Miami, FL. -- Nutro Products Inc., a Tennessee-based manufacturer of dog and cat food, has announced a voluntary recall of select varieties of NUTRO® NATURAL CHOICE® COMPLETE CARE® Dry Cat Foods and NUTRO® MAX® Cat Dry Foods with "Best If Used By Dates" between May 12, 2010 and August 22, 2010.
The recall is "due to incorrect levels of zinc and potassium in our finished product resulting from a production error by a U.S.-based premix supplier," according the company press release.
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The cat food is being voluntarily recalled in the United States and ten additional countries, including Canada, Mexico, and Japan.
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"While [Nutro Products has not] received consumer complaints related to this issue," the press release stated, "cat owners should monitor their cat for symptoms, including a reduction in appetite or refusal of food, weight loss, vomiting or diarrhea."
If your cat is experiencing any of these symptoms take them to a Veterinarian. PetMD provides important pet health resources for concerned pet owners. PetMD's suite of iPhone applications includes a free PetMD Finder, with a national directory of Veterinarians and Emergency Clinics, searchable by zip code or by using the iPhone's GPS locator.
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Consumers who have purchased product affected by this voluntary recall should also return it to their retailer for a full refund or exchange for another NUTRO® dry cat food product. Should you have any other questions about the recall, visit the company website at www.nutroproducts.com or contact the Consumer Services Department at 1-800-833-5330 between the hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST.
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The recall is "due to incorrect levels of zinc and potassium in our finished product resulting from a production error by a U.S.-based premix supplier," according the company press release.
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The cat food is being voluntarily recalled in the United States and ten additional countries, including Canada, Mexico, and Japan.
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"While [Nutro Products has not] received consumer complaints related to this issue," the press release stated, "cat owners should monitor their cat for symptoms, including a reduction in appetite or refusal of food, weight loss, vomiting or diarrhea."
If your cat is experiencing any of these symptoms take them to a Veterinarian. PetMD provides important pet health resources for concerned pet owners. PetMD's suite of iPhone applications includes a free PetMD Finder, with a national directory of Veterinarians and Emergency Clinics, searchable by zip code or by using the iPhone's GPS locator.
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Consumers who have purchased product affected by this voluntary recall should also return it to their retailer for a full refund or exchange for another NUTRO® dry cat food product. Should you have any other questions about the recall, visit the company website at www.nutroproducts.com or contact the Consumer Services Department at 1-800-833-5330 between the hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST.
About PetMD
PetMD® is an online resource focused solely on pet health and wellness management. PetMD maintains the largest trusted pet health library written and approved by a network of veterinarians. PetMD was founded to inspire pet owners to provide an ever-increasing quality of life for their pets and to connect pet owners with veterinarians through a trusted, comprehensive website. The website is available in English and Spanish. PetMD is headquartered in Miami, Florida. If you're a member of the media and want to find out more about PetMD please call 305-675-1474. More information is also available at www.petmd.com.