American Veterinary
Medical Association
Medical Association
http://www.avma.org/aa/menufoodsrecall/products.asp
Pet food recall
April 30, 2007 (updated 11:00 am CDT)
Pet food products recalled because
of potential melamine contamination
Monday, April 30, 2007
AVMA Recall List To Date...
http://www.avma.org/aa/menufoodsrecall/products.asp
Pet food recall
April 30, 2007 (updated 11:00 am CDT)
Pet food products recalled because
of potential melamine contamination
Friday, April 27, 2007
Harmony Farms Recall...
http://harmonypetproducts.com/about.html
Harmony Farms:
ALL of Harmony Farms canned dog and cat food, plus biscuits is recalled.
The dry products are okay to use.
Harmony Farms: ( 800 808-1664 ) their phone message verified the recall.
Harmony Farms:
ALL of Harmony Farms canned dog and cat food, plus biscuits is recalled.
The dry products are okay to use.
Harmony Farms: ( 800 808-1664 ) their phone message verified the recall.
Canine Caviar Recall...
http://www.caninecaviar.com/
We are recalling the following three can SKU’s:
13.2 oz Gourmet Turkey – UPC 674555222134
13.2 oz Gourmet Beaver – UPC 674555221328
5.5 oz Gourmet Beaver – UPC 674555221557 dated best by Aug 21, 08 or later.
We are recalling the following three can SKU’s:
13.2 oz Gourmet Turkey – UPC 674555222134
13.2 oz Gourmet Beaver – UPC 674555221328
5.5 oz Gourmet Beaver – UPC 674555221557 dated best by Aug 21, 08 or later.
Mulligan Stew Recall...
http://www.mulliganstewpetfood.com/
Important Message About Mulligan Stew
April 27, 2007
Dear Mulligan Stew Customer,
I wish to inform you that American Nutrition of Ogden, Utah, the manufacturer of Mulligan Stew Pet Food, has notified our company of the addition of rice protein into Mulligan Stew Chicken and Turkey flavors. American Nutrition’s introduction of rice protein into Mulligan Stew Chicken and Turkey flavors was in direct violation of our patented formula and was done without our knowledge or consent. The FDA has issued a broad recall of pet foods and treats manufactured by American Nutrition which contain rice protein. Mulligan Stew Chicken and Turkey flavors are the only Mulligan Stew flavors included in this category.
Beef and Salmon Mulligan Stew flavors are not affected.
Kevin J. Meehan, Developer and President, Mulligan Stew Pet Food, 307-734-7839 (office). kmeehan@bresnan.net
Important Message About Mulligan Stew
April 27, 2007
Dear Mulligan Stew Customer,
I wish to inform you that American Nutrition of Ogden, Utah, the manufacturer of Mulligan Stew Pet Food, has notified our company of the addition of rice protein into Mulligan Stew Chicken and Turkey flavors. American Nutrition’s introduction of rice protein into Mulligan Stew Chicken and Turkey flavors was in direct violation of our patented formula and was done without our knowledge or consent. The FDA has issued a broad recall of pet foods and treats manufactured by American Nutrition which contain rice protein. Mulligan Stew Chicken and Turkey flavors are the only Mulligan Stew flavors included in this category.
Beef and Salmon Mulligan Stew flavors are not affected.
Kevin J. Meehan, Developer and President, Mulligan Stew Pet Food, 307-734-7839 (office). kmeehan@bresnan.net
Blue Buffalo New Recalls...
Blue Buffalo Recalls More Pet Food!
April 26, 2007
Dear Pet Parents,
Due to a product-tampering incident, I regret to inform you that we are recalling all BLUE dog can products, Spa Select cat can products and BLUE Health Bars effective immediately. It is extremely difficult for us to make this announcement as we spoke with many of you last week, before this tampering incident was known, and assured you that only one production run of Spa Select kitten dry food was unfit for consumption.
The product tampering came to our attention when American Nutrition, Inc. (ANI), the manufacturer of our canned dog and cat foods and biscuits, informed us that they had been adding rice protein concentrate to our canned formulas without our knowledge or approval. Apparently this has been going on for some time, and ANI only chose to inform us when the FDA began an investigation of their rice protein concentrate supplies.
While this activity by ANI is in itself unlawful, the situation is further complicated by the fact that ANI has been receiving rice protein concentrate contaminated with melamine from Wilbur-Ellis.
So while no BLUE or Spa Select canned product has tested positive for the presence of the melamine, and there have been no reported illnesses from our canned foods, we have lost all confidence in the honesty and integrity of ANI, and the products that they manufacture.
For this reason, we have decided to remove all of our canned foods and biscuits from the retail market. While this may seem to some as a major over-reaction, the Blue Buffalo Company was founded on the principle of providing the highest quality and most nutritious pet foods available to our pet parents. Anything less is not acceptable.
The obvious question is how could Blue Buffalo not know that ANI was altering the formulas by putting in an ingredient such as rice protein concentrate. The simple answer is we trusted ANI as a partner. They deliberately deceived us and betrayed our trust.
Due to a product-tampering incident, I regret to inform you that we are recalling all BLUE dog can products, Spa Select cat can products and BLUE Health Bars effective immediately. It is extremely difficult for us to make this announcement as we spoke with many of you last week, before this tampering incident was known, and assured you that only one production run of Spa Select kitten dry food was unfit for consumption.
The product tampering came to our attention when American Nutrition, Inc. (ANI), the manufacturer of our canned dog and cat foods and biscuits, informed us that they had been adding rice protein concentrate to our canned formulas without our knowledge or approval. Apparently this has been going on for some time, and ANI only chose to inform us when the FDA began an investigation of their rice protein concentrate supplies.
While this activity by ANI is in itself unlawful, the situation is further complicated by the fact that ANI has been receiving rice protein concentrate contaminated with melamine from Wilbur-Ellis.
So while no BLUE or Spa Select canned product has tested positive for the presence of the melamine, and there have been no reported illnesses from our canned foods, we have lost all confidence in the honesty and integrity of ANI, and the products that they manufacture.
For this reason, we have decided to remove all of our canned foods and biscuits from the retail market. While this may seem to some as a major over-reaction, the Blue Buffalo Company was founded on the principle of providing the highest quality and most nutritious pet foods available to our pet parents. Anything less is not acceptable.
The obvious question is how could Blue Buffalo not know that ANI was altering the formulas by putting in an ingredient such as rice protein concentrate. The simple answer is we trusted ANI as a partner. They deliberately deceived us and betrayed our trust.
(full press release can be seen on Blue Buffalo website)
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Diamond Pet Foods Recall...
http://www.diamondpet.com/Diamond Pet Food Withdraws Products in Response toAmerican Nutrition Inc.
Pet Food Recall
META, MO
April 27, 2007
Because of the canned pet food recall initiated by American Nutrition Inc., Diamond Pet Foods has announced it is withdrawing a limited number of canned products manufactured by American Nutrition.
This action is limited to three specific canned products:
Diamond Lamb & Rice Formula for Dogs 13 oz. cans,
Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul Kitten Formula 5.5 oz. cans,
Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul Puppy Formula 13 oz. cans.
Natural Balance - More Recall...
http://www.naturalbalanceinc.com/
Breaking Voluntary Recall News:
Thursday, April 26th, 2007
Our canned food manufacturer, American Nutrition, from Ogden Utah just informed us this afternoon that they are recalling all canned products made in their plant that contain rice protein concentrate. American Nutrition continued by telling us that they added this ingredient to four of our canned food products without our knowledge and consent. The four products involved are:
Chicken Formula Canned Dog Food 13 oz
Lamb Formula Canned Dog Food 13 oz
Beef Formula Canned Dog Food 13 oz
Ocean Fish Formula Canned Cat Food 3 oz & 6 oz
There have been no illnesses reported related to feeding these formulas, however, to comply with the American Nutrition recall of the four products, we are pulling all dates and batches of these four formulas. We also ask that our customers return unused product for a full credit to their store.
To make sure that this does not happen in the future, we are demanding from each of our co-manufacturers daily production record of all of our formulas before they are shipped to us and written certification of no rice protein concentrate or any other deviations in our formulas. We have reviewed all of our other products and determined that they are free of rice protein concentrate and that all of our other product labels are accurate.
4/16/07: We Have Recalled the Following Products:
Venison and Brown Rice Dry Dog Formula
Venison and Brown Rice Canned Dog Food
Venison & Brown Rice Formula Dog Treats
Venison and Green Pea Dry Cat Formula
Breaking Voluntary Recall News:
Thursday, April 26th, 2007
Our canned food manufacturer, American Nutrition, from Ogden Utah just informed us this afternoon that they are recalling all canned products made in their plant that contain rice protein concentrate. American Nutrition continued by telling us that they added this ingredient to four of our canned food products without our knowledge and consent. The four products involved are:
Chicken Formula Canned Dog Food 13 oz
Lamb Formula Canned Dog Food 13 oz
Beef Formula Canned Dog Food 13 oz
Ocean Fish Formula Canned Cat Food 3 oz & 6 oz
There have been no illnesses reported related to feeding these formulas, however, to comply with the American Nutrition recall of the four products, we are pulling all dates and batches of these four formulas. We also ask that our customers return unused product for a full credit to their store.
To make sure that this does not happen in the future, we are demanding from each of our co-manufacturers daily production record of all of our formulas before they are shipped to us and written certification of no rice protein concentrate or any other deviations in our formulas. We have reviewed all of our other products and determined that they are free of rice protein concentrate and that all of our other product labels are accurate.
4/16/07: We Have Recalled the Following Products:
Venison and Brown Rice Dry Dog Formula
Venison and Brown Rice Canned Dog Food
Venison & Brown Rice Formula Dog Treats
Venison and Green Pea Dry Cat Formula
Costco: Kirkland Canned Pet Food Recall...
Costco:
Kirkland Signature Super Premium Canned Food
Item # 38436
Best buy Dates: Aug 21, 2008 to April 15, 2009
Kirkland Signature Super Premium Canned Food
Item # 38436
Best buy Dates: Aug 21, 2008 to April 15, 2009
It has been confirmed via phone, that Costco is volunarily recalling this product. Nothing further.
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Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Drs. Foster and Smith Recall...
Precautionary Rice Protein Recall:
Drs. Foster & Smith --
Adult Dry Lite Dog and Adult Dry Lite Cat Food
Rice protein concentrate has been indicated as a possible source of melamine recently found in pet food products. As a precautionary measure Wilbur-Ellis company, the supplier of rice protein concentrate, is voluntarily recalling all lots of rice protein concentrate. We received notification from the manufacturer today, April 25, 2007, suggesting we issue a precautionary recall.
Two of our products:
Adult Lite Dry Dog (Item #'s 14178, 14179, 14180, 14262, 14263)
and
Adult Lite Dry Cat foods (Item #'s 12855, 12856, 13864, 13865)
…contain rice protein concentrate.
Only the Adult Lite Dry Dog and Adult Lite Dry Cat foods contain rice protein concentrate.
Preliminary test results for melamine contamination have been negative. Final test results from the FDA are expected within two weeks. Please check the Adult Lite Dry Dog food or the Adult Lite Dry Cat food product pages on the DrsFosterSmith.com website for any updates.
If your pet has consumed either the Adult Lite Dry Dog food or the Adult Lite Dry Cat food and shows signs of illness (such as loss of appetite, lethargy and vomiting), you should consult with your veterinarian immediately.
As part of this precautionary recall Drs. Foster & Smith requests that customers discontinue feeding the following products purchased during the periods listed, until all FDA testing is complete:
Adult Lite Dry Dog food item numbers 14180, 14262, 14263
Adult Lite Dry Cat food item numbers 12855, 12856, 13864, 13865 purchased between January 22, 2007 and April 19th
Adult Lite Dry Dog food item numbers 14178 and 14179 purchased between February 2, 2007 and April 19, 2007
Only Adult Lite Dry Dog (Item #'s 14178, 14179, 14180, 14262, 14263) and Adult Dry Lite Cat foods (Item #'s 12855, 12856, 13864, 13865) are included in this precautionary recall.
The health and well being of your pet is always important to us, so as part of this precautionary recall:
Drs. Foster & Smith is contacting all customers who have purchased these items during this period.
These products are being reformulated to eliminate rice protein concentrate. The new formulation should be available by mid-May.
Please call Customer Service at 1-800-239-7121 between 9:00 am and 7:00 pm CST or email CustomerService@DrsFosterSmith.com if you have questions.
None of our other Drs. Foster & Smith foods contain the ingredients in question.
Drs. Foster & Smith --
Adult Dry Lite Dog and Adult Dry Lite Cat Food
Rice protein concentrate has been indicated as a possible source of melamine recently found in pet food products. As a precautionary measure Wilbur-Ellis company, the supplier of rice protein concentrate, is voluntarily recalling all lots of rice protein concentrate. We received notification from the manufacturer today, April 25, 2007, suggesting we issue a precautionary recall.
Two of our products:
Adult Lite Dry Dog (Item #'s 14178, 14179, 14180, 14262, 14263)
and
Adult Lite Dry Cat foods (Item #'s 12855, 12856, 13864, 13865)
…contain rice protein concentrate.
Only the Adult Lite Dry Dog and Adult Lite Dry Cat foods contain rice protein concentrate.
Preliminary test results for melamine contamination have been negative. Final test results from the FDA are expected within two weeks. Please check the Adult Lite Dry Dog food or the Adult Lite Dry Cat food product pages on the DrsFosterSmith.com website for any updates.
If your pet has consumed either the Adult Lite Dry Dog food or the Adult Lite Dry Cat food and shows signs of illness (such as loss of appetite, lethargy and vomiting), you should consult with your veterinarian immediately.
As part of this precautionary recall Drs. Foster & Smith requests that customers discontinue feeding the following products purchased during the periods listed, until all FDA testing is complete:
Adult Lite Dry Dog food item numbers 14180, 14262, 14263
Adult Lite Dry Cat food item numbers 12855, 12856, 13864, 13865 purchased between January 22, 2007 and April 19th
Adult Lite Dry Dog food item numbers 14178 and 14179 purchased between February 2, 2007 and April 19, 2007
Only Adult Lite Dry Dog (Item #'s 14178, 14179, 14180, 14262, 14263) and Adult Dry Lite Cat foods (Item #'s 12855, 12856, 13864, 13865) are included in this precautionary recall.
The health and well being of your pet is always important to us, so as part of this precautionary recall:
Drs. Foster & Smith is contacting all customers who have purchased these items during this period.
These products are being reformulated to eliminate rice protein concentrate. The new formulation should be available by mid-May.
Please call Customer Service at 1-800-239-7121 between 9:00 am and 7:00 pm CST or email CustomerService@DrsFosterSmith.com if you have questions.
None of our other Drs. Foster & Smith foods contain the ingredients in question.
Does Your Pet Count...
My Pet Counts!Postcard Blitz
We are calling on all pet owners, parents, guardians who have lost a pet due to contaminated pet food to join us in a post card blitz to demonstrate the full scope of this pet food recall disaster.
The FDA continues to publicize only “16 confirmed deaths.” This number has often been repeated by the media. Reliable sources report that the number of pet deaths are and will be much higher - most likely in the thousands.
If you want your pet’s death to count for something good, please join the My Pet Counts! Post Card Blitz.
Who: Anyone who has lost a pet due to contaminated pet food.
What: Post cards may have a picture of your pet, or can be blank.Purchase cards or design your own. Each set of postcards represents one pet. If you have lost multiple pets, send multiple cards to each address. Only one set of postcards per dead pet, please. Postcards ONLY, this is to ensure the mail is delivered with no security delay.
Where: No need to leave home. You can mail your postcards from your own mailbox.
When: All postcards should be mailed on Saturday, April 28th.This coincides with the national march organized by KOPS ( Keep Our Pets Safe ). If all postcards are mailed on the same day, the impact will be all the greater when received at the other end.
Why: By sticking to the “only 16 confirmed deaths” wording this disaster is being grossly minimized. The word must get out!
How: Mail a postcard to each of the addresses provided.
The message should be very short, easy to read, no anger, profanity, or rudeness of any kind. Let them see your grief. Tug at their heartstrings. Use your pet’s name. Use the words “My Pet Counts!”
Post card Mailing List:
Marcia K. Larkins, D.V.MFDA
Center for Veterinary MedicineOmbudsman
7519 Standish Place HFV-7
Rockville, MD 20855
Senator Richard Durbin
309 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Your own senator -- addresses at http://tinyurl.com/b1lm
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
Anderson Cooper
c/o CNN
One CNN Center
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-2762
For more information -
http://www.petconnection.com/category/2007-food-recall/
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
LiveSmart WM Chicken/Brown Rice Recall...
LiveSmart Weight Management Chicken and Brown Rice Recall
On Friday, April 20, SmartPak initiated a voluntary recall of a single production run of the LiveSmart Weight Management Chicken and Brown Rice Dog Food.
The particular lot of food recalled included rice protein concentrate that was supplied by Wilbur-Ellis, the same company that supplied rice protein concentrate contaminated with Melamine to Natural Balance. This was the first time that our supplier purchased and used rice protein concentrate from Wilbur-Ellis. No previous lots were affected, nor do we use rice protein concentrate in any other formulas of LiveSmart dog or cat foods.
The particular lot of food recalled included rice protein concentrate that was supplied by Wilbur-Ellis, the same company that supplied rice protein concentrate contaminated with Melamine to Natural Balance. This was the first time that our supplier purchased and used rice protein concentrate from Wilbur-Ellis. No previous lots were affected, nor do we use rice protein concentrate in any other formulas of LiveSmart dog or cat foods.
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Sunday, April 22, 2007
Royal Canin CANADA Recalls...
Royal Canin Canada Recalls Additional Cat and Dog Food Due to New ToxinApril 20, 2007
These differ from the products pulled from the US.
Medi-Cal/Royal Canin Canada Voluntary Product Recall:
http://www.medi-cal.ca/
April 20, 2007 -
Medi-Cal/Royal Canin Canada Voluntary Product Recall (all date codes of):
ROYAL CANIN VETERINARY DIET CANINE EARLY CARDIAC EC
ROYAL CANIN VETERINARY DIET CANINE SENSITIVITY RC (Rice and Catfish)
ROYAL CANIN VETERINARY DIET CANINE SKIN SUPPORT SS
ROYAL CANIN VETERINARY DIET FELINE HYPOALLERGENIC HP
ROYAL CANIN VETERINARY DIET FELINE SENSITIVITY RD (Rice and Duck)
Royal Canin has discovered a new contaminant in rice gluten. This contaminant is cyanuric acid, which is chemically related to, but distinct from, melamine. Consequently, we are recalling all date codes of these dry products.
We cannot express how devastated we are to notify you of this new finding, and we offer you our sincere regrets and apologies. The steps we are taking are driven by our philosophy of putting pets first.
http://www.medi-cal.ca/
April 20, 2007 -
Medi-Cal/Royal Canin Canada Voluntary Product Recall (all date codes of):
ROYAL CANIN VETERINARY DIET CANINE EARLY CARDIAC EC
ROYAL CANIN VETERINARY DIET CANINE SENSITIVITY RC (Rice and Catfish)
ROYAL CANIN VETERINARY DIET CANINE SKIN SUPPORT SS
ROYAL CANIN VETERINARY DIET FELINE HYPOALLERGENIC HP
ROYAL CANIN VETERINARY DIET FELINE SENSITIVITY RD (Rice and Duck)
Royal Canin has discovered a new contaminant in rice gluten. This contaminant is cyanuric acid, which is chemically related to, but distinct from, melamine. Consequently, we are recalling all date codes of these dry products.
We cannot express how devastated we are to notify you of this new finding, and we offer you our sincere regrets and apologies. The steps we are taking are driven by our philosophy of putting pets first.
ALSO:
Medi-Cal Feline Dissolution Formula canned diet on April 10, 2007 because one production lot (January 08 2009) contains contaminated wheat gluten. This product is produced for Royal Canin Canada by the Menu Foods Ontario plant. Medi-Cal Feline Dissolution Formula canned diet is Royal Canin’s only wheat gluten-containing canned product.
Medi-Cal Feline Dissolution Formula canned diet on April 10, 2007 because one production lot (January 08 2009) contains contaminated wheat gluten. This product is produced for Royal Canin Canada by the Menu Foods Ontario plant. Medi-Cal Feline Dissolution Formula canned diet is Royal Canin’s only wheat gluten-containing canned product.
Saturday, April 21, 2007
ChemNutra CEO to Testify...
Steve Miller, CEO of ChemNutra, is scheduled to testify before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on Tuesday, April 24 at 9:30 am Eastern time.The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold a hearing titled “Diminished Capacity: Can the FDA Assure the Safety and Security of the Nation’s Food Supply?”
ChemNutra was the middleman that sold wheat gluten containing melamine to Menu Foods and other companies. Full subcommittee schedule is here: http://energycommerce.house.gov/membios/schedule.shtml
(Note: Windows Media Player is required for all Committee video and audio Web casts.)
Friday, April 20, 2007
Royal Canin Recall...
http://www.royalcanin.us/ROYAL CANIN SENSIBLE CHOICE® (available in pet specialty stores nationwide)
- Chicken Meal & Rice Formula Senior DRY DOG FOOD
- Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Puppy DRY DOG FOOD
- Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Adult DRY DOG FOOD
- Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Senior DRY DOG FOOD
- Rice & Catfish Meal Formula Adult DRY DOG FOOD
ROYAL CANIN VETERINARY DIET™ (available only in veterinary clinics)
- Canine Early Cardiac EC 22™
- Canine Skin Support SS21™
- Feline Hypoallergenic HP23™
ALL PRODUCTS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE OF APRIL 19TH, 2008 ARE MADE WITHOUT CHINESE SOURCED VEGETABLE PROTEINS AND ARE SAFE.
We are taking this proactive stance to voluntarily recall these products to avoid any confusion for our customers about which Royal Canin USA products are safe and which products may be affected.
Pet owners should immediately stop feeding their pets the Royal Canin USA dry pet food products listed above. Pet owners should consult with a veterinarian if they are concerned about the health of their pet. No other Royal Canin diets are affected by this recall and CONTINUE TO BE safe for pets to eat.
In addition, Royal Canin USA will no longer use any Chinese suppliers for any of our vegetable proteins.
This decision to recall some of our dry pet food products is driven by our philosophy that the “Pet Comes First”.
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Blue Buffalo Spa Select Dry Formula for Kittens Recalled...
Due to the melamine found in the Wilbur-Ellis rice protein, Blue Buffalo has recalled one production run of their Spa Select Kitten dry food marked “Best Used By Mar. 07 08 B.”
Of the 4,752 bags produced in this one run, we were able to prevent the majority from ever entering retail distribution.
FDA confirms that Blue Buffalo is one of four other companies that received this supply.
http://www.bluebuffalocompany.com/
Be Aware!
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
FDA April 18 Updates
FDA expands pet food recall POSTED: 12:36 p.m. EDT, April 18, 2007
http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/04/18/pet.food/index.html?section=cnn_latest
Story Highlights:
• Recall is expanded to products containing rice protein with melamine
• Previous recalled food contained wheat gluten with melamine
• Menu Foods adds one of its Natural Life brand products to the recall
"The nationwide pet food recall was expanded Wednesday to include products containing rice protein laced with melamine, a toxic agent, the Food and Drug Administration said."
What is MELAMINE:
White or colorless crystals used in the production of synthetic resins for plastic tableware and other products.
Melamine can cause mild irritation of the eyes, skin, nose and throat in humans.
Chemical linked to bladder cancer in male rats. Female rats suffered chronic inflammation of their kidneys.
Sources: OSHA, CDC
FDA: Pet Food Recall
Updated: April 18, 2007
http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/petfood.html
Update on Hill's Products:
April 18 - Update: Hill's products not affected by rice protein concentrate recall.
http://www.hillspet.com/Menu_Foods/HillsProductsNotAffectedByRiceProtein_04182007_en.htm
http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/04/18/pet.food/index.html?section=cnn_latest
Story Highlights:
• Recall is expanded to products containing rice protein with melamine
• Previous recalled food contained wheat gluten with melamine
• Menu Foods adds one of its Natural Life brand products to the recall
"The nationwide pet food recall was expanded Wednesday to include products containing rice protein laced with melamine, a toxic agent, the Food and Drug Administration said."
What is MELAMINE:
White or colorless crystals used in the production of synthetic resins for plastic tableware and other products.
Melamine can cause mild irritation of the eyes, skin, nose and throat in humans.
Chemical linked to bladder cancer in male rats. Female rats suffered chronic inflammation of their kidneys.
Sources: OSHA, CDC
FDA: Pet Food Recall
Updated: April 18, 2007
http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/petfood.html
Update on Hill's Products:
April 18 - Update: Hill's products not affected by rice protein concentrate recall.
http://www.hillspet.com/Menu_Foods/HillsProductsNotAffectedByRiceProtein_04182007_en.htm
FDA Recalls Pets Chews
FDA Issues Health Hazard Alert for Pet Chews Due to Contamination with Salmonella...http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2007/NEW01600.html
American Bullie A.B. Bull Pizzle Puppy Chew and Dog Chew (made from all American beef pizzle)
Following is a list of the affected products:
A.B. Small Chew, small, 3-4 inch
A.B. Puppy Chew, 4-6 inch
A.B. Dog Chew Medium, 6 inch
A.B. Dog Chew Large, 10 inch
A.B. Dog Chew XL, 13 inch
A.B. Dog Chew Mega, 16 inch
A.B. Dog Chew Jumbo, 26 inch
WARNING: Salmonella can potentially be transferred to people handling these pet treats, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.
Be Aware!
Following is a list of the affected products:
A.B. Small Chew, small, 3-4 inch
A.B. Puppy Chew, 4-6 inch
A.B. Dog Chew Medium, 6 inch
A.B. Dog Chew Large, 10 inch
A.B. Dog Chew XL, 13 inch
A.B. Dog Chew Mega, 16 inch
A.B. Dog Chew Jumbo, 26 inch
WARNING: Salmonella can potentially be transferred to people handling these pet treats, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.
Be Aware!
Natural Balance Pet Food - Further Recall
http://www.naturalbalanceinc.com/press_release.html
Venison and Brown Rice Treats for Dogs (New)
Venison and Brown Rice Canned Formula for Dogs (New)
Venison and Brown Rice Dry Food for Dogs
Venison and Green Pea Dry Food for Cats
The problem stems from melamine found in the rice protein concentrate (described by the company as rice gluten) used by Natural Balance. They confirmed that FDA testing has found melamine in the rice protein concentrate. The ingredient was produced by a US vendor, according to Natural Balance. Natural Balance recommends avoiding all rice protein in their products.
They have also confirmed that customers are reporting “a few cases” of kidney failures, which their original announcement described as “kidney problems”.
The items recalled are packaged (but not manufactured) by Diamond Pet Foods. The problem was discovered Friday and the FDA is testing all other ingredients and formulas. In the packaging process, the final food is run through Diamond Pet Foods machinery, but are overseen by Natural Balance quality assurance staff.
Natural Balance says it will reimburse the pet parents for medical expenses related to the melamine toxin.
Go to the link posted above & read the press release!
Menu Foods Updated Recall
Menu Foods Refines Recall List
http://www.menufoods.com/recall/Press%20Release%2004172007.htm
Menu Foods has previously recalled wet cat and dog food produced with adulterated wheat gluten supplied by ChemNutra Inc. Over the past several days, Menu Foods continued a detailed analysis of production records at its Emporia, Kansas, plant as part of the US Food and Drug Administration’s ongoing investigation of this adulterated wheat gluten. As a result of this work, Menu Foods advises the public:
> One additional item has been added to the recall list and is shown below
> Two additional production dates of eight varieties of pet food have been added to the recall list.
These eight varieties of pet food had previously been withdrawn from the market and should already be off the retailer shelves.
An updated list of the recalled products, including this addition, is available at the Menu Foods website at http://www.menufoods.com
http://www.menufoods.com/recall/Press%20Release%2004172007.htm
Menu Foods has previously recalled wet cat and dog food produced with adulterated wheat gluten supplied by ChemNutra Inc. Over the past several days, Menu Foods continued a detailed analysis of production records at its Emporia, Kansas, plant as part of the US Food and Drug Administration’s ongoing investigation of this adulterated wheat gluten. As a result of this work, Menu Foods advises the public:
> One additional item has been added to the recall list and is shown below
> Two additional production dates of eight varieties of pet food have been added to the recall list.
These eight varieties of pet food had previously been withdrawn from the market and should already be off the retailer shelves.
An updated list of the recalled products, including this addition, is available at the Menu Foods website at http://www.menufoods.com
Be Aware!
Monday, April 16, 2007
NEW PET FOOD ALERT April 17
"We are receiving consumer complaints regarding the Venison & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food, and Venison & Green Pea Dry Cat Foods. We do not know what is wrong with the food at this time, but we have heard that animals are vomiting and experiencing kidney problems. Although the problems seem to be focused on one particular lot, as a precautionary measure, we are pulling all dates of Venison & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food and Venison & Green Pea Dry Cat Food from the shelves.
Please discontinue feeding all Venison and Brown Rice Dry Dog Food, and Venison and Green Pea Dry Cat Food."
Please discontinue feeding all Venison and Brown Rice Dry Dog Food, and Venison and Green Pea Dry Cat Food."
They will continue to update their website as more information becomes available & we'll continue to update here!
Be Aware!
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Retailers Urged to Check Pet Food Again...
Associated Press article:
Go to: http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/P/PET_FOOD_RECALL?SITE=NYNYP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT
For all the latest headlines regarding Pet Food Recall, go to Associate Press:
Check this link daily!Be Aware!
Hearing on Contaminated Pet Food
Listen to the Live Conference today:
Senate Appropriations Subcommittee -
Hearing on Contaminated Pet Food
The recent recall of contaminated pet food is the subject of a Sen. Appropriations Subcmte. hearing. Govt. officials, veterinarians and industry experts discuss the role of the Food & Drug Admin. in the inspection process and whether regulations need to be updated. Sen. Herbert Kohl (D-WI) chairs the hearing.4/12/2007: WASHINGTON, DC: 2 hr. 3 min.: C-SPAN
Go to: http://www.c-span.org/search/basic.asp?ResultStart=1&ResultCount=10&BasicQueryText=Pet+Food+REcall
Senate Appropriations Subcommittee -
Hearing on Contaminated Pet Food
The recent recall of contaminated pet food is the subject of a Sen. Appropriations Subcmte. hearing. Govt. officials, veterinarians and industry experts discuss the role of the Food & Drug Admin. in the inspection process and whether regulations need to be updated. Sen. Herbert Kohl (D-WI) chairs the hearing.4/12/2007: WASHINGTON, DC: 2 hr. 3 min.: C-SPAN
Go to: http://www.c-span.org/search/basic.asp?ResultStart=1&ResultCount=10&BasicQueryText=Pet+Food+REcall
Canadian Pet Food Recall...
Menu Foods voluntarily recalls additional pet food made with ChemNutra wheat gluten TORONTO, April 10 /PRNewswire/ - Prompted by reports from the US Foodand Drug Administration as to the presence of melamine in cans of cuts andgravy pet food produced in Menu Foods' Canadian production facility, MenuFoods undertook an accounting of all recalled wheat gluten supplied byChemNutra Inc. to Menu Foods in the United States. As the result of that review, Menu Foods has identified a singleinterplant transfer of the ChemNutra supplied wheat gluten, shipped fromMenu Foods' plant in Emporia, Kansas, to its plant in Streetsville,Ontario. This wheat gluten was subsequently used in the production of petfood in December, 2006 and January, 2007, which is being recalled by MenuFoods. The new varieties in the United States and Canada have been added tothe recall list. The latest recall group is listed below, and a completelist of recalled products, including the new items can be reviewed athttp://www.menufoods.com/.
ALSO...
Monday, April 09, 2007
Three great dogs who never had a home of their own are in need...
>>> URGENT <<<
Having exhausted all of the usual channels, we -- I need to reach out to everyone on behalf of Rhett, Ruby & Rose.
They were rescued late last year. They had been living on some property owned by a pipeline company. The employees took up a collection from time to time to buy them dog food and the night watchman befriended them and tried to teach them the basics - sit, down, stay (they know sit anyway). But about the time the weather turned really cold and snowy (was it November? December?) a neighbor got annoyed with them and started shooting at them. We rescued them and managed to place them with Paws In The City. PITC has been boarding them since -which is very, very, very expensive. They're having trouble finding foster homes and every group I know is saying adoptions are slow - PITC can't afford to keep boarding them and their other options are slim. Ok, their options are none!
Do you know ANYONE who could foster one, two, or three of them? I've tried all the groups, my friends and contacts, and anyone I think might help to no avail. They are on our website (http://www.companionsforife.org/) and in our newsletter and on My Space. All they need is to learn the basics - how to walk on a leash, crate training, what toys are, etc. They love people and they love other dogs. The male is a little shy, but considering the amount of buckshot in his backside I think I can understand that! They're eager to learn, and once they do, they can be adopted out through PITC. They are SO close to being ready for permanent homes - so very, very close!! Also, they do have heartworms but I have a private donor willing to pay 100% of their heartworm treatment. Can you imagine never having had a real home? Please forward this to anyone you know who might be able to help. For more info, email info@companionsforlife.org.
"If all the beasts were gone, man would die from loneliness of spirit,
for what happens to the beast happens to the man."
--Chief Seattle
--Chief Seattle
Jacksonville Humane Society Needs Help...
The tragic fire started just before 2 a.m. Saturday, April 7. The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department's firefighters faced 30-foot flames in order to save animals.It has been reported that all but two of the dogs were rescued, but many of the cats did not make it out as the roof caved in directly over the cattery. Fire investigators said it appeared the fire was accidental and began in the laundry room.
Leona Sheddon Speaks 
"Knowing that animals that were here in our care died in our care in a no-kill shelter breaks our heart," executive director Leona Sheddon said. Sheddon added that about 200 animals were in the shelter when the fire broke out.
She praised the fire department for saving as many lives as they did. "We thank ever so much the extra effort the fire department made in saving all the animals they could. In fact, several firefighters suffered injuries in saving animals, and certainly they are heroes to us."
"Knowing that animals that were here in our care died in our care in a no-kill shelter breaks our heart," executive director Leona Sheddon said. Sheddon added that about 200 animals were in the shelter when the fire broke out.
She praised the fire department for saving as many lives as they did. "We thank ever so much the extra effort the fire department made in saving all the animals they could. In fact, several firefighters suffered injuries in saving animals, and certainly they are heroes to us."
If you can help - please visit their website for the latest information www.jaxhumane.org
...Thank You
Friday, April 06, 2007
Pet Food Recall Update
ASPCA: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals:http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=recall
ALSO: Be sure to check the following news articles...
CNN:
http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/04/05/pet.chews/index.html
Wal Mart Pet Food Recalled:
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/P/PET_FOOD_RECALL?SITE=NYNYP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT
ChemNutra:
http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/chemnutra04_07.html
Homemade Pet Food?
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/H/HOMEMADE_PET_FOOD?SITE=NYNYP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT
Pet Food News:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17967533/
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