The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning regarding a significant pet food recall by Mid America Pet Food, affecting several popular brands including Victor, Eagle Mountain, Wayne Feeds, and Member’s Mark. This recall is due to potential Salmonella contamination, posing a health risk to both pets and humans. If you are a pet owner, especially of dogs or cats, it’s crucial to understand the details of this recall to protect your furry companions and your family.
What You Need to Know About the Victor Dog Food Recall
The FDA, working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state health partners, is currently investigating a cluster of human Salmonella Kiambu infections potentially linked to pet food manufactured by Mid America Pet Food. As of November 1, 2023, seven human cases have been reported across seven states, with a concerning number of cases involving young children. Alarmingly, several of these cases reported exposure to dogs and specifically mentioned feeding their pets Victor brand dog food.
In response to these findings and in collaboration with the FDA, Mid America Pet Food has taken decisive action by voluntarily recalling all pet food brands manufactured with a best by date before 10/31/2024. This extensive recall includes a wide range of dog and cat food products under the Victor, Eagle Mountain, Wayne Feeds, and select Member’s Mark labels. These recalled products were distributed nationwide through retail stores and online, making it essential for pet owners across the country to be aware and take immediate action.
This expanded recall follows previous, smaller recalls by Mid America Pet Food in September and October 2023, highlighting the ongoing and serious nature of the Salmonella contamination issue. A retail sample of Victor brand Hi-Pro Plus dry dog food was found to match the Salmonella strain identified in the human cases, further solidifying the link and underscoring the urgency of this recall.
Victor Dog Food packaging label, one of the brands recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination.
List of Recalled Victor, Eagle Mountain, Wayne Feeds, and Member’s Mark Dog Food Products
Below is a comprehensive list of the recalled dog food products. Check your pet food immediately to see if you have any of these products. The recall includes various formulas and bag sizes of Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Wayne Feeds Dog Food, Eagle Mountain Pet Food, and Member’s Mark Dog Food. All products listed have a “Best by Date” BEFORE 10/31/2024.
| Product Description | UPC | Bag Size | Best by Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Select Beef Meal & Brown Rice Formula | 894308002343 | 40 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Select Beef Meal & Brown Rice Formula | 854524005092 | 15 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Select Beef Meal & Brown Rice Formula | 894308002336 | 5 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Select Chicken Meal & Brown Rice Formula | 894308002428 | 40 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Select Chicken Meal & Brown Rice Formula | 854524005108 | 15 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Select Chicken Meal & Brown Rice Formula | 894308002152 | 5 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Select Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Formula | 894308002411 | 40 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Select Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Formula | 854524005115 | 15 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Select Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Formula | 894308002053 | 5 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Select Ocean Fish Formula | 894308002497 | 40 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Select Ocean Fish Formula | 854524005122 | 15 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Select Ocean Fish Formula | 894308002077 | 5 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Select Grain Free Chicken Meal & Sweet Potato Recipe | 854524005016 | 30 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Select Grain Free Chicken Meal & Sweet Potato Recipe | 854524005245 | 15 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Select Grain Free Chicken Meal & Sweet Potato Recipe | 854524005047 | 5 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Select Grain Free Lamb Meal & Sweet Potato Recipe | 854524005177 | 30 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Select Grain Free Lamb Meal & Sweet Potato Recipe | 854524005160 | 15 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Select Grain Free Lamb Meal & Sweet Potato Recipe | 854524005184 | 5 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Select Grain Free Yukon River Canine | 894308002510 | 30 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Select Grain Free Yukon River Canine | 894308002527 | 15 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Select Grain Free Yukon River Canine | 894308002176 | 5 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Purpose Grain Free Active Dog & Puppy | 894308002473 | 30 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Purpose Grain Free Active Dog & Puppy | 894308002534 | 15 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Purpose Grain Free Active Dog & Puppy | 894308002169 | 5 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Purpose Grain Free Hero Canine | 894308002763 | 50 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Purpose Grain Free Hero Canine | 894308002381 | 30 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Purpose Grain Free Hero Canine | 854524005290 | 5 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Purpose Grain Free Ultra Pro | 894308002480 | 30 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Purpose Grain Free Ultra Pro | 854524005306 | 5 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Purpose Performance | 894308002404 | 40 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Purpose Performance | 854524005337 | 5 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Purpose Nutra Pro | 854524005085 | 40 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Purpose Nutra Pro | 854524005146 | 15 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Purpose Nutra Pro | 854524005078 | 5 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Purpose Senior Healthy Weight | 894308002572 | 40 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Purpose Senior Healthy Weight | 854524005153 | 15 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Purpose Senior Healthy Weight | 894308002596 | 5 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Classic Elite Canine | 894308002824 | 50 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Classic Elite Canine | 894308002831 | 40 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Classic Elite Canine | 894308002848 | 15 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Classic High Energy | 854524005252 | 50 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Classic High Energy | 894308002367 | 40 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Classic High Energy | 854524005313 | 5 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Classic Hi-Pro Plus | 854524005276 | 50 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Classic Hi-Pro Plus | 894308002374 | 40 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Classic Hi-Pro Plus | 854524005139 | 15 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Classic Hi-Pro Plus | 894308002145 | 5 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Classic Multi-Pro | 894308002718 | 50 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Classic Multi-Pro | 854524005214 | 30 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Classic Multi-Pro | 854524005344 | 5 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Classic Professional | 854524005269 | 50 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Classic Professional | 894308002350 | 40 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Classic Professional | 854524005320 | 5 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Realtree Edge Energy | 899944446056 | 40 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Realtree Edge Energy | 899944446063 | 15 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Realtree Edge Energy | 899944446070 | 5 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Realtree Max-5 Pro | 899944446025 | 40 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Realtree Max-5 Pro | 899944446032 | 15 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Realtree Max-5 Pro | 899944446049 | 5 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Wayne Feeds Dog Food, High Energy | 899944446094 | 40 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Wayne Feeds Dog Food, Original | 899944446087 | 40 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Wayne Feeds Dog Food, Protein Plus | 899944446100 | 40 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Wayne Feeds Gold Dog Food, Sport Protein | 899944446148 | 40 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Wayne Feeds Gold Dog Food, Joint Support | 899944446131 | 40 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Wayne Feeds Gold Dog Food, Puppy Plus | 899944446155 | 40 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Eagle Mountain Pet Food Pro Balance, Dog Food | 899944446001 | 40 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Member’s Mark, Beef & Brown Rice Recipe, Dog Food | 193968343347 | 30 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Member’s Mark, Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe, Dog Food | 193968343354 | 30 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
Close-up of Victor Dog Food label, highlighting the brand name and product description included in the recall.
List of Recalled Victor and Wayne Feeds Cat Food Products
The recall also extends to cat food products. Here are the recalled cat food products, also with a “Best by Date” BEFORE 10/31/2024:
| Product Description | UPC | Bag Size | Best by Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Super Premium Cat Food, Hi-Pro Plus Active Cat & Kitten | 854524005825 | 15 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Cat Food, Hi-Pro Plus Active Cat & Kitten | 854524005832 | 5 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Cat Food, Grain Free Fit Feline Indoor Cat | 854524005870 | 15 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Cat Food, Grain Free Fit Feline Indoor Cat | 854524005887 | 5 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Cat Food, Grain Free Healthy Skin & Coat Indoor Cat | 854524005900 | 15 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Cat Food, Grain Free Healthy Skin & Coat Indoor Cat | 854524005917 | 5 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Cat Food, Mers Feline | 854524005283 | 15 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Cat Food, Mers Feline | 854524005221 | 5 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Wayne Feeds Gold Cat Food, Ranch & Sea Recipe | 899944446162 | 16 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Wayne Feeds Cat Food, Barn Cat Plus | 899944446179 | 40 pound bag | Before 10/31/2024 |
Another example of a Victor Dog Food label, emphasizing product variety within the recalled brand.
Immediate Actions for Pet Owners: What to Do
If you have purchased any of the recalled pet food brands manufactured by Mid America Pet Food, specifically Victor, Eagle Mountain, Wayne Feeds, or certain Member’s Mark varieties with a best by date before 10/31/2024, it is critical to take the following steps immediately:
- Stop Feeding Recalled Food: Immediately stop feeding the recalled pet food to your pets.
- Safely Discard the Food: Dispose of the recalled food in a secure trash container, ensuring that children, pets, and wildlife cannot access it. Do not donate the recalled food.
- Locate the Best By Date: The “best by date” is typically found on the middle top of the back of the bag. If you are unsure or have discarded the bag, err on the side of caution and dispose of the food.
- Clean and Disinfect: Thoroughly clean and disinfect all pet supplies and storage areas that may have come into contact with the recalled food. This includes food bowls, storage containers, scoops, feeding areas, and any other surfaces. Use a disinfectant suitable for pet areas, following the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Wash Hands: Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling the recalled pet food, cleaning up pet supplies, or cleaning pet feces.
Image showing various recalled pet food brands: Victor, Eagle Mountain, and Wayne Feeds, highlighting the scope of the recall.
Understanding Salmonella and Its Symptoms
Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause illness in both humans and animals. It is particularly dangerous for vulnerable populations, including young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
Symptoms of Salmonella infection in humans can include:
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Abdominal cramps
Most individuals recover from Salmonella infection without medical treatment. However, in severe cases, dehydration due to diarrhea may require hospitalization. If the infection spreads from the intestines to the bloodstream, it can become life-threatening without prompt antibiotic treatment. If you experience these symptoms, consult your healthcare provider immediately.
Symptoms of Salmonella infection in pets may include:
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea (which may be bloody)
- Fever
- Loss of appetite
- Decreased activity level
It’s important to note that pets can be infected with Salmonella and shed the bacteria in their feces without showing any visible signs of illness. This means they can unknowingly spread the bacteria to their environment and to humans. If your pet exhibits any of these symptoms, contact your veterinarian immediately.
Wayne Feeds and Victor Cat Food labels, indicating cat food brands also affected by the recall.
Why is the FDA Concerned about Salmonella in Pet Food?
The presence of Salmonella in pet food is a significant public health concern because it creates a pathway for Salmonella to spread to both animals and humans. Pets can become ill from consuming contaminated food, and they can also become carriers of Salmonella, shedding the bacteria in their feces and saliva. This poses a risk to human health, especially for those in close contact with pets, such as children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals.
The FDA is aware of numerous instances where Salmonella-contaminated pet food has led to illness in both humans and animals. These cases underscore the importance of safe pet food handling and the need for rigorous safety standards in pet food manufacturing.
Federal regulations mandate that all animal food, just like human food, must be safe to eat, produced under sanitary conditions, free from harmful substances, and truthfully labeled. It’s important to understand that refrigeration or freezing does not eliminate Salmonella bacteria.
Labels for Victor Cat Food and Member’s Mark Dog Food, further illustrating the brands impacted by the pet food recall.
Reporting Pet and Human Illnesses
If you believe your pet has become ill after consuming recalled pet food, first contact your veterinarian. Veterinarians can utilize the Veterinary Laboratory Investigation and Response Network (Vet-LIRN Network) for Salmonella testing in pets, particularly in households with human Salmonella cases.
The FDA encourages consumers to report any complaints related to pet food products electronically through the Safety Reporting Portal or by contacting their state’s FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinators.
If you or a family member experiences Salmonella symptoms, the CDC recommends contacting a healthcare provider. Diagnosis of Salmonella infection requires specific laboratory tests.
Stay Informed and Protect Your Family and Pets
This Victor Dog Food Recall and related recalls highlight the critical importance of pet food safety. Stay informed about pet food recalls and always handle pet food with care. By taking the recommended precautions, you can help protect both your pets and your family from the risks associated with Salmonella contamination. For the most up-to-date information, always refer to official announcements from the FDA and CDC.
