Hy-Vee Brand Pet Food Recall

Hy-Vee brand pet food from West Des Moines Iowa is recalling 3 different "Best By" dates of their pet food.  Food produced at a Kansas City plant operated by Pro-Pet, LLC has elevated levels of a chemical commonly found in corn.  Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring by product from growth of Aspergillus Flavus (fungus) can be harmful to pets if consumed in significant quantities.  Symptoms are sluggishness or lethargy, reluctant to eat, vomit, yellow tint to the eyes or gums or diarrhea.

The recalled products carry three different “Best By” dates and were distributed to Hy-Vee stores in Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin between October 26, 2012 and January 11, 2013.

The following products are subject to the recall:

Hy-Vee Complete Dog – Complete Nutrition (Green Bag) – 34-lb.
UPC:  07545005647
Lot # ending with:    29812KC
“Best By” Date:    11/24/13

Hy-Vee Complete Dog – Complete Nutrition (Green Bag) – 8-lb
UPC: 07545005667
Lot # ending with:    29812KC
“Best By” Date:    11/24/13

Hy-Vee Complete Dog – Complete Nutrition (Green Bag) – 4.4-lb.
UPC: 07545005665
Lot # ending with:    29812KC
“Best By” Date:    11/24/13

Hy-Vee Complete Dog – Complete Nutrition (Green Bag) – 4.4-lb.
UPC: 07545005665
Lot # ending with:    29912KC
“Best By” Date:    11/25/13

Hy-Vee Complete Dog – Bites, Bones & Squares (Yellow Bag) – 20-lb.
UPC: 07545005680
Lot # ending with:    29312KC
“Best By” Date:    11/19/13

Hy-Vee Complete Dog – Bites, Bones & Squares (Yellow Bag) – 4.4-lb.
UPC: 07545005560
Lot # ending with:    29312KC
“Best By” Date:    11/19/13

Return to the store for a full refund (opened or unopened bags) or call 1-800-289-8343 Monday-Friday 8-4 CST.


The Pet Food List.com February 22, 2013