Salmonella Contamination Prompts Recall of Dog Food

Mid America Pet Food has issued a recall for one lot of its Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Hi-Pro Plus, after a sample tested positive for salmonella. The recall affects 644 cases of 5-pound bags of dog food distributed to various retailers in the U.S. The company is urging retailers and distributors to remove the recalled products from their inventory and shelves. Pets infected with salmonella can experience symptoms such as lethargy, diarrhea, fever, and vomiting, and can also transmit the bacteria to other animals or humans. People who handle contaminated products are at risk of infection and should watch out for symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever. No illnesses have been reported so far.