Raw pet food products test positive for Salmonella, ListeriaAugust 15, 2019Texas Tripe has recalled dozens of its raw pet food products after samples tested positive for Salmonella and/or Listeria monocytogenes (L. mono).
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FDA investigating elevated levels of vitamin D in Hill's recallMarch 22, 2019The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says it is looking into the presence of elevated levels of vitamin D in Hill's Pet Nutrition canned dog food. The news comes after the pet food company issued an expanded recall on Wednesday for 85 total lots of 33 varieties (SKUs) of its canned dog foods after receiving complaints dogs eating the food were experiencing vitamin D toxicity. Currently, the recall is only for canned dog food and does not affect canned cat food, dry food (kibble), or treats. Hill's says the products in both recalls were made with the same vitamin premix. According to the FDA, the recall was expanded after it requested that Hill's test samples of food it had produced that were not part of the original recall. Hill's conducted that testing and issued the expanded recall of 19 additional products of canned dog food. In a letter sent to veterinarians, Hill's Pet Nutrition vice president and general manager, Jesper Nordengaard said, "We understand this recall has caused pet parents considerable anxiety and that the well-being of their pets may have been affected. We are also aware of the disruption and difficulty this has caused you and your …
Steve's Real Food issues recall due to possible Salmonella, L. monoSeptember 10, 2018Steve's Real Food of Salt Lake City, Utah, is voluntarily recalling pet food products due to possible Salmonella and/or L. mono contamination. The recalled products are one lot of 5 lb. Turducken Recipe, one lot of 2 lb. Quest Emu Diet, and one lot of 2 lb. Quest Beef Diet. Animals who eat food and humans who handle contaminated products are at risk for Salmonella and L. mono. Pets affected may experience lethargy, diarrhea/bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever, and abdominal pain. Infected, but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. No pet or human illnesses from this product have been reported to date. The affected products were nationally distributed and are identified with the following UPC codes and the "Best by" date located on the front of the bag. Click on the image for detail. This voluntary recall is being initiated after the Washington Department of Agriculture tested a collected sample that tested positive for Salmonella and/or L. mono. The company conducted its own test, which resulted in a negative result for both Salmonella and L. mono. Any product with the …
Dave's Pet Food product recalledJune 14, 2018 Dave's Pet Food of Agawam, Mass., is recalling a single lot of Dave's Dog Food 95 percent premium beef cans because the products potentially contain elevated levels of beef thyroid hormone, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The product was distributed along the East Coast and sold in pet stores and ecommerce sites. The recalled product consists of a single batch (548 cases) of 13 oz., 95 percent premium beef dog food with a UPC # of 85038-11167 and a date code of 08/2020. The recall was initiated after the FDA informed Dave's that one lot of product was analyzed and found to have elevated levels of thyroid hormone. FDA analyzed the product after receiving a complaint that four dogs consuming it were found to have low Free T4 (fT4) and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). Consumers who have questions or would like to receive a refund or coupon for replacement product can call 888-763-2738 Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST. No other Dave's Dog Food products, or any other product manufactured by Dave's Pet Food, are impacted.
MU veterinary pathobiologist: Pet food benefits outweigh risksMarch 13, 2018According to recent reports, more than 107 million cans of dog food have been recalled because they contained trace amounts of pentobarbital, the tranquilizer used to put down sick or injured animals. Tim Evans, DVM, Ph.D., an associate professor of veterinary pathobiology and head of toxicology in the Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (VMDL) at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, stresses that while no measurable concentrations of pentobarbital should be in these products, pet owners should monitor resources for updates and notices for pet food recalls. "The FDA plays a key role in preventing these situations and in protecting our pets when these situations arise," Dr. Evans said. "For the last couple of years, I have been trying to disseminate information on what veterinarians and their clients can do when they suspect a pet food contamination. I firmly believe that the nutritional and health benefits of commercially manufactured pet foods, especially those manufactured by companies with a long history of dedication to pet nutrition and health, continue to greatly outweigh the low risks of contamination in these products." Evans says tools and resources are available for consumers to stay informed of pet food recalls such as the …
Vital Essentials freeze-dried food recalled due to possible Salmonella contaminationMarch 2, 2018Carnivore Meat Co. is voluntarily recalling Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Beef Nibblets Entrée for Dogs for possible Salmonella contamination. The affected product was distributed in the continental USA through independent retailers and via online retailers Chewys.com and Amazon.com through direct delivery. Affected products can be identified by comparing the following lot numbers: Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Beef Nibblets Entrée for Dogs 1-pound bag Lot #13753 No products other than the specific product identified above are subject to this voluntary recall.
Pet food, treat recalls issued for Northwest Naturals, TruPetFebruary 26, 2018Northwest Naturals of Portland, Ore., and TruPet LLC of Milford, Ohio, are issuing voluntarily recalls for dog food and treat products due to Listeria and Salmonella contamination. Northwest Naturals is recalling its 5-pound frozen food chubs labeled Chicken and Salmon Recipe; TruPet is recalling Treat Me Crunchy Beef Delight, 2.5-ounce dog treats. Earlier this month, several pet food companies recalled some of their products after the FDA received complaints of potential Salmonella poisoning. Those products are Darwin's Natural and ZooLogics pet foods made by Arrow Reliance Inc. of Tukwila, Wash.; Beefy Munchies from Smokehouse Pet Products Inc. of Sun Valley, Calif.; 7-inch bully sticks from Redbarn Pet Products of Long Beach, Calif.; and ground turkey pet food from Raws for Paws of Minneapolis, Minn. Also this month, J.M. Smucker Co.'s Big Heart Pet Foods withdrew shipments of Gravy Train, Kibbles n' Bits, Ol' Roy and Skippy brands after products tested contained trace amounts of pentobarbital.
Pentobarbital discovery prompts J.M. Smucker dog food recallFebruary 16, 2018J.M. Smucker Co. is recalling some of its dog food products after traces of pentobarbital, a euthanasia drug, were discovered in samples from a range of the company's brands. The company announced that it would withdraw shipments of wet canned dog food from Gravy Train, Kibbles 'n Bits, Ol' Roy, and Skippy. The drug was discovered through an independent investigation by ABC7, which partnered with Ellipse Analytics, a lab specializing in food testing, to test the products. Sixty-two samples of wet dog food, from more than 24 brands, were tested over a period of several months. Only one brand, Gravy Train, repeatedly tested positive for trace amounts of pentobarbital, according to the investigation. Of the 15 cans of Gravy Train tested, 60 percent were positive for the euthanasia drug. Gravy Train is made by Big Heart Pet Foods, which is owned by Smucker. Other Big Heart Pet Foods brands include Meow Mix, Milk Bone, Kibbles 'n Bits, 9 Lives, Natural Balance, Pup-Peroni, Nature's Recipe, Canine Carry Outs and Jerky Treats. "Veterinarians and animal nutrition specialists, as well as the FDA, have confirmed that extremely low levels of pentobarbital, like the levels reported to …
Pet food recall issued from Smokehouse, Raws for PawsFebruary 12, 2018Smokehouse Pet Products has issued a recall for limited lots of Beefy Munchies due to possible Salmonella contamination. The product is sold in 4-ounce bags with UPC number 78565857957, lot number 449294, and a best used by date of 10/25/19 stamped on the back of packaging. Beefy Munchies were sold in Washington, Michigan, North Carolina, and Colorado through distributors selling to various retailers. Routine sampling by the Colorado Department of Agriculture revealed the presence of the pathogenic bacteria in two packages of the product. No illnesses have been reported to date with this recall. Raws for Paws Ground Turkey Pet Food in Minnesota is recalling about 4,000 pounds of 1-pound and 5-pound chubs due to Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed through Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa directly to consumers and through online mail order. They are packaged into regular Turkey Pet Food cases and Pet Food Combo Pack cases, which contain a variety of pet foods. The recalled products have case codes of 9900008, 9900009, 9900014, and 9900015. The manufacture date of Turkey Pet Food cases is 10/12/2017, and the manufacture dates of Combo Pack cases are between 10/12/2017 and 2/2/2018. Two children in …
