible to acute infections. Contact your vet immediately if you believe you cat has Salmonella poisoning.
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