The FDA, the CDC, and state partners are investigating seven human cases of Salmonella Kiambu infection potentially associated with pet food made by Mid America Pet Food. Mid America Pet Food has voluntarily recalled all the pet food brands it manufactured with a best-by date before 10/31/2024, which include Victor, Eagle Mountain, Wayne Feeds, and two varieties of Member’s Mark pet foods. These products include dog and cat foods sold nationwide in retail stores and online. This recall expands previous recalls by the firm on September 3, 2023, and October 30, 2023. CDC reports that, as of November 1, 2023, seven people infected with the strain of Salmonella have been reported from seven states (AL, CA, FL, HI, KY, MN, and OK). Six of seven cases reported were in children one year or younger. Five of these cases reported exposure to dogs, and three reported feeding Victor pet food to their pets. Illnesses started from January 14, 2023, to August 19, 2023. One person was hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported. 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 matches the strain of Salmonella found in the seven ill people. @ https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/outbreaks-and-advisories/fda-and-cdc-investigate-cases-salmonella-linked-pet-food-made-mid-america-pet-food-multiple-brands?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
