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AdminPermalink Reply by Lynne Fowler - Admin on February 28, 2009 at 11:15pm

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention asks that suspected or confirmed cases of Salmonella infection be reported to determine whether an animal is infected with the outbreak strain, Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium. This can be done by contacting a regional Food and Drug Administration consumer complaint coordinator. For a state-by-state listing of coordinators, go to www.fda.gov/opacom/backgrounders/complain.html

http://www.avma.org/onlnews/javma/mar09/090301c.asp

AdminPermalink Reply by Lynne Fowler - Admin on February 28, 2009 at 11:17pm

Australia Reporting Irradiation Probable Cause
In 2008, Orijen Pet Food was linked to the illness or death of an estimated 60 cats in Australia. More news from Australia reports that as suspected, the required irradiation of pet foods imported in the country could be the cause.

One theory is that gamma radiation, which reduces the food's nutritional value, destroys vitamin A, and the vitamin deficiency causes the nervous system problems. Independent tests on the irradiated food have found "substantial reductions in vitamin A levels" and increased "production of oxidative by-products". http://www.theherald.com.au/news/local/news/general/irradiation-foo...

AdminPermalink Reply by Lynne Fowler - Admin on March 4, 2009 at 3:05pm

Breadfarm, Inc. Recalls Valencia Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Cookies, Sirius Dog Treats, and Wonder Bars, purchased in January 2007 and October of 2008, Because Of Possible Health Risk (March 2)
Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:59:00 -0600

The Valencia Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Cookies, Sirius Dog Treats, and Wonder Bars were sold in Washington State at the Bellingham, Mount Vernon, and Everett Farmer's Markets and at the Breadfarm retail location in Bow, Washington. This recall affects products purchased between January 2007 and October 2008.

AdminPermalink Reply by Lynne Fowler - Admin on March 12, 2009 at 8:23am

Alaska Canine Cookies Recalls Certain Canine Cookies Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk (March 10)
Thu, 12 Mar 2009 06:13:00 -0500

Alaska Canine Cookies of Anchorage, Alaska is recalling Peanut Butter, Power Bone and Carrot Cake flavors of Canine Cookies because they were manufactured using peanuts recalled by Peanut Corporation of America which have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products. People handling dry pet food and/or treats can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.

FDA

AdminPermalink Reply by Lynne Fowler - Admin on February 11, 2010 at 9:32pm

Nature's Variety Issues Nationwide Voluntary Recall on Raw Frozen Chicken Diets
Nature's Variety has initiated a voluntary recall of their Chicken Formula Raw Frozen Diet for dogs and cats with a "Best If Used By" date of 11/10/10 because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The only products affected are limited to chicken medallions, patties, and chubs with a "Best If Used By" date of 11/10/10. No other Nature's Variety products are affected.
http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/natures-variety-issues-na...

AdminPermalink Reply by Lynne Fowler - Admin on August 10, 2010 at 2:25pm

IMPORTANT IF YOU ARE A CAT - DOG - PET OWNER IMPORTANT PLEASE READ.

ATTENTION : USA and CANADA ALERT - P&G: potential fatal cat and dog food problemsShare
Today at 4:40pm
PLEASE COPY MY NOTE in case your friends can not read it !


Soni Cat Mačkarević August 10 at 3:58am Reply
Many thanks to Filomena Lomba Viana for bringing it to my attention. Please read carefully, especially US and Canadian residents:

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For Immediate Release
Contact: P&G Consumer Relations - 877-340-8823
July 30. 2010

P&G Expands Voluntary Limited Recall of Specialized Dry Pet Foods Due to Possible Health Risk
http://www.iams.com/iams/en_US/data_root/html/recall_message.html

CINCINNATI, July 30, 2010 –
The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) (NYSE:PG) is voluntarily expanding its recall to include veterinary and some specialized dry pet food as a precautionary measure because it has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella. No salmonella-related illnesses have been reported.

The following products are included:

Product Name Version

Iams Veterinary Dry Formulas All dry sizes and varieties
Eukanuba Naturally Wild All dry sizes and varieties
Eukanuba Pure All dry sizes and varieties
Eukanuba Custom Care Sensitive Skin All dry sizes

The affected products are sold in veterinary clinics and specialty pet retailers throughout the United States and Canada. No canned food, biscuits/treats or supplements are affected by this announcement. A full listing of UPC codes can be found at www.iams.com

These products are made in a single, specialized facility. In cooperation with FDA, P&G determined that some products made at this facility have the potential for salmonella contamination. As a precautionary measure, P&G is recalling all products made at this facility.

Consumers who have purchased the specific dry pet foods listed should discard them. People handling dry pet food can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with surfaces exposed to this product. Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

Pets with Salmonella infections may have decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. If left untreated, pets may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

For further information or a product refund call P&G toll-free at 877-340-8823
(Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST).

# # #

About Procter & Gamble

Please visit http://www.pg.com/ for the latest news and in-depth information about P&G and its brands.

Media Contact: Jason Taylor 513-622-3205


UPC CODES FOR P&G PET SPECIALTY PRODUCTS RECALLED ON JULY 30, 2010

EUKANUBA DOG BG PURE Item UPC

PURE TURKEY * 4 LB 0 19014 03191 7
PURE ADULT MAINTENANCE * 4.5 LB 0 19014 03958 6
PURE PUPPY GROWTH 4.5 LB 0 19014 03949 4
PURE ADULT MAINTENANCE * 15 LB 0 19014 03953 1
PURE ADULT LARGE BRD * 15 LB 0 19014 03959 3
PURE PUPPY GROWTH * 15 LB 0 19014 03955 5
PURE TURKEY * 15 LB 0 19014 03192 4
PURE ADULT MAINTENANCE * 30 LB 0 19014 03952 4
PURE ADULT LARGE BRD * 30 LB 0 19014 03960 9
PURE PUPPY GROWTH * 30 LB 0 19014 09364 7
PURE TURKEY * 30 LB 0 19014 03193 1


EUKANUBA DOG CUSTOM CARE

CUSTOM CARE - SENSITIVE SKIN 5.5 LB 0 19014 01935 9
CUSTOM CARE - SENSITIVE SKIN 28 LB 0 19014 01936 6


EUKANUBA DOG DRY NATURALY WILD

ADULT SALMON & RICE 4 LB 0 19014 02780 4
ADULT TURKEY & MULTIGRAIN 4 LB 0 19014 02776 7
ADULT VENISON & POTATO 4 LB 0 19014 02783 5
ADULT SALMON & RICE* 9.5 LB 0 19014 02894 8
ADULT TURKEY & MULTIGRAIN* 9.5 LB 0 19014 02895 5
ADULT VENISON & POTATO* 9.5 LB 0 19014 02893 1
ADULT SALMON & RICE 15 LB 0 19014 02781 1
ADULT TURKEY & MULTIGRAIN 15 LB 0 19014 02778 1
ADULT VENISON & POTATO 15 LB 0 19014 02784 2
ADULT SALMON & RICE * 19 LB 0 19014 02897 9
ADULTTURKEY & MULTIGRAIN * 19 LB 0 19104 02898 6
ADULT VENISON & POTATO * 19 LB 019104 02896 2
ADULT SALMON & RICE 30 LB 0 19014 02782 8
ADULT TURKEY & MULTIGRAIN 30 LB 0 19014 02779 8
ADULT VENISON & POTATO 30 LB 0 19014 02785 9
All NATURALLY WILD SAMPLES 7 oz.


IAMS VETERINARY FORMULA CAT DRY BAG

WEIGHT LOSS RESTRICTED CALORIE 2 KG 0 19014 13720 6
INTESTINAL - LOW RESIDUE 5.5 LB 0 19014 15210 0
OPTIMUM WEIGHT CONTROL D 5.5 LB 0 19014 21305 4
RENAL MULTI-STAGE 5.5 LB 0 19014 21405 1
URINARY 0 - MODERATE PH/O 5.5 LB 0 19014 15510 1
URINARY S - LOW PH/S 5.5 LB 0 19014 14210 1
INTESTINAL - LOW RESIDUE 14 LB 0 19014 00859 9
WEIGHT LOSS RESTRICTED CALORIE 18 LB 0 19014 02236 6
URINARY S - LOW PH/S 20 LB 0 19014 14221 7


IAMS VETERINARY FORMULA DOG DRY BAG

INTESTINAL - LOW RESIDUE 5 LB 0 19014 12405 3
OPTIMUM WEIGHT CONTROL D 5 LB 0 19014 15105 9
WEIGHT LOSS RESTRICTED CALORIE 5 LB 0 19014 12205 9
RENAL EARLY STAGE 5.5 LB 0 19014 14410 5
JOINT 6 LB 0 19014 21006 0
SKIN & COAT RESPONSE FP 6 LB 0 19014 12106 9
SKIN & COAT RESPONSE KO 6 LB 0 19014 21106 7
PUPPY INTESTINAL LOW RESIDUE 8 LB 0 19014 12908 9
WEIGHT LOSS RESTRICTED CALORIE 14 LB 0 19014 12214 1
JOINT 15 LB 0 19014 21015 2
OPTIMUM WEIGHT CONTROL D 15 LB 0 19014 15115 8
SKIN & COAT RESPONSE FP 15 LB 0 19014 12115 1
SKIN & COAT RESPONSE KO 15 LB 0 19014 21115 9
INTESTINAL - LOW RESIDUE 15 LB 0 19014 12415 2
RENAL EARLY STAGE 15.5 LB 0 19014 02235 9
WEIGHT LOSS RESTRICTED CALORIE 28 LB 0 19014 12228 8
INTESTINAL - LOW RESIDUE 30 LB 0 19014 12430 5
JOINT 30 LB 0 19014 21030 5
OPTIMUM WEIGHT CONTROL D 30 LB 0 19014 15130 1
SKIN & COAT RESPONSE FP 30 LB 0 19014 12130 4
SKIN & COAT RESPONSE KO 30 LB 0 19014 21130 2
INT LOW RESIDUE BREEDER BAG 37 .5 LB 0 19014 12437 4

* Available in U.S. Only. All other SKUs are available in the U.S. and Canada

AdminPermalink Reply by Lynne Fowler - Admin on December 27, 2010 at 3:33pm

Dog Food, Cat Food Recalled in 19 States

Recall Due to Toxin in Pet Pride, Old Yeller, and Kroger Brands at Kroger-Owned Stores

By Daniel J. DeNoon
WebMD Pet Health News

Reviewed by Audrey Cook, BVM&S

Dec. 20, 2010 -- Kroger is recalling some of its private brands of dogand cat food because they may contain aflatoxin, a potentially deadly mold by-product.

The recall includes various Pet Pride, Old Yeller, and Kroger brands sold at Kroger and Kroger-owned stores in 19 states.

Aflatoxins can cause potentially fatal liver damage in dogs and cats. Earlysymptoms of aflatoxin poisoning include lethargy, loss of appetite, and vomiting. Bloody or tarry stools are often noted, and affected pets may develop orange-colored urine and jaundice (yellowing of the eyes, gums, and non-pigmented skin).

The severity of illness depends on the dose of aflatoxin and the length of time the animal received tainted food.

Signs of illness may start within a few days or take several weeks to appear. Owners of dogs and cats that have eaten the recalled products should have their pets examined by a veterinarian, who may order blood tests to check for liver damage.

Kroger sold the dog and cat foods at Kroger stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.

The recalled pet foods also were sold at Dillons and Gerbes stores in Kansas and Missouri; Baker's stores in Nebraska; Food 4 Less stores in Nebraska, Illinois, and Indiana; and Jay C, Hilander, Owen's, Pay Less, and Scott's stores in Illinois and Indiana.

Stores not included in the recall are the Kroger-operated Ralphs, Fred Meyer, Fry's, King Soopers, Smith's, QFC, City Market, Foods Co., and Food 4 Less stores in California and Nevada.

Slideshow: Foods Your Cat Should Never Eat 

List of Recalled Products

The recalled products are:

• Pet Pride Cat Food sold in 3.5 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111088128
• Pet Pride Cat Food sold in 18 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111071357
• Pet Pride Tasty Blend Poultry & Seafood Cat Food sold in 3.5 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111088152
• Pet Pride Tasty Blend Poultry & Seafood Cat Food sold in 18 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111074580
• Pet Pride Kitten Formula Food sold in 3.5 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111071903
• Old Yeller Chunk Dog Food sold in 22 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111074566
• Old Yeller Chunk Dog Food sold in 50 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111074563
• Kroger Value Cat Food sold in 3 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111000018
• Kroger Value Chunk Dog Food sold in 15 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111071559
• Kroger Value Chunk Dog Food sold in 50 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code:1111000108

All of the recalled products have expiration dates of Oct. 23, 2011, and Oct. 24, 2011.

Kroger is attempting to notify customers who bought these products. Customers may return the recalled products for a full refund or replacement.

Customers who have questions may contact Kroger at 800-632-6900 or visit the Kroger.com/recalls web site.

 

http://pets.webmd.com/news/20101220/dog-food-cat-food-recalled-in-1...

AdminPermalink Reply by Lynne Fowler - Admin on April 6, 2012 at 4:56pm

Diamond Dog Food Recall
Diamond Pet Foods Voluntarily Recalls Limited Number of Dry Dog Food Bags Due to a Potential Health Risk.  Recall is limited to one formula of Diamond Naturals distributed to 12 states; no illnesses reported.
http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/diamond-dog-food-recall.html

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