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| Name: hdc_momof2 | Date: Mar 21st, 2007 3:03 PM |
| is there a recall on any dry dog food???? ↑ |
| Name: lindalu | Date: Mar 21st, 2007 3:07 PM |
| Nope mine isnt there...good! I feed my dogs Blue Buffalo, great food! ↑ |
| Name: T-rabbit | Date: Mar 21st, 2007 5:17 PM |
| no dry kibble only cans and foil pouches. Eukanuba News Review the list of involved products here. For more information, consumers can contact the company at 1-800-882-1591. P&G Pet Care Announces Voluntary Participation in Menu Foods’ Nationwide U.S. and Canadian Recall of Specific Canned and Small Foil Pouch ‘Wet’ Cat and Dog Foods Dayton, OH (March 16, 2007) – In response to the recent Menu Foods, Inc. nationwide recall of wet pet foods, P&G Pet Care has announced a voluntary recall in the United States and Canada on specific 3 oz., 5.5 oz., 6 oz. and 13.2 oz. canned and 3 oz. and 5.3 oz. foil pouch “wet” cat and dog food products manufactured by Menu Foods Inc. Emporia, Kansas plant with the code dates of 6339 through 7073 followed by the plant code 4197. This voluntary recall is part of a larger product recall by Menu Foods Inc., a contract manufacturer that makes a small portion of canned and foil pouch ‘wet’ cat foods for Iams and Eukanuba as well as other non-P&G brands. There have been a small number of reported cases of cats from the US (none in Canada) becoming sick and developing signs of kidney failure. The signs of kidney failure include loss of appetite, vomiting, and lethargy. This voluntary product recall involves discontinuation of all retail sales and product retrieval from consumers. Consumers should stop using the affected products immediately, and consult with a veterinarian if any symptoms are present in their pet. All Iams and Eukanuba products carry a 100 percent guarantee, and consumers can receive a refund for recalled products. For more information, consumers can contact the company at 1-800-882-1591 or visit http://www.iams.com/ and http://www.eukanuba.com/ for details. To read can product codes, refer to the bottom of the can. The first four numbers of the second line of numbers are the date code, and the following four numbers indicate the plant code. For example, if the second line begins with four numbers from 6339 to 7073 followed by the plant code 4197, then the can should be recalled. For foil pouches, the code numbers are located at the lower left hand corner on the back of the pouch. The date and plant codes appear in the third group of numbers, beginning an 11-digit sequence. See http://www.iams.com/ and http://www.eukanuba.com/ for illustrated details. Review the list of involved products here. P&G Pet Care is taking this proactive step out of an abundance of caution, because the health and well-being of pets is paramount in the mission of Iams and Eukanuba. Tests of some affected product have not revealed the cause of sickness, and testing will continue until a better understanding of the facts has been achieved. All other canned and small foil wet pouch products produced at other plants are not affected by this issue. Iams and Eukanuba “dry” products are not manufactured at Menu Foods and not affected by this issue. Iams and Eukanuba biscuits, treats and sauces are not affected by this issue. P&G Pet Care has informed the Food and Drug Administration and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency on this issue. The company regrets any inconvenience to its consumers and retail customers. ↑ |
| Name: hdc_momof2 | Date: Mar 21st, 2007 5:32 PM |
| well that's a relief! i was worried about it cuz i use the save a lot kind and it's on there anybody use beniful? is it worth the price? ↑ |
| Name: T-rabbit | Date: Mar 22nd, 2007 1:53 AM |
| Misc. News : Non-f.ood Things Last Updated: Mar 19, 2007 - 1:08:45 PM FDA Investigating Animal Deaths as Pet Food Recall Continues By healthday.com Mar 19, 2007 - 1:07:29 PM E.mail t.his a.rticle P.rinter f.riendly p.age Get n.ewsletter Kidney failure may be linked to gluten in food, experts say By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, March 19 (HealthDay News) -- Officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday said they are "still very early" into their investigation of why 9 domestic cats and one dog died within a few days of consuming moist pet food made by a Canadian company. The deaths have spurred a massive recall of more than 60 million packages of "cuts-and-gravy" style dog and cat food made at a plant in Emporia, Kansas, between December 3, 2006 and March 6, 2007. "So far we have not identified any causes of kidney failure," Stephen F. Sundlof, director of the Center for Veterinary Medicine at the FDA, stressed in a press conference held late Monday. "These could include mold and heavy metals. It appears that some of the food may have been contaminated from an outside source." The company, Ontario-based Menu Foods, had suggested the illnesses might be linked to their use of a new supplier of wheat gluten, a protein used in the foods. The FDA officials said they weren't sure if wheat gluten is responsible or which company supplied the wheat gluten. In addition, the agency is not sure that only pet food was contaminated. "Right now we don't think people are a risk," Sundlof said. Officials at Menu Foods said the reported deaths were limited to pets that took part in a product taste trial conducted by the company, according to U.S. health officials. The company announced the recall over the weekend. The pet food involved is the moist variety only, but it was sold in sealed packets in the United States, Canada and Mexico and affect 50 brands of dog food and 40 brands of cat food. These brands are sold in Ahold USA Inc., Kroger Company, Safeway, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., PetSmart, Inc., and Pet Valu, Inc. The brands being recalled include Iams, Science Diet, America's Choice, Preferred Pets, Eukanuba, and Nutriplan. A full list can be seen at Menu Foods recall Web site at www.menufoods.com/recall. The cause of the deaths among the affected pets has not been determined, although all of the pets developed kidney failure after eating the affected product. Other dogs and cats have become sick but appear to be recovering. The firm has started testing the pet food in question, but so far has not found the source of the problem. Speaking with the New York Times, Menu Foods spokeswoman Sarah Tuite said the timing of the deaths have been linked to the company's use of a new supplier of wheat gluten, a protein source used in the products. She did not name the supplier, but said that the company switched to another supplier of wheat gluten as of March 6. According to the FDA, kidney failure in animals is characterized by loss of appetite, lethargy and vomiting. The agency is also requesting that people with sick or deceased pets who believe their pet might have consumed one of the implicated products conact a state complaint coordinator. A list of coordinators can be accessed at the FDA Web site. "We are very pleased [Menu Foods] are putting the alert out before they really determine what is happening," said Stephanie Shain, director of outreach, The Humane Society of the United States. The FDA and the Humane Society advises consumers who have any of these products to should stop feeding them to their pets. "People should check the web site to see if you have any of the food on the recall list," Shain said. "If you have any of the brands that are listed, you should stop giving it to your pet and contact the company." Dogs or cats who have eaten the suspect food and show signs of kidney failure, such as loss of appetite, lethargy and vomiting, should be taken to a veterinarian. Menu Foods, Inc. is notifying retailers and is arranging for the return of all recalled products. FDA is conducting an investigation and working with Menu Foods, Inc. to ensure the effectiveness of the recall. In addition to the web site, Menu Foods has a consumer recall hotline at 1-866-895-2708. Tuite said her company will compensate the owners of pets that died, but did not mention a sum, the Times reported. ↑ |
| Name: T-rabbit | Date: Mar 26th, 2007 3:24 AM |
| http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070323/a p_on_re_us/pet_food_recall_4 Roden t poison found in pet food By MARK JOHNSON, Associated Press Writer 7 minutes ago Rat poison has been found in pet food blamed for the deaths of several animals around the country, a spokeswoman for the State Department of Agriculture and Markets said Friday. Spokeswoman Jessica Chittenden would not identify the chemical or its source beyond saying it was a rodent poison. State agriculture officials scheduled a news conference Friday afternoon to release laboratory findings from tests on the pet food conducted this week. The deaths led to a nationwide recall. ↑ |
| Name: Rosina | Date: Apr 18th, 2007 10:56 AM |
| are shep dog biscuits on the recall list? ↑ |
