Posted on 03/18/2007 9:15:18 AM PDT by Brian_Baldwin
Recalled Dog Product Information
Recall Information 1-866-895-2708
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Stores Pull Recalled Pet Food Off Shelves
Menu Foods Recall Covers Dozens Of Brands
Stores across the country were pulling containers of pet food from shelves Saturday, after the announcement of a major recall.
Menu Foods has recalled millions of containers of cat and dog food sold at major retailers across North America, including PetSmart and Safeway.
The recall includes 48 different brands of dog food and 40 brands of cat food, including Iams Nutro and Eukanuba.
The company says an unknown number of animals have suffered kidney failure and about 10 died after eating the affected pet food.
However, the company says it doesn't know what's causing the illness.
Menu Foods has set up a recall hotline at (866) 463-6738 or (866) 895-2708 and a Web site at www.menufoods.com/recall.
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Pet Owners Worried After Massive Pet Food Recall
Animals Have Kidney Failure
POSTED: 7:23 am PDT March 17, 2007
UPDATED: 3:50 pm PDT March 17, 2007
WASHINGTON -- Pet owners are really worried. Millions of containers of dog and cat food sold at major retailers across North America have been recalled.
Recall: Dog Products | Cat Products
Menu Foods said it's recalling dog food sold under 48 brands and cat food sold under 40 brands, including Iams, Nutro and Eukanuba.
One New Jersey woman became concerned when the four types of Iams products she buys for her cat, Smokey, had vanished from shelves. She said Smokey is very sick and hasn't been eating for days.
In Nebraska, another woman said she sometimes feeds her five cats packets of sliced meat and gravy sold by one of the brands affected. She said her cat, Boots, seems to have lost its appetite in the last few days.
The company said an unknown number of animals have suffered kidney failure and about 10 died after eating the affected pet food.
The Food and Drug Administration warned pet owners of the massive recall. Menu Foods Inc. ., is recalling 60 million containers of wet pet food.
The Canadian-based manufacturer is recalling all its "cuts and gravy" style dog and cat food produced between Dec. 3 and March 6. The company distributes the products to numerous retailers in the form of cans and pouches and under different brand names.
The products are sold at stores including Wal-Mart, PetSmart, Pet Valu and Kroger.
Officials are warning pet owners to immediately stop feeding the contaminated foods to their pets and said owners should see their pets' veterinarians if they develop signs of kidney failure, including loss of appetite, vomiting or lethargy. The company said they have conducted tests, but are so far unable to locate the source of the contamination.
A complete list of the recalled products along with product codes, descriptions and production dates is available from the Menu Foods Web site at menufoods.com.
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March 16, 2007: Animal Deaths Prompt Pet Food Recall
Animal Deaths Prompt Pet Food Recall
Menu Foods Recalls 60 Million Containers Of Wet Food
POSTED: 2:24 pm PDT March 16, 2007
WASHINGTON -- A major manufacturer of dog and cat food is recalling 60 million containers of wet food.
Menu Foods said it's received report of dogs and cats suffering kidney failure after eating the food. About 10 animals died.
Menu Foods supplies store brands to Wal-Mart, Safeway, Kroger, PetSmart and other retailers. The recall covers its "cuts and gravy" style food sold between early December and March. The food comes in cans and small foil pouches. It consists of chunks of meat in gravy.
The company said it's not sure what happened and product testing hasn't revealed a link that would explain the illnesses and deaths.
Menu Foods didn't immediately provide a full list of brand names and lot numbers covered by the recall but said the information will be on the company's Web site Saturday morning. For more information, contact Menu Foods at 1-866-463-6738.
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I've read that wheat gluten is the suspect ingredient. It's used to create the "gravy" in soft pet food. I'm surprised there has been so little speculation about tampering. The culture we're at war with is not fond of "pets" per se. We, on the other hand, are quite fond of them. Safeguards on food products for human consumption strike me as too relaxed; I can imagine that they're next to nonexistent for pet food.
Also, Hills Science Diet has issued a voluntary recall of some of their cat food. I'll post the type of food they are recalling and if you have any of this food, check the link that I am giving as they list the lot numbers.
http://www.hillspet.com/menu_foods/Menu_Foods_en_US.htm
>>This recall only affects Science Diet Feline Savory Cuts canned products in the United States.
Hill’s is voluntarily recalling the following products:
1. Science Diet® Kitten Savory Cuts® Ocean Fish 3 oz. and 5.5 oz.
2. Science Diet® Feline Adult Savory Cuts® Beef 5.5 oz.
3. Science Diet® Feline Adult Savory Cuts® Chicken 5.5 oz.
4. Science Diet® Feline Adult Savory Cuts® Ocean Fish 5.5 oz.
5. Science Diet® Feline Senior Savory Cuts® Chicken 5.5 oz.
Pets are important to us Americans and I'm sure that terrorists are aware of it.
Thanks for the link, unfortunately, they want you to pay for a membership before being able to browse the online store.
Maybe you could ask a mod to put (wet) in front of Pet Food in the title?
Guess this explains whay my cat was sick. My cats going to the vet first thing monday. I changed food and she got better, but still drinks LOTS of water.
We bought some "Ol' Roy" recently for our dogs. Usually they eat Mighty Dog but the store was out of the big multi-packs.
I opened a can and it smelled like gasoline. I kid you not. The whole case went in the trash.
Petsmart has a list of recalled foods that are in addition to the Menu Foods list:
http://media.corporate-ir.net/media_files/irol/19/196265/Customer_Handout.pdf
I second your barfing! I'm now on my third Retriever. My first lived to be 12, second to be 9 1/2. I'm now 5 weeks into my third, and now switched to "BARF" and its working Great! I only regret not knowing/using it for my last pooch.
Lets see now, for breakfast, my pup chowed on three chicken necks... Yum!
Having read the literature ("Give Your Dog a Bone", Dr. Ian Billinghurst), I'm convinced its the greatest thing sinced sliced bread... and so-called "Dog Food" is little more than a way for large food processors to sell their waste and byproducts from making human foods.
Wanted to BUMP your excellent post:
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http://www.barfworld.com/
If pet owners would "Barf" their animals this stuff would not be a problem. Happier animal - longer lived animal and fewer Vet bills.
Processed "food" is not appropriate for an animal and the stuff they put in it is beyond disgusting.
What did dogs and cats eat before the '50's? Fewer Vet bills? Fewer diseases? Duh."
Could not agree more.
regards,
Janice
Hands off my Eukanuba! Another thread on this.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1802083/posts
Why does the list end at "N"? Seems odd, like more pages are missing.
Perhaps this explains the death of one of my female cats last month and the constant vomiting of the others.
She kept complaining and was getting thinner everyday but I thought it was the fast growing kittens that were already weaned but were still nursing off of her, she died after becoming extremely thin,lethargic after a few days.
Good question. Only thing I can say is that the table stops mid-page. Could be there are no more foods after the "N".
You would think that clarity would be a priority in a recall. It seems that this
recall only applies to wet food: cans and "pouches"...
No, I've seen bits and pieces of info that go further than "N." I was hoping for a complete listing.
Ohhhhh...what a gem of a corgi :)
I've had dogs all my life- Pure-breds, no-breds and everything in between and I'm just nuts about corgis. They are always laughing about something- full of fun and mischief!
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