Posted on 07/28/2012 7:39:45 AM PDT by LSAggie
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 27, 2012 - Arthur Dogswell LLC, Los Angeles, CA 90025, is voluntarily recalling 1051 cartons packed as either 10 or 50 packages per case of Catswell Brand VitaKitty Chicken Breast with Flaxseed and Vitamins because it has the potential to contain propylene glycol. High levels of propylene glycol in the treats could result in serious injury to cats. The adverse health impacts could be reducing red blood cell survival time (anemia) and making the cells more susceptible to oxidative damage. No illnesses have been reported to date.
The VitaKitty treats were distributed nationwide via retail stores and mail order from April 13th through June 14th, 2012. This product is packaged in a re-sealable 2 ounce orange plastic bag with a clear window. The VitaKitty Chicken Breast with Flaxseed and Vitamins lot codes affected are as follows: SEW12CH032701/03c and SEW12CH032702/03c with a best before date of 09/10/13 and 09/11/13, respectively (UPC code 8 84244 00057 2). Lot codes can be found on the bottom right backside of the package.
“We are taking this voluntary action because it is in the best interests of our customers and their feline companions,” says Marco Giannini, CEO and Founder. “We will be working with the FDA in our continued commitment to ensure that we meet FDA guidelines.”
The recall resulted from a routine surveillance sample collected by the Company and the Food and Drug Administration. Arthur Dogswell has ceased distribution of the affected product.
Consumers who have purchased VitaKitty Chicken Breast with Flaxseed and Vitamins from the affected lot codes are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. If the affected product was purchased online, consumers should contact the internet retailer to understand their specific return and refund process. Consumers with questions may contact Arthur Dogswell at 1-888-559-8833 from 8AM to 5PM PST, Monday through Friday, or leave a message at any time.
Gee, do you think this stuff might have come from China? Place your bets ladies and gentlemen, place your bets.
I swear I didn’t peek before posting. But I did search the FDA site given and it posted a label with the tiniest print saying, “Made in China.” I don’t know what the Chinese have against our pets, but it seems almost every time this happens China is the country of origin.
Interesting that you should post that picture. While looking for an appropriate site to post the recall information from, I ran across a blog called “Poisoned Pets”. The blogger posted the FDA info, but also said that Dogswell had sent out a letter to its retailers saying they were going to recall ALL cat treat products imported from China. Since there was no back-up posted, I just used the FDA site.
I’ve got two dogs and one cat. None of them are fed anything that isn’t made in the USA.
We look at labels carefully and even go online to ensure kitty and doggie foods are made in America.
China may not be the source of this problem. The ingredients in protein meal used in pet food has long been known but pet owners don’t seem to be able to accept the truth.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAZrpWzAzww&feature=youtube_gdata_player
I found out about commercial dog foods back in 2004, when our Golden/Brittany developed lymphoma. Since then I have only fed my pups Solid Gold or Blue Buffalo. Chinese products have been a problem for American pet owners in the past, remember the melamine-laced dog food? There is no need to feed your dogs or cats this stuff.
"Is your pet's food made from regional, farm fresh ingredients?"
www.merrickpetcare.com
Whew. Did you know stupid me has never even looked to see where my cats food was made?
After reading the first few posts I ran to check. Made in Texas, USA!
Then I saw their website and took a look. Boy, did I luck out.
Everything made in Texas is great. ‘Cept maybuh LBJ...
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