In what seems to be a regular column lately, an announcement was recently made by the Mars Petcare Company regarding the recall of all Pedigree products manufactured at it’s Everson, Pa location. The recall was announced after it was found that pet food that may have been exposed to Salmonella was shipped all across the United States. In a statement released to the press Mars stated:

“The company stopped production at the Everson facility on July 29, 2008 when it was alerted of a possible link between dry pet food produced at the plant and two isolated cases of people infected with Salmonella Schwarzengrund. Even though no direct link between product produced at Everson and human or pet illness has been made, Mars Petcare US is taking precautionary action to protect pets and their owners by announcing a voluntary recall of all products produced at the Everson facility beginning February 18, 2008 until July 29, 2008 when we stopped production. The company is continuing to work collaboratively with the FDA to determine the nature and source of Salmonella Schwarzengrund at the Everson facility. Since it has not yet identified the source of the Salmonella Schwarzengrund at the Everson facility, Mars Petcare US does not plan to resume production out of a commitment to the safety of our pet owners and their pets, customers, and associates. The top priority of Mars Petcare US has always been and continues to be the health and welfare of pets and their owners. Consumers can continue to have confidence in the quality and safety of the products produced at other Mars Petcare US facilities. Only those products which were produced at the Everson facility are impacted by the voluntary recall. “

If you are concerned that you may have purchased Salmonella infected pet food or would like a complete list of all products effected please visit the Mars Petcare site for more information. Below is just a few of the products to watch for: