Pet Food Recall

This year's Pet Food Recall list has left pet owners wandering what the best choice is for their dog's food. The dog food industry is not regulated except for USDA Certified Organic Pet Food. Only three companies now carry this distinction and Wenaewe® is one. Wenaewe ®carries the highest USDA ranking on the market: 98% pure. Over the years the pet food industry has repeatedly let down the consumer and caused death and illness to our precious pets. In the past twelve years there have been ten pet food recalls, practically one a year!

In 1995, Nature’s Recipe recalled almost a million pounds of dry dog and cat food after consumers complained that their pets were vomiting and losing their appetite. The problem was a fungus that produced vomitoxin contaminating the wheat.

In 1999 , Doane Pet Care recalled more than a million bags of corn-based dry dog food contaminated with aflatoxin. Products included Ol’ Roy (Wal-Mart’s brand) and 53 other brands. This time, the toxin killed 25 dogs.

In 2000 , Iams recalled 248,000 pounds of dry dog food distributed in 7 states due to excess DL-Methionine Amino Acid, a urinary acidifier.

In 2003 , a recall was made by Petcurean “Go! Natural” pet food due to circumstantial association with some dogs suffering from liver disease; no cause was ever found.

In late 2005 , a similar recall by Diamond Foods was announced; this time the moldy corn contained a particularly nasty fungal product called aflatoxin; 100 dogs died.

Also in 2005 , 123,000 pounds of cat and dog treats were recalled due to Salmonella contamination.

In 2006 , more than 5 million cans of Ol’ Roy, American Fare, and other dog foods distributed in the southeast were recalled by the manufacturer, Simmons Pet Food, because the cans’ enamel lining was flaking off into the food. Also in 2006 , Merrick Pet Care recalled almost 200,000 cans of “Wingalings” dog food when metal tags were found in some samples.

In the most deadly recall of 2006 , 4 prescription canned dog and cat foods were recalled by Royal Canin (owned by Mars). The culprit was a serious overdose of Vitamin D that caused calcium deficiency and kidney disease.

In March 2007 , the most lethal pet food in history was the subject of the largest recall ever. Menu Foods recalled more than 100 brands including Iams, Eukanuba, Hill’s Science Diet, Purina Mighty Dog, and many store brands including Wal-Mart’s. Thousands of pets were sickened (the FDA received more than 17,000 reports) and an estimated 20% died from acute renal failure caused by the food. Cats were more frequently and more severely affected than dogs. The toxin was initially believed to be a pesticide, the rat poison “aminopterin” in one of the ingredients. In April, scientists discovered high levels of melamine, a chemical used in plastics and fertilizers, in wheat gluten and rice protein concentrate imported from China. The melamine had been purposefully added to the ingredients to falsely boost their protein content. Subsequent tests revealed that the melamine-tainted ingredients had also been used in feed for cows, pigs, and chickens and thousands of animals were quarantined and destroyed. In early May, scientists identified the cause of the rapid onset kidney disease that had appeared in dogs and cats as a reaction caused by the combination of melamine and cyanuric acid, both unauthorized chemicals. ANIMAL PROTECTION INSTITUTE

Four more recalls have been issued in the last months for dog food and dog treats. Walmart, Natural Balance, Mars Petcare US, and BRAVO! are all indicated in these latest recalls. Below is the information on the products recalled.

Please check this list and the FDA list whose link we have published at the bottom of this page. Keep your pets safe and healthy always check the recall list before switching to new foods or treats.

July 27, 2007 Natural Balance Brand dog foods

* On July 21 2007, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded a human food recall for products made at a Castleberry Foods production plant in Augusta Georgia. The expanded recall included four Natural Balance dog foods produced on the same production line.

* Human food products from the plant tested positive for botulism. There have been no reports of pets becoming ill from the dog food.

* Recalled dog foods are

o Natural Balance Eatables for Dogs Irish Stew with Beef Potatoes and Carrots

o Natural Balance Eatables for Dogs Chinese Take Out with Sauce with Vegetables and Chicken

o Natural Balance Eatables for Dogs Hobo Chili with Chicken and Pasta

o Natural Balance Eatables for Dogs Southern Style Dumplings with Chicken and Vegetables

http://www.datcp.state.wi.us/arm/agriculture/animals/feed/pet_food.jsp

July 26, 2007 Walmart

Pet food safety is a top priority at Wal-Mart, as we understand the important role that pets play in the lives of our customers. We proactively removed Chicken Jerky Strips manufactured by Import-Pingyang Pet Product Co and Chicken Jerky manufactured by Shanghai Bestro Trading with UPC 0087784900006 from our stores on July 26, 2007.

http://www.walmartfacts.com/articles/5241.aspx

August 21, 2007 Mars Petcare, Krasdale Dog Food

Select Krasdale Gravy Dry Dog Food 5lb Bags

Voluntarily Recalled in Five States

FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Mars Petcare US, Inc. today announces a voluntary recall of select five

pound bags of Krasdale Gravy dry dog food sold in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey,

New York, and Pennsylvania. The pet food is being recalled because it has the potential to be

contaminated with Salmonella.

Product: Krasdale Gravy dry dog food

Size: 5 pound bag

UPC Code: 7513062596

August 21, 2007 Mars Petcare, Red Flannel Dog Food

Select Red Flannel Large Breed Adult Formula Dry Dog Food 50lb

Bags Voluntarily Recalled in Pennsylvania

FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Mars Petcare US, Inc. today announces a voluntary recall of select 50 lb

bags of Red Flannel Large Breed Adult Formula dry dog food sold in two stores in Pennsylvania.

Only three bags of product were actually sold, with only one bag still unaccounted for. The pet

food is being recalled because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella,

Product: Red Flannel Large Breed Adult Formula dry dog food

Size: 50 pound bag

UPC Code: 4286900062

http://www.marspetcare.com/safety/index.html

September, 18 2007 Bravo! , Frozen Raw Food

FDA announced a voluntary recall by Bravo! for select tubes of three of its poultry products for cats and dogs.They have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes.

Product: Bravo Original Formula Chicken Blend frozen raw food

Product Numbers: 21-102, 21-105, 21-110

Sizes: 2 pound, 5 pound and 10 pound tubes

Batch ID code (on hang tag): 236

Reason for Recall: Salmonella, Listeria

Product: Bravo Original Formula Turkey Blend frozen raw food

Product Numbers: 31-102, 31-105, 31-110

Sizes: 2 pound, 5 pound and 10 pound tubes

Batch ID code (on hang tag): 236

Reason for Recall: Listeria

Product: Bravo Basic Formula Finely Ground Chicken frozen raw food

Product Number: 21-212

Size: 2 pound tube

Batch ID Code (on hang tag): 226

Reason for Recall: Salmonella, Listeria

Other Batch IDs for these same products are not involved in the recall.

http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/bravo09_07.html

Recalled Pet Food Listing: http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/

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