Kroger Faces Class-Action Suit Over Pet Food Recall
Macuga, Liddle & Dublin filed a class action complaint in federal court against the Kroger Company on behalf of all customers who purchased pet food contaminated with aflatoxin, which posed a serious health risk to pets. The lawsuit facing Kroger stems from a pet food recall involving 10 brands in 19 states nearly two years ago.
Following complaints by consumers regarding animal illnesses and deaths related to Kroger pet food products, the company recalled more than 68,000 bags of pet food contaminated with aflatoxinin. The recall included Pet Pride cat and kitten food, Old Yeller dog food and Kroger Value dog dry kibble food formulas.
The lead plaintiffs in the suit, which was filed by in Detroit, said they fed Kroger’s Old Yeller Chunk Dog Food to their pedigreed German Shepherd. In January 2011, their dog vomited and became lethargic. Two veterinary visits and two days later, the plaintiffs’ dog died.
“For most people, our pets are family members,” Steve Liddle, lead attorney, was quoted as saying in the release. “This recall has affected thousands of families across the nation and caused a great deal of damage.”
The complaint filed in federal court on behalf of all customers who purchased the Kroger brand pet food contaminated with aflatoxin. If your pet suffered any illnesses or damages related to the Kroger pet foods recall or if you purchased any of the recalled Kroger pet foods, call Macuga, Liddle & Dublin at 800-536-0045.
Source: Daytona Daily News
Link: FDA Notice: Kroger Recalls Pet Foods Due to Possible Health Risk
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8 Comments
Jennifer Frost
Something told me to look this up . WHY IN THE HELL ARE THEY (Kroger) ABLE TO SELL ANYTHING FOR PETS. I HAVE TWO PUPS THEY WILL BE A YEAR ON June 6TH.BECAUSE OF PET PRIDE ALL NATURAL BASIS WITHOUT RAW Hyde CHICKEN WRAPPED DOG BONES THEY ARE NOT DOING WELL THE PACKAGE CAME IN 6 PACK I AM LOW INCOME AND DON’T EVEN MAKE MINIMUM WAGE SO I THOUGHT IT WAS A GREAT DEAL NOT KNOWING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM OF Poisoning PEOPLE’S BEST FRIENDS. I’VE BEEN UP FOR 2 DAYS TRYING TO KEEP FLUIDS DOWN MY PUPPS. MY GIRL IS VERY LETHARGIC AND I KEEP THINKING SHE’S GOING TO DIE. I TRIED TO TAKE TO A 24 HR VET BUT WHEN I GOT THERE THE BUILDING WASN’T THERE ANYMORE. CAN I GET Kroger TO PAY THE BILL ? I HAD RETURNED THE ITEM TO THE FRY’S BUY MY HOUSE IN PHX AZ. I HAD TRIED TO CALL KROGER’S 1800 # BUT IT KEPT ME ON HOLD TO LONG . WHY WOULDN’T THE EMPLOYEES AT CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPLAIN THIS TO ME WHEN I RETURNED THE PRODUCT. I DON’T HAVE MONEY FOR A VET. POINT BLANK. I WOULD HAVE NEVER BOUGHT IT IF I EVEN THOUGHT IT WAS BAD. AND I SURE AS HELL WOULDN’T HAVE RETURNED IT WITHOUT TALKING TO A LAWYER BUT I DID USE MY VIP CARD. PLEASE THIS IS A 911 EMERGENCY FOR MY DOGS. MOMMA AND HER TWO PUPS. I DIDN’T GET RID OF THEM BECAUSE NO ONE WOULD BE GOOD ENOUGH AND LOVE THEM THE WAY I LOVE THEM. I’M SO SCARED TO GO TO SLEEP FOR ONE OR BOTH WILL BE DEAD WHEN I WAKE. jenniferhayesfrost@gmail.com
Phyllis Williams
I fed my dog Old yeller for about 8 months. I didn’t notice anything a first, I began to notice my dog start to make throwing up gags all the time. I didn’t know what to do. The symptoms got worse over time,he started to throw up his food. I thought it was because it had turned hot outside. My dog died on April 15, 2014…I miss Fluffy so much. He died bleeding from behind and from his mouth….I miss my big boy☹️
Laurel Solomon
I have fed my dog purina, nutro, pet pride, Iams wet and dry dog foods. Is this why my dog has seizures now? Have also fed her pedigree dry and wet foods. She started having seizures at 6 months old. Never assumed it was from these brands. Please contact me if I need to obtain a lawyer.
Norm Starr
Mollie, keep up the good fight.
Norm Starr
Good. Hold the SOBs accountable for making and selling crap.