New Iams Cat Food Recall Due to Salmonella Contamination
Monday, July 26th, 2010Procter & Gamble has issued a cat food recall for its Iams Veterinary Formulas Feline Renal cat food formula due to potential salmonella contamination.
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Dick Van Patten’s Natural Balance Dog Food Formula Recalled
Monday, June 21st, 2010Natural Balance Pet Foods has recalled its Dick Van Patten’s Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog Food following a positive test for salmonella by the U.S. FDA.
Iams Canned Cat Food Recalled by Procter & Gamble
Monday, June 14th, 2010Procter & Gamble (P&G) has issued a recall for one of its canned cat food formulas due to possible insufficient levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1). All varieties of the company’s Iams ProActive Health canned cat and kitten food (available in both 3 ounce and 5.5 ounce cans) sold and distributed in North America have been recalled as part of the announcement.
Evangers Dog Food and Cat Food Owners Facing Felony Charges
Thursday, March 25th, 2010In rather shocking news, it was reported yesterday by the Chicago Tribune that the owners of Wheeling, Ill.-based Evanger’s Dog and Cat Food Company are facing charges of felony theft and money laundering for allegedly stealing more than $1.7 million worth of gas and electricity to run the company and its manufacturing plant.
Salmonella Contamination and the 2007 Mars Petcare Dog Food Recall
Monday, June 2nd, 2008Last year’s Salmonella outbreak that affected more than 70 people in 19 states has been linked to dry dog food produced in a Mars Petcare pet food plant in Pennsylvania, according to a new Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. This marks the first time a human illness has been linked to dry dog food. The [...]
Melamine Found in Dog Treats Sold at Wal-Mart
Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007Wal-Mart has pulled two Chinese brands of dog treats from its shelves following customer reports of sickened pets. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. stopped selling Chicken Jerky Strips from Import-Pingyang Pet Product Co. and Chicken Jerky treats from Shanghai Bestro Trading on July 26th. The company subsequently conducted 17 sets of tests on the dog treats, with [...]
Natural Balance Eatables Dog Foods Recalled
Tuesday, July 24th, 2007Dick Van Patten’s Natural Balance Pet Foods has recalled several of its Natural Balance Eatables dog foods due to the possible presence of botulinum toxin, which can cause botulism. The foods are produced by the Castleberry Food Company of Augusta, Georgia. Botulism can lead to general weakness, dizziness, double-vision, and/or trouble with speaking or swallowing. [...]
Lab Finds New Toxic Contaminants in Pet Foods
Friday, June 8th, 2007Expertox, a lab in Deer Park, Texas, today reported that it has found toxic levels of acetaminophen and/or cyanuric acid poisons in dozens of pet food samples. The contaminants could be lethal for pets, and the FDA has already launched an investigation, but the lab cannot legally reveal which pet food brands tested positive for [...]
New Ol’ Roy Dog Food Recall for Some East Coast Wal-Marts
Friday, June 8th, 2007Doane Pet Care Co. has issued a recall for its Ol’ Roy Complete Nutrition dog food due to concerns of possible salmonella contamination. The food is only sold through Wal-Mart stores, and only a single batch of 55lb bags of the formula is being recalled. The batch was produced at a Manassas, Virginia plant and [...]
American Nutrition Recalls Canned Pet Foods; Natural Balance, Diamond Pet Foods, and Kirkland Brands Recalled
Friday, April 27th, 2007American Nutrition today initiated a recall for all canned products made in its plant that contain rice protein concentrate due to potential melamine contamination. Not all details are available yet and we may see more brands added in the near future, but canned dog foods and cat foods currently recalled include the following brands and [...]