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6-9-2006

Commissioner of Agriculture Gus R. Douglass announced Friday that four varieties of "Ol' Roy" canned dog food manufactured by Simmons Pet Food for Wal-Mart are being recalled because some can linings have separated from the inside of the cans.

Simmons Pet Food initiated a voluntary withdrawal from distribution with Wal-Mart on June 7, 2006 . The affected products are being removed from Wal-Mart shelves and destroyed. The affected products are:

Product: Ol Roy Chicken
Size: 22 oz.
Affected Code Dates: All Product
UPC : 0068113189762
Item number: 849593

Product: Ol Roy Beef
Size: 22 oz.
Affected Code Dates: All Product
UPC : 0068113189763
Item Number: 849600

Product: Ol Roy HRTYLE CHP BF
Size: 22 oz.
Affected Code Dates: All Product
UPC : 0068113189770
Item Number: 849852

Product: Ol Roy Hearty Loaf
Size: 22 oz.
Affected Code Dates: All Product
UPC : 0068113189771
Item Number: 849859

Consumers who have purchased these products may return them to Wal-Mart for a refund. Customer concerns and questions should be directed to Simmons Pet Food at 1-800-232-9880.

The West Virginia Department of Agriculture protects plant, animal and human health through a variety of scientific, regulatory and consumer protection programs, as mandated by state law. The Commissioner of Agriculture is one of six statewide elected officials in West Virginia. Currently, Commissioner Gus R. Douglass is the longest-serving agriculture commissioner in the nation. For more information, visit www.wvagriculture.org.

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