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Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Single Product, Prescription Diet(TM) m/d(TM) Feline Dry Food, Only Product Containing Wheat Gluten
TOPEKA, Kan., March 30 /PRNewswire/ -- In accordance with its
over-riding commitment to pet health and well-being, Hill's Pet Nutrition,
Inc. is voluntarily recalling Prescription Diet m/d Feline dry food from
the market. Hill's is taking this precautionary action because during a
two-month period in early 2007, wheat gluten for this product was provided
by a company that also supplied wheat gluten to Menu Foods. U.S. Food and
Drug Administration tests of wheat gluten samples from this period show the
presence of a small amount of melamine. Prescription Diet m/d Feline Dry
represents less than one half of one percent of all Hill's products.
This is the only product Hill's currently sells in the United States
that contains wheat gluten from any supplier. No other Hill's Prescription
Diet(R) or Science Diet(R) products are affected by this voluntary recall.
Hill's Science Diet Savory Cuts Feline canned cat foods, manufactured by
Menu Foods, were previously withdrawn from the market as a precaution.
Together with this earlier withdrawal, less than 1% of all Hill's products
have been affected.
The voluntary recall of Hill's Prescription Diet m/d Feline dry food
involves discontinuation of all retail sales and product retrieval from
sellers. This recall does not include Prescription Diet m/d Feline canned
food which contains no wheat gluten.
Consumers should stop using this product and return it for a refund.
All Hill's products carry a 100 percent guarantee, and consumers can
receive a refund for recalled product.
Hill's expects to resume shipment shortly of a reformulated version of
this highly beneficial product that will not contain wheat gluten. Please
check with your veterinarian for an alternative Prescription Diet until m/d
Feline dry is reformulated and made available again.
Following is a list of Prescription Diet m/d Feline dry products
included in this recall:
Recalled product U.S. & Canada UPC Size
Prescription Diet(TM) m/d(TM) Feline dry food 52742 42770
(all date codes) 4 lb. bag
Prescription Diet(TM) m/d(TM) Feline dry food 52742 42790
(all date codes) 10 lb. bag
Hill's has been fully cooperating with the FDA since the outset of its
investigation and made the decision to voluntarily recall these products in
consultation with the FDA. We deeply regret any concern that this has
caused our valued customers.
For more information, consumers can contact the company at
1-800-445-5777 or visit www.HillsPet.com for details.
Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc. manufactures Prescription Diet(R) brand pet
foods, therapeutic pet foods available only through veterinarians, and
Science Diet(R) brand pet foods sold through veterinarians and finer pet
specialty stores. Founded nearly 60 years ago by one veterinarian's unique
commitment to pet nutrition and well-being, Hill's has never wavered from
their mission to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between
people and their pets. Hill's produces high-quality, great tasting pet
foods, so pet owners can follow the recommendations of the veterinary
health care team. This ultimately improves patient health and the health of
the practice. Visit HillsVet.com for more information on Hill's Pet
Nutrition Inc. and Hill's Evidence-Based Clinical Nutrition(TM) products.
Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Single Product, Prescription Diet(TM) m/d(TM) Feline Dry Food, Only Product Containing Wheat Gluten
TOPEKA, Kan., March 30 /PRNewswire/ -- In accordance with its
over-riding commitment to pet health and well-being, Hill's Pet Nutrition,
Inc. is voluntarily recalling Prescription Diet m/d Feline dry food from
the market. Hill's is taking this precautionary action because during a
two-month period in early 2007, wheat gluten for this product was provided
by a company that also supplied wheat gluten to Menu Foods. U.S. Food and
Drug Administration tests of wheat gluten samples from this period show the
presence of a small amount of melamine. Prescription Diet m/d Feline Dry
represents less than one half of one percent of all Hill's products.
This is the only product Hill's currently sells in the United States
that contains wheat gluten from any supplier. No other Hill's Prescription
Diet(R) or Science Diet(R) products are affected by this voluntary recall.
Hill's Science Diet Savory Cuts Feline canned cat foods, manufactured by
Menu Foods, were previously withdrawn from the market as a precaution.
Together with this earlier withdrawal, less than 1% of all Hill's products
have been affected.
The voluntary recall of Hill's Prescription Diet m/d Feline dry food
involves discontinuation of all retail sales and product retrieval from
sellers. This recall does not include Prescription Diet m/d Feline canned
food which contains no wheat gluten.
Consumers should stop using this product and return it for a refund.
All Hill's products carry a 100 percent guarantee, and consumers can
receive a refund for recalled product.
Hill's expects to resume shipment shortly of a reformulated version of
this highly beneficial product that will not contain wheat gluten. Please
check with your veterinarian for an alternative Prescription Diet until m/d
Feline dry is reformulated and made available again.
Following is a list of Prescription Diet m/d Feline dry products
included in this recall:
Recalled product U.S. & Canada UPC Size
Prescription Diet(TM) m/d(TM) Feline dry food 52742 42770
(all date codes) 4 lb. bag
Prescription Diet(TM) m/d(TM) Feline dry food 52742 42790
(all date codes) 10 lb. bag
Hill's has been fully cooperating with the FDA since the outset of its
investigation and made the decision to voluntarily recall these products in
consultation with the FDA. We deeply regret any concern that this has
caused our valued customers.
For more information, consumers can contact the company at
1-800-445-5777 or visit www.HillsPet.com for details.
Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc. manufactures Prescription Diet(R) brand pet
foods, therapeutic pet foods available only through veterinarians, and
Science Diet(R) brand pet foods sold through veterinarians and finer pet
specialty stores. Founded nearly 60 years ago by one veterinarian's unique
commitment to pet nutrition and well-being, Hill's has never wavered from
their mission to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between
people and their pets. Hill's produces high-quality, great tasting pet
foods, so pet owners can follow the recommendations of the veterinary
health care team. This ultimately improves patient health and the health of
the practice. Visit HillsVet.com for more information on Hill's Pet
Nutrition Inc. and Hill's Evidence-Based Clinical Nutrition(TM) products.