JANUARY 14TH, 2010

 

  *FDA HEALTH ALERT FOR MERRICK BEEF FILET SQUARES DOG TREATS PACKAGED

AND DISTRIBUTED BY MERRICK PET CARE - PRODUCTS MAY BE CONTAMINATED BY

SALMONELLA

 

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use Merrick Beef Squares for dogs distributed by Merrick Pet Care with a package date of "Best By 111911" because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.

 

The product was distributed nationwide through retail stores and Internet sales.

 

Although no illnesses associated with these products have been reported, the FDA is advising consumers in possession of these products not to handle or feed them to their pets.

 

Salmonella can affect both humans and animals. People handling  dry pet products can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the treats or any surfaces exposed to these products.

 

For more information visit the FDA at ira.allen@fda.hhs.gov

 

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Diamond Pet Foods Announces Recall of Premium Edge Adult Cat and Premium Edge Hairball Cat Food

 

800-977-8797

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - November 27, 2009 - On September 23, Diamond Pet Foods issued a voluntary recall for Premium Edge Finicky Adult Cat and Premium Edge Hairball cat because they have the potential to produce Thiamine Deficiency. Today’s announcement provides additional information from the company’s posted announcement of September 23 when the initial recall information was provided.

Thiamine is essential for cats. Symptoms of deficiency displayed by an affected cat can be gastrointestinal or neurological in nature. At the first stage the cat may show decreased appetite, salivation, vomiting, and weight loss. Later, neurologic signs can develop, which may include ventriflexion (bending towards the floor) of the neck, wobbly walking, circling, falling, and seizures. These ultimately may result in the death of the animal if left untreated. If your cat has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

The affected products were distributed in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida.

The affected date codes were RAF0501A22X 18lb. (BB28NOV10), RAF0501A2X 6 lb. (BB28NOV10), RAF0802B12X 18lb (BB30FEB11), RAH0501A22X 18 lb. (BB28NOV10), RAH0501A2X 6lb. (BB28NOV10, BB30NOV10, BB08DEC10)

To date, 21 cases of thiamine deficiency in cats have been reported and confirmed by Diamond. The reports have been confined to the New York and Pennsylvania areas and none have been received since October 19.

Diamond has tested the product and found the cat foods were deficient in thiamine. Samples taken by the FDA indicated that there were additional lots with insufficient levels of thiamine. No other complaints have been reported on any other product manufactured by Diamond Pet Foods.

Consumers who have purchased the affected lots are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-977-8797, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Central Time.

 

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The newly recalled products include additional beef hoof chews and certain rope toys with hoof or bone components. The pet specialty retailer has also expanded the purchasing date range to include products bought between Sept. 1 and Nov. 6.

 

The complete list of recalled products is as follows (description, SKU, UPC):

 

Dentley’s Bulk Cattle Hoof: 1611247, 73725703323

 

Dentley’s Choobles 10-Pack Beef Hooves: 5019015, 73725736055

                                           

Choo-Hooves Stuffed with Cheese-Bacon: 1611993, 3465190058

 

Choo-Hooves Stuffed with Peanut Butter: 611994, 3465190056

 

Flossy Chews Choo-Hoove Roper Two-Hooves: 1813131, 3465117005

 

Flossy Chews Roper Bone Buddy: 1815505, 3465190002

 

Flossy Chews Beef Bones with Rope Toy: 5080721, 3465117055

 

Flossy Chews White Bone Rope: 5147942, 3465117065

 

Knucle Steaks 2-Pack: 5084141, 3465190046

 

Choo-Hooves Dog Chews 3-Pack: 1611410, 3465184103

 

3-Pack Smoked Hooves: 5042279; 3465114003, 4651140037

 

5-lb. Cow Hooves: 5042275; 34651150609, 3465115060

 

5-lb. Smokies-Hooves: 5042277; 34651140556, 3465114055

 

60-Piece Smoked Hooves: 5042278, 3465112122

 

Petsmart originally recalled its Dentley’s brand of Bulk Cattle Hooves and Choobles 10-Pack Beef Hooves on Nov. 4 after learning from Pet Carousel that the products may be contaminated with salmonella.

 

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning shortly thereafter against using all beef hoof and pig ear pet treats manufactured by Pet Carousel. The affected pig ear products were packaged under the brand names Doggie Delight and Pet Carousel. The affected beef hooves were packaged under the brand names Choo Hooves, Dentley’s, Doggie Delight and Pet Carousel.

 

The FDA said it conducted a routine testing of Pet Carousel’s pigs ears in September that turned up a positive reading for salmonella. After conducting an investigation, the FDA reported finding salmonella present in the company’s pig ears, beef hooves and manufacturing environment.

 

According to the FDA, consumers who handle dry pet food can become infected with salmonella, especially if they fail to wash their hands after handling the treats or touching surfaces, that have been exposed to them.

 

Pets with salmonella can become lethargic, lose their appetites, run a fever, suffer abdominal pain, and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting.

 

Petsmart customers who purchased any of the recalled products should discontinue use immediately and return the product to any Petsmart store for a complete refund or exchange.

 

For additional information, visit www.petsmart.com, www.fda.gov or contact Petsmart customer service at the following number, (888)-839-9638.

 

Source: http://www.petproductnews.com/headlines/2010/11/10/petsmart-expands-recall-to-include-12-more-pet-carousel-products.asp

 

 

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NAME                                                                       UPC                 SIZE           BEST BY

                                                                                                                                    DATE

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NUTRO NATURAL CHOICE                     79105 23050       5 LB             09/10/10

   Chicken Meal, Rice and Oatmeal Small

   Bites Formula

NUTRO ULTRA Puppy food for dogs     79105 51315      30 LB           09/10/10

 

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                                   VOLUNTARY PET FOOD RECALL  EXPANDED 12/01/09

 

NAME                                                                      UPC                    SIZE                 BEST BY

                                                                                                                                            DATE

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Premium Edge Hairball formula cat food                                    6 and 18 LB        11/28/2010

                                                                                                                                       11/29/2010

 

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