Pet Food Recall
Pet food Recall Hotline Recall Information 1-866-895-2708
http://www.avma.org/aa/menufoodsrecall/default.asp.
http://www.menufoods.com/recall/
http://www.howl911.com/petfoodrecall.htm
http://catmanager.wordpress.com/
http://www.eastlincolnanimal.com/site/view/89991_PetFoodRecall3172007.pml
Pet Food Recall
March 19, 2007
This report contains breaking news in the current recall of pet foods. Thanks goes to Dr. Schott, Dr. Beeler and East Lincoln Animal Hospital for allowing me to reprint their info.List of affected brands and more links at the end.
Menu Foods, a major manufacturer of dog and cat foods in North America, announced a recall of 60 million containers of canned food or food in pouches sold between December 3 and March 6. Menu Foods manufactures pet foods for 17 of the top 20 North American retailers. Safeway, Wal-Mart, and Petsmart store brands are involved in the recall. Iams, Eukanuba, Hill's Science Diet, and some Purina brands are participating in a voluntary recall as well.
Tests of some affected product have not revealed the cause of sickness. There have been a small number of reported cases of cats and one dog from the US becoming sick and developing signs of kidney failure. The signs of kidney failure include loss of appetite, vomiting, and lethargy. Ten deaths, one dog and nine cats, have been reported at this time.
If your animal has been eating one of the recalled foods we recommend that you have your pet screened for kidney problems. This requires a blood and urine sample. You should screen your pet even if your pet is not currently showing symptoms. Have your pet checked if your pet is showing any of the following symptoms: lethargy, drinking excessively, urinating excessively, vomiting, not eating.
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A list of affected brands and links to specific lot or serial numbers and/or UPCs can be found at www.fda.gov and at www.menufoods.com. We at Laurelwood Veterinary Clinic have downloaded the product information for the cat foods involved but only have a list of brands affected for the dogs - you can call us at 650-341-7741 for that information.
See www.menufoods.com/recall for more information as well as a specific list of dog and cat foods recalled (with production dates). Again, only canned foods have been recalled. Hill's Science Diet and Purina Mighty Dog Pouches are part of the voluntary recall and may not be on the menufoods list.
If you can confirm that you have fed a product whose serial or lot number or UPC is on the list:
Save all unopened cans or pouches. Find any empty cans or pouches that may still be in your garbage and save them in plastic bags. Make an immediate appointment to have your pet examined and kidney function evaluated via laboratory testing.
If you have been feeding one of the foods on the list but have different serial or lot numbers or UPCs:
We advise not continuing to feed these foods since the recall list may be expanded to include batches of food not originally recalled. Please save these foods in case they are added to the recall, so that they may be submitted for analysis if indicated.
If you pet has been eating one of the types of foods on the recall list, but you don’t know if they have ever eaten one of the known affected batches, we advise that you make an appointment to have laboratory evaluation of kidney function performed. This appointment should be immediate if there are any signs of kidney problems, even if you cannot confirm lot or serial numbers as being in the current recall.
At this time we do not know what, if any, costs of diagnostic testing or treatment will be reimbursed by the manufacturer. We require payment at the time of services and recommend that all receipts and product packaging be saved, and associated costs documented. We will assist fully in collecting any and all evidence that may be necessary in detecting any link between a pet’s illness and this terrible incident.
Please call us at (650)341-7741 if you have a question regarding the pet food recall.
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KIDNEY FAILURE-RELATED PET FOOD RECALL
March 17 07
Important websites
Pet food Recall Hotline Recall Information 1-866-895-2708
The recalled foods include only chunks-and-gravy style canned food. No dry pet foods are on the list.
FDA website about recall
http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2007/NEW01590.html
Menu Food Press Release
http://www.menufoods.com/recall/Press_Recall_03162007.pdf
List of called cat foods brands:
http://www.menufoods.com/recall/product_cat.html
(Above website has links to specific lot numbers for each brand, except for Eukanuba/Iams. It does not list Science Diet/Hills which is in the recall - see separate link below.)
Americas Choice, Preferred Pets
Authority
Best Choice
Companion
Compliments
Demoulas Market Basket
Eukanuba
Fine Feline Cat
Food Lion
Foodtown
Giant Companion
Hannaford
Hill Country Fare
Hy-Vee
Iams
Key Food
Laura Lynn
Li'l Red
Loving Meals
Meijer's Main Choice
Nutriplan
Nutro Max Gourmet Classics
Nutro Natural Choice
Paws
Pet Pride
Presidents Choice
Price Chopper
Priority
Save-A-Lot
Schnucks
Sophistacat
Special Kitty Canada
Special Kitty US
Springfield Prize
Sprout
Total Pet, My True Friend
Wegmans
Western Family
White Rose
Winn Dixie
List of called dog foods brands:
http://www.menufoods.com/recall/product_dog.html
(Above website has links to specific lot numbers for each brand, except for Eukanuba/Iams. It does not list Science Diet/Hills and Purina Mighty Dog which are in the recall - see separate link below.)
Americas Choice, Preferred Pets
Authority
Award
Best Choice
Big Bet
Big Red
Bloom
Bruiser
Cadillac
Companion
Demoulas Market Basket
Eukanuba
Food Lion
Giant Companion
Great Choice
Hannaford
Hill Country Fare
Hy-Vee
Iams
Key Food
Laura Lynn
Loving Meals
Main Choice
Mixables
Nutriplan
Nutro Max
Nutro Natural Choice
Nutro
Ol'Roy
Paws
Pet Essentials
Pet Pride - Good n Meaty
Presidents Choice
Price Chopper
Priority
Publix
Roche Bros
Save-A-Lot
Schnucks
Shep Dog
Springsfield Prize
Sprout
Stater Bros
Total Pet, My True Friend
Western Family
White Rose
Winn Dixie
Your Pet
Pet Food Institute Press Release (Long List of Manufacturers)
http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/03-17-2007/0004548036&EDATE=
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Purina Mighty Dog 5.3 ounce pouch products are being withdrawn by Nestlé Purina - http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/purina03_07.html.
Information concerning Iams and Eukanuba cat and dog foods recalled can be found at:
http://us.iams.com/iams/en_US/data_root/html/product_article/ProductRecallList.htm
Iams/Eukanuba lot numbers
http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/pg03_07.html
Science Diet/Hills lot numbers
http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/hills03_07.html
From Hill's Pet Nutrition website: http://www.hillspet.com
In response to the recent Menu Foods, Inc. nationwide recall of wet pet foods, Hill's® Pet Nutrition, Inc. has announced a voluntary precautionary recall in the United States and Canada of a very small number of canned cat products that are co-manufactured by Menu. Hill's is voluntarily recalling the following products:
1. Science Diet® Kitten Savory Cuts® Ocean Fish 3 oz. and 5.5 oz.
2. Science Diet® Feline Adult Savory Cuts® Beef 5.5 oz.
3. Science Diet® Feline Adult Savory Cuts® Chicken 5.5 oz.
4. Science Diet® Feline Adult Savory Cuts® Ocean Fish 5.5 oz.
5. Science Diet® Feline Senior Savory Cuts® Chicken 5.5 oz.
No other Hill's products are affected by this recall.
Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc., is taking this precautionary step to protect the health and well being of your pets. Hill's has received no reported cases of illness. Consumers of other pet food brands manufactured by Menu Foods have reported a small number of cases of cats becoming ill with loss of appetite, vomiting, and lethargy which are potential signs of kidney failure.
This voluntary product recall involves discontinuation of all retail sales and product retrieval from consumers. Consumers should stop using the affected products immediately. Consult with a veterinarian if any symptoms are present in your pet. All Science Diet products carry a 100 percent guarantee, and consumers can receive a refund for recalled products
Hill's is recalling the following product codes. Product codes can be found at the bottom of the can. Only relevant code numbers have been listed (X's indicate irrelevant numbers).
1..BESTBEFORE 09 2008 M06XXXXXX 4414
2. .BESTBEFORE 08 2008 M28XXXXXX 4416
3. .BESTBEFORE 08 2008 M28XXXXXX 4415
4. .BESTBEFORE 08 2008 M28XXXXXX 4601
5. .BESTBEFORE 08 2008 M28XXXXXX 4603
6. .BESTBEFORE 08 2008 M25XXXXXX 4457
7. .BESTBEFORE 08 2008 M28XXXXXX 4414
http://www.avma.org/aa/menufoodsrecall/default.asp.
http://www.menufoods.com/recall/
http://www.howl911.com/petfoodrecall.htm
http://catmanager.wordpress.com/
http://www.eastlincolnanimal.com/site/view/89991_PetFoodRecall3172007.pml
Pet Food Recall
March 19, 2007
This report contains breaking news in the current recall of pet foods. Thanks goes to Dr. Schott, Dr. Beeler and East Lincoln Animal Hospital for allowing me to reprint their info.List of affected brands and more links at the end.
Menu Foods, a major manufacturer of dog and cat foods in North America, announced a recall of 60 million containers of canned food or food in pouches sold between December 3 and March 6. Menu Foods manufactures pet foods for 17 of the top 20 North American retailers. Safeway, Wal-Mart, and Petsmart store brands are involved in the recall. Iams, Eukanuba, Hill's Science Diet, and some Purina brands are participating in a voluntary recall as well.
Tests of some affected product have not revealed the cause of sickness. There have been a small number of reported cases of cats and one dog from the US becoming sick and developing signs of kidney failure. The signs of kidney failure include loss of appetite, vomiting, and lethargy. Ten deaths, one dog and nine cats, have been reported at this time.
If your animal has been eating one of the recalled foods we recommend that you have your pet screened for kidney problems. This requires a blood and urine sample. You should screen your pet even if your pet is not currently showing symptoms. Have your pet checked if your pet is showing any of the following symptoms: lethargy, drinking excessively, urinating excessively, vomiting, not eating.
.
A list of affected brands and links to specific lot or serial numbers and/or UPCs can be found at www.fda.gov and at www.menufoods.com. We at Laurelwood Veterinary Clinic have downloaded the product information for the cat foods involved but only have a list of brands affected for the dogs - you can call us at 650-341-7741 for that information.
See www.menufoods.com/recall for more information as well as a specific list of dog and cat foods recalled (with production dates). Again, only canned foods have been recalled. Hill's Science Diet and Purina Mighty Dog Pouches are part of the voluntary recall and may not be on the menufoods list.
If you can confirm that you have fed a product whose serial or lot number or UPC is on the list:
Save all unopened cans or pouches. Find any empty cans or pouches that may still be in your garbage and save them in plastic bags. Make an immediate appointment to have your pet examined and kidney function evaluated via laboratory testing.
If you have been feeding one of the foods on the list but have different serial or lot numbers or UPCs:
We advise not continuing to feed these foods since the recall list may be expanded to include batches of food not originally recalled. Please save these foods in case they are added to the recall, so that they may be submitted for analysis if indicated.
If you pet has been eating one of the types of foods on the recall list, but you don’t know if they have ever eaten one of the known affected batches, we advise that you make an appointment to have laboratory evaluation of kidney function performed. This appointment should be immediate if there are any signs of kidney problems, even if you cannot confirm lot or serial numbers as being in the current recall.
At this time we do not know what, if any, costs of diagnostic testing or treatment will be reimbursed by the manufacturer. We require payment at the time of services and recommend that all receipts and product packaging be saved, and associated costs documented. We will assist fully in collecting any and all evidence that may be necessary in detecting any link between a pet’s illness and this terrible incident.
Please call us at (650)341-7741 if you have a question regarding the pet food recall.
*****************
KIDNEY FAILURE-RELATED PET FOOD RECALL
March 17 07
Important websites
Pet food Recall Hotline Recall Information 1-866-895-2708
The recalled foods include only chunks-and-gravy style canned food. No dry pet foods are on the list.
FDA website about recall
http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2007/NEW01590.html
Menu Food Press Release
http://www.menufoods.com/recall/Press_Recall_03162007.pdf
List of called cat foods brands:
http://www.menufoods.com/recall/product_cat.html
(Above website has links to specific lot numbers for each brand, except for Eukanuba/Iams. It does not list Science Diet/Hills which is in the recall - see separate link below.)
Americas Choice, Preferred Pets
Authority
Best Choice
Companion
Compliments
Demoulas Market Basket
Eukanuba
Fine Feline Cat
Food Lion
Foodtown
Giant Companion
Hannaford
Hill Country Fare
Hy-Vee
Iams
Key Food
Laura Lynn
Li'l Red
Loving Meals
Meijer's Main Choice
Nutriplan
Nutro Max Gourmet Classics
Nutro Natural Choice
Paws
Pet Pride
Presidents Choice
Price Chopper
Priority
Save-A-Lot
Schnucks
Sophistacat
Special Kitty Canada
Special Kitty US
Springfield Prize
Sprout
Total Pet, My True Friend
Wegmans
Western Family
White Rose
Winn Dixie
List of called dog foods brands:
http://www.menufoods.com/recall/product_dog.html
(Above website has links to specific lot numbers for each brand, except for Eukanuba/Iams. It does not list Science Diet/Hills and Purina Mighty Dog which are in the recall - see separate link below.)
Americas Choice, Preferred Pets
Authority
Award
Best Choice
Big Bet
Big Red
Bloom
Bruiser
Cadillac
Companion
Demoulas Market Basket
Eukanuba
Food Lion
Giant Companion
Great Choice
Hannaford
Hill Country Fare
Hy-Vee
Iams
Key Food
Laura Lynn
Loving Meals
Main Choice
Mixables
Nutriplan
Nutro Max
Nutro Natural Choice
Nutro
Ol'Roy
Paws
Pet Essentials
Pet Pride - Good n Meaty
Presidents Choice
Price Chopper
Priority
Publix
Roche Bros
Save-A-Lot
Schnucks
Shep Dog
Springsfield Prize
Sprout
Stater Bros
Total Pet, My True Friend
Western Family
White Rose
Winn Dixie
Your Pet
Pet Food Institute Press Release (Long List of Manufacturers)
http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/03-17-2007/0004548036&EDATE=
***********************************************
Purina Mighty Dog 5.3 ounce pouch products are being withdrawn by Nestlé Purina - http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/purina03_07.html.
Information concerning Iams and Eukanuba cat and dog foods recalled can be found at:
http://us.iams.com/iams/en_US/data_root/html/product_article/ProductRecallList.htm
Iams/Eukanuba lot numbers
http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/pg03_07.html
Science Diet/Hills lot numbers
http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/hills03_07.html
From Hill's Pet Nutrition website: http://www.hillspet.com
In response to the recent Menu Foods, Inc. nationwide recall of wet pet foods, Hill's® Pet Nutrition, Inc. has announced a voluntary precautionary recall in the United States and Canada of a very small number of canned cat products that are co-manufactured by Menu. Hill's is voluntarily recalling the following products:
1. Science Diet® Kitten Savory Cuts® Ocean Fish 3 oz. and 5.5 oz.
2. Science Diet® Feline Adult Savory Cuts® Beef 5.5 oz.
3. Science Diet® Feline Adult Savory Cuts® Chicken 5.5 oz.
4. Science Diet® Feline Adult Savory Cuts® Ocean Fish 5.5 oz.
5. Science Diet® Feline Senior Savory Cuts® Chicken 5.5 oz.
No other Hill's products are affected by this recall.
Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc., is taking this precautionary step to protect the health and well being of your pets. Hill's has received no reported cases of illness. Consumers of other pet food brands manufactured by Menu Foods have reported a small number of cases of cats becoming ill with loss of appetite, vomiting, and lethargy which are potential signs of kidney failure.
This voluntary product recall involves discontinuation of all retail sales and product retrieval from consumers. Consumers should stop using the affected products immediately. Consult with a veterinarian if any symptoms are present in your pet. All Science Diet products carry a 100 percent guarantee, and consumers can receive a refund for recalled products
Hill's is recalling the following product codes. Product codes can be found at the bottom of the can. Only relevant code numbers have been listed (X's indicate irrelevant numbers).
1..BESTBEFORE 09 2008 M06XXXXXX 4414
2. .BESTBEFORE 08 2008 M28XXXXXX 4416
3. .BESTBEFORE 08 2008 M28XXXXXX 4415
4. .BESTBEFORE 08 2008 M28XXXXXX 4601
5. .BESTBEFORE 08 2008 M28XXXXXX 4603
6. .BESTBEFORE 08 2008 M25XXXXXX 4457
7. .BESTBEFORE 08 2008 M28XXXXXX 4414