Posted on 03/31/2007 4:51:03 AM PDT by Dr. Scarpetta
Topeka, KS (March 30, 2007) - In accordance with its over-riding commitment to pet health and well-being, Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Prescription Diet m/d Feline dry food from the market.
Hill's is taking this precautionary action because during a two-month period in early 2007, WHEAT GLUTEN for this product was provided by a company that also supplied wheat gluten to MENU FOODS.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration tests of wheat gluten samples from this period show the presence of a small amount of MELAMINE. Prescription Diet m/d Feline Dry represents less than one half of one percent of all Hill's products.
This is the only product Hill's currently sells in the United States and Canada that contains wheat gluten from any supplier.
No other Hill's Prescription Diet® or Science Diet® products are affected by this voluntary recall. Hill's Science Diet Savory Cuts Feline canned cat foods, manufactured by Menu Foods, were previously withdrawn from the market as a precaution. Together with this earlier withdrawal, less than 1% of all Hill's products have been affected.
The voluntary recall of Hill's Prescription Diet m/d Feline dry food involves discontinuation of all retail sales and product retrieval from sellers. This recall does not include Prescription Diet m/d Feline canned food which contains no wheat gluten.
Consumers should stop using this product and return it for a refund. All Hill's products carry a 100 percent guarantee, and consumers can receive a refund for recalled product.
Hill's expects to resume shipment shortly of a reformulated version of this highly beneficial product that will not contain wheat gluten. Please check with your veterinarian for an alternative Prescription Diet until m/d Feline dry is reformulated and made available again.
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More pet food recalls. I am pinging FRiends whom I believe may have pets.
I hope this is a lesson for companies who go to turd world countries for any kind of food stuff, however cheap.
I just bought some of this yesterday, but hadn't used it yet (although my dingbat son opened the package for no reason ...)
I'll take it back to the vet on Monday and exchange it for a different brand.
Thanks, save.
I still haven't seen my brand of dry food on the list, but I'm getting a bit worried that few, if any, brands are going to be clear of this problem.
Please, oh PLEASE don't let anything happen to the Meow- Mix; I'll have a rebellion on my hands...
I am glad that it wasn't used yet. Whew!
Bahbah, is it worth calling the vet to find out what you can make at home for your cats until there's some kind of all-clear?
It's a hassle,but your cats are part of your family.
You really don't want me to discuss how I think it got in there (no I don't think it was an act of aggression or terror).
Yes, it is well worth it.
Actually, I have a friend who has been doing this for years (she's a bit on the nutty side when it comes to health and nutrition, but she researches thoroughly). I remember some of the things she said, but I'm going to call later today and get a refresher.
I'm concerned about the affects of a sudden big change in their diet as well.
We use Purina ONE for our two Chessies. Hopefully they are immune to Asian sources.
Thanks, my brand has not been mentioned yet, but I am very worried and my kitty is very fussy. She won't eat just anything. I am thinking about getting some roasted chicken an feeding her that and cheese until this is over.
BTW
Actually, I have a friend who has been doing this for years (she's a bit on the nutty side when it comes to health and nutrition, but she researches thoroughly).
Now you have two friends who are on the nutty side when it comes to health and nutrition. Although I will be the first to admit that I eat cheezits and drink Classic Coca Cola when under stress.
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Then you are nowhere near close to where she is :)
Pureed canned tuna fish and white rice in those proportions should be fine for a short term fix.
LOL
Fingers crossed, Clint.
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