Salmonella Outbreak: Infants and Pets at Risk from Contaminated Dog Food

At least six infants have been sickened in a salmonella outbreak linked to pet food produced by Mid America Pet Food in Texas. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are investigating the outbreak, which has prompted the company to expand its recall to include all brands of dry dog and cat food produced at its plant in Mount Pleasant. The recalled pet food has been distributed to retailers nationwide. Salmonella can sicken both pets and humans who come into contact with it. Customers are advised to destroy the recalled pet food and wash pet bowls and storage containers.