WARNING
Cocoa Mulch is toxic to dogs and cats.
Cocoa Mulch, contains a lethal ingredient called 'Theobromine'. It is lethal to
dogs and cats. It smells like chocolate and it really attracts dogs. Theobromine
is in all chocolate, especially dark or baker's chocolate which is toxic to dogs.
Cocoa bean shells contain potentially toxic quantities of theobromine, a xanthine
compound similar in effects to caffeine and theophylline.
See the information on Snopes.com on the link below.
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WARNING
Information and a warning about the flea and tick product Promeris, for which production
has been stopped, is attached at the bottom of this page.
The article is at the bottom of this page because it is so large.
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RECALLS
One lot of Merrick “Doggie Wishbone” dog treats — 248 cases — have been recalled due to Salmonella
contamination. The dangerous bacteria were detected during a routine FDA inspection.
The recalled product is: Doggie Wishbone pet treat (ITEM # 2280829050, Lot 11031 Best By 30 Jan 2013).
Recalled products may be returned to the point of purchase for a refund.
Customers with questions may call Merrick from 8am to 5pm Central time, Monday through Friday, at 800-664-7387.
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Nestlé Purina PetCare Company (NPPC) is voluntarily recalling a limited number of 3.5- and 7-pound
bags of its Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food from a single production run and shipped to
customers in 12 states in December 2010. This is being done because some bags of the product have
been found to be contaminated with Salmonella. Only Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food with
both the “Best By” date and the production code shown are included in this voluntary recall
Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7 3.5 lb. MAY 2012 Bag UPC Code 0334108417800 01885
Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7 3.5 lb. MAY 2012 Bag UPC Code 0335108417800 01885
Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7 7 lb. MAY 2012 Bag UPC Code 0334108417800 01887
Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7 7 lb. MAY 2012 Bag UPC Code 0335108417800 01887
Consumers who have purchased Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food products with these
specific “Best By” Date and Production Codes should discontinue feeding the product and discard it.
At Nestlé Purina PetCare, the safety and efficacy of our products are our top priority. We apologize
for any inconvenience due to this voluntary recall. For further information or to obtain a product refund,
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- June 3, 2011 Bravo! Issues nationwide Recall of Bravo! Pig Ears
Bravo! is voluntarily recalling select boxes of Bravo! Pig Ear Chews because it has the potential to be contaminated with
Salmonella. The products affected by this recall includes only Bravo! 50 count bulk Oven Roasted Pig Ears, product code
75-121, Lot # 12-06-10.
Consumers who have purchased any of these pig ears are urged to return the product to the place of purchase
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May 17, 2011 Boss Pet Recalls Pig Ear Products Because of Possible Health Risk
Boss Pet Products, Inc. announced that it is recalling its Diggers Natural Treat Pig Ear pet treats because the products have the potential
to be contaminated with Salmonella. Boss Pet has been notified by one of its suppliers, Keys Manufacturing Company, Inc., that a batch
of Keys’ pig ear treats tested positive for Salmonella. Keys Manufacturing has initiated a voluntary product recall in cooperation with the
FDA and has identified several shipments of potentially affected products which Boss Pet shipped out under its Diggers brand
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May 17, 2011 BLACKMAN INDUSTRIES, INC. RECALLS PRIMETIME BRAND 2 CT., AND 5 CT. PREMIUM PIG EARS AND KC BEEFHIDE BRAND 20 CT. PREMIUM PIG EARS BECAUSE
OF POSSIBLE SALMONELLA HEALTH RISK.
Blackman Industries, Inc. of Kansas City, KS is recalling all PrimeTime brand 2 ct. and 5 ct. Premium Pig Ears and all KC Beefhide brand
20 ct. Premium Pig Ears because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
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May 3, 2011 - Keys Manufacturing Company, Inc. of Paris, IL is recalling "Pig Ears for Pet Treats" because
it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Salmonella can affect animals and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products.
People handling dry pet food and/or treats can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they
have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the chews or any surfaces exposed
to these products.
The product was distributed in 100 count cases packed in cardboard boxes shipped between
Sept. 27-Oct. 6, 2010; Nov. 1-Nov. 29, 2010; and Jan. 3-Jan. 25, 2011.
Consumers who have purchased "Pig Ears for Pet Treats" are urged to return it to the place of purchase
for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-217-465-4001.
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Jones Natural Chews Co Recalls Pig Ear Dog Chews Because Of Possible Salmonella Health RiskContact:
Jones Natural Chews Co
877-481-2663 or 815-874-9500
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 8, 2011 - Jones Natural Chews Co of Rockford, IL is recalling 2705 boxes
of Pig Ears because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
For a list of products and dates affected see the FDA website below.
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WELLPET LLC VOLUNTARILY RECALLS CERTAIN LOTS OF CANNED CAT FOOD
Tewksbury, MA (February 28, 2011) - WellPet LLC announced today it has voluntarily recalled certain lots of Wellness® canned cat food.
While recent laboratory testing found that most lots of Wellness canned cat food that were tested contain sufficient amounts of thiamine (also known
as Vitamin B1), some of the lots listed below might contain less than adequate levels of thiamine. However, out of an abundance of caution,
WellPet has decided to recall all of the lots listed below.
Cats fed only the affected lots for several weeks may be at risk for developing a thiamine deficiency. Thiamine is essential for cats. Symptoms of
deficiency displayed by an affected cat can be gastrointestinal or neurological in nature. Early signs of thiamine deficiency may include decreased
appetite, salivation, vomiting, and weight loss. In advanced cases, neurologic signs can develop, which may include ventriflexion (bending towards
the floor) of the neck, wobbly walking, circling, falling, and seizures. If your cat has consumed the recalled lots and has these symptoms, please
contact your veterinarian. If treated promptly, thiamine deficiency is typically reversible.
The lots involved in this voluntary recall are:
Wellness Canned Cat (all flavors and sizes) with best by dates from 14APR 13 through 30SEP13;
Wellness Canned Cat Chicken & Herring (all sizes) with 10NOV13 or 17NOV13 best buy dates.
No Other Lots, Products or Dates Affected
Consumers who still have cans of cat food from these lots should stop feeding them to their cats and call us at (877) 227-9587
Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 7:00 pm Eastern Time.
Consumers with further questions should visit our website at www.wellnesspetfood.com or call them at the phone number above.
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Merrick Pet Care Recalls Jr Texas Taffy Pet Treat (Item # 27077,
All Lots Up To And Including 10364) Because Of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
Contact: Customer Inquiries (800) 664-7387
FOR IMMIDIATE RELEASE - January 28, 2011 - Merrick Pet Care, Inc. of Amarillo, Texas is recalling the
Jr. Texas Taffy pet treat (ITEM # 27077, UPC # 02280827077. All Lots up to and including 10364) because
they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Merrick Pet Care has made the decision to
recall all Jr. Texas Taffy pet treats in the abundance of caution.
Salmonella can affect animals and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products.
People handling the treats can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly
\washed their hands after having contact with the chews or any surfaces exposed to these products.
Consumers should dispose of these products in a safe manner by securing them in a covered trash receptacle.
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Kroger Recalls Pet Foods Due to Possible Health Risk
Please note, PA is not one of the states where the recalled food was sold.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CINCINNATI, Ohio, - December 18, 2010 - The Kroger Co. said today it is recalling select packages of pet food sold in some of its retail stores because the products may contain aflatoxin, which poses a health risk to pets.
Kroger stores in the following states are included in this recall: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.
The recall also includes Dillons and Gerbes stores in Kansas and Missouri; Baker’s stores in Nebraska; Food 4 Less stores in Nebraska, Illinois and Indiana (Chicago area); and Jay C, Hilander, Owen’s, Pay Less and Scott’s stores in Illinois and Indiana.
Stores the company operates under the following names are not included in this recall: Ralphs, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, King Soopers, Smith’s, QFC, City Market, Foods Co., and Food 4 Less stores in California and Nevada.
For more information see the FDA website below
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm237459.htm
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 8, 2010 - Blue Buffalo Company, Ltd., recalls certain dry dog food because of possible excess Vitamin D that can affect the health of some dogs. The Blue Buffalo Company, Ltd., is recalling certain packages of its Wilderness Chicken, Basics Salmon and Large Breed Adult Chicken dry dog foods sold under thc "BLUE" brand which have the potential to contain excessive levels of Vitamin D.
While Vitamin D is a beneficial component of these foods, the Company believes that these products may have levels of Vitamin D that are beyond the formula specifications, and has therefore chosen to withdraw them.
Dogs reacting to the higher levels of Vitamin D may show signs of lethargy or exhibit unusually frequent water consumption and urination. If your pet has consumed the recalled products and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
The affected productions of Blue Wilderness Chicken, Basics Salmon and Large Breed Adult Chicken dry dog foods were distributed nationwide through pet specialty stores.
Only the following production runs of the products are involved in this recall:
Blue Wilderness Chicken Flavor dry dog food | 4.5 Lbs | "Best If Used By JUL2611Z"
"Best If Used By JUL2711Z" &
"Best If Used By JUL2811Z" |
Blue Wilderness Chicken Flavor dry dog food | 11 lb | "Best If Used By JUL1211B" |
Blue Wilderness Chicken Flavor dry dog food | 24 lb | "Best If Used By JUL1211B" &
"Best If Used By JUL1311B" |
Blue Basics Limited Ingredient Formula Salmon and Potato Recipe dry dog food | 11 lb | "Best If Used By AUG2111B" &
"Best If Used By AUG2211B" |
Blue Basics Limited Ingredient Formula Salmon and Potato Recipe dry dog food | 24 lb | "Best If Used By AUG2111B"
"Best If Used By SEP2311P" &
"Best If Used By OCT2611P" |
| Blue Life Protection Formula Natural Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Large Breed Adult dog food | 30 lb | "Best If Used By SEP2211P"
"Best If Used By SEP2311P" &
"Best If Used By OCT2611P" |
.No other BLUE dry or can pet foods are involved in this recall, and only the specific code dates of these products are involved.
PROMERIS ARTICLE
April 21, 2011
By: Edie Lau
For The VIN News Service
A website promoting the pet parasiticide ProMeris proclaims "Party time’s over!" The message, directed at fleas and ticks, now applies to ProMeris itself.
Pfizer has announced that it plans to discontinue the manufacture and sale of the flea and tick control product for dogs and cats effective
Sept. 20.
In a statement supplied by Pfizer via e-mail, Jim Brick, director and team leader of U.S. Marketing for Pfizer Animal Health said:
"After significant review and evaluation of the strategic fit into the Pfizer Animal Health portfolio, we have made the decision to discontinue
the manufacture and sale of ProMeris flea and tick control for dogs and cats. We notified our current customers of this decision in early
April and will continue to fill their orders until September 20, 2011, or while supplies last. We look forward to continuing to meet the
needs of our customers with our evolving parasiticide portfolio."
Pfizer acquired ProMeris among other products when it purchased Fort Dodge Animal Health as part of a $68-billion buyout of rival drug-maker Wyeth in 2009.
Wil Gwin, director of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital Pharmacy at Purdue University, said Pfizer’s decision to drop ProMeris isn’t
surprising given the fact that it already has another topical parasiticide in its portfolio — Revolution, which works against heartworm
as well as fleas, ticks and mites.
"There are a lot of products out there, a lot of ‘me, too’ products," Gwin said. "Revolution is widely recognized as a proven seller.
ProMeris is a (relatively) new product; it was supposed to be the newer, better ‘me, too’ product and it just never took off.
At least in our experience, we never really saw a lot of demand for it."
Pfizer’s announcement about ProMeris follows the recent publication of research that linked the development of a skin condition in
dogs with use of the product. The study, "Metaflumizone-amitraz (Promeris)-associated pustular acantholytic dermatitis in 22 dogs: evidence suggests contact drug-trigger pemphigus foliaceus," was conducted by investigators at the North Carolina State University College
of Veterinary Medicine and published March 21 in the journal Veterinary Dermatology.
Joseph Donner, a contract communications specialist for Pfizer, suggested that the timing of the company’s decision to discontinue
ProMeris was coincidental, not a result of the study findings. "I have not read the study; I know it exists," he said in a telephone interview.
"Definitely some DVMs are reading the report around here."
Another possible side effect of ProMeris is potentially dangerous interaction with antidepressants such as fluoxetine (brand name
Prozac) and doxepin, due to the action of amitraz — an active ingredient in ProMeris — as a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor,
according to Purdue's Gwin. MAO inhibitors suppress production of an enzyme necessary for proper metabolism of certain other drugs and foods.
Because of the potential for adverse effects, Gwin questioned the wisdom of continuing to sell ProMeris for several more months.
"There’s still the potential for some harm to be done unintentionally through drug interaction," he said. However, some veterinarians
expressed disappointment about losing the product. On a message board of the Veterinary Information Network, an online professional community, practitioners lauded ProMeris as being particularly effective against demodex, a mite that causes a type of mange.
