Food Related Recalls and Warnings

[Dollydog]

Hope this is where I put this post!!
Have just been reading about the NutroMax food warning on the other diabetes site.
Lady has had some Nutro senior food, dry and canned, mixed in with her RC food since January. It's easy for me to get, whether I'm in Ontario or on the road, and she likes it Now I read the stories of people who have lost their pets due to NutroMax foods! She hasn't had any problems but it doesn't make me feel very comfortable feeding her this product.
Will have to check the Nutro company's site and keep reading...there has to be a product out there that is good quality and easy for me to get!!
Jo-Ann & Lady

PS--If the food and drug people on this continent would spend more time checking out the pet food manufacturers than whether they can find something out about trilostane that the UK people haven't already discovered our pets would be better off!! :mad:

[k9diabetes]

The warnings about Nutro Max are coming from here:

http://www.consumeraffairs.com:80/pets/nutro.html (http://www.consumeraffairs.com:80/pets/nutro.html)

These are self-reports to the consumeraffairs.com website rather than a formal recall or notice from the manufacturer at this point.

Another good site for recall information is www.itchmo.com (http://www.itchmo.com).

[eyelostit]

I have been feeding Niki some of the Nutro Senior and also my other dog, I have had no problems, i did write to Nutro and told them to be the first pet food co. to list their labels like human foods, i said "wouldn't that be nice to be the first dog food co. to do that" I'm sure it would increase your sales:cool:

[Dollydog]

Hi again,
I've been doing some sanding and priming of walls and that has my carpel tunnel acting up so typing can be a chore. :(
Thanks for the site, Natalie. That was the one that got me re-thinking using Nutro Natural Choice as part of Lady's diet. I've decided to cut the amount in half that goes into her food. I was just using it as a treat so will cut it with Science Diet Senior dry and moistened dry. We'll be at a store in 2-3 weeks where I can get Solid Gold food and can use it for a treat. I'm pretty sure our humane society shelter will use what I have left as it will just be mixed in with the other food they use.
Hi Niki's mom, all of the dog food that I use for Lady has the ingredients on the label...doesn't matter where I bought the food, US or Canada. What am I missing in your post? Or am I just having another senior moment? :confused:: :eek:
Take care,
Jo-Ann & Lady :)

[eyelostit]

:rolleyes:I guess what I mean is some distributors don't rotate their dogfood or sell dogfood that has expired or thats at the bottom of the pile, or in a too hot of an area, or maybe too cold, I read this somewhere during the past recall when it came out about the wheat from China, when I was assured from my feed store lady mine was not on the recall list i was happy

[We Hope]

The Itchmo Forums are another place to do some reading about pet foods.

http://www.itchmoforums.com/

[eyelostit]

what I feed is the Nutro Senior or Nutro Light dry.

[We Hope]

FYI--there are still more bad reports coming from people who were feeding Nutro:

http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/04/pet_food_recalls93.html

ConsumerAffairs.com April 18, 2008

String of Illnesses Afflicts NUTRO-Fed Pets
Company insists its food is '100% safe'

"ConsumerAffairs.com also heard from a South Carolina pet owner, who discovered what she calls "foreign" objects in her recent bags of NUTRO food.

""In two of the last five bags I've fed my dogs, I've found pieces of something that look like nylon," said Lori W. "I found one piece stuck out from one end and hooked through a piece of kibble. It was maybe one-half inch long. Most are a lot thinner."

"After making these discoveries, Lori switched her six dogs to another brand of food."

http://www.consumeraffairs.com/images02/Nutro_Nat_Lamb.png

Unidentified object found in Lori W.'s NUTRO pet food

[We Hope]

http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01825.html

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 24, 2008
Media Inquiries:
Kimberly Rawlings, 301-827-6242
Consumer Inquiries:
888-INFO-FDA

FDA Orders Pet Food Maker to Obtain Emergency Operating Permit

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an order requiring that Evanger's Dog & Cat Food Co., Inc., in Wheeling, Ill., obtain an emergency permit from the FDA before its canned pet food products enter interstate commerce.

A recent inspection revealed significant deviations from prescribed documentation of processes, equipment, and recordkeeping in the production of the company's thermally processed low acid canned food (LACF) products. These problems could result in under-processed pet foods, which can allow the survival and growth of Clostridium botulinum (C. botulinum), a bacterium that causes botulism in some animals as well as in humans.

"As outlined in the Food Protection Plan, the FDA uses a risk-based approach to locate the areas of greatest risk for foods, and targets preventive controls and inspections to those areas, " said Dr. Stephen Sundlof, director, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. "The FDA's authority to issue an order requiring an emergency permit is an enforcement tool designed to prevent unsafe foods from reaching consumers.”

The FDA issues an "Order of Need for Emergency Permit” if the agency determines that a company fails to meet the regulatory requirements to process a product that does not present a health risk. For Evanger's to resume business, the company must document that corrective actions and processing procedures have been implemented to ensure that the finished product will not present a health hazard.

Botulism is a powerful toxin that affects the nervous system and can be fatal. The disease has been documented in dogs and cats. Signs of botulism in animals are progressive muscle paralysis, disturbed vision, difficulty in chewing and swallowing, and progressive weakness to the body. Death is usually due to paralysis of the heart or the muscles used in breathing.

In light of human botulism illnesses and recalls that occurred due to under-processed hot dog chili sauce, and potentially under-processed canned green beans, FDA has urged all LACF processors to review their operations and the apply scientific principals and regulations that have been established to provide a safe product.

While FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine has authority over animal feed and foods, CFSAN is responsible for regulating all human and animal LACF processing. The two centers are collaborating on this enforcement action.

[k9diabetes]

Wasn't Evanger's processing for another pet food company back during the recall... I can't.... "recall" (heh heh) but it seems like they did.

[We Hope]

Evanger's wasn't involved in the recall with its products or any of those it produced for others. But the set up is a lot like the Castleberry's botulism aftermath--Castleberry's produces Natural Balance Eatables.

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/031108/bus_190511.shtml

Augusta Chronicle March 11, 2008

"Federal concerns about the operation of food processing equipment inside Castleberry's Food Co. prompted this week's shutdown of the Augusta chili maker.

"Most of the plant's 330 employees did not report to work Monday because the U.S. Food and Drug Administration revoked the company's temporary operating permit.

"That permit was issued in September in the aftermath of a last summer's $35 million botulism recall.

"An FDA spokeswoman said the permit was revoked because inspectors found "deviations" in how some of the processing equipment was being operated.

""The deviations could have caused the food processed to be unsafe. Because under-processing by Castleberry in the past resulted in a botulism outbreak and because Castleberry was operating under an emergency permit, FDA revoked the emergency permit," said agency spokeswoman Stephanie Kwisnek.

"Castleberry's officials emphasized Monday that the current shutdown does not involve a new recall.

""We expect to have a quick resolution," said Dave Melbourne, Castleberry's senior vice president.

""We are working quickly and closely with the FDA to answer its questions and hope to resume production as soon as we've addressed them.""

http://www.itchmo.com/fda-orders-shutdown-of-castleberry-food-plant-4880

FDA Orders Shutdown of Castleberry Food Plant

Itchmo.com March 12, 2008

"The suspension of its operating permit and shutdown was ordered on Friday, and a FDA spokesperson said that part of the processing lines used to make food were not being operated properly and this could result in underprocessed cans of food.

"Here is the FDA press release:

"In July 2007, over 80 types of canned food products and 4 types of dog food produced by Castleberry Foods were recalled due to possible contamination with Clostridium botulinum.

"FDA issued an ‘Order of Need for Emergency Permit’ to the firm at that time. This means that the firm was not able to ship its products in interstate commerce until it received a permit from FDA. The agency issues an ‘Order of Need for Emergency Permit’ if it determines that a firm does not meet requirements of the regulations pertaining to the manufacture of thermally processed low-acid foods or acidified foods, such that the safety of the food is in question.

"FDA believes the company remedied the previously existing food safety problems and the processing procedures will result in a finished product that does not present a health hazard.

"The firm requested an emergency permit and FDA issued an emergency permit after a review of a firm’s documented corrective actions and processing procedures. In September 2007, FDA issued a permit that allowed the firm to ship products that were processed using the firm’s machinery (the vertical still retorts) not associated with the recalled product. None of these retorts was believed to be linked to the previous C. botulinum contamination.

"During a recent inspection of these processing lines FDA found that the vertical still retorts were not being operated in a manner as required, raising the possibility that some cans processed in these retorts could be under-processed. On March 7, 2008 FDA sent a letter to the company suspending the temporary emergency permit.

"No products have been identified as contaminated. FDA has asked the firm to verify the safety of all products produced since the emergency permit was issued."

In the Castleberry case, they received the Emergency Operating Permit to start their plant up again after the clean up from the botulism contaminated foods. When FDA inspected the plant they found that the conditions which could once again lead to them producing botulism contaminated foods had not been corrected. FDA then revoked their Emergency Operating Permit and this is why the plant had to shut down last month.

If Evanger's doesn't correct the problems with their plant within an FDA-given period of time, they also could lose their Emergnecy Operating Permit and would need to close their plant, just as Castleberry's did.

Here's the most current list of the other brands who have Evanger's make their canned food for them-

http://www.thepetfoodlist.com/manufacturers.htm

Manufactures canned foods

Evangers Dog and Cat Food Company, Inc.
221 Wheeling Road
Wheeling, IL
847-537-0102

Foods manufactured:
Artemis - Holistic Pet Food
Blackwood Pet Food
Life4K9

[k9diabetes]

My recollection was that it was a good thing at the time... it might have been Canidae actually since I was very interested in who was processing Canidae.

I didn't see Canidae/Felidae on the list in a quick scan... will go look at it in more detail.

[eyelostit]

Well I'm not feeding the Nutro max, 1/3 c of Nutro lite, but now I will examine my food, I have not noticed anything.
other dog eats the canidae with some nutro lite in it.

[We Hope]

http://timberwolforganics.com/News-and-Events;jsessionid=0a01074d1f4382397480842b45c48352 98af3c7d2b3a.e3eTaxaQbxmTe34Pa38Ta3aKc3r0

Dakota Bison/Ocean Blue Reported Issues

Timberwolf Organics Customer,

"Due to recent reports from some customers, we have ordered that two formulas from three specific dates be pulled from the shelves. These are:

Dakota Bison with 'best by date' of 12 Feb 2009
Ocean Blue with 'best by date' of 20 Feb 2009
Ocean Blue with best by date' of 8 March 2009

"The reported symptoms include dogs refusing to eat, diarrhea or vomiting. While the problem is inconsistent (not every dog eating food from those dates/bag show the symptoms and not every bag), to err on the side of caution have decided to pull the formulas produced with the above dates. Initial testing has come back negative for problems and further testing is pending results.

"As soon as the cause of this reported problem is determined procedures will be put into place to ensure that an event like this cannot happen again. Please be assured that no other formulas and Ocean Blue and Dakota Bison with dates other than ones listed above are not affected.

"We apologize for any inconvenience or problems that this may have resulted in. If you do have a bag with those dates please contact the retailer you purchased it from for an exchange or credit. If you purchased it directly from us please give us a call or email us at customer.support@timberwolforganics.com.

Thank you for choosing Timberwolf Organics.

Sincerely,

Timberwolf Organics Team"

Google's cache of the Timberwolf home page scanned 5/31/2008 shows no mention of this or any link to it, as there is now. This was added between 5/31/08-6/4/08 when it was discovered and posted to pet food message boards, blogs and websites.

[We Hope]

http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01854.html

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 19, 2008


Today, at the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Marshals seized various animal food products stored under unsanitary conditions at the PETCO Animal Supplies Distribution Center located in Joliet, Ill., pursuant to a warrant issued by the United States District Court in Chicago.

U.S. Marshals seized all FDA-regulated animal food susceptible to rodent and pest contamination. The seized products violate the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act because it was alleged in a case filed by the United States Attorney that they were being held under unsanitary conditions. (The Act uses the term "insanitary" to describe such conditions).

During an FDA inspection of a PETCO distribution center in April, widespread and active rodent and bird infestation was found. The FDA inspected the facility again in May and found continuing and widespread infestation.

"We simply will not allow a company to store foods under filthy and unsanitary conditions that occur as a direct result of the company's failure to adequately control and prevent pests in its facility," said Margaret O'K. Glavin, associate commissioner for regulatory affairs. "Consumers expect that such safeguards will be in place not only for human food, but for pet food as well."

The distribution center in Joliet, Ill., provides pet food products and supplies to PETCO retail stores in 16 states including Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin.

FDA has no reports of pet illness or death associated with consumption of animal food distributed by PETCO, and does not have evidence that the food is unsafe for animals. However, the seized products were in permeable packages and held under conditions that could affect the food's integrity and quality.

As a precaution, consumers who have handled products originating from the PETCO distribution center should thoroughly wash their hands with hot water and soap. Any surfaces that came in contact with the packages should be washed as well. Consumers are further advised as a precaution to thoroughly wash products sold in cans and glass containers from PETCO in the 16 affected states.

If a pet has become ill after eating these food products, pet owners should contact their veterinarian and report illnesses to FDA state consumer complaint coordinators.

http://cbs2chicago.com/local/petco.warehouse.infestation.2.752585.html

CBS2, Chicago July 19, 2008

"Federal authorities said the warehouse on Rock Creek Boulevard in Joliet was overrun with birds and rodents, some of which had been gnawing at bags of pet food. During two inspections in April and May, investigators said they found animals and excrement inside, including 26 live rodents, 7 dead rodents, 30 birds, 1,300 rodent droppings and what appeared to be urine stains in and around stored containers of pet food.

"The FDA allows for the seizure of food, even pet food, in cases such as this where it may have been contaminated with filth. It's important to note, at this time, there have been no cases of animal illness traced to products at the PETCO warehouse in Joliet."

[k9diabetes]

I haven't kept up... We Hope, did anything more come of this?

Natalie

[We Hope]

Basically, until FDA reinspects their plant and is satisfied that the violations were corrected, they need to submit test results to FDA before any food can be shipped.

http://www.fda.gov/ora/inspect_ref/igs/lacfpt1/lacfpt105.html

http://www.fda.gov/ora/inspect_ref/igs/lacfpt1/lacfpt106.html

§108.12 - Manufacturing, processing or packing without a permit or in violation of a permit.

Once a processor receives the order that he needs to obtain a permit, he can continue to manufacture, process or pack product, although the product cannot be introduced or delivered for introduction into interstate commerce unless the firm obtains FDA's advance written approval. We do not give such approval until the processor provides an evaluation of the potential public health significance, of each code lot, conducted by a competent authority in accordance with procedures recognized as being adequate to detect any potential public health hazard. The processor can ship product interstate to a consolidation warehouse or other storage facility which is under their control.

No botulism was found in any of their products but the violations found on inspection were such that conditions were right for it to possibly occur.

Unfortunately, the company has not been keeping people up to date with regard to this; the last I saw there was no mention of any of it on their website. All we have to go by right now is that every bit of their canned food must be tested for botulism and those tests must be negative and submitted to FDA before it can leave their plant.

[We Hope]

http://www.cdph.ca.gov/HealthInfo/news/Pages/NR2008-43-PetFoodContaminatedWithSalmonella.aspx

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH WARNS CONSUMERS NOT TO FEED THEIR PETS PEDIGREE® COMPLETE NUTRITION SMALL CRUNCHY BITES
BECAUSE IT MAY BE CONTAMINATED WITH SALMONELLA

DATE: August 12, 2008

SACRAMENTO – Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to feed their pets certain bags of PEDIGREE® Complete Nutrition Small Crunchy Bites because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella, which can cause serious illness in humans as well as in dogs and cats. People who do not adequately wash their hands after handling the contaminated pet food may expose themselves to Salmonella.

This recalled product, manufactured by Mars Petcare US of Franklin, Tenn., was sold in Albertsons in Southern California in 20-pound bags with Lot Code No. 830BFCAT02 and Best By Date of 07/2009 and at Costco stores in Northern California in 52-pound bags with Lot Code Nos. 831BFCAT02 and 830DFCAT02 and Best By Date of 07/2009. The lot code is located on the back of the bag. There have been no reports of human illness associated with this product.

This product should be properly discarded in a secure container. Consumers can return the product to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Some pets will exhibit decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Animals can be carriers with no visible symptoms and can potentially infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

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Simmons Pet Food--FDA Warning Letter:

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/wlcfm/recentfiles.cfm

Simmons Pet Food, Inc. 7/23/08 Dallas District Office Deviations From Low Acid Canned Food Regulation/Adulterated

http://www.fda.gov/foi/warning_letters/s6877c.pdf

This notification is similar to the one received by Evanger's--improperly processed low-acid foods can contain botulism, as we saw with Castleberry's products last year.

http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01825.html

FDA Orders Pet Food Maker to Obtain Emergency Operating Permit

April 24, 2008

http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/botulism071907.html

Botulism Risk from Castleberry Foods and Dog Food (Updated) July 24, 2007

Simmons is a producer of the following pet foods:

http://www.simmonspetfood.com/products.html

Twin Pet
Strongheart
Kitty
Fit & Active
Healthy By Design

They also produce some Ol'Roy canned dog food for Wal-Mart:

http://www.michigan.gov/mda/0,1607,7-125-2961_2968_45559-145636--,00.html

Various Pet Food Products Recalled - June 12, 2006

- Ol' Roy Chicken Flavor; 22 oz. can / Item #89762 (UPC #0068113189762) and Item #34923 (UPC #072562349231) / "Use By" dates between March 16, 2008 and June 6, 2008

- Ol' Roy Beef Flavor; 22 oz. can / Item #89763 (UPC 0068113189763) and Item #35023 (UPC #072562350237) / "Use By" dates between March 16, 2008 and June 6, 2008

- Ol' Roy Hearty Loaf with Chopped Beef; 22 oz. can / Item #89770 (UPC #0068113189770) / "Use By" dates between March 16, 2008 and June 6, 2008

- Ol' Roy Hearty Loaf Chopped Meaty Combo; 22 oz. can / Item#89771 (UPC #0068113189771) / "Use By" dates between March 16, 2008 and June 6, 2008

Problem/Reason for Recall:
Enamel can lining may flake off into petfood.

Amount recalled:
Approximately 6.9 million pounds.

Recalling Firm:
Simmons Pet Food, Inc.
Siloam Springs, AR 72761

Product Manufacturer:
Simmons Pet Food, Inc.
Siloam Springs, AR 72761

[We Hope]

http://www.petcare.mars.com/

September 12, 2008

Today, Mars Petcare US announced a voluntary recall of products manufactured at its Everson, Pennsylvania facility. The pet food is being voluntarily recalled because of potential contamination with Salmonella serotype Schwarzengrund. This voluntary recall only affects the United States.

Salmonella can cause serious infections in dogs and cats, and, if there is cross contamination caused by handling of the pet food, in people as well, especially children, the aged, and people with compromised immune systems. Healthy people potentially infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. On rare occasions, 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 be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Animals can be carriers with no visible symptoms and can potentially infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

The company stopped production at the Everson facility on July 29, 2008 when it was alerted of a possible link between dry pet food produced at the plant and two isolated cases of people infected with Salmonella Schwarzengrund.

Even though no direct link between product produced at Everson and human or pet illness has been made, Mars Petcare US is taking precautionary action to protect pets and their owners by announcing a voluntary recall of all products produced at the Everson facility beginning February 18, 2008 until July 29, 2008 when we stopped production.

The company is continuing to work collaboratively with the FDA to determine the nature and source of Salmonella Schwarzengrund at the Everson facility. Since it has not yet identified the source of the Salmonella Schwarzengrund at the Everson facility, Mars Petcare US does not plan to resume production out of a commitment to the safety of our pet owners and their pets, customers, and associates.

The top priority of Mars Petcare US has always been and continues to be the health and welfare of pets and their owners. Consumers can continue to have confidence in the quality and safety of the products produced at other Mars Petcare US facilities. Only those products which were produced at the Everson facility are impacted by the voluntary recall.

Many of the brands involved in the recall are national brands produced at multiple facilities. A chart for all products is below. For example, PEDIGREE® is manufactured in numerous facilities throughout the country, and Everson represents a very small portion of the manufacturing base – 2.7 percent of total PEDIGREE® production.

Mars Petcare US will work with retail customers to ensure that the recalled products are not on store shelves. These products should not be sold or fed to pets. In the event that consumers believe they have purchased products affected by this voluntary recall, they should return the product to the store where they purchased it for a full refund. Specific product details and other information can be found at www.petcare.mars.com

Please find recalled pet food UPC information below.
The products listed below are made at our Everson facility on behalf of a variety of retailers. All code dates, with the exception of PEDIGREE®, are listed in a similar format as noted below:
Consumers should look for “17” as the first two digits of the second line. Sample:
Best By Feb 18 09
17 1445 1


For PEDIGREE® the Everson code date format is as follows:
Consumers should look for “PAE” on the bottom line – the sixth, seventh and eighth digits. Sample:
PEDIGREE ® Small Crunchy Bites
Best Before 02/2009
808G1PAE01 12:00

There is a chart on the link above--brands include:

Country Acres, Doggy Bag, Members Mark, Natural, Ol' Roy, Paws & Claws, Pedigree, Pet Pride, PMI, Red Flannel, Retriever, Special Kitty, Wegman's.

[k9diabetes]

Ugh... Seems like there are familiar names from the Menu Foods Recall. Wasn't Ol' Roy involved then too?

[We Hope]

Mars did a VERY limited recall of Krasdale and Red Flannel--certain sizes only--a little more than a year ago from this plant. They did a similar one with only certain sizes of Ol' Roy from their TN plant (formerly Doane) shortly before that.

In all of this, it's the same strain of salmonella--found twice now at the PA plant (this year and last year), once at the TN plant last year and about a month ago, this strain of salmonella was reported at their CA in certain lots of Pedigree distributed in CA and NV.

Here's the CDC report regarding the outbreak at the PA plant last year.

http://cdc.gov/salmonella/schwarzengrund.html

CDC's take then was that not enough of the questionable food had been recalled and it was responsible for the salmonella schwarzgrund spreading beyond where the Krasdale and Red Flannel were distributed:

http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2007/NEW01689.html

Mars Petcare US, Inc. Recalls Dry Dog Food August 25, 2007

"The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting consumers that Mars Petcare US, Inc. has recalled two dry dog food products because of the potential contamination with Salmonella Schwarzengrund.

"The Mars Petcare US, based in Franklin, Tenn. is voluntarily recalling five-pound bags of Krasdale Gravy dry dog food sold in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, and 50-pound bags of Red Flannel Large Breed Adult Formula dry food sold in Pennsylvania."

[We Hope]

http://www.petcare.mars.com/

Franklin, Tennessee (November 25, 2008) —Today, Mars Petcare US announced an extension of a previously announced voluntary recall of dry cat and dog food products manufactured at its Allentown, Pennsylvania facility with “Best By” dates between August 11, 2009 – October 3, 2009. The pet food is being voluntarily recalled because of potential contamination with Salmonella. This voluntary recall affects product sold at BJ’s Wholesale Club, ShopRite Supermarkets, and Wal-mart locations in Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Vermont, and West Virginia.

This action is an extension of the voluntary recall issued on October 27, 2008 of all sizes of SPECIAL KITTY® Gourmet Blend dry cat food produced at the Allentown facility on August 11, 2008. We recently learned that an additional sample of SPECIAL KITTY® made on September 25, 2008 at the Allentown facility tested positive for Salmonella. There have been no reported cases of human or pet illness caused by Salmonella associated with products produced at this facility. Mars Petcare US is taking an additional precautionary action to protect pets and their owners by extending the October 27, 2008 voluntary recall to include all dry pet food product produced at the facility with “Best By” dates between August 11, 2009 and October 3, 2009.

The dry cat and dog food listed below are made at our Allentown facility and sold at BJ’s Wholesale Club, ShopRite Supermarkets, and Wal-mart locations in Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Vermont, and West Virginia.

All code dates, regardless of brand, are listed in a similar format as noted below:
Consumers should look for “50” as the first two digits of the second line.
Best By AUG 15 09 (Sample)
50 1445 1

Product Name---------------------------Bag Size----------UPC

Dog Food

Berkley & Jensen Bistro Blend Premium Cat Food 21.6# 00000 20052
Berkley & Jensen Small Bites & Bones Dog Food 52# 00000 14958
Ol' Roy Puppy Complete Premium Dog Food 4# 81131 79078
Ol' Roy Puppy Complete Premium Dog Food 20# 81131 79080
Ol' Roy Complete Nutrition Premium Dog Food 4# 81131 17550
Ol' Roy Complete Nutrition Premium Dog Food 4.4# 81131 69377
Ol' Roy Complete Nutrition Premium Dog Food 8# 05388 67144
Ol' Roy Complete Nutrition Premium Dog Food 20# 81131 17549
Ol' Roy Complete Nutrition Premium Dog Food 22# 05388 60342
Ol' Roy Complete Nutrition Premium Dog Food 44.1# 81131 17551
Ol' Roy Complete Nutrition Premium Dog Food 50# 78742 01022
Ol' Roy High Performance Premium Dog Food 20# 05388 60345
Ol' Roy High Performance Premium Dog Food 50# 78742 05815
Ol' Roy Meaty Chunks & Gravy Premium Dog Food 22# 81131 69630
Ol' Roy Meaty Chunks & Gravy Premium Dog Food 50# 81131 69631
ShopRite Crunchy Bites, Bones and Healthy Squares Dog
Food 20# 41190 04521

Cat Food

Special Kitty Original Premium Cat Food 3.5# 81131 17557
Special Kitty Original Premium Cat Food 7# 81131 17562
Special Kitty Original Premium Cat Food 18# 81131 17559
Special Kitty Gourmet Blend Premium Cat Food 3.5# 81131 17546
Special Kitty Gourmet Blend Premium Cat Food 7# 81131 17547
Special Kitty Gourmet Blend Premium Cat Food 18# 81131 17548
Special Kitty Kitten Premium Cat Food 3.5# 81131 17553
Special Kitty Kitten Premium Cat Food 7# 81131 17554

This recall was previously for certain sizes and flavors of dry Special Kitty in the above-mentioned states only. It has now been extended to both dog and cat foods.

Kathy

[We Hope]

http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/petsmart01_09.html

PetSmart Voluntarily Recalls Grreat Choice® Dog Biscuits

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- PHOENIX, AZ, January 20, 2009 -- PetSmart is voluntarily recalling seven of its Grreat Choice® Dog Biscuit products that contain peanut paste made by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA). PCA is the focus of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration investigation into potential salmonella contamination of peanut butter and paste made at its Blakely, Georgia facility.

Although PetSmart is not aware of any reported cases of illness related to these products, it has removed these products from its store shelves and website and is conducting the recall as a precautionary measure.

The recalled products include only the following types of Grreat Choice Dog Biscuits sold between Aug. 21, 2008 and Jan. 19, 2009:

Small Assorted 32 oz., UPC 73725702900
Small/Medium Assorted 4 lb., UPC 73725700601
Small/Medium Assorted 8 lb., UPC 73725700605
Small/Medium Assorted 10 lb., UPC 73725702755
Large Assorted 8 lb., UPC 73725700638
Extra Large Assorted 8 lb., UPC 73725700779
Peanut Butter 4 lb., UPC 73725700766

Customers who purchased the recalled dog biscuit products should discontinue use immediately and can return the product to any PetSmart store for a complete refund or exchange. Customers can visit www.petsmartfacts.com for more information or contact PetSmart Customer Service at 1-888-839-9638.

No other products or flavors are included in this recall.

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Acme joins the SuperValu Dog Biscuit Recall:

http://www.thedailyjournal.com/article/20090124/NEWS01/90124001

Daily Journal NJ January 24, 2009

ACME voluntarily recalls Happy Tails and Shoppers Valu multi-flavored dog biscuit products

ACME is voluntarily recalling Happy Tails and Shoppers Valu multi-flavored dog biscuit products because they may contain peanut butter that has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella. The precautionary move follows a nationwide recall issued by Peanut Corporation of America of peanut butter and peanut paste produced in its Blakely, Ga., processing facility.

The products were sold at ACME stores. The identified items have not been directly linked to the salmonella outbreak. However, because the safety of customers, and in this case their pets, is a top priority and out of an abundance of caution, ACME has voluntarily recalled the products.

This product recall includes all:

Happy Tails Multi-Flavored Dog Biscuits, 26 ounces;
UPC No.: 41163-42406.

Happy Tails Multi-Flavored Dog Biscuits, 4 pounds;
UPC No.: 41163-42403.

Shoppers Valu Multi-Flavored Dog Biscuits, 4 pounds;
UPC No.: 41130-30507.

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http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/peanutbutterrecall/detail.cfm?ID=333

Category: Pet Food
Brand Name: Salix
Product Description: Healthy-Hide-Deli Wrap 5" Peanut Butter Filled Rawhide
Recalling Firm: Wegmans
Size: 3 count package
Lot Numbers: All Codes
Stock Numbers:
Product Code: 0-91093-33354
Label:

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/peanutbutterrecall/detail.cfm?ID=332

Category: Pet Food
Brand Name: Salix
Product Description: Healthy-Hide-Deli Wrap 5" Peanut Butter Filled Rawhide
Recalling Firm: Petsmart
Size: 3 count package
Lot Numbers:
Stock Numbers:
Product Code: 0-91093-33354
Label:

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/peanutbutterrecall/detail.cfm?ID=325

Category: Pet Food
Brand Name: Carolina Prime
Product Description: 2 Pack Hooves Peanut Butter Hooves
Recalling Firm: Petsmart
Size:
Lot Numbers:
Stock Numbers:
Product Code: 063725542000
Label:

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/peanutbutterrecall/detail.cfm?ID=326

Category: Pet Food
Brand Name: Carolina Prime
Product Description: 4" Rawhide Bone Peanut Rawhide
Recalling Firm: Petsmart
Size:
Lot Numbers:
Stock Numbers:
Product Code: 063725542003
Label:

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/peanutbutterrecall/detail.cfm?ID=328

Category: Pet Food
Brand Name: Carolina Prime
Product Description: 6" Beef Shank Peanut Butter Dog Bone
Recalling Firm: Petsmart
Size:
Lot Numbers:
Stock Numbers:
Product Code: 063725542007
Label:

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/peanutbutterrecall/detail.cfm?ID=327

Category: Pet Food
Brand Name: Carolina Prime
Product Description: 6" Rawhide Bone Peanut Butter Rawhide
Recalling Firm: Petsmart
Size:
Lot Numbers:
Stock Numbers:
Product Code: 063725542005
Label:

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http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/carolinaprimepet01_09.html

Carolina Prime Pet Announces Nationwide Recall of Dog Treats

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Murphy, North Carolina – Jan. 27, 2009 – Carolina Prime Pet, a manufacturer and distributor of dog treats, is voluntarily recalling four of its dog treats that contain peanut butter made by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA). PCA is the focus of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration investigation into potential salmonella contamination of peanut butter and paste.

The recalled treats are sold at various retail establishments in the U.S. and Canada. Although Carolina Prime Pet is not aware of any reported cases of illness related to these products, it has issued this voluntary recall as a precautionary measure.

The recalled products include only the following types of Carolina Prime Pet treats in single unit packages with lot date codes between 081508 and 010909:

6" Beef Shank Peanut Butter, UPC 063725542007
2pk Hooves Peanut Butter, UPC 063725542000
4" Rawhide Bone Peanut Butter, UPC 063725542003
6" Rawhide Bone Peanut Butter, UPC 063725542005
6” Healthy Hide Beef Shank Peanut Butter, UPC 09109333479

Customers who purchased the recalled dog treats should discontinue use immediately, and return items to the purchase location for replacement or refund.

So you see that the company doesn't only deal with PetSmart; the earlier recalls for these products were for items purchased at either of the stores.

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/peanutbutterrecall/brand_list.cfm?brand=Carolina%20Prime%20&cat=Pet%20Food

Link for first recall of these products--listed as PetSmart only.

Even though the date is January 23, this nationwide recall just "appeared" at FDA:

http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/salix01_09.html

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Deerfield Beach, Florida – Jan. 23, 2009 – Salix, a manufacturer of rawhide dog chew products, is voluntarily recalling its Healthy-hide Deli-wrap 3-Pack 5” Peanut Butter-Filled Rawhide dog treats that contain peanut butter made by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA). PCA is the focus of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration investigation into potential salmonella contamination of peanut butter and paste.

The voluntarily recalled peanut butter-filled rawhide treats are sold at PetSmart, Target and Wegmans Food Stores throughout the U.S. and Canada. Although Salix is not aware of any reported cases of illness related to these products, it has issued this voluntary recall as a precautionary measure. The UPC of the voluntarily recalled product is 09109333354.

The product comes in a clear plastic bag with attached header card and the name Deli Wraps on the front. The package is a 3-count of 5” chew treats and the Universal Product Code is 0-91093-33354-0. All packages are marked with one of the following lot codes: A 08 208, A 08 212, A 08 232, A 08 234, A 08 263, A 08 264, A 08 268, A 08 275, A 08 276 or A 08 277. This code can be found on the backside of the header card.

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/peanutbutterrecall/brand_list.cfm?brand=Salix&cat=Pet%20Food

The original notice at this link named only PetSmart and Wegmans as stores selling it--not a word about Target.

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http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/salix201_09.html

Salix, LLC Recalls 6" Peanut Butter Filled Shank Bone Because Of Possible Salmonella Health Risk

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- January 30, 2009 -- Salix LLC of Deerfield Beach, FL a manufacturer of rawhide dog chew products, is voluntarily recalling its Healthy Hide 6” Peanut Butter Filled Shank Bone because it contains peanut butter made by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA). PCA is the focus of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration investigation into potential salmonella contamination of peanut butter and paste.

The voluntarily recalled peanut butter-filled shank bone was sold through National Retailers in the U.S.

The product comes in a clear plastic bag with attached header card and the name Healthy Hide is on the front. The package is a 1-count 6” Peanut Butter Filled Shank Bone and the Universal Product Code is 0-91093-33479-0. All packages are marked with one of the following lot codes: between CP 20081508 and CP 20012209. This code can be found on the backside of the package.

This expands the Salix recall, which previously was for 2 Healthy Hide Deli Wrap products.

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http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/ani02_09.html

American Nutrition, Inc. Announces a Voluntary Recall of Baked Dog Treats

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Ogden, UT – February 10, 2009 –As a result of the expanded recall by the Peanut Corporation of America’s (PCA) Blakely, Georgia facility, American Nutrition, Inc. has issued a voluntary recall for certain baked dog treats containing peanut paste supplied by PCA.

The following items manufactured by American Nutrition, Inc. are subject to this recall:

American Nutrition Vita Bone Flavors Large Dog Treats (48oz. box)
UPC 0 12623 73480 4, Best Before: All Dates prior to JAN 18 10

American Nutrition Vita Bone Flavors Medium Dog Treats (24oz. box)
UPC 0 12623 73241 1, Best Before: All Dates prior to JAN 18 10

American Nutrition Vita Bone Flavors Small Dog Treats (24oz. box)
UPC 0 12623 73240 4, Best Before: All Dates prior to JAN 18 10

American Nutrition Vita Snacks Peanut Butter (3oz. plastic bag)
UPC 0 12623 81315 8, Best Before: All Dates prior to 01/18/10

Farm Style Small Assorted Dog Biscuits (5 lb. plastic bag)
UPC 0 78601 90205 4, Best Before: All Dates prior to 01/18/10

Hill Country Fare Small 5 Flavor Dog Biscuits (4 lb. plastic bag)
UPC 0 41220 52080 0, Best Before: All Dates prior to JAN 18 10

Hill Country Fare Small Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits (4 lb. plastic bag)
UPC 0 41220 17538 3, Best Before: All Dates prior to JAN 18 10

Integrity Small Assorted Dog Biscuits (4 lb. plastic bag)
UPC 0 64237 14639 8, Best Before: All Dates prior to 01/18/10

Northwest Royal Small Dog Biscuits Assorted Flavors (5 lb. plastic bag)
UPC 0 71357 00337 2, Best Before: All Dates prior to 01/18/10

Mill Creek Premium Large Assorted Dog Biscuits (20 lb. box)
UPC 0 78601 95106 9, Lot Codes: 001A7xxx to 018A9xxx

Mill Creek Premium Small Assorted Dog Biscuits (20 lb. box)
UPC 0 78601 95105 2, Lot Codes: 001A7xxx to 018A9xxx

Premium Smarty Dog Biscuits Assorted Flavors Small (4 lb. plastic bag)
UPC 0 41512 04609 4, Best Before: All Dates prior to JAN 18 10

Springfield Prize Multi-Flavor Dog Biscuits (26 oz. box)
UPC 0 41380 14169 3, Best Before: All Dates prior to JAN 18 10

Springfield Prize Multi-Flavor Dog Biscuits (4 lb. plastic bag)
UPC 0 41380 13965 2, Best Before: All Dates prior to 01/18/10

Western Family Biscuits Multi-Flavor (10 lb. box)
UPC 0 15400 06229 9 , Best Before: All Dates prior to JAN 18 10

Western Family Biscuits Multi-Flavor (4 lb. plastic bag)
UPC 0 15400 06408 8 , Best Before: All Dates prior to JAN 18 10

Western Family Biscuits Multi-Flavor (18 oz. box)
UPC 0 15400 03886 7, Best Before: All Dates prior to JAN 18 10

Next Gen Pet Products Small Assorted Biscuits (30 lb. box)
Lot Codes: 001A7xxx to 018A9xxx

Small Assorted Dog Biscuits-Bulk (1/25# box)
Lot Codes: 001A7xxx to 018A9xxx

Western Family (Canada only) Small Dog Biscuits 4 Assorted Flavors (2 Kg. plastic bag)
UPC 0 62639 29585 1, Best Before: All Dates prior to 01/18/10

Yeaster Small Assorted (30 lb. box)
Lot Codes: 001A7xxx to 018A9xxx

Note that quite a few of these are supermarket brands--you may recognize Western Family, Springfield and Hill Country Fare from the 2007 Menu Foods recalls.

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http://www.ohio.com/news/break_news/39916532.html

Ohio.com February 20, 2009

Pet food peanut product recalls
By Associated Press

POSTED: 12:36 p.m. EST, Feb 20, 2009

American Health Kennels Inc. is recalling certain baked dog treats containing peanut butter. In pets, this organism can cause diarrhea, vomiting, fever and abdominal pain. It can be transferred to humans handling the treats. The company said it has had no reports of illness. Details: by phone at 954-781-0730.

The recall includes:

—American Health Kennels Inc. Cookie Bars: Creamy Peanut Butter UPC 725999522004; PB & Carob Chips UPC 725999523001; Lucious Carob UPC 725999521007; 4 pack Cookiebar Assortment UPC 725999538005; Best Before: 11/09

—American Health Kennels Inc. Peanut Butter Crunch 12 ounce UPC 725999001103; 16 ounce UPC 725999161104; Best Before: 11/09

—American Health Kennels Inc. Bark Bars Peanut Butter: 1.5 ounce Jumbo UPC 725999000168; 2.25 Pillow Pack UPC 725999333105; 2.5 pound canister UPC 725999005064; 5 pound bulk UPC 725999001257; 6 ounce Smiles UPC 725999530009; Giggles UPC 725999530009

—American Health Kennels Inc. Bark Bars Peanut Butter: Christmas Stocking 6 ounce UPC 725999000175; Christmas Card Mailer UPC 725999513003; Birthday Mailer UPC 725999528006; ''With Love'' Hearts UPC 725999512944; Holiday Smiles UPC 725999222300

—American Health Kennels Inc. 100 Calorie 2 ounce Pillow Pack UPC 725999539101; 100 Calorie 14 ounce dispenser UPC 725999539200; Gravity Trial 2 ounce UPC 725999400166; Best Before: 11/09

—American Health Kennels Inc. Bark Bars Minis UPC 72599953300; Best Before: 11/09

—American Health Kennels Inc. Bark Bars Animal Snackers 3 ounce UPC 725999512098; 12 ounce UPC 725999512098; Best Before: 11/09

—American Health Kennels Inc. Bark Bars Milk & Cookies UPC 725999333808; Best Before: 11/09

—American Health Kennels Inc. Dog Ate My Homework Jumbo UPC 725999531006; 2 ounce Pillow Pack UPC 725999535004; Best Before: 11/09

—American Health Kennels Inc. Bark Bars Naughty or Nice UPC 725999530092; Best Before: 11/09

—American Health Kennels Inc. Bark Bars Carob & Peanut Butter, 2.5 pound canister UPC 725999005071; 2.25 ounce Pillow Pack UPC 725999333402; 5 pound bulk UPC 725999003251; Best Before: 11/09

—American Health Kennels Inc. Bark Bars Brownie Delight 12 ounce UPC 725999003107; 5 pound bulk UPC 725999003251; Best Before: 11/09

This is the first I have seen of this--AFAIK, it's not yet on the FDA list.

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http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/alaskacookies03_09.html

Alaska Canine Cookies Recalls Certain Canine Cookies Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- March 10, 2009 -- 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.

Alaska Canine Cookies were distributed in our 4 stores, (Anchorage, downtown Anchorage in the 5th Avenue Mall, Homer, and Wasilla) and on the website (www.alaskacaninecookies.com).

All three flavors (Peanut Butter, Power Bone, and Carrot Cake) come in a "Filled with Fun" bag (diagonally striped bag containing 3 large bones) and a "Woof Pack" (15 ounce bag labeled "Alaskan "Woof" Pack" with the Husk E. Dog on the front containing approximately 45 medium bones). Both the Filled with Fun and the Woof Pack, as well as any other Canine Cookie with a 1 ½ inch bone shaped sticker reading "Peanut Butter for Dogs, a natural treat for dogs" are included.

Additionally, the "Lollipup" (available only in the peanut butter flavor) comes in a 1 ounce bag with the Husk E. Dog on the front, and has the name "Lollipup" on the back and contains 1 large bone.

The "Polar Pooch Pouch" (offered only in the carrot cake flavor) is a 5 ounce bag with the Husk E Dog on the front, with "canine carrot cake" written across the front of the bag and contains 12 medium bones. There are no product codes or UPC codes for these products.

All three flavors have been available in bulk by request. There are no product codes or UPC codes for the bulk products.

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http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm166265.htm

FDA Suspends Temporary Emergency Permit of Pet Food Maker
June 12, 2009

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today it was suspending the temporary Emergency Permit issued to Evanger's Dog & Cat Food Co., Inc.

Evanger's, operating in Wheeling, Illinois, deviated from the prescribed process, equipment, product shipment, and recordkeeping requirements in the production of the company's thermally processed low acid canned food (LACF) products. The deviations in their processes and documentation could result in under-processed pet foods, which can allow the survival and growth of Clostridium botulinum (C. botulinum), a bacterium that causes botulism in some animals as well as in humans.

In April 2008, Evanger’s was issued an “Order of Need for Emergency Permit” after the agency determined that the company had failed to meet the regulatory requirements to process a product that does not present a health risk. In June, 2008, FDA issued Evanger’s a temporary Emergency Permit. During inspections conducted between March 2009 and April 2009, FDA determined Evanger’s was not operating in compliance with the mandatory requirements and conditions of the Temporary Emergency Permit.

“The FDA is stopping Evanger's ability to ship pet food in interstate commerce,” said Dr. Bernadette Dunham. “Today’s enforcement action sends a strong message to manufacturers of pet food that we will take whatever action necessary to keep unsafe products from reaching consumers.”

In order for Evanger's to resume shipping in interstate commerce, the company must document that corrective actions and processing procedures have been implemented to ensure that the finished product will not present a health hazard.

http://www.thepetfoodlist.com/manufacturers.htm

Evanger's also produces these brands for these companies:

Artemis Holistic Dog Food

Blackwood Pet Food

Canidae

Life4k9

More Evanger's Produced Brands

http://www.mastiffonlinecommunity.net/viewtopic.php?printertopic=1&t=9229&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&vote=viewresult

Beowulf Natural Feeds, Syracuse NY – Back to Basics Perfection. Made by Evanger’s Dog and Cat Food Company, Wheeling IL. www.beowulfs.com

Weruva International Inc, Natick MA – Weruva Kobe and Kurobuta formulas only. Made by Evanger’s Dog and Cat Food Company, Wheeling IL. www.weruva.com

Basically, they currently cannot ship anything they can out of IL.

http://k9diabetes.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1045&postcount=9

http://k9diabetes.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1049&postcount=11

Above are our board links from April 2008, when the problems began and Evanger's was allowed to operate under the emergency permit.

Kathy

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http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/449/1/Nutro-Pet-Food-Voluntary-Withdrawal/Page1.html

September 29, 2009-Truth About Pet Food

"Nutro provided the following information regarding a "Voluntary Withdrawal" of Nutro products.

Nutro Natural Choice Chicken, Rice & Oatmeal Puppy 5# bags sold at Petsmart and Petco (only)

Nutro Ultra Puppy 4.5# bag sold at Petsmart and Petco (only)

Nutro Ultra Puppy 30# bag sold at Petco (only)

Specific Best by date 09/10/10

"The reason stated for the voluntary withdrawal..."Possible melted plastic in the bag."

"If you or anyone you know feeds either of these Nutro products, please alert them to the "Voluntary Withdrawal".

"Added after original posting...

"I personally called Nutro - 1-800-833-5330 and spoke with Nicole."

No notice of the withdrawl posted on Nutro's website nor on FDA's as of now. Also no notices on either the PetSmart or Petco websites, where the products were shipped.

Kathy

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http://www.nutroproducts.com/press10-1-09.shtml

From the Nutro website-September 30, 2009

PRODUCT THAT MADE IT TO SELECT PETSMART STORES IN CA, AZ, CO, TX and NM ONLY

Product Name UPC Size Best by Date

NUTRO® ULTRA™ Puppy food for dogs 79105 51313 4.5 LB 09/10/10

NUTRO® NATURAL CHOICE® Chicken Meal, Rice and Oatmeal Formula Small Bites Puppy 79105 23050 5 LB 09/10/10

PRODUCT THAT MADE IT TO SELECT PETCO STORES IN CA, NV, HI and UT ONLY

Product Name UPC Size Best by Date

NUTRO® ULTRA™ Puppy food for dogs 79105 51315 30 LB 09/10/10

[We Hope]

Still more to add to this story. If you read the recall information posted on Nutro's website, you'll see the following:

http://www.nutroproducts.com/press10-1-09.shtml

"Small pieces of melted plastic were recently found in the production line of select varieties of NUTRO dry dog and cat food products."

The company is saying that this did not just affect some of their dry dog foods.

http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/nutro_puppy_mix2.html

Consumer Affairs October 1, 2009

"Although Nutro said it found pieces of melted plastic in the production line for dry dog and cat food products, the company is not pulling any feline food off the market."

So far, there are no recalls for any of their dry cat foods and no reports of anyone finding plastic in them.

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http://www.wysong.net/recall.php

The following batches of Wysong Canine Diets Maintenance™ and Senior™ have shown above acceptable moisture levels and may contain mold.

Wysong Maintenance™: lot #: 090617
Wysong Maintenance™: lot #: 090624
Wysong Maintenance™: lot #: 090706
Wysong Maintenance™: lot #: 090720
Wysong Senior™: lot #: 090623

We ask that if you have received any of these Wysong products to please not feed them, and contact Wysong for product replacement.

Email: Wysong@Wysong.net
Subject: Product Replacement

Alternatively, please return or exchange at the store from which you purchased the product. Credit will be issued via our Distributors to the Retailer.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

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There is nothing about this at FDA.

The rumor is that the mold is aflatoxin; someone posted this the Pet Sit Blog:

http://petsitusa.com/blog/?p=2525#comment-313058

"julie pittman October 8, 2009 at 6:48 pm

"Aloha Please be aware that Wysong dog food is supposed to be recalling for the MOLD – Aflatoxin !!! My purebred Doberman died last week from this !!!! Ido not see alot of warnings on net – Beware julie Oct. 8th 2009"

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Update on the recall. The recall notice is still not at FDA and still not prominently displayed on the Wysong website. The original notice has been updated, but what has been added omits some VERY pertinent information in favor of PR-type statements from the company:

http://www.wysong.net/recall.php

You need to go here, to Consumer Affairs, to learn what type of mold is in the food:

http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/wysong_pet_food.html

Consumer Affairs-October 15, 2009

Wysong Pet Food Pulls Products Due to Mold

"Wysong Pet Food confirmed its recall of five batches of Canine Diets Maintenance and Senior dry dog food -- manufactured in June and July 2009 -- because the products contain mold.

""Penicillium and fusarium mold species have been identified," Lucas Wysong, the company's vice-president, told ConsumerAffairs.com. "All mycotoxin tests conducted thus far are negative with regard to the recalled products.""

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This recall has been extended to more Wysong dry dog food products:

http://www.wysong.net/moreinfo.php

Mold has been found in some bags of Wysong dry extruded dog foods manufactured in June, July and August of 2009. No problems have been found or reported in any other Wysong food product.

No products from the following batches should be sold or fed. The affected products are:

Wysong Maintenance™: lot #: 090617
Wysong Maintenance™: lot #: 090624
Wysong Maintenance™: lot #: 090706
Wysong Maintenance™: lot #: 090720
Wysong Maintenance™: lot #: 090817 NEW
Wysong Senior™: lot #: 090623
Wysong Senior™: lot #: 090811 NEW
Wysong Synorgon™: lot #: 090629 NEW

None of the above are listed at FDA....:(

Kathy