Is Victor back on shelves
Recalled: Mid America Pet Food Expanded Recall for Victor Super Premium Dog Food; 20 Product Lines Involved (UPDATED 11/09/2023)
Maker: Mid America Pet FoodCause: Potential Salmonella contaminationAnnouncement: FDA recall announcement dated October 30, 2023 (archived here) and November 9, 2023 (archived here), full list of recalled products (archived here)
What was recalled on November 9, 2023
Updated from original recall on October 30, 2023. For clarity, the lot code can be found on the back of the bag.
Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Select Beef Meal & Brown Rice Formula
- 40lb bag, UPC 894308002343, best by 10/31/2024
- 15lb bag, UPC 854524005092, best by 10/31/2024
- 5lb bag, UPC 894308002336, best by 10/31/2024
Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Select Chicken Meal & Brown Rice Formula
- 40lb bag, UPC 894308002428, best by 10/31/2024
- 15lb bag, UPC 854524005108, best by 10/31/2024
- 5lb bag, UPC 894308002152, best by 10/31/2024
Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Select Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Formula
- 40lb bag, UPC 894308002411, best by 10/31/2024
- 15lb bag, UPC 854524005115, best by 10/31/2024
- 5lb bag, UPC 894308002053, best by 10/31/2024
Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Select Ocean Fish Formula
- 40lb bag, UPC 894308002497, best by 10/31/2024
- 15lb bag, UPC 854524005122, best by 10/31/2024
- 5lb bag, UPC 894308002077, best by 10/31/2024
Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Select Grain Free Chicken Meal & Sweet Potato Recipe
- 30lb bag, UPC 854524005016, best by 10/31/2024
- 15lb bag, UPC 854524005245, best by 10/31/2024
- 5lb bag, UPC 854524005047, best by 10/31/2024
Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Select Grain Free Lamb Meal & Sweet Potato Recipe
- 30lb bag, UPC 854524005177, best by 10/31/2024
- 15lb bag, UPC 854524005160, best by 10/31/2024
- 5lb bag, UPC 854524005184, best by 10/31/2024
Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Select Grain Free Yukon River Canine
- 30lb bag, UPC 894308002510, best by 10/31/2024
- 15lb bag, UPC 894308002527, best by 10/31/2024
- 5lb bag, UPC 894308002176, best by 10/31/2024
Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Purpose Grain Free Active Dog & Puppy
- 30lb bag, UPC 894308002473, best by 10/31/2024
- 15lb bag, UPC 894308002534, best by 10/31/2024
- 5lb bag, UPC 894308002169, best by 10/31/2024
Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Purpose Grain Free Hero Canine
- 50lb bag, UPC 894308002763, best by 10/31/2024
- 30lb bag, UPC 894308002381, best by 10/31/2024
- 5lb bag, UPC 854524005290, best by 10/31/2024
Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Purpose Grain Free Ultra Pro
- 30lb bag, UPC 894308002480, best by 10/31/2024
- 5lb bag, UPC 854524005306, best by 10/31/2024
Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Purpose Performance
- 40lb bag, UPC 894308002404, best by 10/31/2024
- 5lb bag, UPC 854524005337, best by 10/31/2024
Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Purpose Nutra Pro
- 40lb bag, UPC 854524005085, best by 10/31/2024
- 15lb bag, UPC 854524005146, best by 10/31/2024
- 5lb bag, UPC 854524005078, best by 10/31/2024
Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Purpose Senior Healthy Weight
- 40lb bag, UPC 894308002572, best by 10/31/2024
- 15lb bag, UPC 854524005153, best by 10/31/2024
- 5lb bag, UPC 894308002596, best by 10/31/2024
Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Classic Elite Canine
- 40lb bag, UPC 894308002824, best by 10/31/2024
- 15lb bag, UPC 894308002831, best by 10/31/2024
- 5lb bag, UPC 894308002848, best by 10/31/2024
Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Classic High Energy
- 50lb bag, UPC 854524005252, best by 10/31/2024
- 40lb bag, UPC 894308002367, best by 10/31/2024
- 5lb bag, UPC 854524005313, best by 10/31/2024
Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Classic Hi-Pro Plus
- 50lb bag, UPC 854524005276, best by 10/31/2024
- 40lb bag, UPC 894308002374, best by 10/31/2024
- 15lb bag, UPC 854524005139, best by 10/31/2024
- 5lb bag, UPC 894308002145, best by 10/31/2024
Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Classic Multi-Pro
- 50lb bag, UPC 894308002718, best by 10/31/2024
- 40lb bag, UPC 854524005214, best by 10/31/2024
- 5lb bag, UPC 854524005344, best by 10/31/2024
Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Classic Professional
- 50lb bag, UPC 854524005269, best by 10/31/2024
- 40lb bag, UPC 894308002350, best by 10/31/2024
- 5lb bag, UPC 854524005320, best by 10/31/2024
Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Realtree Edge Energy
- 40lb bag, UPC 899944446056, best by 10/31/2024
- 15lb bag, UPC 899944446063, best by 10/31/2024
- 5lb bag, UPC 899944446070, best by 10/31/2024
Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Realtree Max-5 Pro
- 40lb bag, UPC 899944446025, best by 10/31/2024
- 15lb bag, UPC 899944446032, best by 10/31/2024
- 5lb bag, UPC 899944446049, best by 10/31/2024
Overview
Mid America Pet Food, based in Mount Pleasant, Texas, has voluntarily recalled multiple Victor Super Premium Dog Food products with Best by Dates lines before 10/31/2024. The potential contamination by Salmonella was detected after a third-party conducted random product testing from three lots which tested positive on October 30, 2023. As of November, 9, 2023, the recall expanded to other Mid America Pet Food product lines including recalled Wayne Feeds Dog Food products and recalled Members Mark Dog Food products.
Implications for Pets and Humans:
Salmonella can have harmful effects not only on pets but also on humans. Heres what to watch out for:
- For Humans: Symptoms can range from nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, to more severe issues like arterial infections, arthritis, and urinary tract symptoms.
- For Pets: Signs include lethargy, diarrhea (potentially bloody), vomiting, decreased appetite, and fever.
It is essential to note that while pets can exhibit these symptoms after consumption, healthy pets can also act as carriers, posing a risk to other animals and humans.
Immediate Actions to Take:
- Retailers are urged to remove these specific lots from shelves and inventory.
- Do not donate or sell these products.
- Consumers should avoid feeding the recalled product to their pets.
- Securely dispose of the product ensuring it is inaccessible to kids, pets, and wildlife.
- Wash and sanitize food bowls and storage containers.
Contact Information:
For more information, reach out to Mid America Pet Food Consumer Affairs either via email at [emailprotected] or call 1-888-428-7544 between 8 AM to 11 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) seven days a week.
For media inquiries, Tim Schramm is available at 908-370-4771.
Always prioritize the safety and health of your pets. Its better to be cautious and ensure that the products we provide for them are free from potential hazards. Always monitor any changes in your pets health, and if in doubt, contact your veterinarian immediately.
We urge our readers to spread the word about this recall, ensuring the safety of pets and pet owners alike. Stay informed and stay safe!
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Victor Dog Food Is Back!
Victor Dog Food Is Back: We have some exciting news to share with all of our avid pet owners that feed Victor. They have officially returned to making the line of dog food. After the recall, Victor has finally made its way back to the shelf.
Victor is an amazing brand of dog food that utilizes an exclusive mix to promote superior digestibility and immune system function. Their proprietary blend offers benefits to every dog, regardless of activity level, age, breed or size.
Every VICTOR formula is rooted in nutrition and each ingredient used is carefully selected and serves a nutritional purpose.
A majority of their ingredients come from ranches, farms and other trusted suppliers who are within a days drive of their East Texas plant.
We should have the full line of Victor back on the shelves by the middle of the month. If you are looking for a certain diet, please call us and we can let you know if it is in stock, and if not, when we might expect to have it back on the shelves.
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Have a question about a refund related to the current recall?MAPF is working on a solution to manage refunds.Information regarding refund options will be available soon, and information will be posted on the MAPF and VICTOR websites.Thank you for your patience.
The VICTOR Satisfaction Guarantee is printed on every bag of VICTOR Pet Food Products below the UPC code on the back panel of each product.
Terms of the VICTOR Satisfaction Guarantee: Thefulfillment of the productsatisfaction guarantee must be conducted at the original retailer wherethepurchaseof VICTOR Dog Food, or VICTOR Cat Feed was performed. In the event the product did not meet your expectation, for any reason, return to the store withthe bag and unused portion of the product for a full refund or replacement. If your purchase was made through an online retailer you shouldcontact the same onlineretailer and follow their product return procedurevia the samewebsite you made your purchase. Note: If you usedthe Amazon .com marketplace to make your purchase, you should contact the independent retailer your purchase was arranged with on the Amazon .com website. Review your transaction details to see the contact information of that retailer.
Do not attempt to seek direct reimbursement or product replacement directly from the manufacturer as it is not part of the VICTOR Product Return Policy. Contact the retailer as it is their responsibility to handle all exchanges or refunds as part of being an Authorized VICTOR Retailer. If you require assistance in product recommendations or have questions related to product information, you may contact the manufacturer. Note: VICTOR products are not sold from the manufacturer online or otherwise to retailers or end users.
Precautions and Recommendations to End Users
It is advisable to only make your purchases through trusted storefront or trusted online retailers who are Authorized VICTOR Retailers. Avoid buying from 3rd party vendors who are not a direct extension of an actual local retailer with an actual store front location as they are not authorized and possibly will not honor any kind of returns or provide product support if there is an issue. If a VICTOR product is purchased by other means than through an authorized VICTOR retailer, it is not eligible whatsoever for any refund or replacement. It is a matter of buyer beware if you choose to buy from a seller like but not limited to road side vendors or a vendor booth at an event. No matter how cheap they may be selling the product for, it is not worth the riskbecause it may beout of date product or otherwise no longer suitable for consumption. If the vendor sells product as isor no returns they are very likely not an authorized VICTOR retailer. It is a False statement if the seller tells you that anyone other than them selves will give you a refund in the event you have an issue. You must we a wise consumer and understand the importance of only shopping with authorized VICTOR retailers. For assistance in locating an authorized VICTOR retailer visit our locator map.
It is recommended to always keep unused product in the original packaging. This serves two purposes. First, is when product is taken out of the original packaging it is put at risk for potential contamination to be introduced with the product. The inside lining of the VICTOR bag is designed specifically to stay in continuous contact with the product. Second, the Lot Number information is printed on the packaging so to accurately identify the batch and date in which it was produced. In the rare event that an issue may arise with the product, the Lot number remains readily at hand to retrieve and provide to the VICTOR Product Support Team when you call. This gives the VICTOR Product Support Team the necessary data and equips them to better assist you with a product concern. Once you have completed your call with a VICTOR Product Support Team member, you will have everything you need to return the product, in the original packaging, to fulfill the satisfaction guarantee with the VICTOR retailer.