IMPORTANT NEW UPDATED PET FOOD RECALL INFORMATION 5/18/2007:
Chenango Valley Pet Foods Expands Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Certain Pet Foods
The following dry pet foods, which includes the first recalled Ferret Food, are involved in this recall action:
- DOCTORS FOSTER & SMITH LAMB & BROWN RICE FORMULA ADULT DOG FOOD, NET WT. 6 LBS. (UPC 25141 28244), 15 LBS. (25141 30074), and 30 LBS. (UPC 25141 06043); Date Codes: Best By Feb 09 09 and Best By Feb 26 09;
- SHOP RITE REDI-MIXT DOG FOOD FOR DOGS, NET WT. 25 LB. (UPC 41190 00555), Date Code: Code C7107;
- LICK YOUR CHOPS KITTEN & CAT FOOD, NET WEIGHT 4 LBS. (UPC 32976 25915), and 18 LBS. (UPC 32976 25925); Date Code: Best Used By April 29 08;
- SHEP chunk style dog food, NET WT. 20 LBS. (UPC 41498 14142); Date Code: Best By March 14 08;
- 8 in 1 Ferret ULTRA-BLEND ADVANCED NUTRITION DIET, NET WT. 20 LBS, UPC 26851 00413, Code: C7072;
- Bulk Lamb & Brown Rice Formula Dog Food, Date Code: Feb 09, 08, sold to one consignee SmartPak.
- Health Diet Cat Food Chicken & Rice Dinner NET WT. 1.81 kg/4 LB (UPC 78198 01594), 4 kg/8.8 LB (UPC 78198 01599), and 8 kg/17.6 LB (UPC 78198 01585); Code C7072;
- EVOLVE KITTEN FORMULA, NET WT. 3 LBS. (UPC 73657 00250) and 7 LBS. (UPC 73657 00251); Date Code: Best Used By Sept 13 08. Evolve has recovered 99.5% of the product from its distributors and is working with dealers to recover the remaining inventory.
ROYAL CANIN, USA has added additional items to their list of recalled pet foods as of 5/11/2007. Eight Sensible Choice Dry Dog Food Products, Seven Kasco Dry Dog And Cat Food Products Recalled Nationwide by Royal Canin USA. Please visit their website at www.royalcanin.us for more detailed information or visit the FDA website at www.fda.gov for the latest updates on pet food recalls.
#EndEditable #BeginEditable "Contact information" SmartPak has voluntarily recalled it's LiveSmart Lamb and Brown Rice dog food after testing positive for melamine. An investigation is underway to determine how the melamine got into the pet food since the product does not contain rice protein concentrate or wheat gluten.
On May 3rd, Menu Foods expanded it's recall list of canned cat and dog foods to include 220 additional products.
For the most up to date recall lists, please visit the American Veterinary Medical Association website at www.avma.org or the FDA website at www.fda.gov.
It is important to note that American Nutrition Inc manufactures pet food products for companies other than their own. Natural Balance, Diamond Pet Foods and Blue Buffalo have indicated that some of their canned products manufactured at American Nutrition had rice protein concentrate in these products even though the products were not formulated by Natural Balance, Diamond or Blue Buffalo to contain rice protein concentrate. This was added without their knowledge or consent.
We will continue to update our website as quickly as we get new information.
Natural Balance has added the following canned products to the recall list:
Chicken Formula Canned Dog Food 13 oz
Lamb Formula Canned Dog Food 13 oz
Beef Formula Canned Dog Food 13 oz
Ocean Fish Formula Canned Cat Food 3 oz & 6 oz
DIAMOND PET FOODS - A recall was announced for a limited number of canned products manufactured by American Nutrition Inc. The recalled canned products are: Diamond Lamb & Rice Formula for Dogs 13 oz cans, Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul Kitten Formula 5.5 oz cans, and Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul Puppy Formula 13 oz cans.
Diamond Pet Foods indicates that no other Diamond brand or Chicken Soup brand canned or dry pet food formulas are affected by the American Nutrition recall.
In addition, Diamond Pet Foods indicates that the items being recalled were not formulated or labeled to contain rice protein concentrate. The FDA is currently investigating what appears to be a manufacturing deviation by American Nutrition.
BLUE BUFFALO UPDATED RECALL -
Blue Buffalo has announced that it has recalled all Blue Dog Can products, Spa Select Cat canned products and Blue Health Bars. Although these products are not supposed to contain rice protein concentrate, Blue Buffalo was informed by American Nutrition, Inc., that rice protein concentrate had been added without notifying Blue Buffalo. Please visit the Blue Buffalo website at www.bluebuff.com for detailed information on this latest recall situation.
CHENANGO VALLEY PET FOODS -
DOCTORS FOSTER & SMITH CHICKEN & BROWN RICE FORMULA ADULT LITE DOG FOOD, NET WT. 5 LBS., 12.5 LBS, and 25 LBS; Code dates: Best Used By Jan 24, 09; Best Used By Feb 8, 09; Best Used By Feb 26, 09; Best Used By April 10, 09; Best Used By April 17, 09;
DOCTORS FOSTER & SMITH CHICKEN & BROWN RICE FORMULA ADULT LITE CAT FOOD, NET WT. 3 LBS. and 7 LBS.; Code date: Best Used By March 13, 09;
LICK YOUR CHOPS LAMB MEAL, RICE & EGG CAT FOOD, 4 LBS. packages, Code date: Best Used By April 29, 08;
Bulk CHICKEN & BROWN RICE FORMULA ADULT LITE DOG FOOD sold to one consignee (SmartPak) in a 2000 lbs. tote, Ship date: Feb 9, 2007.
CANINE CAVIAR - Canine Caviar announced today a recall of 1500 cans of dog food with the following sku's:
13.2 oz Gourmet Turkey - UPC 674555222134
13.2 oz Gourmet Beaver - UPC 674555221328
5.5 oz Gourmet Beaver - UPC 674555221557
Canine Caviar has indicated that the rice protein concentrate was added to their canned product without their knowledge or consent.
SmartPak recalled it's LiveSmart Weight Management Chicken and Brown Rice dog food on Friday, April 20th.
SmartPak is the 4th manufacturer out of 5 that received shipments of rice protein concentrate from Wilbur-Ellis to recall pet food after samples tested positive for melamine.
The FDA website indicates that they tested food from the fifth manufacturer and although it tested positive for melamine, the manufacturer has opted to do it's own private test before recalling its product.
Royal Canin USA announced a recall of several of their dog and cat food products which are listed below:
ROYAL CANIN VETERINARY DIET™ (available only in veterinary clinics)
Dry Dog Food
Canine Early Cardiac EC 22™
- Canine Skin Support SS21™
Dry Cat Food
- Feline Hypoallergenic HP23™
ROYAL CANIN SENSIBLE CHOICE® (available in pet specialty stores nationwide)
Dry Dog Food
- Chicken Meal & Rice Formula Senior
- Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Puppy
- Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Adult
- Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Senior
- Rice & Catfish Meal Formula Adult
If you are feeding any of these products, you should return them to the place of purchase immediately for a refund. Royal Canin has also announced that it will cease to use any Chinese suppliers of vegetable proteins.
For more information on the Royal Canin recall, please visit their website at www.royalcanin.us
Good Dog Naturally does not carry Royal Canin products.
Blue Buffalo has announced a recall of it's Blue Buffalo Spa Select Kitten dry food has been recalled. Blue Buffalo has been identified as the second of five companies that received rice protein concentrate from Wilbur-Ellis and the rice protein concentrate has tested positive for melamine. The is just one run of this particular food that has been contaminated. Bags with printed instructions "Best Used by Mar 07 08 B" should be returned to the place purchased immediately. We do not carry the Blue Buffalo line of products.
NATURAL BALANCE HAS RECALLED THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS AND YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE FEEDING AND RETURN ANY UNUSED FOOD FOR AN IMMEDIATE REFUND:
NATURAL BALANCE VENISON AND BROWN RICE DRY DOG FOOD
NATURAL BALANCE VENISON AND BROWN RICE CANNED DOG FOOD
NATURAL BALANCE VENISON AND BROWN RICE TREATS
NATURAL BALANCE VENISION AND GREEN PEA DRY CAT FOOD
TESTS HAVE SHOWN THAT THE RICE PROTEIN USED IN THESE PRODUCTS HAS BEEN CONTAMINATED WITH MELAMINE. PLEASE VISIT THE NATURAL BALANCE WEBSITE AT www.naturalbalanceinc.com FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THE RECALL.
The apparently contaminated rice protein concentrate was obtained from Wilbur-Ellis in San Francisco who imported the product from China. Wilbur-Ellis has indicated that they supplied rice protein concentrate to a total of 5 pet food manufacturers located in Utah, New York, Kansas and two in Missouri. They have not released the names of the other companies that received parts of these shipments. Wilbur-Ellis has voluntarily recalled all of the rice protein concentrate as of April 18, 2007. We have been advised that it will be up to the FDA as to when the names of the other companies that received the rice protein concentrate will be released.
We will continue to provide updates regarding the Natural Balance recall as it becomes available. Please note that NO OTHER NATURAL BALANCE PRODUCTS ARE AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. Natural Balance has indicated that the above mentioned products are the only ones that contain the rice protein which has tested positive for melamine.
Symptoms to look for if you suspect your dog or cat has eaten foods affected by the recall:
Loss of Appetite,loss of energy, diarrhea, vomiting and excessive thirst or urination.
If you notice these symptoms, contact your vet immediately. A simple blood and urine test can determine whether your pet has been affected. If so, the problem can be treated if caught early.
We are working hard to assist customers in finding alternatives to feed their animals in the wake of these upsetting recalls. Please do not hesitate to contact us or come by the store to discuss your concerns or for recommendations on natural products to feed your pets. Your pet's good health is important to us and we will do what is in our power to provide information to make an informed decision on what to feed your companion animals.
Please note, the FDA is strongly encouraging people to contact them and provide information if your pet has become ill as a result of eating any of the pet foods in these recent recalls.
How to Report a Reaction to a Pet Food
Call the FDA consumer complaint coordinator for your geographic area. To find your coordinator, visit: www.fda.gov/opacom/backgrounders/complain.html. For the State of Louisiana, the telephone number is 1-866-289-3399. Try to have the following information available before calling:
- Brand name, lot numbers, and UPC code for the pet food fed to your dog or cat when it was ill. A lot number is typically stamped on the bag/pouch or on the can lid. Lot numbers usually consist of a series of letters and numbers.
- If your pet received treatment by a veterinarian, his/her name, address, and telephone number
- Date illness first noticed
- Signs displayed
- Any veterinary reports available.
MENU FOODS RECALL INFORMATION:
Our deepest sympathies and prayers go out to any family whose pet(s) have become ill as a result of eating any affected foods in any of the recent recalls. Our goal at Good Dog Naturally is to provide access to the highest quality foods and treats for your family pet as well as providing information to our customers on the benefits of feeding quality natural pet foods.
There is an important web-site which is compiling a database of animals that may have died as a result of eating tainted food from the Menu Foods recall. If you would like your pet's name to be included, please go to www.petconnection.com. As of now, there does not appear to be any government agency that is compiling a comprehensive list of animals that have died recently of unexplained kidney failure after eating the recalled pet food. As a result, the number of pets in their current "official" count is quite low.
If your animal became ill as a result of the recalled Menu Foods products, you may be able to recover your vet bills from them. Please call their toll free number - 1-866-895-2708 - for additional information on filing a claim.
The FDA has announced that ChemNutra Inc., of Las Vegas, Nevada, recalled all wheat gluten it had imported from one its three Chinese wheat gluten suppliers. Wheat gluten purchased by ChemNutra was supplied to three pet food manufacturers and one distributor who supplies wheat gluten only to the pet food industry. For more detailed information please visit the FDA website: http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/petfood.html
Hill's Pet Nutrition has now recalled it's dry food Prescription Formula, Prescription Diet™ m/d™ Feline Dry Food. Please go to their website at: www.hillspet.com for more recall information. In addition, Nestlé Purina Pet Care has also recalled it's Alpo® Brand Prime Cuts In Gravy Canned Dog Food. Please go to www.purina.com for more information.
For peace of mind, if you use any pet food products that contain wheat gluten, you should discontinue use. We are proponents of feeding pet foods that do not contain corn, wheat or by-products.
The majority of canned foods carried in our store ARE NOT part of the recent recall. The only canned or pouch items affected by the Menu Foods recall carried in our store were made by NUTRO. The list of affected NUTRO items can be found at www.nutroproducts.com/mfrecall.asp. Any customers who purchased items at our store that are affected by this recall should return the food to our store for immediate credit.
The complete list of recalled brands manufactured at the Menu Foods processing plants in question can be found at the Menu Foods website: www.menufoods.com/recall/index.html
PLEASE NOTE: Innova, EVO, California Natural, Eagle, Natural Balance, Nature's Variety, Canidae, Felidae, Merrick, Wysong, Spots Stew and Wellness brand canned foods do not contain "Wheat Gluten" and are not affected by the Menu Foods recall.
Natura Pet Products which produces Innova, EVO, California Natural and Healthwise Dog and Cat Foods has issued video messages with important information on how they plan to ensure continued high quality production of their canned foods which may be viewed at the following link:
Please contact our store at (985) 871-5222 with any questions you may have about the recall or information on Natural Pet foods we carry.
