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Originally Posted by jazzcat
I did read all the ingredients at the pet store today and did not see any mention of Wheat Gluten. it may just not agree with my dogs regardless of the recall...when we first got them and didn't know any better, we tried Iams, and that made them stink...they may just have sensitive stomachs...
Del Monte Pet Products Voluntarily Withdraws Specific Treats and Wet Dog Food
SAN FRANCISCO, March 31, 2007—As a precautionary measure, Del Monte Pet Products is voluntarily recalling select product codes of its pet treat products sold under the Jerky Treats®, Gravy Train® Beef Sticks and Pounce Meaty Morsels® brands as well as select dog snack and wet dog food products sold under private label brands. A complete list of affected brands and products is below.
The Company took this voluntary recall action immediately after learning this morning from the FDA that wheat gluten supplied to Del Monte Pet Products from a specific manufacturing facility in China contained melamine. Melamine is a substance not approved for use in food. The FDA made this finding as part of its ongoing investigation into the recent pet food recall.
The adulteration occurred in a limited production quantity on select product codes of the brands below. This recall removes all Del Monte pet products with wheat gluten procured from this manufacturing facility from retail shelves.
No other Del Monte Pet Products treats, biscuits or wet dog food products are impacted by this recall, and no Del Monte dry cat food, dry dog food, wet cat food or pouched pet foods are subject to this voluntary recall. The affected products comprise less than one-tenth of one percent of Del Monte Pet Products' annual pet food and pet treat production.
Del Monte Pet Products has proactively engaged and fully cooperated with the FDA since the start of its investigation. The adulterated ingredients were used in limited production over the last three months for those items identified by specific product codes. Del Monte Pet Products has not used wheat gluten from this manufacturing facility in China in any other pet products except those described below.
Consumers should discontinue feeding the products with the Product Codes detailed below to their pets.
Del Monte Pet Products are 100% guaranteed and all voluntarily recalled products will be refunded.
Branded
Jerky Treats Beef Flavor Dog Snacks
Gravy Train Beef Sticks Dog Snacks
Pounce Meaty Morsels Moist Chicken Flavor Cat Treats
Private Label
Ol' Roy Beef Flavor Jerky Strips Dog Treats
Ol' Roy Beef Flavor Snack Sticks Dog Treats
Ol' Roy Bark'n Bac'n Beef & Bacon Flavor Dog Treats
Ol' Roy with Beef Hearty Cuts in Gravy Dog Food
Ol' Roy with Beef Hearty Strips in Gravy Dog Food
Ol' Roy Country Stew Hearty Cuts in Gravy Dog Food
Dollar General Beef Flavored Jerky Strips Dog Treats
Dollar General Beef Flavored Beef Sticks Dog Treats
Happy Tails Beef Flavor Jerky Strips
Happy Tails Meaty Cuts with Beef in Gravy Dog Food
Link: Del Monte
I just saw this info on the 9 Live site and bout fainted!
I switched my cats from Special Kitty (from Menu) to 9 Lives! They say the canned food is ok. I pray they are right!!!!
The cats did have some of the Pounce soft chicken treats. Luckily, it had not been opened. It has been thrown out!!! :( :( :(
Wal-Mart Dog Treats Join Pet Food Recall
By ANDREW BRIDGES
Associated Press Writer
Published April 5, 2007, 2:16 PM CDT
WASHINGTON -- The recall of pet foods and treats contaminated with an industrial chemical expanded Thursday to include dog biscuits made by an Alabama company and sold by Wal-Mart under the Ol'Roy brand.
The Food and Drug Administration said the manufacturer, Sunshine Mills Inc., is recalling dog biscuits made with imported Chinese wheat gluten. Testing has revealed the wheat gluten, a protein source, was contaminated with melamine, used to make plastics and other industrial products.
Also Thursday, Menu Foods, a major manufacturer of brand- and private-label wet pet foods expanded its original recall to include a broader range of dates and varieties. Menu Foods was the first of at least six companies to recall the now more than 100 brands of pet foods and treats made with the contaminated ingredient.
The recall now covers "cuts and gravy"-style products made between Nov. 8 and March 6, Menu Foods said. Previously, it only applied to products made beginning Dec. 3. In addition, Menu Foods said it was expanding the recall to include more varieties, but no new brands.
The FDA knows of no other pet product companies planning recalls, agency officials told reporters.
"Other than that, I think, you know, the public should feel secure in purchasing pet foods that are not subject to the recall," Stephen Sundlof, director of the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine, told reporters.
This story just seems to get worse by the day. All pet owners should be screaming. We don't have wheat here in this country?
It makes me sick for all of those who have lost their pets. It also makes me sick for all of the innocent companies who in good faith have marketed their products and have been caught in the middle.
I keep holding my breath. I don't have the time, nor the patience, to even think about creating my own pet food. I don't even cook enough for my human family, let alone the pets.
So far, so good. The dry California Natural food that Honey and Butter eat (two different kinds, obviously) and the Iams Puppy food that Mack eats are safe. Mack will be switching to CN soon, too, since he is now one year old. I did learn that CN had one of their canned foods produced by Menu Foods and I got alarmed, but I don't use canned food for my pets and none of CN foods contain wheat, thank goodness.
Do you have the link for this???Quote:
Originally Posted by cassiesmom
Iams & Eukanuba took out full page ads in our largest newspapers to
apologize and offer added info on contaminated pet food. These biggest
pet food makers are going to suffer for years for this mistake by a supplier
of their company. I think they should sue Menu Foods too. They were the
'middle man" in all of this.
Here is the link you are looking for, luvofallhorses!
http://news.aol.com/topnews/articles...00010000000001
thanks! we fed our dogs those biscuits. :( but threw them out when we found out about it. I am baking their own treats from now on!
Here are some wheat free, grain free products for everyone:
These foods and treats are NOT a part of the recall.
Foods:
Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance - Potato & Duck Formula
Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance - Sweet Potato & Fish Formula
Natura Pet Products - Innova Evo Dog
Natura Pet Products - Innova Evo Red Meat (I recently switch The Muttlies to this kibble. So far so good!
Natura Pet Products - Innova Evo Reduced Fat
Nature's Variety - Raw Instinct
Solid Gold - Barking at the Moon
Timberwolf Organics - Wild & Natural Dry
Timberwolf Organics - Ocean Blue
Canine Caviar - Venison & Split Pea Adult Dinner
Treats:
Buddy Biscuits - Veggie Madness and Sweet Potato Madness.
Wellness - Pure Rewards
Wellness - Well Bars
Wellness - Well Bites
Zuke's - Jerky Naturals
Zuke's - Power Bones
Zuke's - Mini Naturals
Zuke's - Z-Filets
Zuke's - Hip Action
There are many more wheat-free dog foods and treats/biscuits out there.
I made a batch of dog treats the other night. There was about 96 treats total which should last for a while.
Wow, i was just reading the PetConnection Blog. The Mel.... the plastic stuff may have been added to the wheat gluten on purpose! To meet protein levels.
Records show that the substance has been being added since Nov. 8 2006! http://www.nationalledger.com/artman...72612567.shtml
FDA now says they have over 12,000 claims to look at!!!
Here's a link to the FDA web site, listing the dog treats recalled on April 5 and mentioned above in post #127:
http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls...ills04_07.html
Scroll down to the chart with the brand nmaes, date codes and such.
Pfft. If they purposely added the stuff now they're really going to get sued. :rolleyes:
Over 39,000 pets effected nationwide - either sickened or killed.
Numbers come from Banfield, The Pet Hospital. (They run vet hospitals with PetSmart as well as other places.)
During the 3 months that the tainted foods were sold, prior to the recall, they had a 30% increase in cats with kidney failure. There was no notable increase for dogs.
The figures are being forwarded to the FDA.
Here is the link for the full story:
http://rhodeisland.cox.net/cci/newsn...alidatearticle
I didn't see this treat mentioned any where.
Here's an email I received in the mail from PetEdge...
Dear Valued Customer:
One of our suppliers, Eight In One, Inc. has issued a voluntary
recall of all Dingo CHICK'N JERKY treats due to company concerns
that the jerky treats have the potential to be contaminated with
Salmonella. Salmonella can cause serious infections in dogs and cats,
and, if there is cross contamination, in people, especially children,
the aged, and people with compromised immune systems. The Food and
Drug Administration is aware of this recall.
The products subject to the recall are Dingo CHICK'N JERKY 3.5 oz.
(ZX34125) and 8 oz. for dogs (ZX34108.) We have removed these products
from our warehouses. We recommend that you pull these items from
stock and dispose of the product. Whether you purchased these products
through PetEdge, or from another source, we felt it was important to
share this information with our valued customers for the health and
safety of your customers.
To receive a refund for your remaining stock, send a letter to:
Eight In One, Inc.
1377 Motor Parkway, Ste 100
Islandia, NY 11749
Attn: Chick'N Jerky Refund
The letter should include your name and/or business name, address,
phone number, your receipt (if you still have it) and the UPC code
on the packaging. Do not return the product to the manufacturer.
Do not return the product to PetEdge. A refund check for your
remaining stock will be send to you by Eight In One, Inc.
We recommend that you post this information in your retail locations
so that consumers who purchased any of the above-identified CHICK'N
JERKY TREATS know to discontinue use of the products and discard the
unused portion. Consumers can obtain a refund by sending a letter to
Eight in One with the information stated above. FAQs and additional
information are available on the manufacturer's website,
www.eightinonepet.com or call 1-888-232-9889.
At PetEdge, our primary concern is for the health and well-being of
your customers' pets, and we will keep you informed with updated
information regarding this recall as it becomes available.
Sincerely,
PetEdge Customer Service
Posted by: Lizzie
I felt so confident that my cats were safe because I feed Royal Canin, but this just came on the VetPet Digest:
ROYAL CANIN CANADA PROACTIVELY RECALLS FELINE DISSOLUTION FORMULA (canned)
Guelph, Ontario -- As a result of new information received from Menu Foods late yesterday, Royal Canin Canada is recalling Medi-Cal Feline Dissolution Formula canned diet because one production lot (January 08 2009) contains contaminated wheat gluten. This product is produced for Royal Canin Canada by the Menu Foods Ontario plant. Medi-Cal Feline Dissolution Formula canned diet is Royal Canin’s only wheat gluten-containing canned product. This is the only Royal Canin or Medi-Cal product being recalled.
Royal Canin Canada has informed all Canadian veterinary clinics that Medi-Cal Feline Dissolution Formula canned diet, prescribed exclusively through veterinary clinics, should not be fed to cats. Although only one production lot was affected, to eliminate any risks to cats, Royal Canin Canada is proactively advising veterinary clinics to remove all of the Feline Dissolution Formula canned date codes.
This product is not available through retail outlets.
“After being repeatedly reassured by Menu Foods, as reinforced by FDA public statements, that none of the contaminated wheat gluten had made its way to Canada, we were completely shocked to learn yesterday that this was not the case, and that this wheat gluten had been used in the Feline Dissolution Formula canned product” said Xavier Unkovic, CEO Royal Canin Canada. “Once Melamine was identified as a contaminant by the FDA on March 30, we immediately implemented a screening program for raw materials and finished goods including Feline Dissolution. Feline Dissolution canned product in our warehouse tested negative for Melamine. Unfortunately, the one code lot of Feline Dissolution Formula canned that was affected had already been shipped.”
“As animal health professionals and pet owners ourselves, we know this recall will cause concern for our customers as it has for our entire Medi-Cal/Royal Canin team,” said Dr. Brent Matthew, Veterinary Division Director. “We deeply regret that this has occurred.”
To date, Medi-Cal/Royal Canin Veterinary Diet has not received any reports of illness in cats eating this product. Royal Canin Canada has advised veterinary clinics that it will provide financial reimbursement for veterinary costs to ensure the health and wellbeing of cats eating Feline Dissolution formula canned diets. Medi-Cal / Royal Canin’s veterinary experts and representatives are available to support the veterinary clinics and pet owners.
Pet owners who are feeding the recalled product to their cats and have questions related to the recall should contact Royal Canin at 1-866-494-6844.
Reposted by Phred on 4/10/2007
A thought that has been fluttering around the shadows of by brain surfaced today... Concern for zoo animals with "carnivore" diets and such.
I had been researching "premium" zoo diets for carnivores a while back. One thinking that zoos would have better quality feed. HA! The foods that i found didn't even mention any real meat. The protein sources were almost all questionable.
I wonder how the zoo animals are faring in all of this?
I know the San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal park use a carnivore diet made by the same parent company that has Dick Van Patton's Natural Balance .Natural Balance has not been part of the recall nor does it look like it will be. I'm not sure about other zoos though.Quote:
Originally Posted by crow_noir
Natural Balance Zoo foods
:D
Thanks! One zoo I don't have to worry about 13,999(?) more to go ;)
Seriously though, I wouldn't have expected any less from them. :)
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Originally Posted by cmayer31
posted by Lizzie
CEO sells out before recall
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servl...Story/Business
It's posted in cat general but some people don't visit there so I thought I would post it here.
WOW!!! :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by Zippy
Gee... ya think someone knew what was going on????
Here's an AVMA web link that just came up on the VetPet Digest. I'm sorry if has been posted before:
http://www.avma.org/aa/menufoodsrecall/products.asp
I know it *could* just be coincidence, but YIKES!
Thank you btw... I only go in cat general about once every other week.
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Originally Posted by Zippy
Cross posting my own post...
Most articles lately haven't been able to keep my attention any more. I'm getting burned out fast. My cross posting has even almost dropped off completely...
I may be a "conspiracy nut" as some has put it, but even i draw the lines on some theories. Though if this poisoning was intentional it will be the second time I stand corrected and will have to apologize to those that i rolled my eyes at and called crazy.
I read this article(--->) about an hour ago and it entirely held my attention. Some parts almost beg "Just bare with me while i get to the point," but it's worth it. Quite the eye opener.
Bodies In The Morgue: Pets Are Dead And Dying -- Did Terror Strike? http://www.americanchronicle.com/art...rticleID=24943
According to this article, a totally different company added cyanuric acid as a nitrogen booster to rice protein, to increase its apparent protein content on testing. The symptoms are similar.
Although it was purely financially motivated, a lot of people are considering this contamination of the food stores an illustration of how terrorists might attempt similar contamination. But just talking to friends overseas, it seems to be common knowledge that the American people aren't represented by our government, and that terrorists would probably be more likely to set their sights on military, petrochemical, or administrative targets than on the disaffected populace.
We didn't "dodge a bullet," as some pundits are suggesting. Our cats and dogs took it for us. And the shooter wasn't politically motivated. It was pure greed.
Love, Columbine
Update: June25, 2008 - Class Action Lawsuit
Information available at >>>
http://www.petfoodsettlement.com/
From the web site:
Pet Food Products Liability Settlement
If you purchased or your pet consumed pet food and/or treat product(s) recalled after March 16, 2007,
please review this information carefully as it concerns a proposed settlement that may affect your rights.
There is a proposed settlement of the class action lawsuits known as
In Re: Pet Food Products Liability Litigation, MDL Docket No. 1850, Civil Action No. 07-2867
(NLH) (All Cases) that are pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
and similar lawsuits pending in Canada.
This proposed Settlement Agreement is with various companies and persons or entities
that handled, distributed, purchased for resale and/or redistribution, supplied, manufactured
and/or sold or offered for sale pet food and/or pet treats that may have contained
contaminated wheat gluten or rice protein concentrate and were recalled beginning in March 2007,
as well as certain companies, persons or entities that supplied that wheat gluten or rice protein concentrate
("Recalled Pet Food Products"). The settlement includes the United States and Canada.
Complete lists of persons or entities involved (Defendants and Released Entities)
can be found here (PDF: 69.1 KB) and a list of the Recalled Pet Food Products
can be found here (PDF: 48.9 KB).
The defendants collectively have agreed to create a twenty-four million dollar (US $24,000,000.00)
cash Settlement Fund from which eligible consumers and/or pet owners may receive
a cash payment for up to 100% of all documented economic damages they incurred
related to their purchase of or their pet's consumption of the Recalled Pet Food Products subject
to certain limitations described in the FAQs. Economic damage means the expenses
you incurred related to your purchase or your pet's consumption of the Recalled Pet Food Products,
including but not limited to veterinary screening or treatment bills, expenses related
to your pet's illness and/or death, and other expenses such as lost wages and property damage.
For each of your pets that used or consumed Recalled Pet Food Products, you may recover
up to 100% of the reasonable economic damages you claim you suffered if you can supply
documents showing the economic damage subject to certain limitations described in the FAQs.