Major "wet" pet food recall of dog & cat foods ~ NOW Includes Treets & Biscuits

[Roxyluvsme13]

Is Pedigree on the safe list, cuz I don't see it?

[finn's mom]

I didn't see Pinnacle on the list...although I only feed the dry kibble, it would still be nice to see it there. Hmm...

[Crazy-Cat-Lover]

I didn't see Pinnacle on the list...although I only feed the dry kibble, it would still be nice to see it there. Hmm...

Pinnacle is on the safe list, although their canned food is manufactured by Menu Foods.

Breeder’s Choice (verified by company 3/27/07)

• Brands include Active Care, Advanced Pet Diets Select Choice, AvoDerm Select Cuts, Health Food for Dogs, Pinnacle
• Canned from manufactured by Menu Foods, and American Nutrition
• The only products manufactured for them by Menu Foods are AvoDerm 3oz. can and Pinnacle canned dog & cat food
• The only product they use wheat gluten in is Active Care cat treats (healthy joint treats)

[lizbud]

Is Pedigree on the safe list, cuz I don't see it?

Yes it is safe. Both wet and dry Pedigree is made by Master Foods and is not
part of the recalled stuff.


Pinnacle is one brand I've never hear of, but don't think it has been recalled.

[Roxyluvsme13]

Okay, just checking. It's all Lily will eat, so I was going to be worried if it wasn't okay. It's also what Roxy eats, so good to know it's safe.

[crow_noir]

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!!!

[Freedom]

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.

[Roxyluvsme13]

Pfft. If they purposely added the stuff now they're really going to get sued.

[Freedom]

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

[anna_66]

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