Want to let everyone know about a new cat food recall. This one is by Iams Company. All varieties of 3.5 oz and 5 oz Iams Proactive Health Cat and Kitten foods with the product dates 9/2011 to 6/2012 have been recalled. The product date can be found on the bottom of the can.
Fortunately, this recall is due to something missing, rather than something toxic that has been added. This is different from the Menu Foods recall a couple of years ago that caused so much illness. In this case a vitamin called thiamine or B-1 is deficient in this food. If cats are being fed these canned foods exclusively they could show signs of thiamine deficiency. Symptoms include loss of appetite, excessive drooling, weakness, stumbling as if drunk, inability to hold up the head, tremors and seizures. If you see any of these symptoms you need to have your cat examined immediately. Thiamine deficiency can be treated.
If you have any of these canned foods in your cupboard please discard them. If you have more questions or would like to find out about reimbursement contact Proctor and Gamble (the parent company of Iams) at 1-877-340-8826.
