Pet Food Recall

[rangerette]

yahoo news link - pet food recall

There is incomplete information at this time, but thought it good to post this as soon as possible.

[dturm]

Update from FDA

1. Salmonella found in completed bag of food collected at plant
2. Salmonella testing of ingredient samples were negative
3. Salmonella testing of environmental samples were negative

It's a puzzle!! Where is it coming from????

[BCSnob]

Update from FDA

1. Salmonella found in completed bag of food collected at plant
2. Salmonella testing of ingredient samples were negative
3. Salmonella testing of environmental samples were negative

Laboratory Samples Update

May 30, 2012
Samples of Diamond Puppy Formula dry dog food collected by FDA during an inspection at the Gaston, SC production facility yielded Salmonella Infantis, which led to a recall of the product on April 30, 2012. The inspection occurred as a result of the initial positive sample taken by the State of Michigan from an intact package of Diamond Naturals Lamb and Rice formula for Adult Dogs. That product was recalled on April 6, 2012.

During the inspection, FDA also collected environmental and ingredient samples at the facility, which so far have yielded negative results for the outbreak strain.
A surveillance sample of Diamond Naturals Small Breed Adult Lamb and Rice collected by the state of Ohio from the Diamond Meta, MO plant has now yielded a positive for Salmonella Liverpool (not the outbreak strain). Diamond has issued a recall for this product.

Additional investigational steps include analyzing consumer complaints to determine if they are related to this outbreak and continued state surveillance to determine whether any recall expansion may be required. The company is working with FDA to ensure adulterated products are not on the market.

Source: FDA

[dturm]

Food Safety News

Another Diamond Plant involved in shut-down and recalled food.

[Pawz4me]

Yet another food has been added to Diamond's recall. This time it's Diamond Naturals Small Breed Adult Lamb and Rice Formula.

FDA press release

There are also reports from Montreal of two cats who died and another being ill after eating Diamond cat food.

Link

[xteacher]

FDA Report of Diamond SC Plant

Unbelieveable! :M

[Pawz4me]

Some Solid Gold WolfCub and WolfKing products are being voluntarily recalled.

Link

[HIDEOUT]

Wellpet LLC Voluntarily Recalls One Recipe Of Dry Dog Food Due To Salmonella At Diamond Pet Foods' Facility

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm30 ... ovdelivery

Natural Balance Pet Foods Initiates Voluntary Recall of Certain Dry Pet Food Due to the Potential for Salmonella Contamination

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm30 ... ovdelivery

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

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm30 ... ovdelivery

[dturm]

FDA is now testing pet food for salmonella.

[dturm]

New recall Possible Salmonella tainted food

[dturm]

Raw Cat food recall

[srt20]

Blue Buffalo has a recall going on for to much Vitamin D in some of their foods.

[dturm]

I just received the following email:

Doug, DVM

Dear Doctor:

Out of an abundance of caution, on May 21, 2009, Nutro Products
announced a voluntary recall of select varieties of NUTRO(R)
NATURAL CHOICE(R) COMPLETE CARE(R) Dry Cat Foods and NUTRO(R)
MAX(R) Cat Dry Foods with "Best If Used By Dates" between May 12,
2010 and August 22, 2010. This recall is due to incorrect levels
of zinc and potassium in our finished product resulting from a
production error by a US-based premix supplier.

Two mineral premixes were affected. One premix contained excessive
levels of zinc and under-supplemented potassium. The second premix
under-supplemented potassium. Both zinc and potassium are essential
nutrients for cats and are added as nutritional supplements to NUTRO(R)
dry cat food.
As soon as we became aware of the issue, we made the decision to hold
shipments of affected dry cat product, and took immediate action to
verify with our mineral premix supplier that no other products were
affected. We then contacted the FDA to notify them of the voluntary
recall. A full list of affected product and available alternatives
for your clients is available at
http://aci-direct.net/c.asp?770197&4bace02ee89a4f86&1

We have completed a comprehensive audit of premixes for all NUTRO(R)
products, and have confirmed that this issue only affects certain dry
cat food products. No other NUTRO(R) products are affected, including
dry dog food, wet dog and cat foods and dog and cat treats.

Consumers who have purchased affected product should immediately
discontinue feeding the product to their cats, and switch to another
product with a balanced nutritional profile. While we have received
no consumer complaints related to this issue, cat owners should monitor
their cat for symptoms, including a reduction in appetite or refusal
of food, weight loss, vomiting or diarrhea. We have suggested that
cat owners contact their veterinarian if their cat is experiencing
health issues or is pregnant.

Consumers who have purchased product affected by this voluntary recall
should return it to their retailer for a full refund or exchange for
another NUTRO(R) dry cat food product.

Affected product was distributed to retail customers in all 50 states,
as well as to customers in Canada, Mexico, Japan, Korea, Thailand,
Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, New Zealand, and Israel. We are
working with all of our distributors and retail customers, in both
the US and internationally, to ensure that the recalled products are
not on store shelves.

Sincerely,

Dr. Tiffany Bierer
Health and Nutrition Manager
Nutro Products Inc.

[CarNDen]

Subject: UPDATED PET FOOD RECALL LIST


FDA Expands Peanut Butter Recall to Include Pet Food Products By: Courtesy of FDA Pet Food Recall

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to investigate potential Salmonella contamination of peanut butter and paste made at the Blakely, Georgia facility of Peanut Corporation of American
(PCA), and is informing pet owners that the recall also includes some pet food products.

Many companies that received peanut butter or peanut paste from PCA have in turn issued recalls.

Information current as of 11 AM January 26, 2009

Note: This list includes food products subject to recall in the United States since January 2009 related to peanut butter and peanut paste recalled by Peanut Corporation of America.

List of recalls for Pet Food Peanut Paste Products from Brand:

Peanut Corporation of America or Parnell's Pride

Category: Pet Food Peanut Paste Brand Name: Peanut Corporation of America or Parnell's Pride Product Description: Pet Food Paste Recalling Firm: Peanut Corporation of America Size: 35 lb Lot Numbers: 8183 to 8366, 9001 to 9016 Stock Numbers: 561000 Product Code: Label:

Thee are also recalls for:

Pet Food Products from Brand Grreat Choice

Category: Pet Food Brand Name: Grreat Choice Product Description: Extra Large Assorted, Large Assorted, Recalling Firm: Petsmart Size: 8 lb. Product Code: 73725700779, 73725700638

Category: Pet Food Brand Name: Grreat Choice Product Description: Peanut Butter Recalling Firm: Petsmart Size: 4 lb. Lot Numbers: Stock Numbers: Product Code: 73725700766 Label:

Category: Pet Food Brand Name: Grreat Choice Product Description: Small Assorted Recalling Firm: Petsmart Size: 32 oz. Lot Numbers: Stock Numbers: Product Code: 73725702900 Label:

Category: Pet Food Brand Name: Grreat Choice Product Description: Small/Medium Assorted Recalling Firm: Petsmart Size: 10 lb. Lot Numbers: Stock Numbers: Product Code: 73725702755 Label:

Category: Pet Food Brand Name: Grreat Choice Product Description: Small/Medium Assorted Recalling Firm: Petsmart Size: 4 lb. Lot Numbers: Stock Numbers: Product Code: 73725700601 Label:

Category: Pet Food Brand Name: Grreat Choice Product Description: Small/Medium Assorted Recalling Firm: Petsmart Size: 8 lb. Lot Numbers: Stock Numbers: Product Code: 73725700605 Label:

http://www.accessda ta.fda.gov/ scripts/peanutbu tterrecall/ index.cfm <>

which includes a separate category of pet food product recalls

http://www.accessda ta.fda.gov/ scripts/peanutbu tterrecall/ index.cfm# Pet <> Food.

Other Recalls include:

Brand 'Avanza Supermarket' Puppy Chow snack mix (All sell-by dates)

Econofoods (Excluding Wisconsin stores in Sturgeon Bay, Clintonville, Marquette, Holton and Iron Mou' - Puppy Chow snack mix (All sell-by dates)

'Family Fresh Market' - Puppy Chow snack mix (All sell-by dates)

Family Thrift Center - Puppy Chow snack mix (All sell-by dates)

'Food Bonanza' - Puppy Chow snack mix (All sell-by dates)

'Happy Tails ' Multi-Flavored Dog Biscuits

Brand 'Pick'n Save (Ohio stores in Van Wert and Ironton only)' - Puppy Chow snack mix (All sell-by dates)

'Prairie Market' - Puppy Chow snack mix (All sell-by dates)

'Shoppers Valu ' -Multi-Flavored Dog Biscuits

'SunMart Foods' - Puppy Chow snack mix (All sell-by dates)

'Wholesale Food Outlet' - Puppy Chow snack mix (All sell-by dates)


http://www.accessda ta.fda.gov/ scripts/peanutbu tterrecall/ index.cfm <> which includes a separate category of pet food product recalls http://www.accessda ta.fda.gov/ scripts/peanutbu tterrecall/ index.cfm# Pet <> Food.

As the investigation continues and new information becomes available, FDA will update its list of recalled products.

In addition, FDA is reminding consumers of steps they can take to help prevent foodborne illness, including Salmonella-related illness, when handling pet foods and treats. These include hand washing with hot water and soap before and after handling pet foods and treats and washing pet food bowls and utensils after each use.

For more steps to prevent foodborne illness from pet food products, go to http://www.fda. gov/cvm/CVM_ Updates/foodborn etips.htm <>

Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

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. Well animals 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. The FDA has not received any reports of illness associated with the pet food products.

For additional information related to this Salmonella outbreak, please see http://www.fda. gov/oc/opacom/ hottopics/ Salmonellatyph. html <>

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[johnny_mac]

Can someone tell my why my dog would rather eat cat food and my cat eat dog food??!?!? seriously disturbing.

[CatandJim]

Fulltimegrams22,

I am so sorry to hear your Pipsqueak is sick.... this is such a horrible problem with food contamination I am not sure when it will end and between now and then what we might discover about how it happened. It is heartbreaking for those of us who thought we were feeding the best food choice to our much loved furkids.

I am hoping for the best for you and yours.... I will keep you in my prayers.