Q. How Do I Clean My Dog Food Storage Container After a Pet Food Recall?

Posted by Mia Carter Oct 7, 2008

On October 6, 2008, a reader of Pet Food Recall Issued by Pedigree asked this question: "I had Pedigree dog food with 'PAE' on the label and returned it to Costco. I stored the dog food in big metal can (used for this purpose). Obviously, I emptied it and threw out the old dog food. What is best way to sanitize this can so I can reuse with the new dry dog food?"

This is a great question. So good, in fact, that I wrote a new article to address the question of how to properly clean a container that stored recalled pet food that is possibly tainted with salmonella.

With the pet food recall affecting Pedigree and more than a dozen other brands of cat and dog food, there are a few special measures that pet owners should take to ensure that all traces of bacteria that could cause a case of salmonella are killed.

I've also written another article concerning proper handling procedures for recalled pet food, which may be of interest to pet owners who suspect they've purchased recalled Pedigree or one of the other 13 cat and dog food brands that were included in the recall.

For more information on this most recent pet food recall, visit my Pet Food Recall Page, with information on the Pedigree pet food recall and the more recent expanded pet food recall issued by Mars Petcare, and learn how to recognize the symptoms of salmonella in dogs and cats, how to safely handle possibly tainted pet food and more!

Have a pet question? Or a suggestion for a pet care article? Send your questions and suggestions to Mia.Carter@Suite101.com

Disclaimer: I have extensive experience in caring for animals, including sick and special needs animals, but I am not a veterinarian. I can provide information and advice based on research and my many years of experience with pet care and training, but it's not a substitute for seeking medical attention from a veterinarian.