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BREAKING NEWS: Four Lots of Pet Food Recalled [cat food]
The Animal Rescue Site ^ | 6/24/16

Posted on 06/26/2016 11:47:21 AM PDT by Slings and Arrows

BREAKING NEWS: Radagast Pet Food, Inc. of Portland, Oregon has announced a voluntary recall of four lots of its Frozen Rad Cat Raw Diet, which may be contaminated by Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes.

Untreated, a Listeria infection in a cat can result in paralysis and in swelling of the brain. Salmonella and Listeria can be carried past consumption as well, affecting other pets, and even humans. Untreated, humans can experience arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms.

The affected products have been distributed throughout Western Canada and 48 of 50 of the United States (all but Hawaii and Mississippi). Please check to see if you have any of these products in your possession:

What to Look For:

radagast-cat-food-recall
NAME: Rad Cat Raw Diet Grass-Fed Beef
SIZE: 1 oz., 8 oz., 16 oz., 24 oz.
LOT #: 62384
UPC: Sample (1 oz.), 851536001241 (8 oz.), 851536001258 (16 oz.), 851536001265 (24 oz.)
EXPIRATION: 2/6/2017


NAME: Rad Cat Raw Diet Grass-Fed Beef
SIZE: 1 oz., 8 oz., 16 oz., 24 oz.
LOT #: 62361
UPC: Sample (1 oz.), 851536001241 (8 oz.), 851536001258 (16 oz.), 851536001265 (24 oz.)
EXPIRATION: 1/8/2017


NAME: Rad Cat Raw Diet Free-Range Chicken
SIZE: 1 oz., 8 oz., 16 oz., 24 oz.
LOT #: 62416
UPC: Sample (1 oz.) 851536001036 (8 oz.), 851536001043 (16 oz.), 851536001050 (24 oz.)
EXPIRATION: 3/14/2017


NAME: Rad Cat Raw Diet Free-Range Turkey
SIZE: 8 oz., 16 oz., 24 oz.
LOT #: 62372
UPC: 851536001005 (8 oz.), 851536001012 (16 oz.), 851536001029 (24 oz.)
EXPIRATION: 1/21/2017

Why were they recalled?

This recall was initiated after a third party working for the FDA found that two lots of Grass-Fed Beef tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Further testing found that one lot of Free-range Chicken tested positive for listeria monocytogenes, and one lot of Free-range Turkey tested positive for both Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes.

Radagast Pet Food, Inc. voluntarily issued this recall as a precautionary measure.

What are the symptoms?

Symptoms found in cats:

As mentioned, if left untreated, a Listeria infection in a cat can result in paralysis and in swelling of the brain. Some cats may not feel any of these symptoms. However, they can still be carriers and infect other pets or humans.

Symptoms found in humans:

What can you do?

If you have purchased this item, you can dispose of it safely, in a sealed container, washing your hands afterward, and sterilizing any surfaces it may have come in contact with, including the appliance in which the food was stored.

Radagast Pet Food, Inc. asks that, to receive a refund, customers fill out all sections of their Consumer Claims Form. Once the form is complete, return the form only to the retailer where you purchased the product for a refund. Consumers may call Radagast Pet Food, Inc. (503-736-4649) for assistance in filling out the Claim Form.

If you or your pets are suffering from any of the aforementioned issues, please seek medical attention immediately.


TOPICS: Pets/Animals
KEYWORDS: kittyping
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To: Slings and Arrows

Portland, Oregon ... company named after a LOTR character ... hippies managing a food operation with raw meat as an ingredient ... what could possibly go wrong?


21 posted on 06/26/2016 12:40:55 PM PDT by katana
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To: Slings and Arrows

My cat loves Pacific salmonella.


22 posted on 06/26/2016 12:42:31 PM PDT by Larry Lucido
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To: etabeta

You’re welcome, and good idea.


23 posted on 06/26/2016 12:56:24 PM PDT by Slings and Arrows (My music: http://hopalongginsberg.com/ | Facebook: Hopalong Ginsberg)
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To: Slings and Arrows

Thank you FRiend


24 posted on 06/26/2016 12:56:59 PM PDT by DollyCali (Don't Tell God how big your storm is... tell your storm how BIG your God is!)
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To: DollyCali
Ah jeez!! I promise... I don't make cat food!!! 😇
25 posted on 06/26/2016 1:04:16 PM PDT by Radagast the Fool (At my signal, UNLEASH PALIN!!)
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To: DollyCali

You’re welcome


26 posted on 06/26/2016 1:14:48 PM PDT by Slings and Arrows (My music: http://hopalongginsberg.com/ | Facebook: Hopalong Ginsberg)
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To: Slings and Arrows

This home grown poison instead of the normal Chinese supplements.


27 posted on 06/26/2016 1:16:34 PM PDT by fella ("As it was before Noah so shall it be again,")
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To: katana
" hippies managing a food operation with raw meat as an ingredient ... what could possibly go wrong?"

I hope they bothered to learn Spanish so they can talk with their employees every 3 months when they show up to check on things.

28 posted on 06/26/2016 1:22:23 PM PDT by fella ("As it was before Noah so shall it be again,")
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To: Mamzelle

I make my own raw food for the cats. I quit doing it because it was time consuming.

The problem with kibble is mold during the manufacturing process, and yes, cats can get very sick from that contamination.


29 posted on 06/26/2016 3:36:05 PM PDT by SatinDoll (A NATURAL BORN CITIZEN IS BORN IN THE USA OF TWO USA CITIZENS)
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To: Slings and Arrows

Another “ME TOO” pet food company with lots of PR, trendy products, and a company with little or no quality control or veterinary input.


30 posted on 06/26/2016 3:56:34 PM PDT by vetvetdoug
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To: Slings and Arrows

” Just ask the cats.”

Sure, but they’ll never admit it.


31 posted on 06/26/2016 4:15:31 PM PDT by catnipman (Cat Nipman: Vote Republican in 2012 and only be called racist one more time!)
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To: dp0622

awwww, sweet story!


32 posted on 06/26/2016 7:10:53 PM PDT by CottonBall
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To: CottonBall

How have you been? Same old here. You know the injury, I think :)

Without Spaghetti, I would have never made it. :)

Hope you are well.


33 posted on 06/26/2016 7:16:21 PM PDT by dp0622 (The only thing an upper crust conservative hates more than a liberal is a middle class conservative)
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To: Slings and Arrows

Thank you for the heads up, Darlin’!

Ever since My Rocket passed from kidney failure, we have made
sure to feed our little fuzz balls renal food, dry kibble and canned,
all supportive of kidneys, lysine “treats,” and hard teeth-cleansing
“treats” to keep their little teeth and gums clean.

Plenty of fresh, clean, reverse osmosis water with “Real Water” in it
to make even the water renal for our furbabies.

All four of them are doing well. Midnight, Tootsie, and little Shadow
are all doing fine. Bobbie is still on diabetes meds, and she gets 3
units of insulin twice a day.

She’s taking it like a trooper, I’ll tell you what.

No more kidney failure for any cats in this house, ever again and over
my dead body.


34 posted on 06/26/2016 7:42:07 PM PDT by TheOldLady (Pistol-Packin' Elderly Lady -- Don't mess with me.)
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To: Slings and Arrows

http://www.cafepress.com/webdonuts/6946263


35 posted on 06/26/2016 7:44:17 PM PDT by Hillarys Gate Cult (Liberals make unrealistic demands on reality and reality doesn't oblige them.)
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To: Slings and Arrows

36 posted on 06/26/2016 7:57:40 PM PDT by Daffynition ("We have the fight of our lives coming up to save our nation!" ~ Jim Robinson)
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To: SatinDoll

“I make my own raw food for the cats. I quit doing it because it was time consuming.

The problem with kibble is mold during the manufacturing process, and yes, cats can get very sick from that contamination”

I make one of my cat’s food. She’s allergic to grains, then developed struvite crystals and the prescription foods for that are loaded with grains. she prefers raw to cooked, so that is what she gets!

But buying raw food already prepared - seems like asking for trouble.


37 posted on 06/26/2016 7:59:04 PM PDT by CottonBall
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To: dp0622

I never knew that was her name - how perfect for you!

yes, I’m glad you had her company. cats give the best unconditional love. dogs too. but a cat’s purr at night can’t be beat!


38 posted on 06/26/2016 8:21:16 PM PDT by CottonBall
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To: DollyCali

Are you a cat person too, Dolly?

I’m have 3 - the least number I’ve had in decades, so it’s time for another stray to show up!


39 posted on 06/26/2016 8:25:50 PM PDT by CottonBall
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To: CottonBall

him :) But he’s straight :)


40 posted on 06/26/2016 8:33:57 PM PDT by dp0622 (The only thing an upper crust conservative hates more than a liberal is a middle class conservative)
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