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PET FOOD RECALL |
20 October 2009
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11 August 2007
The American Veterinary Medical Association has put together a site where you can check the status of any recalled food. Although, all known contamination has been removed from the shelf, that does not necessarily protect any food that we have had sitting in someone's home unnoticed. Therefore, it is recommended that everyone check the food they have at home against this website to make sure you are not using any contaminated food.
Scroll to find "Cat Products." Look for the specific description of the food you have. If you find that specific description, click on the product to receive the contaminated UPC codes and/or dates. Please dispose of any contaminated food.
14 May 2007
Eight Sensible Choice Dry Dog Food Products, Seven Kasco Dry Dog And Cat
Food Products Recalled Nationwide by Royal Canin USA Effective Today
Contact:
Erik Mueller
636-926-1089
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- St. Charles, Missouri -- May 11, 2007 -- Royal
Canin USA is announcing today the voluntary nationwide recall of eight
Sensible Choice dry dog food products and seven Kasco dry dog and cat food
products.
This announcement is based on the company's ongoing extensive review of its
manufacturing and quality assurance testing procedures, which identified
trace amounts of a melamine derivative from tainted Chinese rice protein
concentrate provided to the company by domestic ingredient supplier Cereal
Byproducts, headquartered in Illinois.
"We deeply regret the concern and anxiety this announcement today will cause
our loyal customers and the entire pet community," Olivier Amice, President
and CEO of Royal Canin USA, said. "While a very limited number of Sensible
Choice and Kasco products in this recall tested positive for trace levels of
a melamine derivative, Royal Canin USA is voluntarily withdrawing these
products out of an abundance of caution and because we are fully committed
to the welfare of our customers' pets."
Royal Canin USA has no confirmed cases of melamine related illness in pets
eating Sensible Choice and Kasco products affected by this recall. Last
month, Royal Canin USA announced it will no longer use any Chinese vegetable
protein suppliers.
The following eight Sensible Choice dry dog food products and seven Kasco
dry dog and cat food products with date codes between July 28, 2006 to April
30, 2007 are being voluntarily recalled:
SENSIBLE CHOICER (available in pet specialty stores nationwide)
* SENSIBLE CHOICER Chicken and Rice Adult (Dry Dog Food)
* SENSIBLE CHOICER Chicken and Rice Reduced (Dry Dog Food)
* SENSIBLE CHOICER Lamb and Rice Reduced (Dry Dog Food)
* SENSIBLE CHOICER Chicken and Rice Puppy (Dry Dog Food)
* SENSIBLE CHOICER Chicken and Rice Large Breed Puppy (Dry Dog Food)
* SENSIBLE CHOICER NATURAL BLEND Adult (Dry Dog Food)
* SENSIBLE CHOICER NATURAL BLEND Senior (Dry Dog Food)
* SENSIBLE CHOICER NATURAL BLEND Puppy (Dry Dog Food)
KASCOR (available in pet specialty stores nationwide)
* KASCOR Chunks (Dry Dog Food)
* KASCOR Hi Energy (Dry Dog Food)
* KASCOR Maintenance (Dry Dog Food)
* KASCOR Mealettes (Dry Dog Food)
* KASCOR Mini Chunks (Dry Dog Food)
* KASCOR Puppy (Dry Dog Food)
* KASCOR Cat (Dry Cat Food)
Based on today's announcement, pet owners should stop feeding their pets the
eight Sensible Choice dry dog food products, seven Kasco dry dog and dry cat
food products listed. Pet owners should consult with a veterinarian if they
are concerned about the health of their pet.
The safety and nutritional quality of Royal Canin USA pet food is our
company's top priority because we understand that the health of pets comes
first. Pet owners who have questions about the voluntary recall of Sensible
Choice and Kasco dry pet food products and other Royal Canin USA products
should call 1-800-513-0041 or visit our web site at www.royalcanin.us.
All Sensible Choice and Kasco products have a satisfaction guarantee and the
company will refund or replace the diets that are part of this recall
announcement.
3 May 2007
Menu Food adds more to the list of recalled items
28 April 2007
Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc. Recalls
Contact:
Natural Balance Consumer Contact:
1-800-829-4493
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Pacoima, CA-- April 27, 2007 -- Because of the pet food recall initiated today by American Nutrition Inc., Natural Balance Pet Foods has announced it is issuing a nationwide recall of a number of canned products manufactured by American Nutrition. This action is limited to four specific Natural Balance canned formulas: Chicken Canned Dog Formula 13 oz , Beef Canned Dog Formula 13 oz, Lamb Canned Dog Formula 13 oz, and the 3oz and 6 oz Ocean Fish Canned Cat Formulas.
Natural Balance Pet Foods is taking this voluntary action after learning the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed rice protein concentrate used by American Nutrition contained melamine, a substance not approved for use in food. These products are being recalled in addition to our previously recalled Venison and Brown Rice canned and bagged dog foods, Venison and Brown Rice dog treats, and Venison and Green Pea dry cat food.
Natural Balance Pet Foods has not received any indication of quality or safety issues, including pet illness, with the four withdrawn formulas. However, because American Nutrition informed the company that these four specific products may include rice protein concentrate, Natural Balance Pet Foods felt this action was necessary for the protection of its customers and their pets.
It should be noted that the products being recalled were not formulated or labeled to contain rice protein concentrate. While the FDAis investigating this, current information indicates this error is a result of a manufacturing deviation by American Nutrition. Natural Balance is working with the FDAin this matter.
28 April 2007
American Nutrition, Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall
Contact:
Bill Behnken, 801.394.3477, bill@amnutrition. com
Naomi Keller, 801.554.0023, naomi@amnutrition. com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- April 26, 2007 -- The Denver office of the FDA informed American Nutrition, Inc. today that certain samples of rice protein shipped to its production facility have been contaminated with melamine, an industrial chemical used to make plastics and fertilizers that may be harmful to animals if consumed. The rice protein in question was obtained from San Francisco-based Wilbur-Ellis Company.
The FDA is investigating the use of rice protein, an ingredient found in a number of canned pet food products and baked pet food treats to fortify protein levels, after a portion of Wilbur-Ellis' rice protein supply was found to be contaminated with melamine. American Nutrition immediately discontinued the use of rice protein after learning of the melamine contamination.
The FDA has urged American Nutrition to issue a voluntary recall of pet foods manufactured using Wilbur-Ellis rice protein. None of these products is sold under an American Nutrition brand, but are sold through other independent companies. No American Nutrition brands or other products they manufacture for other businesses are affected by this recall.
The products subject to this recall are as follows:
CANNED CAT FOOD
Blue Buffalo Spa Select Hairball Control Oven Roasted Chicken 3oz AUG 21 09 APR 15 10
Blue Buffalo Spa Select Kitten Recipe Oven Roasted Chicken 3oz AUG 21 09 APR 15 10
Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul Kitten Formula 5.5oz 15 AUG 08 15 APR 09
Harmony Farms Country Chicken Entrée 3oz AUG 21 09 APR 15 10
Natural Balance Ocean Fish Formula 3oz and 6 oz AUG 21 09 APR 15 10
CANNED DOG FOOD
Blue Buffalo Beef Dinner 12.5oz AUG 21 09 APR 15 10
Blue Buffalo Chicken Dinner 12.5oz AUG 21 09 APR 15 10
Blue Buffalo Hearty Venison Dinner 12.5oz AUG 21 09 APR 15 10
Blue Buffalo Lamb Dinner 12.5oz AUG 21 09 APR 15 10
Blue Buffalo Salmon Dinner 12.5oz AUG 21 09 APR 15 10
Blue Buffalo Turkey Meatloaf Dinner 12.5oz AUG 21 09 APR 15 10
Canine Caviar Gourmet Beaver 13.2oz AUG 21 08 APR 15 09
Canine Caviar Gourmet Turkey 13.2oz AUG 21 08 APR 15 09
Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul Puppy Formula 13oz 21 AUG 08 15 APR 09
Diamond Lamb & Rice 13oz 21 AUG 09 15 APR 10
Harmony Farms Beef 12.5oz AUG 21 09 APR 15 10
Harmony Farms Chicken 12.5oz AUG 21 09 APR 15 10
Harmony Farms Lamb 12.5oz AUG 21 09 APR 15 10
Harmony Farms Salmon 12.5oz AUG 21 09 APR 15 10
Kirkland Signature Premium Dog 2-Flavor Variety Pack 14oz (24-pack) AUG 21 08 APR 15 09
Mulligan Stew Chicken 13.2oz AUG 21 09 APR 15 10
Mulligan Stew Turkey 13.2oz AUG 21 09 APR 15 10
Natural Balance Beef Formula 13oz AUG 21 09 APR 15 10
Natural Balance Chicken Formula 13oz AUG 21 09 APR 15 10
Natural Balance Lamb Formula 13oz AUG 21 09 APR 15 10
Natural Balance Venison & Brown Rice 13oz AUG 21 09 APR 15 10
BAKED DOG TREATS
Natural Balance Venison & Brown Rice Formula Baked Dog Treats 14oz AUG 21 07 APR 15 08
Blue Buffalo Health Bars Baked With Apples & Yogurt Dog Treats 20oz AUG 21 07 APR 15 08
Pet owners who purchased these pet foods should immediately discontinue using the products and return unused portions to the place of purchase for a full refund.
These products represent a small percentage of those manufactured by American Nutrition. To reiterate, no American Nutrition brands or other products manufactured for other businesses are affected by this recall.
We at American Nutrition care immensely about the quality of the products we manufacture and the health of the pets that consume them. We want to express our deep concern over this situation. Feeding pets has been our business and passion for more than 35 years. We take that responsibility seriously and are very proud of what we do and how we do it. We will continue to work closely with the FDA in their ongoing investigation.
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April 25, 2007
Dear Valued Purina Consumer:
Nothing is more important to Nestlé Purina PetCare Company than the health and well-being of the pets whose nutrition has been entrusted to Purina products by their owners. The loss of a pet or a pet's illness due to pet food contamination is unacceptable to us, and a tragedy for those involved.
We want to take this opportunity to provide you with some valuable information about the recent limited recall of two Purina products - ALPO® brand Prime Cuts wet dog food and Mighty Dog® brand pouch-packaged dog food - and the possible confusion surrounding wheat gluten as a safe and good ingredient used in pet foods.
Nestlé Purina associates, most of whom are pet owners, feed Purina products. All of us are working diligently and with a total commitment to address and resolve this situation; to respond to concerns of consumers, customers and veterinarians; and to take the necessary actions to protect the health and well-being of the millions of dogs and cats who eat Purina foods.
We want you to know that wheat gluten, in and of itself, is not the reason for the recent recall of ALPO Prime Cuts canned and Mighty Dog pouch products. According to the FDA, the recall was due to a contaminant, subsequently identified as melamine, which was found in specific lots of wheat gluten.
Wheat gluten is a rich natural protein extracted from wheat or wheat flour. Purina has been using wheat gluten in its products for nearly twenty years without incident. In fact, the same quality wheat gluten that is used in pet food products is also used in human foods. Because we believe you might be concerned or get asked about the role of this ingredient as a result of the recall, please click here for a summary of the current facts surrounding this issue.
On April 16, the FDA announced that a quantity of rice protein concentrate also was subject to melamine contamination. Purina does not use rice protein concentrate in any of its U.S. or Canadian products. We do know it as a commonly used pet food ingredient and normally another good source of protein when not inappropriately manipulated through contamination.
We also want you to know that our already rigorous evaluation and food safety program for our raw materials has been reviewed and enhanced to now detect melamine. Despite the fact that melamine is a completely foreign substance to food and should not be found in wheat gluten, we are now testing every lot of wheat gluten received for the presence of this contaminant. Further, we are implementing additional technology to further screen our pet food ingredients.
We encourage you to review ";The Facts about Contamination and the Pet Food Recall," and share it with those you feel may be interested in the information, in order to provide clearer information surrounding the recall, wheat gluten and its important role in the production of our pet foods.
We pledge that Purina is doing everything possible to continue ensuring each ingredient that goes into our products is safe for pets. Please know that nothing is more important to us than protecting the health and wellbeing of the millions of dogs and cats who eat Purina pet foods. We continue to cooperate fully with the FDA during its ongoing investigation and rest assured, we will continue to take the appropriate actions necessary. This is a responsibility all Purina associates take very seriously.
We are confident that consumers can continue to place their trust in Purina products.
For more information and answers to Frequently Asked Questions, please click here.
Sincerely,
The Employees of Nestlé Purina PetCare Company
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26 April 2007
More pet food made with tainted protein pulled Chenango Valley Pet Foods has begun voluntarily recalling pet foods manufactured with a certain shipment of rice protein concentrate, the company said Thursday.
Chenango Valley Pet Foods Issues Voluntarily Nationwide Recall of Certain Pet Foods
Contact:
Dennis J. Bobita
(610) 821-0608
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- April 26, 2007 -- Chenango Valley Pet Foods is working with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and voluntarily recalling pet foods manufactured with a certain shipment of rice protein concentrate. The company was informed by Wilbur-Ellis that the rice protein concentrate shipped to Chenango Valley Pet Foods may be contaminated with melamine, and instructed Chenango Valley Pet Foods to recall any pet foods manufactured with the rice protein concentrate. Melamine is an industrial chemical used to make plastics and fertilizers that may lead to illness or fatalities in animals if consumed.
The pet foods were sold to customers in Wisconsin, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania, who further sold the products to their customers through catalog mail-orders or retail outlets.
Only the following dry pet foods are involved in the recall:
DOCTORS FOSTER & SMITH CHICKEN & BROWN RICE FORMULA ADULT LITE DOG FOOD, NET WT. 5 LBS., 12.5 LBS, and 25 LBS; Code dates: Best Used By Jan 24, 09; Best Used By Feb 8, 09; Best Used By Feb 26, 09; Best Used By April 10, 09; Best Used By April 17, 09;
DOCTORS FOSTER & SMITH CHICKEN & BROWN RICE FORMULA ADULT LITE CAT FOOD, NET WT. 3 LBS. and 7 LBS.; Code date: Best Used By March 13, 09;
LICK YOUR CHOPS LAMB MEAL, RICE & EGG CAT FOOD, 4 LBS. packages,
Code date: Best Used By April 29, 08;
Bulk CHICKEN & BROWN RICE FORMULA ADULT LITE DOG FOOD sold to one consignee (SmartPak) in a 2000 lbs. tote, Ship date: Feb 9, 2007.
No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date.
Pet owners who purchased the pet foods should immediately discontinue using the products and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Pet owners should consult with a veterinarian if they have any health concerns with their pet. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-610-821-0608.
26 April 2007
Tainted Pet Food Found in Hogs
22 April 2007
FDA Update on Pet Food Recall
Media Inquiries:
301-827-6242
Consumer Inquiries:
888-INFO-FDA
FDA’s Update on Tainted Pet Food
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating an imported shipment of rice protein concentrate which has been found to contain melamine. The rice protein concentrate may have been used as an ingredient in some pet foods. FDA’s investigation of the rice protein is being carried out by specialists in FDA headquarters and in eight FDA district offices. Thus far, the following has been established:
- The suspect shipment of rice protein concentrate was imported and offloaded during the week of April 2, 2007 by Wilbur-Ellis, an importer and distributor of agricultural products, including rice protein concentrate, with headquarters in San Francisco, CA. The source of the product is identified as Binzhou Futian Biological Technology in China.
- The shipment consisted primarily of rice protein concentrate in white bags, but also included one pink bag that was labeled, in part, with the word “melamine.”
- On April 15, Wilbur-Ellis notified FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine about the suspect shipment. On April 16, FDA launched a nationwide investigation tracing eight import entries identified as being shipped from the Chinese firm since July 2006. FDA testing revealed melamine in both the white and pink bags.
- Wilbur-Ellis has initiated a recall of all suspect rice protein concentrate it had imported and distributed; see http://www.fda. gov/oc/po/ firmrecalls/ wilburellis04_ 07.html.
FDA investigators have obtained records showing distribution to five pet food manufacturers in seven locations. Investigators are currently inspecting all five manufacturers and collecting additional samples, as appropriate.
- FDA initiated inspections at Royal Canin USA and C.J. Foods and, as a result, both companies have voluntarily recalled certain products; see http://www.fda. gov/oc/po/ firmrecalls/ royalcanin04_ 07.html and http://www.fda. gov/oc/po/ firmrecalls/ bluebuffalo04_ 07.html.
- FDA also has confirmed the presence of melamine in finished pet food products containing rice protein concentrate. Those products, and others within the same product line, are currently under recall by Natural Balance Pet Foods and are labeled as: Venison and Brown Rice canned and bagged dog foods; Venison and Brown Rice dog treats; and Venison and Green Pea dry cat food; see http://www.fda. gov/oc/po/ firmrecalls/ naturalbalance04 _07.html.
If FDA’s investigation determines that additional pet food products have been manufactured from the suspect rice protein concentrate, FDA will expect manufacturers to initiate voluntary actions to remove these products from the marketplace. FDA will continue to communicate its findings promptly.
In a related development, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) issued a press release on April 19, 2007, stating that CDFA laboratory testing had detected melamine in urine from hogs at the American Hog Farm in Ceres, CA. For further information, see: http://www.cdfa. ca.gov/exec/ pa/pressreleases /PressRelease. asp?PRnum= CDFA07-038. Due to the involvement of animal feed, FDA is working with CDFA on this development. FDA continues to work comprehensively to protect the nation’s pet food as well as to conduct a full investigation to determine any impact on the human food supply. The agency is now sampling all rice protein concentrate from China and continues to sample all wheat gluten imported from China, and it is ready to increase its surveillance of other products, if necessary.
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Hello Everyone,
With the recent developments on expanded recalls, I thought it might be helpful to some of you who are not connected in the industry, and who are perhaps struggling to find up-to-the minute info on the recall if I sent you some of the links to the sites which have "inside" info, as well as the self-reported deaths (more than 2400 now). The info you will find on these sites is not being reported in the local news, and in fact the most important reports, such as expanded recalls are coming in very late, thus perhaps causing additional deaths.
The following are the links that I have been watching for about a week...if you have any trouble connecting, try just putting in the .com by itself and following their own links:
www.petsitusa.com/blog - If you press "control" and "F" together, a little search box will come up; put in your search such as "pedigree dog" and all the entries mentioning that will come up. This is helpful since there are about 400 posts now.
So far two Congress members have written letters to the FDA (which have received over 300,000 calls now), and to Menu Foods demanding answers.
Menu Foods has shut down their "about us" site, which was "reassuring" everyone after the first recall. But you can still get to it through Itchmo.
I have also signed an online petition (which I think is on Itchmo) demanding that all involved manufacturers be held financially responsible for all illlnesses and deaths.
There are numerous links on these sites that lead you directly to guidelines on how to feed homemade if you wish to do so until you decide what to feed your animals after this is all overwith....if that ever happens.
We hope with all our hearts that all of your furry loved ones have escaped this horrible tragedy.
AJ's Best Friends
Do NOT be fooled that Iams is a "good" food. Even though it DOES NOT contain the tainted wheat gluten, it still contains Chicken-By-Products which is junk. Pet foods that contain chicken-by-products or beef-by-products will ruin Persian and Himalayan fur. Cats are CARNIVORES, not Vegitarians.
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