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