Other brands of dry dog food and cat food from the same manufacturer, Texas-based Mid America Pet Food, are also included in the recall.
The CDC and FDA have issued a warning about a salmonella outbreak linked to dry dog food.
The outbreak has resulted in seven cases across seven states, with one hospitalization.
The US Food and Drug Administration has recalled the Victor brand Hi-Pro Plus dry dog food, which is linked to the outbreak.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have issued a warning about a salmonella outbreak linked to dry dog food. The outbreak has resulted in seven cases across seven states, with one hospitalization. Most of those infected were infants. The US Food and Drug Administration has recalled the Victor brand Hi-Pro Plus dry dog food, which is linked to the outbreak. Other brands of dry dog food and cat food from the same manufacturer, Texas-based Mid America Pet Food, are also included in the recall.
The CDC advises pet owners to dispose of the recalled pet food in a sealed trash bag and clean surfaces that may have come into contact with the pet food. Regular cleaning of pets' bowls and placemats, as well as proper hand hygiene before and after handling pet food or treats, is also recommended. Children should also be taught to wash their hands properly.
This recall is among more than half a dozen this year of pet food found to contain salmonella or potentially harmful elevated levels of vitamins. Five of the cases contracted the pathogen through contact with a dog, and three had fed their animals Victor brand pet food.
The CDC advises pet owners to dispose of the recalled pet food in a sealed trash bag and clean surfaces that may have come into contact with the pet food.
The CDC advises that people regularly clean their pets bowls and placemats, as well as their own hands before and after handling pet food or treats, and make sure children wash their hands properly as well.