Pet Food and Pet Product Recalls and Warnings

Voluntary recall of horse feed

http://www.news10.net/news/article/182006/2/Voluntary-recall-of-horse-feed

According to the FDA, Western Feed, LLC is voluntarily recalling two lots (M718430 and M720280) of Kountry Buffet 14% feed because it may contain monensin sodium (Rumensin).

The feed is packaged in 50 lb. bags bearing the Payback logo with the attached tag identifying the product as Kountry Buffet 14%.

Monensin sodium is a medication approved for use in some livestock and poultry species, but can be fatal to horses if fed at sufficiently high levels.
The lot number (M718430 and M720280) can be found towards the bottom of the tag, below the Feeding Directions.
This feed was distributed Dec 2, 2011 through Dec 15, 2011 to retailers in Nebraska and Wyoming. Retailers receiving product from the lot in question have removed it from their stores.
Western Feed had received a report of some horses that had died as a result of consuming the feed. Initial testing by a private laboratory has indicated the presence of a potentially harmful level of monensin sodium (Rumensin) in these two lots. Further follow up testing is underway.
The symptoms of toxicity vary with the amount of monensin ingested by a horse. Trace amounts may cause a horse to go off his regular feed, show signs of colic and appear unwell for a few days. Larger amounts will cause a horse to show more serious symptoms within a few hours including colic, stiffness, sweating, a lack of co-ordination and the inability to stand.
Customers who purchased Kountry Buffet 14% from lot M718430 and M720280 should stop feeding the product immediately and call Western Feed LLC at 308-247-2601, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM MT.
At this time, the limited voluntary recall only applies to Kountry Buffet 14%, lots M718430 and M720280. No other Western Feed, LLC products and no other lots of Kountry Buffet 14% are involved.

A similar recall happened in January.  The same ingredient - monensin sodium (Rumensin) - was found in horse feed product
distributed in California, Nevada, and Oregon. 

Frozen dog treat recalled

TBD Brands, LLC, announced today that it is issuing a voluntary recall of Yoghund brand Organic Banana & Peanut Butter flavor, frozen yogurt dog treats. This is a cautionary action, as these products contain organic peanut butter linked to recent recalls of Sunland, Inc.of Portales, NM, for possible Salmonella contamination.

The company has elected to recall all case product of Lot Code 268 12 and earlier, cup and four pack Best By Date of 9.24.14 or earlier. 

Pets with Salmonella infections may have decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. If left untreated, pets may be lethargic, have diarrhea, 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. 

Individuals handling the frozen yogurt product can become infected with Salmonella. 

Product was distributed through retailers nationwide. 

Pass info on

Nature's Recipe pet treat recall - salmonella 

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm323823.htm

 The latest People food recalls 

http://efoodalert.net/2012/10/13/recalls-and-alerts-october-13-2012/ 

Pass it on. 

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Subject: FW: Another Recall
From:    "Samuel Eaton" <sce9590@verizon.net>
Date:    Sat, October 6, 2012 6:40 am
To:      sce9590@verizon.net
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From: patti-stinson@googlegroups.com 
On Behalf Of Patti Stinson
Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2012 11:27 AM
Subject: Another Recall
Kasel Associated Industries Recalls Nature's Deli Chicken Jerky Dog Treats Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
Kasel Associated Industries of Denver, CO is voluntarily recalling its NATURE'S DELI CHICKEN JERKY DOG TREATS product because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can sicken animals that eat these products and humans are at risk for salmonella poisoning from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the pet products or any surfaces exposed to these products.
http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/kasel-associated-industries-recall
s-natures-deli-chicken-jerky-dog-treats-because-of-possible-salmonella-healt
h-risk.html

The recalled Chicken Jerky Dog Treats were distributed to 57 Sam's Club locations in the following states: CO,IA,ID,IL,KS,MO,MT,NE,OK,SD,UT and WY.
The product comes in a clear plastic bag with the Nature's Deli logo containing 2.5 lbs chicken jerky marked with UPC bar code 647263800208. Kasel Industries is recalling lot number BEST BY 091913 DEN because this lot code tested positive through analysis by the FDA.

(Note from Brandi:  This is from a forward, so I don’t know anything more than what you see here.  Please check it out thoroughly before following the advice contained here.)

From: Judy Burke [mailto:rowdyshse@gmail.com] 
Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2012 6:03 PM
Science Diet using polyethylene (plastic) on their foods 

From a rescue friend of mine.   He did some further research.

Judy B

Yep.  Looks like it will be in their kibble.

http://dogventuring.blogspot.com/2012/09/science-diet-to-have-plastic-coasted.html

LC

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In a message dated 9/23/2012 11:30:08 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

rowdyshse@gmail.com writes:

Please cross post!!

We don't feed Science Diet, however, you might know of someone who does use this food for their dog.

Apparently Science Diet has obtained a new patent for their pet food with a method that would increase the shelf life of their products.  It's coating that consists of "low density polyethylene", which is basically PLASTIC!

Wikipedia says the following:

LDPE is widely used for manufacturing various containers, dispensing bottles wash bottles, tubing, plastic bags for computer components, and various molded laboratory equipment.  It’s most common use is in plastic bags.

Other products made from it include:

a.. Trays and general purpose containers

b.. Corrosion-resistant work surfaces

c.. Parts that need to be weldable and machinable

d.. Parts that require flexibility, for which it serves very well

e.. Very soft and pliable parts such as snap-on lids

f.. Six pack rings

g.. Juice and milk cartons are made of liquid packaging board, a laminate of

paperboard and LDPE (as the water-proof inner and outer layer), and often

with of a layer of aluminum foil (thus becoming aseptic packaging).[4][5]

h.. Parts of computer hardware, such as hard disk drives, screen cards, and

optical disc drives

i.. Playground slides

j.. Plastic wraps

Read more here:

http://www.ehowcom/about_6540370_low-density-polyethylene-safety.html

Here's the patent information: http://tinyurl.com/SDPFC

Do other dog fod companies do this?  I see that the ehow link says that low density is safe for kids to be around when used in playground equipment, but they don't EAT IT!  Your thoughts?

Read more info here: http://tinyurl.com/8qlg

AvoDerm Dog Food Recall - salmonella. 
http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-recall/avoderm-dog-food-recall/ 
Pass it on to other people who may need to know about this. 
Donnie

The recall includes AvoDerm Natural Lamb Meal and Brown Rice Adult Dog Formula in the 26 pound bag only manufactured with Best Before dates of August 28, 2013, August 29, 2013 and August 30, 2013.

List of canine thyroid meds recalled/ please forward to dog owners

http://www.examiner.com/article/canine-thyroid-medication-recalled-by-manufacturer

Here’s a list of the products that have been recalled:

Lloyd Thyro Tab 0.3mg in 1000 ct NDC# 11789-253-20 KB15711

Lloyd Thyro Tab 0.3mg in 120ct NDC#11789-253-10 KB15711

Lloyd Thyro Tab 1.0mg in 1000ct NDC# 11789-268-20 KB17311

Lloyd Thyro Tab 1.0mg in 120ct NDC# 11789-268-10 KB17311

Lloyd Thyro Tab 0.7mg in 1000ct NDC# 11789-257-20 KB18011

Lloyd Thyro Tab 0.7mg in 120ct NDC# 11789-257-10 KB18011

Lloyd Thyro Tab 0.2mg in 1000ct NDC# 11789-252-20 KA16611

Lloyd Thyro Tab 0.2mg in 120ct NDC# 11789-252-10 KA16611

Vedco Thyrosyn Tab 0.8mg in 1000ct NDC# 50989-204-53 KD11711, KD11711A

Vedco Thyrosyn Tab 0.3mg in 1000ct NDC# 50989-201-53 KB13611, KB13611A

Vedco Thyrosyn Tab 0.3mg in 180ct NDC# 50989-201-86 KB13611, KB13611A

Vedco Thyrosyn Tab 0.7mg in 180ct NDC# 50989-283-86 KB18011, KB18011A

Clipper Thyrozine Tab 0.3mg in 1000ct NDC# 57319-333-16 KB13611, KB13611a, KB15711

Clipper Thyrozine Tab 0.3mg in 180ct NDC# 57319-333-31 KB15711F

Clipper Thyrozine Tab 0.7mg in 1000ct NDC# 57319-337-16 KB18011

Clipper Thyrozine Tab 0.7mg in 180ct NDC# 57319-337-31 KB18011F, KB18011FA

If your dog has been prescribed medications from the manufacturer Lloyd, Vedco and Clipper, please contact your veterinarian for instructions.

Please share immediately - thanks!

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From: "Dog Food Advisor" alerts@dogfoodadvisor.com

Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 1:43:59 PM

Subject: Dog Food Recall Alert - Bil Jac Dog Food

Dear Dog Owner,

At your request, I'm sending you this special alert.

On August 24, Bil Jac Foods announced a voluntary recall of some of its dry dog food products due to possible contamination with mold.

To learn which products are affected, please visit the following link:

http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=5sR.E&m=3keym9u6PHO0_1z&b=dakTEXXg4oBP6g.GAvK2ag  

Bil Jac Dog Food Recall

 According to a company spokesperson, the recall includes only the 6 pound package of its Bil-Jac Adult Select Formula dry dog food with a lot code of 1792-02 and a Best By date of 27 December 2013.

Please be sure to share the news of this alert with other pet owners.

Mike Sagman, Editor

The Dog Food Advisor

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Petco Food Bowl Recall

Posted: 12 Aug 2012 07:40 AM PDT

Petco has announced a voluntary recall of certain stainless steel pet food bowls due to contamination with radioactive material.

The following company statement provides full details:

Petco has determined that one of its foreign suppliers used stainless steel mistakenly containing small quantities of Cobalt-60 when fabricating certain orders of certain SKUs/models of stainless steel pet food bowls. Cobalt-60 is a radioactive material commonly used in industrial gauging equipment and other uses.

We don’t know for certain how it got into our product, but we believe it came from scrap metal that had some Cobalt-60 accidentally mixed in. The affected products were found to emit low levels of radiation.

The Cobalt-60 levels in the affected products are far below State and Federal regulatory limits. All of the expert testing conducted on these products to date indicates that there is no health risk to the public, to our associates or to pets.

To our knowledge, the affected products were limited to two cargo containers that entered the United States in late May and early June. We’ve also determined that the affected products pose no health risk, and were and are safe to be handled by our associates.

The issue was discovered by Customs and Border Protection agents during a routine import screening of one of the containers. That container was held at the port and never reached Petco. The second container had previously cleared Customs and reached Petco’s distribution network.

Upon learning of this issue following the delivery of the affected products to our distribution centers, we promptly retained experts to examine the potentially affected products, and those experts determined that the SKUs examined were safe for handling.

Out of concern that products from the second container reached our stores, we removed from our store shelves and from our website all products from the supplier that produced the bowls.

We have confirmed that the vast majority of all of the affected products remain at Petco distribution centers, are quarantined outside and never reached our stores.

We also confirmed that very few affected items were actually sold to consumers. We are working to contact those customers to inform them of the situation and to retrieve those particular bowls.

Petco has notified the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and a number of state governments, and is in the process of notifying other appropriate states as we continue to collect and verify information.

The Illinois state government did its own testing and issued a news release stating that “a person would have to hold one of the bowls against their chest for roughly six and a half days to receive a dose of radiation equivalent to a single chest X-ray,” and that “these bowls do not pose an immediate health risk.”

Petco tested other stainless steel pet products it carries from other suppliers and found no similar issues. The supplier that produced the affected products has told us that it has already instituted special screening procedures. We are in the process of reviewing those procedures ourselves, and we have put a hold on future shipments until this issue is resolved.

Customers who purchased these products between the dates of May 31 and June 20, 2012, should bring it to their local Petco store for a full refund. If you have any questions, please call Petco Customer Service at 877-738-6742.

SKU numbers can be found on labels inside and on the bottom of the bowls.

You can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.

Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.

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If You Feed Sweet Potato Treats to Your Pet, Please Read This!
Canine kidney failure symptoms similar to those seen after consumption of chicken jerky treats from China are now being linked to sweet potato treats as well. Find out what other types of treats could also be contaminated and the best way to keep your pet safe.

http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2012/07/20/sweet-potato-dog-treats.aspx

Nature's Variety Dog Food Recall
Nature's Variety has issued a nationwide voluntary recall on Prairie Beef Meal & Barley Medley Kibble for Dogs. Issued 7/12/12
http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/natures-variety-dog-food-recall.html

Wishing you and your pet(s) the best,

Susan Thixton
Pet Food Safety Advocate
Author, Buyer Beware Co-Author Dinner PAWsible
TruthaboutPetFood.com
PetsumerReport.com  

What's in Your Pet's Food?
Is your dog or cat eating risk ingredients? Chinese imports? Petsumer Report tells the 'rest of the story' on over 2500 cat foods, dog foods, and pet treats. 30 Day Satisfaction Guarantee. www.PetsumerReport.com

From: "Susan Thixton" Susan@TruthAboutPetFood.com

Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 8:19:06 PM

Subject: Pedigree Dog Food Recall 

Recall Of Limited Range Of PedigreeR Brand Wet Dog Food

FRANKLIN, Tenn., June 30, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Today, Mars Petcare US announced a voluntary recall of a limited range of three varieties of PEDIGREER weight management canned dog food products due to a potential choking risk.

http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/voluntary-recall-of-limited-range-of-pedigree%C2%AE-brand-wet-dog-food.html   

Wishing you and your pet(s) the best,

Susan Thixton

Pet Food Safety Advocate

Author, Buyer Beware

Co-Author Dinner PAWsible

 http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/ TruthaboutPetFood.com

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Recalled Pet Food
Only cans of PEDIGREE® weight management canned dog food varieties with the production codes shown below are included in this voluntary recall. Each product will have a lot code printed on the end of the can that begins with 209, 210, 211 or 212 and a Best Before date that falls between 2/24/2014 and 3/23/2014.
UPC        DESCRIPTION
2310034974 PEDIGREE Healthy Weight Premium Ground Entree in Meaty Juices
2310001913 PEDIGREE® Weight Management Meaty Ground Dinner Beef & Liver Dinner in Meaty Juices
2310023045 PEDIGREE®  Weight Management Meaty Ground Dinner Chicken & Rice Dinner in Meaty Juices

http://ashleysassaman.wordpress.com/2012/05/29/dog-owners-beware/

Dog Owners Beware

Posted on May 29, 2012

One of our beloved dogs, Jack, a 6-year-old, chow-lab mix, died yesterday. His death was very unexpected and traumatic. Although, our dogs did not receive the same amount of attention as they did before Bobby was born, they were still loved dearly. Bob walked them religiously every single day. Jack loved, loved, loved, playing fetch. Tennis balls were his favorite. When we discovered that he had died, we began questioning what happened to our sweet Jack.

On Monday, May 7, we took both of our dogs to our vet for their annual check ups. It was a very routine visit. They were both checked for heartworms and parasites, weighed, and listened to. They were deemed normal and healthy. They both received their rabies vaccinations, and a new drug (via injection) that was recommend by our vet, ProHeart 6. Our vet simply said, “Hey, we have this new shot that we can give them for heartworm protection instead of an oral preventative. It’s easy because it’s only one dose every 6 months.” Sounded good to us, so we agreed. That was it. That was all the information we received, and—by our own fault—all we asked for.

Both of the dogs seemed fine the first week home, then Jack started acting differently. He didn’t want to go on his daily walks. He didn’t want to fetch his tennis ball. He didn’t want to eat his dog food. My husband even tried giving him some leftover steak from our dinner, and Jack wouldn’t eat it. We knew something was up, so we took him back to the vet on Monday, May 21.

The vet discovered that Jack had a fever, but could find nothing else wrong with him. He was given a steroid shot and some antibiotics in case he had an infection, and we were sent home. Over the next few days, Jack seemed to feel better. He was still a little lethargic, but was eating and perked up when we threw a ball or petted him. He seemed on the mend. We thought he must have just had a virus and was getting better. It did not even cross our minds that he was so gravely ill, so we continued with our Memorial Day plans to go to the beach.

We returned from the beach to a grim discovery—Jack dead in a pool of blood and vomit. His poor little body was crumpled up in a strange way, like he had literally just fallen over dead. We took him to an animal ER where they confirmed that he was dead, and we paid to have his body cremated. The vet at the animal ER stated that it appeared to be a heart attack or cardiopulmonary problem that killed him.

That evening, as we wrestled with grief and trying to explain death to our 3-year-old son, we began to question what on earth had happened to our previously perky puppy. Okay—he wasn’t a puppy, but he always behaved like a frisky, fun puppy, and he certainly wasn’t an old dog. We considered the possibility that he ate something bad, but his vet had all but ruled out a GI problem. We went over and over what was different, the only thing we had changed was their heartworm medicine.

We googled the shot he had received a few weeks earlier, ProHeart 6. The drug was originally made by a division of Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, but the drug company Pfizer acquired Wyeth and all of its holdings in 2009. Pfizer’s own website lists side effects of the drug as lethargy, loss of appetite, vomiting, and death. (Source: Pfizer) Jack had exhibited exactly all of those symptoms… in that order.

After doing further research, we also discovered that the drug was originally pulled off the market in 2004 for a high rate of adverse reactions to the drug. “According to an informed veterinarian, ‘Proheart caused more deaths in one year than all of the oral heartworm preventives combined did in ten years. When the FDA notified Pfizer that their drug was causing a problem, the manufacturer claimed it was due to the vaccines’ being given at the same time. The FDA looked at the data again and told them the dogs involved had been getting their vaccinations all along and the only difference was the Proheart. That’s when the FDA informed the company of their intent to pull it and the company then voluntarily took it off the market.” (Source: The Senior Dogs Project)

Pfizer was allowed to re-market the drug in 2008 with the following stipulations: Pfizer agreed to add additional warning labels to the drug packaging, and agreed to mandate that pet owners be given a drug fact sheet and be made to sign an “informed consent” document. Pfizer went even further as to mandate web-based training for veterinarians who gave the drug, and issued several “Dear Doctor” letters to all veterinarians regarding the adverse effects of the drug. (Read one of the “Dear Doctor” letters here.)

The part that bothered and alarmed us the most was this line from the drug’s website: “ProHeart 6 dog owners must be advised of the risks of ProHeart 6 and sign an Owner Consent Form prior to the first administration.” (Source: Pfizer)

We were never shown a fact sheet on the drug, never “advised of the risks”, and certainly not given an Owner Consent Form” by our vet to sign. (In hindsight, we feel that we should have asked more questions about the drug, but we trusted our veterinarian.) If the side effects had been presented to us as they have in our research, we would NOT have consented to have Pro Heart 6 administered to our dogs.

We also found some literature suggesting that ProHeart 6 should not be administered at the same time as vaccinations: “Allergic reactions, sometimes serious, have been reported when ProHeart 6 and vaccinations have been given at the same time. Talk to your veterinarian about the risks of administering ProHeart 6 at the same time as vaccinations.” (Source link here.) Our vet administered ProHeart 6 at the same time as Jack rabies vaccine, and distemper/bordetella.

The drug’s information page from Drugs.com states the following: “Owners should be advised of the potential for adverse reactions, including anaphylaxis, and be informed of the clinical signs associated with drug toxicity. Owners should be advised to contact their veterinarian immediately if signs of toxicity are observed. The vast majority of patients with drug related adverse reactions have recovered when the signs are recognized and veterinary care, if appropriate, is initiated.” (Source: Drugs.com)

When we did recognize that something was going on with our dog, we did what we thought good pet owners are supposed to do. We took him back to the vet. The vet should have recognized that he was having an adverse reaction to the ProHeart6 that she administered to him  (without our “informed” consent) only weeks earlier and treated him appropriately. If the vetrinarian had recognized his symptoms, he could have recovered. She did not, and as a result, our otherwise healthy dog died. Now, we are left waiting on the drug to work its way out of our remaining dog’s sstem praying that she does not fall victim to the same fate.

Stories of dogs that died as a result of being administered this drug are abundant. Check out any of the following links for more information, and please, ask for all of the facts, side effects, and more information when your vet (or doctor) recommends this drug (or any drug). ProHeart 6 provides no additional benefits or protection than safer, oral heartworm preventatives.

Additional Resources:

Letters & Data by the Drug Manufacturer from the FDA’s Website:

July 22, 2002 “Dear Doctor” Letter warning of additional “adverse reactions”

June 19, 2003 “Dear Doctor” Letter advising of label changes due to “adverse reactions”

“Risk Minimization Action Plan” for the Re-Introduction of ProHeart 6 to the Market (63 Pages which includes the newest precautions, and the actual drug label, “Client Information Sheet”, and “Owner Consent Form”—none of which we were ever given.)

May 30 UPDATE:
I truly appreciate all of your condolences and support, and all of you who have shared this blog on your social media sites. It makes me feel much better knowing that we are raising consumer consciousness.

We aren’t trying to tell you what to do with your pets, just encouraging you to gather information before making any decisions.

A vet that works for Pfizer, the drug manufacturer, contacted us today to ask us if we would let them do a  necropsy on Jack. (They had already called the crematorium to make sure his body had not been cremated yet.) We agreed. In fact, we felt relieved and feel that we will get some answers soon. His body is now on the way to the University of Florida to be examined by experts.

Our other dog does not seem to be exhibiting the same symptoms ( thank goodness).

May 31 UPDATE:
Pfizer called back today to let us know they were planning on reimbursing us for the money we paid to have Jack cremated.

His body is being sent to a different lab in Florida and it will be 4-6 weeks before we get a full  necropsy report. They are doing tissue samples, toxicology… The whole nine yards.

Pfizer seems as interested in getting answers as we do. Which is more than we can say for our (former) vet.

The vet has not responded to our requests for answers. (I.e. Did the vet who administered the shot complete Pfizer’s mandatory training? Why were we not given the “Owner Consent Form” and drug fact sheet? Why did the vet not recognize Jack’s symptoms when we took him back in?)

I have received lots of emails and messages from others who have lost their pets. My heart goes out to you. Some have asked me to publicly name the vet. I’m not going to do that (yet). I may, or may not, do that when we receive the autopsy results. At that time, we will know who is truly culpable. In the meantime, just be sure to ask your vet (or doctor for that matter) for lots of information before consenting to anything.

For those of you following this story, further updates will be posted to my ”Justice for Jack” (http://ashleysassaman.wordpress.com/2012/06/02/justice-for-jack/) post

Solid Gold Pet Food Recall 

Solid Gold Health Products for Pets, Inc. Recalls Dog Food Because of Possible

Salmonella Health Risk 

http://truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/solid-gold-pet-food-recall.html

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http://shine.yahoo.com/pets/pet-food-recalled-after-salmonella-outbreak.html

From: "U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)" fda@service.govdelivery.com

Sent: Monday, May 7, 2012 1:15:00 PM

Subject: Apex Pet Foods Initiates Voluntary Recall of Dry Pet Food Due to

the Potential for Salmonella No Pet or Human Illnesses have been Reported

Associated With Apex Dog Food

Apex Pet Foods Initiates Voluntary Recall of Dry Pet Food Due to

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm303061.htm?source=govdelivery  

 the Potential for Salmonella 

No Pet or Human Illnesses have been Reported Associated With Apex Dog Food

05/07/2012 12:51 PM EDT

Apex Pet Foods announced today that it is issuing a voluntary recall of all dry dog food formulas manufactured on January 24, 2012. Although there have been no animal or human illnesses related to Apex Dog Food and the product has not tested positive for Salmonella, the company has voluntarily initiated this recall out of caution to ensure the health and safety of consumers and their pets.  

For detailed information pertaining to this Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts message, please click the link at the beginning of this bulletin.

(Note from Brandi:  This is from a forward, so I don’t know anything more than what you see here.)

please pass the word that the Chicken Jerky treats that are in the news now also are coming free in a 40lb bag of Purina Dog Chow.  The link is from an article in todays NewsLeader. Thanks for all you do.   Bob 

http://www.newsleader.com/article/20120317/NEWS01/203170317/Staunton-pet-owner-contacts-FDA-over-suspect-chicken-jerky-dog-treats

Owner contacts FDA over suspect chicken jerky dog treats

STAUNTON - When Joann Loring's dog Rastaman started behaving strangely Tuesday night, pacing, hiccuping and trying to chew up everything, she wracked her brain trying to figure out what was wrong with her mutt. 

"I didn't know what to do," Loring said. 

After patting his stomach and getting him to burp a few times, Rastaman seemed to feel better, but Loring wanted to make sure whatever made him sick didn't happen again. 

What she thought was likely the answer came a few days later when she saw an FDA warning someone had posted on Facebook, advising dog owners that certain brands of chicken jerky were causing pets to get sick and some to die. 

Although they weren't recalled because the FDA couldn't discern what in the treats was harming people's pooches, they did issue a warning in November about certain brands of chicken jerky.

The FDA had previously issued warnings for chicken jerky products in 2007 and 2008, but complaints began to drop off. However, they are soaring again with more than 600 reports of sick or dead dogs. 

FDA is advising consumers who choose to feed their dogs chicken jerky products to watch them closely for any or all of the following signs that can occur within hours to days of feeding the products: decreased appetite and activity, vomiting, diarrhea - sometimes with blood - increased water consumption and/or urination. 

If the dog shows any of these signs, stop feeding the chicken jerky product, the FDA advises.

Owners should consult their veterinarian if signs are severe or persist for more than 24 hours. Although most dogs appear to recover, some reports to the FDA have involved dogs that have died.

Loring had been giving her dog Milo's Kitchen chicken jerky, one of the three big brands that the FDA is warning consumers about, as well as Waggin'

Train and Canyon Creek Ranch jerky treats or tenders, both produced by Nestle Purina PetCare Co.

She started giving her dog the treats a few days before he became sick. 

Loring reported the incident to the FDA, and after a 20-minute conversation the representative told her to hang on to the packaging and said they might ask her to send it in. 

Although the FDA has not recalled the treats, Loring said she wants to make sure no one else's pets suffer. 

Rastaman is fine now.

MSNBC.com finds "3 big brands may be tied to chicken jerky illness in dogs"

Internal FDA documents obtained by MSNBC.com found references to "at least three popular brands of jerky treats that may be associated with kidney failure and other serious ailments." 

http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/msnbccom-finds-3-big-brands-may-be-tied-to-chicken-jerky-illness-in-dogs.html

(Note from Brandi: This is from a forward, so I don’t know anything more than what you see here.)

Red Alert!: 

At the end of December, a local kennel donated 12 cases of Kirkland canned Lamb and Rice dog food. They said it was too rich for their dog because they all got sick. Did not think any problem with the food. I fed to my dogs, and to visiting dogs. Diarrhea for all dogs, puppy threw up 15 times. She survived...   Tesla and Dino did not. I contacted the company on Jan. 3 to say all dogs got sick. They said they did not produce that food. Four weeks later, one dead dog, next week, another dead dog.    

Again I contacted Costco, and they contacted the manufacturer. Mind you...  similar food was recalled in 2007-2009 for melamine contamination. Over 400 dogs died.   

I filed a report and waiting for request for the sample of food. I need to put out a warning of possible food contamination....is not verified yet...but the vet and I feel it will be. The*Kirkland Canned Lamb and Rice with expiration 2013. The cans I have say June 23, 2013*.  Please let your friends know. It would have been purchased in Nov.-Dec. 2012.  

Please anyone that has a can, contact me directly. Do not return to Costco.

We need to let everyone know so more dogs don't die. 

Renee Carleton  

woof@thepetfoodbank.com  

Tania    Camarillo  

HCWS Dog Coordinator  

702-845-0819 

dogs@hcws.org

(Note from Brandi:  This is from a forward, so I don’t know anything more than what you see here.)

Pet Food Safety Alert: FDA is warning pet owners that chicken jerky products for dogs (also sold as chicken tenders, strips or treats) may be associated with illness in dogs. In the last 12 months, FDA has seen an increase in the number of complaints it received of dog illnesses associated with consumption of chicken jerky products imported from China. FDA advises consumers who choose to feed their dogs chicken jerky products to watch their dogs closely for any or all of the following signs that may occur within hours to days of feeding the products: decreased appetite; decreased activity; vomiting; diarrhea, sometimes with blood; increased water consumption and/or increased urination.
No brands names are given, but this has been an ongoing problem that has not been widely reported in the general media.
Pass it on.

Goat Feed Recalled for Labeling Error

Posted by: "Marge" redmm97@cox.net   redmm97

Sat Mar 10, 2012 5:47 am (PST)

Goat Feed Recalled for Labeling Error
By Julia Thomas
Cargill Animal Nutrition is recalling 50 lb. bags of Nutrena NatureWise Goat Pellets distributed in 5 states because of an error in labeling.The recalled bags of goat feed should have indicated that the feed included Decoquinate, a medicated article for... Read more >>

Manna Pro Issues Voluntary Recall of Horse Feed Distributed in CA, NV and OR http://fb.me/JSSDr1ve

--Manna Pro Products, LLC is voluntarily recalling a single lot (1006) of Family Farm Complete Horse 10 horse feed, UPC 0 95668 90151 6, packaged in 40 lb. bags because it may contain monensin sodium (Rumensin).

--The lot number (1006) can be found on the tag, below the bar code. Additionally, the code “MADE 010611W” will be printed on the white strip sewn across the bottom of the bag.

This feed was distributed January 11, 2011 through January 21, 2011 to retailers in California, Nevada, and Oregon. Retailers receiving product from the lot in question have removed it from their stores.

--At this time, the limited voluntary recall only applies to Family Farm Complete Horse 10, lot 1006. No other Manna Pro or Family Farm products and no other lots of Complete Horse 10 are involved.

Contact: Manna Pro, (866) 700-7882, M-F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. central time

Voluntary recall:

It appears as though this is a voluntary recall involving Strategy Horse Feed and Layton Poultry Feed.

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm208975.htm

(Horse Feed Included)

http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm172768.htm

FDA NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: July 20, 2009

Media Inquiries: Siobhan DeLancey, 202-510-4177, siobhan.delancey@fda.hhs.gov
Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA

FDA: Adulterated Animal Feed Seized
Filthy conditions, failure to correct violations prompted action at Kentucky facility

At the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, U.S. marshals today seized livestock and horse feeds stored under filthy conditions at the Bi-County Farm Bureau Cooperative Association, Inc., in Florence, Ky.

“The FDA will not tolerate a company’s failure to adequately control and prevent filth in its facility,” said Michael Chappell, the FDA’s acting associate commissioner for regulatory affairs. “The FDA is prepared to use whatever legal means are necessary and appropriate to keep potentially contaminated products out of the marketplace.”

During a recent inspection of the Bi-County feed mill, FDA investigators discovered live and dead mice and evidence of bird activity throughout the facility. FDA laboratory analysis of samples collected during the inspection confirmed the presence of rodent urine, rodent feces, rodent hairs, and rodent-gnawed holes in bags, in and around food products.

Acting on a warrant issued by the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Kentucky, marshals seized all FDA-regulated food products exposed to rodent and bird contamination at the facility. The seized products violate the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act because they were kept in conditions in which they may have become contaminated with filth.

Bi-County manufactures feed and stores commercial feeds received through interstate commerce. The products are sold locally to farms and stables. The products sold by Bi-County include:

15% Hog Grower & Finisher Feed
Agriflex Betonite
AIM Magnesium Oxide 56%
Barley Flakes
Beef, Land O’Lakes Steak Maker Grower
Bi-County 17% Layer Mash
Bi-County Coop Farm Ration
Bi-County Coop Ground Shell Corn
Bi-County Feed Oats
Bi-County Shell Corn
Bi-County Super 12 Plus
Bio-Cube Alfalfa Cubes
Calf Manna, Manna Pro
Cattle Mineral Triple Trust
Champions Choice Mix-N-Fine Salt
Champions Choice Trace Mineral Salt
Coastal Brand Poultry Shell
Country Acres Horse Feed
Crimped Oats
Diamond Crystal Pellets, water softener
Diamond Yeast Culture
Equine Merit Horse Balancer
Farmer’s Friend Vitamin A, D & E
Feed Grade Sodium Bicarbonate
Gran-I-Grit, Mt. Airy insoluble
Herd Maker Supreme
High Calcium Hydrated Lime
HomeGrown Game Bird & Poultry
Horsemans’s Edge Pelleted
Kemin Calcium Proprionate
Land O’ Lakes Calf Primer
Layena
Legends Grow & Perform
Legends Racing Textured
Legends Show & Pleasure
Limestone Calcium Carbonate
Merry Mixer Dehydrated Alfala
Pork Supreme LG Premix 100/75
Purina Chow Turkey Starter
Purina Omalene 100
Purina Pig Startena
Purina Start & Grow Sunfresh
Rabbit Pellets 25 lbs.
Reliance Pleasure 11T
Reliance Pleasure HP
S.S. Dairy 18% Supreme Dairy
Scratch Feed
Solvent Extracted Soybean Meal
Tizwhiz Train N Maintain
Triple Crown Complete
Triple Crown Growth
Triple Crown Senior Formula
Triple Trust 20-15 Red Calf Manna Milk Replacer
Triple Trust Dried Molasses
Triple Trust Feed Dicalium Phosphate
Triple Trust Horse Feed
Triple Trust Rabbit Pellets
Triple Trust Textured Goat Feed
Ultralyx Dried Distillers Grains

Purchasers of these products should not feed them to animals and should discard them. In addition, purchasers should thoroughly wash their hands after handling the products.

James A. Zerhusen, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky, filed the complaint requesting the seizure, and his office will continue to coordinate with the FDA to ensure proper disposition of the seized items.

Update on the Rounders Horse Treats (carrot flavored)

Rounders Horse Treats Recalled -Carrot flavored

Posted by: "lynn.esty@comcast.net" lynn.esty@comcast.net   mlesty

Sat Dec 13, 2008 2:00 pm (PST)

Rounders Horse Treats Recalled -Carrot flavored
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 12:37:06 +0000
Hi - I was concerned about this as well, so I wrote Blue Seal. This is
what they say:
Hi Laurie,
Thanks for asking Blue Seal!
Not a recall, actually...the carrot flavoring used in two batches of
Carrot Flavored Rounders is not palatable to horses-and horses just
refuse to eat them. They are not harmful or toxic in anyway, but if
you have any dated July 14 or July 23 please return them for exchange
or credit, your choice.
ALL other flavors, however, are perfectly fine.

Original Info:

Rounders Horse Treats Recalled -Carrot flavored

Posted by: "cpuppylovers@aol.com" cpuppylovers@aol.com   cpuppylovers

Fri Dec 5, 2008 2:49 pm (PST)

Hi everyone.? I was just at the Feed Store, and was told Rounders Carrot Flavored Treats have been recalled.? Apple are still good.
Cathy

horse feed recall - please xpost April 04, 2008 9:17 AM

Country Acres RECALL
1-800-227-8941. Phone number for Purina
Here is what I found out. There is a recall from products made @ the
Statesville, NC PLant that distributes to North and South Carolina and
parts of Southern VA.
Florida has 2 of its own plants in Florida.
To be sure look @ the bottom of your bag for a Date Code. If the Date
Code starts w/STA-it was made in Statesville. The time frame is from
11/17/07 to 2/1/08.
Products affected: Cournty Acres: Horse Sweet 10, and 12
Horse Pellets 10 & 12,
Equine Senior dated 1/5/08
Horse Chow 100 dat ed 11/3/07 & 12/10/07.
The woman @ the 800 number was very helpful, if you have questions she
said to call the above number or call your dealer. Purina sent out
notification to dealers that are carrying the product.

http://www.care2.com/c2c/groups/disc.html?gpp=1032&pst=913583

HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO CONFIRM BUT...

 RATHER SAFE THAN SORRY

SEE FORWARDED MESSAGE BELOW

PURINA RECALLS HORSE FEEDS

Horse Feed Recall:
1.  Purina recall
Posted by: "Michelle Ives" mmives@comcast.net   shellyct
Thu May 1, 2008 2:11 pm (PDT)
I just called my feed store, and they confirmed that this was true, Purina
has recalled many of their feeds due to the potential aflatoxins as a
"precautionary measure" (his words).
> From another list
> Subject: PURINA RECALLS HORSE FEEDS
> I think it is important for all horse owners to know that Purina has
> issued two massive recalls this month affecting almost their entire horse
> feed product line. This recall was not made available to the general
> public. Notices went to the dealers directly. It is unconscionable that
> they have made no effort contact the end users. On 4/9 they recalled 27
> equine products, including senior and the platformline. On 4/21 they
> recalled another 18 products. The problem is Aflatoxins. Aflatoxins are
> toxic and one of the most carcinogenic substances known. They can cause
> liver disfunction, immune suppression,and neurological difficulties.
> Please share this information with your horse keeping friends. It seems
> that the only way this information is going to get out, is among
> ourselves.

Fw: Platform feed lot #'s Recalled

Posted by: "Michelle Ives" mmives@comcast.net   shellyct

Fri May 2, 2008 11:57 am (PDT)
> Forwarded with permission:
> This is what I got from Platform feeds this morning, please forward
> to other lists.
> Kim in TN
> ----------------------------------------------------------
> Per the manufacturer, Feed Solutions, they "are voluntarily
> retrieving all bags of the Platform feed products listed below that
> bear lot numbers from 8JAN01HAR to 8FEB08HAR inclusive. This
> retrieval is being initiated as a precaution, because of the
> potential for aflatoxin above acceptable levels. No confirmed
> aflatoxin-related animal health complaints have been received to
> date.
> Formula No. Item No.
> Description
> 35SD 0062178 Platform Mare & Foal
> 35ST 0065838 Platform Mini-Horse & Pony 25#
> 35SB 0062176 Platform Pleasure Horse
> 35SE 0062180 Platform Senior Horse
> 35SC 0062177 Platform Sport & Performance Horse
> Lot numbers are printed on the sewing strip of each bag. Lot numbers
> are formatted as follows:
> (Example 8FEB08HAR) 8=Year / FEB=Month / 08=Day of Month /
> HAR=Plant Code
> The Harrisburg Feed Plant is contacting all retailers that received
> these products, in an effort to recover any remaining inventory at
> both retail and end-use customer levels. Please feel free to follow-
> up with your retailer as you deem necessary."
> If you have any bags of feed with the above lot #, please return them
> to your retailer. Be assured that only the above mentioned lot #'s
> are affected in this recall.
> Thank you,
> Ana I. Ransom 
> Consumer & Professional Support
> aransom@...
> Central Life Sciences

HI Horse friends- I got an email telling me Purina has recalled all their feeds- I was suspicions so I checked it out and googled Purina horse feed recall...and there it was. Apparently they are wanting to keep it quiet but one site listed the following kinds of feed toxic- they have the same corn in it as as the dog food did when we had the scar last yr.

Please- if you feed this, do some research and ck with Purina....

Formula No. Item No. Description 
56AT 0049098 Country Acres All Stock 14% Texture 
56AZ 0051858 Country Acres All Stock 16% Texture 
35EX 0048193 Country Acres Horse Complete 14 
35DR 0041941 Country Acres Horse Pellet 10 
35DS 0041940 Country Acres Horse Pellet 12 
35DN 0041937 Country Acres Horse Sweet 10 
35DP 0041943 Country Acres Horse Sweet 12 
6514 0009876 Country Acres Layer 16% 
3505 0034202 Complete Advantage 
35G9 0001206 Equine Junior 
35J9 0001209 Equine Senior 
5501 0001403 Goat Chow 
3531 0004984 Horse Chow 100 
35CZ 0054628 Horseman’s Edge 10:10 TXT HF 
35TK 0065331 Horseman’s Edge Complete 14 
35Y5 0010610 Horseman’s Edge Pellet 10:6 
35TG 0065244 Horseman’s Edge PLT 12:6 + Lys 
35TP 0065356 Horseman’s Edge Sweet 14:6 
35TM 0065354 Horseman’s Edge Sweet 12:6 + Lys 
3516 0001187 Pure Pride 100 
26WK 0047869 Sow & Pig Builder OTC 50 
61S3 0057259 Start & Gro Sunfresh Recipe  

Sandra Burger,

Executive Director

Meadow Haven Horse Rescue & Sanctuary

www.horseadoption.net ~ 830-589-2400

 "With metal in his mouth and spurs in his side, 
He has carried children, roped steers, and ran races. 
He is noble, and loyal, yet he is auctioned off by the 
pound when his usefulness is over. What horrible fate"

copyright 2005 S. Burger

Request forwarding and cross-posting to reach all horse owners who live in OH, TN, KY, MS, and states east of there, including the Carolinas, Georgia, Florida, PA, NY, etc.  If you live East of the Mississippi River, you'd best check.  

Apparently 3 plants are involved - in Guilderland, NY, Harrisburg, PA, and Statesville, NC.

I have not seen this confirmed, but it is important to those who may have fed the recalled feeds!

-----Original Message-----
From: Horseinc@aol.com
To: GeorgiaHorses@yahoogroups.com; savethehorses@yahoogroups.com
Cc: savethehorsesrescue@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, 7 May 2008 11:09 pm
Subject: [SaveTheHorses] purina horse death?

Here is more on that horse feed recall .... Send this to anyone you
know who has horses.
Begin forwarded message:
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Nikki Warnick" <Nikki.Warnick@dunbararm.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 9:33 AM
> Subject: ALERT BAD PURINA HORSE FEED!!!!!!
>> Does anyone know if horses have died. My Friesian took ill on March 17th and went totally neurological in 5 days so badly that he could no longer stand. I had to put him down on March 22. I save some of my empty feed bags for garbage and do have bags with these codes and all has already been fed to my horses. My three other horses (not Friesians) that are fed a very small amount of grain seem to be fine.  My Friesian was fed a significant amount of grain daily and is now dead. I would appreciate any information on this recall.
Thanks,
Denise
>> -------Original Message-------
>> Here is an email that was forwarded to me. Below is the information I got from Country Max about this recall. They DO have it posted in their store. The bags involved were from earlier this year Jan and Feb 08.
>> Subject: PURINA RECALLS HORSEFEEDS
>> I think it is important for all horse owners to know that Purina has
>> issued two massive recalls this month affecting almost their entire
>> horse feed product line. This recall was not made available to the
>> general public. Notices went to the dealers directly. It is
>> unconscionable that they have made no effort contact the end
>> users. On
>> 4/9 they recalled 27 equine products, including senior and the
>> platformline. On 4/21 they recalled another 18 products. The
>> problem is
>> Aflatoxins. Aflatoxins are toxic and one of the most carcinogenic
>> substances known. They can cause liver disfunction, immune
>> suppression,and neurological difficulties.
>> Please share this information with your horse keeping friends. It
>> seems
>> that the only way this information is going to get out, is among
>> ourselves. The way this has been handled by Purina is
>> irresponsible and
>> unacceptable.
>> Ok here is what I got when I called Country Max this morning. They
>> gave
>> me the product names, formula numbers and item numbers.
>> Purina Senior - formula #3519, item #0001209
>> Platform Mare and Foal - formula #35SD, item #0062178
>> Platform Pleasure - formula #35SB, item #0062176
>> Pure Pride 100 - formula #3516, item #0001178

Southern States Recall

Posted by: "May S." horses@equihab.com   funchy_crunchy

Thu Jun 12, 2008 7:51 pm (PDT)

June 12, 2008, Consumer Alert:
http://www.horse-journal.com/sample/horse-feed-recall-list.html
Southern States Added to Feeds Recall List
---------------------------------------------------------
Horse Journal just learned that horse feeds made by Southern States
Cooperative Milling's Gettysburg plant have been recalled for
elevated aflatoxin levels. The recall was issued on March 28, 2008,
but posted on the FDA web site on June 11. The recalled feeds are:
•Reliance Hay Stretcher Pellet, lot G8015
•Select 12P pelleted horse feed, lot G8018
The recall involved 1,124 bags (28.1 tons), which included some sheep
feed, and is ongoing. The feed was distributed in the following
states: Delaware, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York,
Pennsylvania and Virginia. As of June 11, we found no notice on the
Southern States web site.
Horse Journal will continue to monitor the FDA's weekly enforcement
reports and keep you advised of any horse-related recalls--even if
they are several months after the fact.
We initially reported the first aflatoxin recall in our June 2008
issue. The full report is in our July 2008 issue, which will arrive
in your mailbox shortly. Recalled feeds include brands from Purina,
Farnam Platform and Tractor Supply's DuMOR feeds.

(Note from Brandi:  This is from a forward, so I don’t know anything more than what you see here.)

NO CHICKEN FROM CHINA!

WARNING - WAGON TRAIN JERKY TREATS KILLING DOGS! 

PLEASE CROSS POST!  This is from my friend Loni who buried her best friend last week. 

Google search results for Wagon Train Jerky Treats. L

https://www.google.com/search?q=WAGON+TRAIN+JERKY+TREATS&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a

From: Loni 

Sent: Monday, February 13, 2012 5:47 PM 

Subject: Jerky Treats

I am sending this message to everyone hoping that it might save a life. I just found out today about another problem with dog food/treats where ingredients came from China. This time it is chicken jerky treats. There has been no specific treat named.....just chicken jerky treats from that country. 

One of the symptoms that eating these treats can cause is loss of appetite and weight loss as a result. 

I had been feeding my kids chicken jerky treats that I bought at Smiths and a couple times at Walmart. They were Wagon Train jerky treats. 

The package said they were all natural and 98% fat free. I thought I was feeding them something good. They all stopped eating. The vet thought it was due to the hot weather. Then Festis started getting sicker and ended up losing 5 pounds total. He started having seizures and then had the last one that was so bad we had to put him to sleep. 

After hearing of this latest crap....I called the vets office. It all makes sense now. Why he stopped eating, why his blood work all came out fine...why we couldn't figure out what was going on. I stopped giving my kids the jerky treats after Festis passed away and their appetites came back. 

I know this wasn't my fault. I know I thought I was doing the best for my kiddos. I just want everyone to know about this and to stop feeding this stuff to your dogs if you are. From this day forward I will make damned sure my dogs will never consume anything connected with products from China. First Peppermint was made sick from the first round (I was feeding her Organic dog food even) and now this  At the advice of my vet I submitted a report to the FDA on their web site. 

Loni

Cargill Animal Nutrition Recalls River Run and Marksman Dry Dog Food

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - December 6, 2011 - Cargill Animal Nutrition today announced a voluntary recall of two regional brands of its dry dog food – River Run and Marksman – due to aflatoxin levels that were detected above the acceptable limit. The affected products were manufactured at Cargill’s Lecompte, Louisiana, facility between Dec. 1, 2010, and Dec. 1, 2011. No illnesses have been reported in association with these products to date, and no other Cargill Animal Nutrition pet food products are involved in this recall. Affected products are: 

-PROFESSIONAL FORMULA RIVER RUN HI-NRG 24-20 Dog Food, 50 pound bags

-RIVER RUN PROFESSIONAL FORMULA 27-18 Dog Food, 50 pound bags

-RIVER RUN 21% Protein Dog Food, 40 and 50 pound bags

-RIVER RUN Hi-Pro No-Soy Dog Food, 40 and 50 pound bags

-MARKSMAN DOG FOOD 24% Protein 20% Fat, 40 pound bags

-MARKSMAN DOG FOOD 20% Protein 10% Fat, 40 and 50 pound bags

-MARKSMAN DOG FOOD 28% Protein 18% Fat, 40 pound bags

The recall only applies to the above products with the following Packaging Date Codes (lot numbers): 4K0335 through 4K0365, LL0335 through LL0365, 4K1001 through 4K1335 and LL1001 through LL1335.

The affected dry dog food products were distributed in the following 15 states/territories – Kansas, Missouri, Northeast Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Western Kentucky, Southeast Indiana, Southern Illinois, Hawaii, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands and limited areas of Florida and California.  Retailers have already been instructed to remove the affected brands and products from store shelves.

Read more here: 

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm282753.htm

Iams Puppy Food Recall

http://www.examiner.com/pet-health-in-utica/voluntary-recall-of-iams-puppy-food
Parts of this lot were distributed into NY, so consumers in the Utica/Rome area of upstate NY may have purchased bags from this lot.

Iams ProActive Health Smart Puppy dry dog food
with Use By or Expiration Dates of February 5 or
February 6, 2013

7.0 lb bag

12784177I6

1901402305

8.0 lb bag

12794177D2
12794177D3

1901410208

17.5 lb bag

12794177K1
12794177K2

1901401848

If you have purchased this food, check your bag for the lot number and codes.

Milk Bone Dog Biscuit Product Pull 

http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/milk-bone-dog-biscuit-product-pull.html

Milk Bone Dog Biscuit 10lb
Delmonte Pet has a recall on Milk Bone Dog Biscuit 10lb. Code #90967 Milk Bone Dog Biscuits 10 lb (UPC 24000-92502) with lot code 12071k Only!

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) <fda@service.govdelivery.com>
Date: Tue, Aug 9, 2011 at 5:02 AM
Subject: Merrick Pet Care Recalls Doggie Wishbone (Item #29050, Lot 11031 Best by 30 Jan 2013) Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
To:

This information has recently been updated and is now available.  

Merrick Pet Care Recalls Doggie Wishbone (Item #29050, Lot 11031 Best by 30 Jan 2013) Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm267247.htm

08/08/2011 10:51 PM EDT

Merrick Pet Care, Inc. of Amarillo, Texas, is recalling a single lot of its Doggie Wishbone pet treat (ITEM # 29050, UPC # 2280829050, Lot 11031 Best By 30 Jan 2013) because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Merrick Pet Care has made the decision to recall the Doggie Wishbone pet treats in the abundance of caution.

. For detailed information pertaining to this Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts message, please click the link at the beginning of this bulletin.

Pig ears manufactured by Keys Manufacturing Company, Inc. are being recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.

http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2011/05/03/pig-ears-recalled-due-to-salmonella/

The pet treats were distributed in Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas and Virginia.

Please forward and post on Facebook.  Thanks.   

--Original Message--
From: Zelda [mailto:zpenzel@twcmetrobiz.com]
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 9:41 AM
To: Undisclosed-Recipient:;
Subject: WELLNESS CANNED CAT FOOD RECALL
Importance: High

Wellness Canned Cat Food Recall

PLEASE CROSS POST

--

Sent: Tue, March 1, 2011 12:05:20 PM
Subject: Wellness Food Recall
Wellness press release:
While recent laboratory testing found that most lots of Wellness canned cat food that were tested contain sufficient amounts of thiamine (also known as Vitamin B1), some of the lots listed below might contain  less than adequate levels of thiamine.  However, out of an abundance of caution, WellPet has decided to recall all of the lots listed below.
Cats fed only the affected lots for several weeks may be at risk for developing a thiamine deficiency. Thiamine is essential for cats. Symptoms of deficiency displayed by an affected cat can be gastrointestinal or neurological in nature. Early signs of thiamine deficiency may include decreased appetite, salivation, vomiting, and weight loss.  In advanced cases, neurologic signs can develop, which may include ventriflexion (bending towards the floor) of the neck, wobbly walking, circling, falling, and seizures. If your cat has consumed the recalled lots and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.  If treated promptly, thiamine deficiency is typically reversible.
The lots involved in this voluntary recall are:
Wellness Canned Cat (all flavors and sizes) with best by dates from 14APR 13 through 30SEP13;
Wellness Canned Cat Chicken & Herring (all sizes) with 10NOV13 or 17NOV13 best buy dates.
Consumers who still have cans of cat food from these lots should stop feeding them to their cats and call us at (877) 227-9587 Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 7:00 pm Eastern Time.  Consumers with further questions should visit our website at www.wellnesspetfood.com or call us at this same number.

Please forward on.

http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/various-private-label-pet-food-recalls-due-to-aflatoxin.html 
Dec. 18, 2010 /PRNewswire/ --  The Kroger Co. said today it is recalling select packages of pet food sold in  some of its retail stores because the products may contain aflatoxin, which  poses a health risk to pets.
CINCINNATI, Dec. 18, 2010 /PRNewswire/ --  The Kroger Co. said today it is recalling select packages of pet food sold in  some of its retail stores because the products may contain aflatoxin, which  poses a health risk to pets.
Kroger stores in the following  states are included in this recall: 
Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois,  Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina,  Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia. 
The recall also includes  Dillons and Gerbes stores in Kansas and Missouri;
Baker's stores in Nebraska;  Food 4 Less stores in Nebraska, Illinois and Indiana (Chicago area); and Jay C,  Hilander, Owen's, Pay Less and Scott's stores in Illinois and Indiana. 
Stores the company operates under the following names are not included in this recall: Ralphs, Fred Meyer,  Fry's, King Soopers, Smith's, QFC, City Market, Foods Co., and Food 4 Less  stores in California and Nevada.
Kroger is recalling the  following items:
•    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
Aflatoxin is a  naturally-occurring toxic chemical by-product from the growth of the fungus  Aspergillus flavus on corn and other crops. If your pet shows any symptoms of illness, including sluggishness or lethargy combined with a reluctance to eat, yellowish tint to the eyes and/or gums, and severe or bloody diarrhea, please consult your veterinarian immediately. 
The safety of our customers and their pets is important to Kroger. The company is using its Customer Recall Notification system to alert customers who may have purchased these recalled products through register receipt tape messages and automated phone calls.   Customers who have purchased a recalled item should not use it and should return it to a store for a full refund or replacement. 
Customers who have questions about this recall may contact Kroger
toll-free at (800) 632-6900. For  more information, please visit
http://www.kroger.com/recalls.
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kroger-recalls-pet-foods-due-to-possible-health-risk-112125284.html
Aflatoxin contamination is a serious recall.  The Kroger Customer  Service number provided in the release was not open on the weekend; I do not  know the actual manufacturer of these pet foods.  The concern is the co-packing manufacturer using the same aflatoxin contaminated ingredients in other foods not yet recalled.  Please be cautious of pet food/treats made with corn, wheat, or soy.  To learn more about aflatoxin and mytcotoxins,  click here
http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/more-than-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-mycotoxins.html.  
Wishing you and your pet the best,
Susan  Thixton
Truth about Pet Food
Petsumer Report
http://www.TruthaboutPetFood.com

Blue Buffalo Announces Pet Food Recall

The lots affected are:

Blue Wilderness Chicken (Dog) — Bag size of 4.5 lb., 11 lb., or 24 lb., with Best Used By Dates of JUL1211B, JUL1311B, JUL2611Z, JUL2711Z, or JUL2811Z

Blue Basics Salmon (Dog) — Bag size of 11 lb., or 24 lb., with Best Used By Dates of AUG2111B or AUG2211B

Blue Large Breed Adult Chicken — Bag size of 30 lb., with Best Used By Dates of SEP 22 11 P, SEP 23 11 P, or OCT 26 11 P

According the company’s statement, owners with any products with the codes above should “stop feeding them immediately. You may call Blue Buffalo at 1-877-523-9114 to arrange for return of the product and reimbursement.”

Read more here:  http://www.zootoo.com/petnews/bluebuffaloannouncespetfoodrec-1712

Hartz Mountain recalls 75,000 bags of dog treats because of salmonella contamination

September 5th, 2010 9:07 pm ET

Secaucus, New Jersey company Hartz Mountain has issued a voluntary recall of 75,000 bags of dog treats when a random testing by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported the presence of salmonella. The treats were imported from their Brazil supplier and distributed all over the United States.

There have been no reports of humans or animals becoming ill. Symptoms of the disease include fever, diarrhea, abdominal pain and nausea. All persons or animals presenting with symptoms should seek appropriate medical help immediately.

Anyone with an eight ounce bag of Hartz Mountain Naturals Real Beef Treats for Dogs with lot code BZ0969101E and UPC 32700-11519 is asked to either throw away the product or return it to the store where purchased.

Hartz Mountain Company can be reached at 1-800-275-1414.

http://www.examiner.com/pet-rescue-in-national/hartz-mountain-recalls-75-000-bags-of-dog-treats-because-of-salmonella-contamination

Texas company dog treat recall

August 16th, 2010 5:32 pm

It's the fourth time this year that Pet Care of Amarillo, Texas has recalled pet food possibly contaminated with salmonella. The recall has been expanded to include all ten-ounce packages of  "Texas Hold'ems" and "Beef Filet Squares."

Salmonella is the genus name for a large amount of bacteria (over 2500). Each type is distinctly identifiable, but all are closely related. Salmonella causes diseases in humans, animals, birds, and especially poultry. The disease is characterized by symptoms referred to as food poisoning. For the most part, it is usually a mild disease, but nausea, vomiting,  and diarrhea can cause dehydration and lead to more serious health consequences. Medical care is always advised.

Read more here:  http://www.examiner.com/pet-rescue-in-national/texas-company-dog-treat-recall-1

Procter & Gamble Expands Recall of Specialized Dry Pet Foods

August 2, 2010 | By Zootoo Pet News Staff

Due to possible salmonella contamination, P&G is expanding its voluntary limited recall of several varieties of Iams and Eukanuba dry pet foods.

Less than a week after announcing the recall of specific lots of Iams Renal Dry Cat Food, Procter & Gamble is voluntarily expanding its recall to include a wider range of specialized dry pet foods that also have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella.

Read more here:  http://www.zootoo.com/petnews/proctergambleexpandsrecallofsp-1659

FYI.  Please forward.  Thanks. 

-----Original Message-----
From: Adele Mirshak [mailto:amirshak@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 6:02 PM
Subject: Iams Canned Cat Food Recall

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Susan Thixton <Susan@truthaboutpetfood.com>
Date: Wed, Jun 9, 2010 at 5:17 PM
Subject: Iams Canned Cat Food Recall
To: 

Iams Canned Cat Food Recall
The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) is voluntarily recalling specific lots of its Iams canned cat food in North America as a precautionary measure. 
http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/iams-canned-cat-food-recall.html 

Wishing you and your pets the best.

Susan Thixton

Truth About Pet Food

Petsumer Report

www.truthaboutpetfood.com
PPC, Inc., 1208 Georgetown Drive, Safety Harbor, Florida 34695, United States

Recall info:

Here are some important points about the issue:
~ P&G is voluntarily recalling specific lots of its Iams canned cat
food in North America as a precautionary measure. Diagnostic testing
indicated that the product may contain insufficient levels of thiamine
(Vitamin B1), which is essential for cats.
~ This recall is limited to only Iams canned cat food distributed in North
America. No other Iams pet food is involved.
Affected Products: Iams ProActive Health canned Cat and Kitten Food all
varieties of 3 oz &amp; 5.5 oz cans
Date on Bottom of Can: 09/2011 to 06/2012
~ Cats that were fed these canned products as their only food are at
greater risk for developing signs of thiamine deficiency.
~ Early signs of thiamine deficiency may include loss of appetite,
salivation, vomiting and weight loss. In advanced cases, signs may include
ventroflexion (downward curving) of the neck, wobbly gait, falling,
circling and seizures.
~ Contact your veterinarian immediately if your cat is displaying any of
these signs. If treated promptly, thiamine deficiency is typically
reversible.
~ Consumers who have purchased canned cat food with these codes should
discard it.
For further information or a product refund call P&G toll-free at
877-340-8826 (Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST).

There is a link to the press release at www.Iams.com.  

FYI.  Please forward.  Thanks. 

-----Original Message-----
From: Adele Mirshak [mailto:amirshak@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 5:31 AM
Subject: Pet Food Warning

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Susan Thixton <Susan@truthaboutpetfood.com>
Date: Tue, May 4, 2010 at 8:43 PM
Subject: Pet Food Warning
To: 

Toxic Levels of Vitamin D found in Nutro Cat Food
Don Earl of Pet Food Products Safety Alliance notified me this evening regarding some lab test results his (tremendous) organization received today (May 4, 2010).  The lab results found toxic levels of Vitamin D; over 1,000 times recommended by the National Research Council.
http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/toxic-levels-of-vitamin-d-found-in-nutro-cat-food.html
Wishing you and your pet(s) the best,
Susan Thixton
Truth about Pet Food
Petsumer Report
www.TruthaboutPetFood.com
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---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) <fda@service.govdelivery.com>
Date: Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 10:14 AM
Subject: Nature's Variety Issues Nationwide Voluntary Recall On Raw Frozen Chicken Diets With A "Best If Used By" Date Of 11/10/10 

Nature's Variety Issues Nationwide Voluntary Recall On Raw Frozen Chicken Diets With A "Best If Used By" Date Of 11/10/10
Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:04:00 -0600

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.

Fw: URGENT!  Pet Food recall - Wal-Mart for cats and dogs

Posted by: "Horse Helping" horsehelping@gmail.com   eaglewhowatches

Fri Apr 3, 2009 9:02 am (PDT)

----- Original Message -----
From: carol waterman
Please cross-post. These products are distributed in the U.S., but just in case......
Thanks!
Carol Waterman
Animal Activist/Volunteer
Just an FYI this came across the wire today....
This is a Class 1 Recall:
PRODUCT
a) Special Kitty Gourmet Blend Premium Cat Food in 3.5 lb bags; UPC number 81131 17546, Recall # V-111-2009;
b) Special Kitty Gourmet Blend Premium Cat Food in 7 lb bags; UPC number 81131 17547, Recall # V-112-2009;
c) Special Kitty Gourmet Blend Premium Cat Food in 18 lb bags; UPC number 81131 17548, Recall # V-113-2009;
d) Special Kitty Original Premium Cat Food in 3.5 lb bags, UPC number 81131 17557, Recall # V-114-2009;
e) Special Kitty Original Premium Cat Food in 7 lb bags; UPC number 81131 17562, Recall # V-115-2009;
f) Special Kitty Original Premium Cat Food in 18 lb bags; UPC number 81131 17559, Recall # V-116-2009;
g) Special Kitty Kitten Premium Cat Food in 3.5 lb bags, UPC number 81131 17553, Recall # V-117-2009;
h) Special Kitty Kitten Premium Cat Food in 7 lb bags; UPC number 81131 17554, Recall # V-118-2009;
i) Berkle y & Jensen Bistro Blend Premium Cat Food in 21.6 lb bags; UPC number 00000 20052, Recall # V-119-2009;
j) Berkley & Jensen Small Bites & Bones Dog Food in 52 lb bags; UPC number 00000 14958, Recall # V-120-2009;
k) Shop Rite Crunchy Bites, Bones and Healthy Squares Dog Food in 20 lb bags; UPC number 41190 04521, Recall # V-121-2009;
l) Ol' Roy Puppy Complete Premium Dog Food in 4 lb bags; UPC number 81131 79078, Recall # V-122-2009;
m) Ol' Roy Puppy Complete Premium Dog Food in 20 lb bags; UPC number 81131 79080, Recall # V-123-2009;
n) Ol' Roy Complete Nutrition Premium Dog Food in 4 lb bags; UPC number 81131 17550, Recall # V-124-2009;
o) Ol' Roy Complete Nutrition Premium Dog Food in 4.4 lb bags; UPC number 81131 69377, Recall # V-125-2009;
p) Ol' Roy Complete Nutrition Premium Dog Food in 8 lb bags; UPC number 05388 67144, Recall # V-126-2009;
q) Ol' Roy Complete Nutrition Premium Dog Food in 20 lb bags, UPC number 81131 17549, Recall # V-127-2009;
r) Ol' Roy Complete Nutrition Premium Dog Food in 22 lb bags; UPC number 05388 60342, R ecall # V-128-2009;
s) Ol' Roy Complete Nutrition Premium Dog Food in 44.1 lb bags; UPC number 81131 17551, Recall # V-129-2009;
t) Ol' Roy Complete Nutrition Premium Dog Food in 50 lb bags; UPC number 78742 01022, Recall # V-130-2009;
u) Ol' Roy High Performance Premium Dog Food in 20 lb bags; UPC number 05388 60345, Recall # V-131-2009;
v) Ol' Roy High Performance Premium Dog Food in 50 lb bags, UPC number 78742 05815, Recall # V-132-2009;
w) Ol' Roy Meaty Chunks & Gravy Premium Dog Food in 22 lb bags; UPC number 81131 69630, Recall # V-133-2009;
x) l' Roy Meaty Chunks & Gravy Premium Dog Food in 50 lb bags, UPC number 81131 69631, Recall # V-134-2009
CODE
Best Used By Dates Between AUG 11 09 and OCT 3 09. Under the best use by date consumers should look for 50 as the first two digits of the second line. This number (50) indicates the PA manufacturing plant.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: MARS Petcare US, Inc., Franklin , TN , by press release on October 27, 2008 and November 25, 2008.
Manufacturer: Mars Petcare, Allentown , PA. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
Finished product is positive for Salmonella.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 152,400 pounds
DISTRIBUTION CT, DE, MA, MD, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VA, VT, and WV

Please forward.  Thanks.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Hedy Litke [mailto:hlitke@optonline.net]
Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 2:32 PM
To: hlitke@optonline.net
Subject: Solid Gold canned food recall

Solid Gold recalls Turkey, Ocean Fish, Carrot, & Sweet Potatoes Canned Formula
Read about it here: http://www.dogfoodproject.com/ 
or here: http://solidgoldhealth.com/news/ 

Liz Morgan
Second Chance Boxer Rescue
www.secondchanceboxer.com
201-208-7228
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Fwd: Caution to Dog Owners About chicken Jerky Products

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Sun Dec 28, 2008 8:04 pm (PST)
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Fw: Mars Petcare US Issues Voluntary Recall of a Limited Number of B

Posted by: "Michelle Ives" mmives@comcast.net   shellyct

Mon Oct 27, 2008 6:11 pm (PDT)

Mars Petcare US Issues Voluntary Recall of a Limited Number of Bags of SPECIAL KITTY Gourmet Sold at Wal-Mart locations in Fifteen States due to Potential Salmonella Contamination----- Original Message -----
From: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
To: mmives@gmail.com
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2008 9:05 PM
Subject: Mars Petcare US Issues Voluntary Recall of a Limited Number of Bags of SPECIAL KITTY Gourmet Sold at Wal-Mart locations in Fifteen States due to Potential Salmonella Contamination
Mars Petcare US Issues Voluntary Recall of a Limited Number of Bags of SPECIAL KITTY Gourmet Sold at Wal-Mart locations in Fifteen States due to Potential Salmonella Contamination
Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:46:00 -0500
Mars Petcare US today announced a voluntary recall of a limited number of bags of SPECIAL KITTY Gourmet Blend dry cat food sold at 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. The pet food is being voluntarily recalled following a positive test result indicating a potential contamination with Salmonella.
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Everyone…please check your dog and cat food!!!  I just double checked and to my surprise found my dog food on the list!!!!!!!!

Please forward widely.   Thanks.  

-----Original Message-----
From: CJDiBalm@aol.com [mailto:CJDiBalm@aol.com]
Sent: Monday, September 22, 2008 3:06 PM
To: undisclosed-recipients:
Subject: SPAM-LOW: pet food recall! 
thank you Doc! ...please cross post

list is quite extensive ....

different types of Pedigree and other brands too
--- Mon, 9/22/08,

From: Doc Wheeler
Subject: LONG LIST : MARS RECALLED FOOD Not only Pedigree recalled - Do Not Touch
To: wheelerville
Date: Monday, September 22, 2008, 7:34 PM
--- On Tue, 9/16/08, Aaron <catdogbirdz@yahoo.com> wrote:

Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2008, 12:29 PM
Mars Petcare US Issues Voluntary Recall of Everson, PA Plant Dry Pet
Food Product due to Potential Salmonella Contamination
Contact:
Debra Fair
Public Relations Manager — Central Marketing
MARS PETCARE US
(973) 691-3536
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.
In an effort to prevent the transmission of Salmonella from pets to
family members and care givers, the FDA recommends that everyone
follow appropriate pet food handling guidelines when feeding their
pets. A list of safe pet food handling tips can be found at:
www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/petfoodtips080307.html   

Pet owners who have questions about the recall should call 1-877-568-
4463 or visit www.petcare.mars.com.
Recalled Pet Food
Note: If you see a product you purchased listed below, please review
the code date information samples from above to confirm that your
product is included in the recall.
Country Acres Cat Food 40# 16603 02181
Retriever Bites & Bones Dog Food 8# 79818 96757
Country Acres Ration Dog Food 40# 16603 02333
Retriever Bites & Bones Dog Food 20# 79818 96634
Country Acres 18% Dog Food 40# 16603 02331
Retriever Bites & Bones Dog Food 50# 49394 05666
Country Acres Hi Pro Dog Food 50# 16603 02021
Retriever Gravy Blend Dog Food 50# 49394 05665
Doggy Bag Dog Food 40# 73893 40000
Retriever Gravy Blend Dog Food 8# 79818 96756
Members Mark Complete Nutrition Premium Cat Food 20# 81131 89881
Retriever Hi Protein Dog Food 8# 79818 96755
Members Mark Complete Nutrition Premium Dog Food 50# 05388 67055
Retriever Hi Protein Dog Food 25# 49394 00002
Members Mark Crunchy Bites & Savory Bones Adult Dog Food 50#
05388 67309
Retriever Hi Protein Dog Food 50# 49394 00003
Members Mark High Performance Premium Dog Food 50# 81131 75479
Retriever Mini Chunk Dog Food 8# 79818 96754
Natural Cat Food (Sam's Club) 15# 81131 89883
Retriever Mini Chunk Dog Food 25# 49394 00006
Natural Dog Food (Sam's Club) 25# 81131 89884
Retriever Mini Chunk Dog Food 50# 49395 00005
Ol' Roy Complete Nutrition 4.4# 81131 69377
Retriever Puppy Blend Dog Food 6# 49394 56221
Ol' Roy Complete Nutrition 8# 05388 67144
Retriever Puppy Blend Dog Food 8# 79818 96758
Ol' Roy Complete Nutrition 22# 05388 60342
Retriever Puppy Blend Dog Food 20# 49394 00004
Ol' Roy Complete Nutrition 50# 78742 01022
Retriever Puppy Blend Dog Food 40# 79818 96706
Ol' Roy High Performance Nutrition Dog Food 20# 05388 60345
Special Kitty Gourmet 3.5# 81131 17546
Ol' Roy High Performance Nutrition Dog Food 50# 78742 05815
Special Kitty Gourmet 4# 78742 53199
Ol' Roy Meaty Chunks 'n Gravy Dog Food 8# 81131 69629
Special Kitty Gourmet 7# 81131 17547
Ol' Roy Meaty Chunks 'n Gravy Dog Food 22# 81131 69630
Special Kitty Gourmet 8# 78742 53200
Ol' Roy Meaty Chunks 'n Gravy Dog Food 50# 81131 69631
Special Kitty Gourmet 18# 81131 17548
Ol' Roy Puppy Complete 4# 81131 79078
Special Kitty Gourmet 20# 78742 53201
Ol' Roy Puppy Complete 8# 81131 79079
Special Kitty Gourmet 25# 78742 54314
Ol' Roy Puppy Complete 20# 81131 79080
Special Kitty Kitten 3.5# 81131 17553
Paws & Claws Delicious Mix Cat Food 8# 79818 96632
Special Kitty Kitten 4# 78742 53198
Paws & Claws Delicious Mix Cat Food 20# 49394 05746
Special Kitty Kitten 7# 81131 17554
Paws & Claws Delicious Mix Cat Food 40# 79818 96676
Special Kitty Kitten 8# 81131 24739
Paws & Claws Premium Choice Cat Food 8# 79818 96633
Special Kitty Original 3.5# 81131 17557
Paws & Claws Premium Choice Cat Food 20#
49394 00008
Special Kitty Original 4# 78742 04930
Paws & Claws Premium Choice Cat Food 40# 49394 05747
Special Kitty Original 7# 81131 17562
Pedigree Large Breed Adult Nutrition 20# 23100 29158
Special Kitty Original 8# 78742 05744
Pedigree Large Breed Adult Nutrition 30.1# 23100 31484
Special Kitty Original 18# 81131 17559
Pedigree Large Breed Adult Nutrition 36.4# 23100 31479
Special Kitty Original 20# 78742 05794
Pedigree Large Breed Adult Nutrition 40# 23100 29154
Special Kitty Original 25# 81131 68869
Pedigree Small Crunchy Bites Adult Nutrition 4.4# 23100 05104
Wegman's Bruiser Complete Nutrition Dog Food 4.4# 77890 33654
Pedigree Small Crunchy Bites Adult Nutrition 8.8# 23100 05103
Wegman's Bruiser Complete Nutrition Dog Food 20# 77890 32988
Pedigree Small Crunchy Bites Adult Nutrition 20# 23100 14719
Wegman's Bruiser Complete Nutrition Dog Food 37.5# 77890 32994
Pedigree Small Crunchy Bites Adult Nutrition 32# 23100 31483
Wegman's Bruiser Puppy Dog Food 4.4# 77890 33621
Pedigree Small Crunchy Bites Adult Nutrition 40# 23100 31478
Wegman's Bruiser Puppy Dog Food 17.6# 77890 32991
Pedigree Small Crunchy Bites Adult Nutrition 44# 23100 05100
Wegman's Bruiser Small Crunchy Bites Dog Food 4.4# 77890 33618
Pedigree Small Crunchy Bites Adult Nutrition 52# 23100 05110
Wegman's Bruiser Small Crunchy Bites Dog Food 20# 77890 32982
Pet Pride Indoor Cat 3.5# 11110 74584
Wegman's Buju & Ziggie Complete Cat Food 3.5# 77890 10005
Pet Pride Indoor Cat 18# 11110 74585
Wegman's Buju & Ziggie Complete Cat Food 18# 77890 10004
Pet Pride Weight Management Dog Food 17.6# 11110 74578
Wegman's Buju & Ziggie Indoor Cat Food 3.5# 77890 12038
PMI Nutrition Bites & Bones Dog Food 50# 42869 00174
Wegman's Buju & Ziggie Indoor Cat Food 18# 77890 12039
PMI Nutrition Canine Advantage 50# 42869 00172
Wegman's Buju & Ziggie Kitten 3.5# 77890 12036
PMI Nutrition Feline Medley 20# 42869 00171
Wegman's Buju & Ziggie Original Medley Cat Food 3.5# 77890 10006
PMI Nutrition Gravy Crunches Dog Food 40# 42869 00033
Wegman's Buju & Ziggie Original Medley Cat Food 18# 77890 10003
Red Flannel Active Formula Dog Food 40# 42869 00063
Red Flannel Adult Formula Dog Food 20# 42869 00055
Red Flannel Adult Formula Dog Food 40# 42869 00054
Red Flannel Canine Select Dog Food 20# 42869 00068
Red Flannel Canine Select Dog Food 40# 42869 00067
Red Flannel Cat 10# 42869 00059
Red Flannel Cat 20# 42869 00058
Red Flannel Hi Pro Formula Dog Food 50# 42869 00065
Red Flannel Prime Dog Food 25# 42869 00052
Red Flannel Prime Dog Food 50# 42869 00053
Red Flannel Puppy 40# 42869 00056

more info:

From: "Canine Care" <tres@caninecare.org>

Date: September 13, 2008 10:21:44 PM EDT

To: "Canine Care" <tres@caninecare.org>

Subject: PET FOOD RECALL- PEDIGREE and -Mars Petcare recalls foods due to Salmonella

I'm guessing most of you don't use this stuff but some people just don't know what crap it is, please xpost!

THANKS!

xxTres

Pedigree dog food produced at the Everson, Pennsylvania plant has prompted a voluntary recall of Pedigree and related dog food brands manufactured by Mars Petcare US. The recall includes all products produced between February 18 and July 29 and covers 31 states Mars Petcare is recalling quite a few different brands of pet food
(cat and dog) due to possible Salmonella poisoning. Please check thelist as some of these are quite popular.
see: www.associatedcontent.com/article/1034410/pedigree_issues_national_pet_food_recall.html?cat=3

and
www.petcare. mars.com/

Please visit www.caninecare.org - the ultimate pet health resource website
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Fw: Mars Petcare US Issues Voluntary Recall of Everson, PA Plant Dry

Posted by: "Michelle Ives" mmives@comcast.net   shellyct

Sat Sep 13, 2008 9:17 am (PDT)

Mars Petcare US Issues Voluntary Recall of Everson, PA Plant Dry Pet Food Product due to Potential Salmonella Contamination (September 12)----- Original Message -----
From: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
To: mmives@comcast.net
Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2008 11:05 AM
Subject: Mars Petcare US Issues Voluntary Recall of Everson, PA Plant Dry Pet Food Product due to Potential Salmonella Contamination (September 12)
Mars Petcare US Issues Voluntary Recall of Everson, PA Plant Dry Pet Food Product due to Potential Salmonella Contamination (September 12)
Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:49:00 -0500
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 serotypeSchwarzengrund. This voluntary recall only affects the United States.
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Dog food recals (yes again)

Posted by: "Alva Irish" dr_irish@bellsouth.net   askahomeopath

Sun Apr 27, 2008 3:05 pm (PDT)

04/18/2007 Which is why I use only Purina. :( Alva
More Pet Food Recalls
On Monday, April 16, 2007, Natural Balance announced a voluntary recall of several of its Venison Formulas in which they found the chemical melamine in the product's rice (gluten) protein concentrate. This rice gluten also originated in China from a company called Binzhou Putian Biology Technology. The importer, Wilbur-Ellis, said it sold the ingredient to five different pet food companies, including Diamond Pet Food Company where products such as Natural Balance are made. On Tuesday, Menu also added an additional dog food called Natural Life to the recall list. Exact product names and batch codes can be found at www.menufoods.comand www.fda.gov.
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*Petco FDA food seizure*

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 19, 2008

FDA Requests Seizure of Animal Food Products at PETCO

Distribution Center

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 statesincluding 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

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

Consumer Inquiries:

888-INFO-FDA

From: PugPlanet@aol.com
To: pugplanet@aol.com
Sent: Thursday, March 1, 2012 5:19:35 PM
*NOVARTIS DRUG VOLUNTARY RECALL BOTH POPULAR PET & HUMAN DRUGS***

Important info for you and your pets!

NOVARTIS manufacturing facility in Lincoln, Neb. have agreed to voluntarily shut down.  It is unclear, but could be due to human medication errors is the pharmaceutical company that makes many popular human and pet medications. 

I have included a list of those included in this "voluntary recall".  Pug Planet uses Interceptor, heartworm preventative for all our rescues year round.  Hopefully this does not raise the price of the competitor's products!  As of the latest update Feb. 29th 2012 the company has no idea when they will be able to reship product!

So, what does this mean for you and your pets? In order to prepare so that your pet does not receive a delay in treatment please call veterinarian to plan a course of action. Your vet can  recommend an alternative, so as to avoid any interruption in your pet’s therapy.
Is your dog or cat currently taking a Novartis product?  If so, which one?

Interceptor Flavor Tabs® (heartworm preventive

Sentinel Flavor Tabs® (flea control product)

Program Tablets and Suspension® (flea control product)

MilbeMite® (medication to treat ear mites)
Deramaxx® (pain relief medication)

Clonicalm SEE LETTER FROM NOVARTIS BELOW (used for Separation Anxiety)
Dear Doctor:
Novartis Animal Health US, Inc. is committed to delivering safe and efficacious veterinary products, and would like to inform you about a recent development involving CLOMICALM® (clomipramine hydrochloride) tablets.
Due to potential packaging issues at our manufacturing facility, there is a rare possibility that a wrong tablet may be found in bottles of CLOMICALM®. Novartis has not received any reports where a patient experienced a product mix-up, nor has Novartis received any adverse events attributable to a product mix-up. However, as a precautionary measure, we would like to extend the following recommendations.
1) Before dispensing CLOMICALM®, open each bottle and examine the contents for tablets that are broken or incorrect in color, shape or size (visual guide included).
2) Post a copy of the Dear Valued Customer letter issued by Novartis Animal Health in your clinic (copy included).
3) Distribute copies of the Dear Valued Customer letter to affected pet owners. Novartis Animal Health will send your clinic extra copies upon request. If you publish a clinic newsletter, please consider using the provided notice.
4) Report any abnormal findings to Novartis Animal Health at 800-637-0281.
5) Return affected product to Novartis Animal Health; call the aforementioned number for full details.
6) Inform your clients who have already received CLOMICALM® to examine tablets and refrain from administering any that are questionable in color, shape or size; and to contact Novartis Animal Health to discuss product return of affected bottles.
7) Keep records of communication with pet owners in patient files.
8) Ensure that any re-packaged tablet bottles are labeled with the product lot number.
As far as human meds are concerned:  Bufferin and Gas-X Prevention products with expiration dates of Dec. 20, 2013 or earlier.  Novartis says the products may contain stray tablets, capsules or caplets from other Novartis drugs.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials warned that some of Novartis’ over-the-counter pills may have been packaged with powerful prescription painkillers manufactured at the same facility.  The painkillers, sold by Endo Pharmaceuticals, may include Percocet, Endocet, Opana and Zydone.

You can also check out this link for add't info:

Trends Today | Novartis shutdown continues

Kim

Pug Planet Rescue
www.PugPlanet.petfinder.com
"Let No Pug Go Unloved!"

Please forward.  Thanks. 

-----Original Message-----
From: Adele Mirshak
Sent: Friday, March 11, 2011 8:20 PM
Subject: Phenobarbital recall 

----- Original Message -----

From: Aaron

Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2011 6:17 PM

Subject: [karensrescuelist] Phenobarbital recall

Cross posting because I know some people have their pets on this for seizures.  Please share......

-----Original Message-----

CVM Updates > FDA Advises Veterinarians of Recent Recall of Human Drug,
Phenobarbitol_
(http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm246624.htm )

FDA Advises Veterinarians of Recent Recall of Human Drug, Phenobarbitol
Drug is Prescribed for Animals Extralabel
March 10, 2011
The Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) has become aware of a human drug recall for Phenobarbital tablets. Phenobarbital is prescribed by veterinarians as an extralabel use for treating seizures in animals.
On February 5, 2011, Qualitest Pharmaceuticals voluntarily recalled several lots of Phenobarbital 32.4 mg and Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets 10 mg/500 mg due to a label mix-up between the two drug products. Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets were incorrectly labeled as Phenobarbital tablets 32.4 mg. As a result of this mix-up, pets may
unintentionally be given Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen tablets instead of the intended drug, Phenobarbital.
CVM has recently received 3 serious adverse event reports involving dogs treated with Phenobarbital tablets manufactured by Qualitest Pharmaceuticals. One report cited two of the three affected lot numbers for the recalled product. The remaining two reports did not provide the lot numbers

Recall announcement date: 4 May 2010

Intervet ( Prevenile) West Nile Virus Vaccine is being recalled

Just received this email> 

Intervet ( Prevenile) West Nile Virus Vaccine is being recalled due to horses going into anaphylactic shock from the vaccine. Check your vaccine vials! All Intervet, Prevenile products need to be returned to the distributer.
http://www.prevenile.com/
Lisa Drahorad, Event Coordinator
Another Chance 4 Horses
www.ac4h.com 
"The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing."
Anna Sewell, author of Black Beauty
 "Never, Never be afraid to do what's right, especially if the well-being of a person or animal is at stake.  Society's punishments are small compared to the wounds we inflict on our souls when we look the other way."  Martin Luther King Jr.

Update:

To: USERL@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, May 7, 2010 10:19:55 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: [USERL] Vaccine recall update

The original letter html address I sent out has been taken offline, as it is now a full recall of all Prevenile vaccines (and not just specific lot #’s). 

Go to http://www.thehorse.com//ViewArticle.aspx?ID=16295&eID=292383 for an updated

article by The Horse for more information.

Please pass along the information to your regional yahoo groups.

Jennifer Malpass

Board Chair

United States Equine Rescue League, Inc.

9660 Falls of Neuse Road

Suite 138 Box 300

Raleigh, NC  27615

800-650-8549

info@userl.org

www.userl.org

Donate to USERL today and make a difference!

Crossposting: If your pet is scheduled for any procedure requiring anesthesia, please read:

ALERT
KETAMINE RECALL
by
Robert Jay Russell, Ph.D.,
Coton de Tulear Club of America President,
www.cotonclub.org
CotonNews@aol.com
(607) 693-2828
December 23, 2009. Ketamine is the most widely used veterinary anesthetic. The FDA approves its use for cats and primates (including humans). It is used for dogs, rabbits, rodents, ferrets other small mammals, cattle, swine, sheep, reptiles, goats and even birds.
If any of your pets are scheduled to undergo anesthesia, make absolutely certain your veterinarian is well aware of this Ketamine recall issued 12/21 << http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm195118.htm >>:
Recall -- Firm Press Release
FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.
Teva Animal Health, Inc. expands a voluntary nationwide recall of Ketamine Hydrochloride Injection, USP CIII 100mg/mL in 10mL vials
Contact:
Denise Bradley
Tel: 215-591-8974
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- December 21, 2009 - Teva Animal Health, Inc. is expanding a nationwide voluntary recall of Ketamine Hydrochloride Injection, USP CIII 100mg/mL in 10mL vials for all lot numbers within their expiration dates to the Veterinary Level. This product had previously been recalled to the distributor level and is being expanded as a result of an increased trend in serious adverse events associated with this product.
Veterinarians who have this product in their possession are instructed to cease using the product immediately and return it to their distributor.
Ketamine Hydrochloride is a rapid acting, non-narcotic, non-barbiturate agent for anesthetic use in cats and for restraint in subhuman primates. This recall is being conducted as a result of an increased trend in serious adverse events associated with this product, including lack of effect, prolonged effect, and death and involves all lot numbers within expiration.
Teva Animal Health, Inc is voluntarily recalling the aforementioned product. The FDA has been apprised of this action.
Consumers with questions may contact 800-759-3664 from 8:00am – 5:00pm CST Monday-Friday.
---
copyright 2009 Dr. R. J. Russell & the CTCA

Lake Country® and LAND O LAKES® Lamb Feed Voluntary Recall Ele

Posted by: "Marge" redmm97@cox.net   redmm97

Fri Jun 13, 2008 6:23 am (PDT)

Another recall from Purina!!
http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/landolakes206_08.html

WARNING Hartz Mtn Products

Posted by: "Marge" redmm97@cox.net   redmm97

Mon Aug 25, 2008 6:35 am (PDT)

Very serious!!
http://discus.equinesite.net/discus/messages/1/11424.html?1219662531
http://www.hartzvictims.org/

Limited Recall of a Heartworm Medication

Posted by: "Michelle Ives" mmives@comcast.net   shellyct

Tue Jun 10, 2008 4:51 am (PDT)

Mon Jun 9, 2008 8:42 pm (PDT)
FDA News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 5, 2008 Media Inquiries: Kimberly Rawlings and Mike Herndon, 301-827-6242Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA FDA Announces Limited Return of Heartworm Drug to U.S. Market The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced a limited return of a reformulated heartworm prevention drug for dogs, which had been withdrawn because of serious, life-threatening adverse reactions, including loss of appetite, lethargy; vomiting, seizures, difficulty walking, jaundice (a yellowish appearance); and bleeding disorders, allergies, convulsions, followed in some cases by death. ProHeart 6 (moxidectin) Sustained Release Injectable for Dogs, NADA 141-189, manufactured by Fort Dodge Animal Health, Overland Park, Kan., is an approved Injectable sustained-release heartworm prevention product for dogs. FDA is concurring with its limited return to the U.S. veterinary market under a risk minimization and restricted distribution program designed to
manage the re-introduction of ProHeart 6 to provide for safe, appropriate use of the product while minimizing risk to dogs. "This is the first veterinary drug to be marketed under a risk minimization and restricted distribution program. Numerous drugs for use in people have been successfully marketed under similar programs," said Bernadette Dunham, D.V.M., Ph.D., director, FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine. "While we concur with the limited return of ProHeart 6 to the U.S. market, we strongly encourage veterinarians and pet owners to report any possible adverse reactions." Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal condition for dogs. The parasite that causes heartworm disease is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito. The risk minimization and restricted distribution program is intended to educate veterinarians and pet owners regarding the possible risks associated with the use of ProHeart 6. Therefore, Fort Dodge Animal Health is requiring veterinarians
who wish to purchase ProHeart 6 to register with the company and participate in a Web-based training program prior to obtaining the product. The return of ProHeart 6 to the market is based on results of additional toxicological and pharmacologic studies by Fort Dodge Animal Health coupled with the low adverse reaction frequency in international markets. In 2004, Fort Dodge Animal Health agreed to voluntarily recall the product from the market based upon FDA's concerns regarding reports of serious adverse reactions in dogs following the use of ProHeart 6. In response to FDA's concerns, the manufacturer conducted additional testing of its product, which indicated that residues of the solvents used in the manufacture of ProHeart 6 may cause allergic reactions. The manufacturer has improved the manufacturing specifications for ProHeart 6 to decrease the presence of those residues and has marketed the product in international markets. Few adverse events have been reported with
this reformulated product. The ProHeart 6 label and Client Information Sheet have been revised to include updated safety information. The new label includes warnings not to administer the drug within one month of vaccinations, and to use the product with caution in dogs with pre-existing allergic diseases including food allergies, allergic hypersensitivity, and flea allergy dermatitis. The label also warns against administering the drug to dogs who are sick, debilitated, underweight, or who have a history of weight loss. In addition, the label's Post-Approval Experience section has been updated to include information about adverse reactions based on voluntary post-approval drug experience reporting. Dog owners who suspect their dog is experiencing an adverse reaction to ProHeart 6 should immediately contact their veterinarian to initiate appropriate veterinary care. Veterinarians should contact Fort Dodge Animal Health to report any adverse events at (800) 533-8536.

This checks out on snopes:  http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/sagopalm.asp
Greetings from the Burnt Hills Veterinary Hospital in Burnt Hills NY.
Our goal is to make our clients the most educated pet owners in the
community.

Recently the home improvement stores have stocked their shelves with a plant called the *"Sago Palm".* This is a decorative houseplant that you may be tempted to purchase. If your pets ingest ANY part of this plant it will cause liver failure. Even with aggressive veterinary treatment 70% of these pets will die. We implore you to keep your household free of this plant. We are devastated when we are unable to help
your pets.
Go to our website and get a look at this plant.
http://www.burnthillsvethosp.com/
We hope this will help keep your pets safe. Feel free to give us any
feedback on this information and any other topics you would like to be
educated about.
The Best Of Care For The Best Of Friends
Burnt Hills Veterinary Hospital
145 Goode Street, Burnt Hills, NY 12027
burnthillsvethosp. com <http://burnthillsvethosp.com/>
Phone 518-399-5213
Fax 518-399-3370

OT Dangerous Mulch - Harmful to our pets!

Begin forwarded message:
Even if you don't have a pet, please pass this to those who do.
Yesterday one of our dog agility friends experienced a tragedy and
wanted me to pass a special message along to all of my dog loving
Friends and family.
Please tell every dog owner you know.  Over the weekend the doting
owner of two young lab mixes purchased Cocoa Mulch from Target to use
in their garden. They loved the way it smelled, and it was advertised
to keep cats away from their garden.
Their dog Calypso decided that the mulch smelled good enough to eat
and devoured a large helping. She vomited a few times which was
typical when she eats something new but wasn't acting lethargic in
any way.  The next day, Mom woke up and took Calypso out for her
morning walk.  Half way through the walk, she had a seizure and died
instantly.
Although the mulch had NO warnings printed on the label, upon further
investigation on the company's website, this product is HIGHLY toxic
to dogs and cats.
Cocoa Mulch is manufactured by Hershey's, and they claim that It is
True that studies have shown that 50% of the dogs that eat Cocoa
Mulch can suffer physical harm to a variety of degrees depending on
each individual dog).  "However, 98% of all dogs won't eat it."
This Snopes site gives the following information:
 http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/cocoamulch.asp
Cocoa Mulch, which is sold by Home Depot, Foreman's Garden Supply and
other garden supply stores, contains a lethal ingredient
called 'Theobromine'.  It is lethal to dogs and cats. It smells like
Chocolate and it really attracts dogs. They will ingest this stuff
and die. Several deaths already occurred in the last 2-3 weeks.  Just
a word of caution, check what you are using in your gardens and be
aware of what your gardeners are using in your gardens.
Theobromine is in all chocolate, especially dark or baker's chocolate
which is toxic to dogs.  Cocoa bean shells contain potentially toxic
quantities of theobromine, axanthine compound similar in effects to
caffeine and theophylline.  A dog that ingested a lethal quantity of
garden mulch made from cacao bean shells developed severe convulsions
and died 17 hours later.  Analysis of the stomach contents and the
ingested cacao bean shells revealed the presence of lethal amounts of
theobromine.

The other day, a friend commented that she sometimes gave her dogs small pieces of avocado.  We know about chocolate, grapes, and other things being toxic, but avocados are also a no-no.  Note the link below to people foods that are toxic to pets.  Please forward.  Thanks.   

-----Original Message-----
From: Death Row Dogs Rescue [mailto:deathrowdogsrescue@earthlink.net]
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 1:01 AM

Forbidden Fruit: Popular Avocado Can Poison Your Pet

A slice of avocado may be the perfect addition to your sandwich, but it can have serious consequences for our feathered and furry friends. According to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center in Urbana, IL, pet poisonings from avocado and avocado-based foods like guacamole are a consistent risk. In 2008, the Center managed 115 cases involving ingestions of avocado, and though an overwhelming 83 percent of those incidents involved dogs, the most devastating effects were seen in birds, rabbits and certain large animals like horses and cattle.

A native of Central and South America, avocado (Persea americana) is a subtropical tree that produces a pear-shaped fruit prized for its high fat content, vitamin-rich “meat” and smooth texture. Unfortunately, the fruit also contains a toxin called persin that’s harmful to animals.

"Avocado leaves, fruit, seeds and bark all contain the toxic principle known as persin,” says Dana Farbman, CVT, Senior Manager of Professional Communications at APCC.  In curious canines, clinical signs of ingestion can include gastrointestinal distress, vomiting and diarrhea. Typically, these effects are seen in dogs who’ve nibbled on significant amounts of a tree’s fruit or branches.

Pet parents should prevent their animal companions from coming into contact with avocado by placing the fruit—or that festive bowl of guacamole—out of reach. For those lucky Californians who have an avocado tree in their backyards, keep a close eye on your pet when he’s outside, and don’t mistake the toxic fruit for Fido’s gnarly tennis ball.

As always, if you suspect your pet has eaten something toxic, please call your vet or the ASPCA’s 24-hour hotline at (888) 426-4435. For more information about people food that’s toxic for pets, please visit APCC online.

Stephanie LaMotta

Death Row Dogs Rescue

www.deathrowdogsrescue.com

Stephanie LaMotta

Death Row Dogs Rescue

www.deathrowdogsrescue.com

If you have a dog ...PLEASE read this and send it on.  If you don't have a dog, please pass along

to friends who do.  

Written by: 
Laurinda Morris, DVM
Danville Veterinary Clinic
Danville , OH
This week I had the first case in history of raisin toxicity ever seen at MedVet. My patient was a 56-pound, 5 yr old male neutered lab mix that ate half a canister of raisins sometime between 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM on Tuesday.  He started with vomiting, diarrhea and shaking about 1 AM on Wednesday but the owner didn't

call my emergency service until 7 AM.
I had heard somewhere about raisins AND grapes causing acute Renal failure but hadn't seen any formal paper on the subject. We had her bring the dog in immediately. In the meantime, I called the ER service at MedVet, and the doctor there was like me - had heard something about it, but... Anyway, we contacted the ASPCA National Animal Poison Control Center and they said  to give IV fluids at 1 & 1/2 times maintenance and watch the kidney values for the next 48-72 hours.  

He started vomiting again overnight at MedVet and his renal values continued to increase daily. He produced urine when given lasix as a diuretic. He was on 3 different anti-vomiting medications and they still couldn't control his vomiting. Today his urine output decreased again, his BUN was over 120, his creatinine was at 10, his phosphorus was very elevated and his blood pressure, which had been staying around 150, skyrocketed to 220 ... He continued to vomit and the owners elected to Euthanize.
This is a very sad case - great dog, great owners who had no idea raisins could be a toxin. Please alert everyone you know who has a dog of this very serious risk. 

Poison control said as few as 7 raisins or grapes could be toxic. Many people I know give their dogs grapes or raisins as treats including our ex-handler's. Any exposure should give rise to immediate concern.

Onions, chocolate, cocoa, avocadoes and macadamia nuts can be fatal, too.

Even if you don't have a dog, you might have friends who do. This is worth passing on to them.
Confirmation from Snopes about the above .....

http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/raisins.asp
--
Chris Weston