Primal Pet Foods Recall

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 28, 2011 – Primal Pet Foods
has initiated a voluntary recall of their Feline Chicken & Salmon
Formula with a “Best By” date code of 043112-17 because this product may
be contaminated with Salmonella.  The only product affected is limited
to Feline Chicken & Salmon Formula with a “Best By” date code of
043112-17.  No other Primal Pet Foods products are affected.

The affected product is limited to the Primal Pet Foods Feline Chicken & Salmon Formula packaged in the following forms:

      •    4 lb chicken & salmon nuggets (UPC# 8 95135 00025 0) with a “Best By” date code of 043112-17

The “Best By” date code is located on the front of the package on the
right side of the product label.  The affected product was distributed
through retail stores sales in the United States.

If you are a
consumer and have purchased the affected product, please contact Primal
Pet Foods directly at 866-566-4652 Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM PST and we can
assist in getting you a full refund or replacement from your local
retailer that it was originally purchased from. You’ll be instructed to
bring the unopened package to your local retailer for a full refund or
replacement.

If your package has been opened, please dispose of
the raw food in a safe manner by securing it in a covered trash
receptacle. Then, contact Primal Pet Foods directly at 866-566-4652
Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM PST and we can assist in getting you a full refund
or replacement from your local retailer that it was originally
purchased from.  You’ll be instructed to bring your receipt (or the
empty package in a sealed bag) to your local retailer for a full refund
or replacement.

No pet or human illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this lot code.

Primal Pet Foods is committed to the health, safety and well-being of
pets. Primal Pet Foods is voluntarily issuing this action out of an
abundance of caution and sincerely regrets any inconvenience to pet
owners that may result because of this announcement.

Salmonella
can affect both humans and animals. Even though no illnesses have been
reported, consumers should follow the Safe Handling Guidelines published
on the Primal Pet Foods package when disposing of the affected
product.  People handling raw frozen pet foods may become infected with
Salmonella, especially if they have not followed safe handling
guidelines.

Healthy people infected with Salmonella may
experience some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping, or fever. Although
rare, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments including arterial
infections, endocarditis (inflammation of the lining of the heart),
arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, or urinary tract symptoms.
Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with the affected
product should contact their health care provider.

Pets with
Salmonella infections may become lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody
diarrhea, fever, or vomiting. Some pets may experience only a decreased
appetite, fever, or abdominal pain. Infected, but otherwise healthy pets
can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has
consumed any of the affected products and is experiencing any of these
symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.