Pet Food Recall

Product Name / Bag Size

UPC

Product Name / Bag Size

UPC

Country Acres Cat Food 40#

16603 02181

Retriever Bites & Bones Dog Food 8#

79818 96757

Country Acres Ration Dog Food 40#

16603 02333

Retriever Bites & Bones Dog Food 20#

79818 96634

Country Acres 18% Dog Food 40#

16603 02331

Retriever Bites & Bones Dog Food 50#

49394 05666

Country Acres Hi Pro Dog Food 50#

16603 02021

Retriever Gravy Blend Dog Food 50#

49394 05665

Doggy Bag Dog Food 40#

73893 40000

Retriever Gravy Blend Dog Food 8#

79818 96756

Members Mark Complete Nutrition Premium Cat Food 20#

81131 89881

Retriever Hi Protein Dog Food 8#

79818 96755

Members Mark Complete Nutrition Premium Dog Food 50#

05388 67055

Retriever Hi Protein Dog Food 25#

49394 00002

Members Mark Crunchy Bites & Savory Bones Adult Dog Food 50#

05388 67309

Retriever Hi Protein Dog Food 50#

49394 00003

Members Mark High Performance Premium Dog Food 50#

81131 75479

Retriever Mini Chunk Dog Food 8#

79818 96754

Natural Cat Food (Sam's Club) 15#

81131 89883

Retriever Mini Chunk Dog Food 25#

49394 00006

Natural Dog Food (Sam's Club) 25#

81131 89884

Retriever Mini Chunk Dog Food 50#

49395 00005

Ol' Roy Complete Nutrition 4.4#

81131 69377

Retriever Puppy Blend Dog Food 6#

49394 56221

Ol' Roy Complete Nutrition 8#

05388 67144

Retriever Puppy Blend Dog Food 8#

79818 96758

Ol' Roy Complete Nutrition 22#

05388 60342

Retriever Puppy Blend Dog Food 20#

49394 00004

Ol' Roy Complete Nutrition 50#

78742 01022

Retriever Puppy Blend Dog Food 40#

79818 96706

Ol' Roy High Performance Nutrition Dog Food 20#

05388 60345

Special Kitty Gourmet 3.5#

81131 17546

Ol' Roy High Performance Nutrition Dog Food 50#

78742 05815

Special Kitty Gourmet 4#

78742 53199

Ol' Roy Meaty Chunks 'n Gravy Dog Food 8#

81131 69629

Special Kitty Gourmet 7#

81131 17547

Ol' Roy Meaty Chunks 'n Gravy Dog Food 22#

81131 69630

Special Kitty Gourmet 8#

78742 53200

Ol' Roy Meaty Chunks 'n Gravy Dog Food 50#

81131 69631

Special Kitty Gourmet 18#

81131 17548

Ol' Roy Puppy Complete 4#

81131 79078

Special Kitty Gourmet 20#

78742 53201

Ol' Roy Puppy Complete 8#

81131 79079

Special Kitty Gourmet 25#

78742 54314

Ol' Roy Puppy Complete 20#

81131 79080

Special Kitty Kitten 3.5#

81131 17553

Paws & Claws Delicious Mix Cat Food 8#

79818 96632

Special Kitty Kitten 4#

78742 53198

Paws & Claws Delicious Mix Cat Food 20#

49394 05746

Special Kitty Kitten 7#

81131 17554

Paws & Claws Delicious Mix Cat Food 40#

79818 96676

Special Kitty Kitten 8#

81131 24739

Paws & Claws Premium Choice Cat Food 8#

79818 96633

Special Kitty Original 3.5#

81131 17557

Paws & Claws Premium Choice Cat Food 20#

49394 00008

Special Kitty Original 4#

78742 04930

Paws & Claws Premium Choice Cat Food 40#

49394 05747

Special Kitty Original 7#

81131 17562

Pedigree Large Breed Adult Nutrition 20#

23100 29158

Special Kitty Original 8#

78742 05744

Pedigree Large Breed Adult Nutrition 30.1#

23100 31484

Special Kitty Original 18#

81131 17559

Pedigree Large Breed Adult Nutrition 36.4#

23100 31479

Special Kitty Original 20#

78742 05794

Pedigree Large Breed Adult Nutrition 40#

23100 29154

Special Kitty Original 25#

81131 68869

Pedigree Small Crunchy Bites Adult Nutrition 4.4#

23100 05104

Wegman's Bruiser Complete Nutrition Dog Food 4.4#

77890 33654

Pedigree Small Crunchy Bites Adult Nutrition 8.8#

23100 05103

Wegman's Bruiser Complete Nutrition Dog Food 20#

77890 32988

Pedigree Small Crunchy Bites Adult Nutrition 20#

23100 14719

Wegman's Bruiser Complete Nutrition Dog Food 37.5#

77890 32994

Pedigree Small Crunchy Bites Adult Nutrition 32#

23100 31483

Wegman's Bruiser Puppy Dog Food 4.4#

77890 33621

Pedigree Small Crunchy Bites Adult Nutrition 40#

23100 31478

Wegman's Bruiser Puppy Dog Food 17.6#

77890 32991

Pedigree Small Crunchy Bites Adult Nutrition 44#

23100 05100

Wegman's Bruiser Small Crunchy Bites Dog Food 4.4#

77890 33618

Pedigree Small Crunchy Bites Adult Nutrition 52#

23100 05110

Wegman's Bruiser Small Crunchy Bites Dog Food 20#

77890 32982

Pet Pride Indoor Cat 3.5#

11110 74584

Wegman's Buju & Ziggie Complete Cat Food 3.5#

77890 10005

Pet Pride Indoor Cat 18#

11110 74585

Wegman's Buju & Ziggie Complete Cat Food 18#

77890 10004

Pet Pride Weight Management Dog Food 17.6#

11110 74578

Wegman's Buju & Ziggie Indoor Cat Food 3.5#

77890 12038

PMI Nutrition Bites & Bones Dog Food 50#

42869 00174

Wegman's Buju & Ziggie Indoor Cat Food 18#

77890 12039

PMI Nutrition Canine Advantage 50#

42869 00172

Wegman's Buju & Ziggie Kitten 3.5#

77890 12036

PMI Nutrition Feline Medley 20#

42869 00171

Wegman's Buju & Ziggie Original Medley Cat Food 3.5#

77890 10006

PMI Nutrition Gravy Crunches Dog Food 40#

42869 00033

Wegman's Buju & Ziggie Original Medley Cat Food 18#

77890 10003

Red Flannel Active Formula Dog Food 40#

42869 00063

Red Flannel Adult Formula Dog Food 20#

42869 00055

Red Flannel Adult Formula Dog Food 40#

42869 00054

Red Flannel Canine Select Dog Food 20#

42869 00068

Red Flannel Canine Select Dog Food 40#

42869 00067

Red Flannel Cat 10#

42869 00059

Red Flannel Cat 20#

42869 00058

Red Flannel Hi Pro Formula Dog Food 50#

42869 00065

Red Flannel Prime Dog Food 25#

42869 00052

Red Flannel Prime Dog Food 50#

42869 00053

Red Flannel Puppy 40#

42869 00056

Update: Monday, July 24 2007 pet food recall.

Details on Natural Balance Eatables for Dogs Clostridium botulinum canned food recall.

AKA Castleberry's Food Company

Outbreak of Botulism Associated with Canned Chili

Foodborne botulism is a rare but serious paralytic illness caused by consuming foods that contain botulinum toxin, a nerve toxin that is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. While botulism can affect some pets, dogs and cats are inherently resistant. The disease has only been seen occasionally in dogs and has not been reported in cats. Ferrets are highly susceptible to botulinum toxin. The incubation period can be two hours to two weeks; in most cases, the symptoms appear after 12 to 24 hours.

Botulism is characterized by progressive motor paralysis. Typical clinical signs may include muscle paralysis, difficulty breathing, chewing and swallowing, visual disturbances and generalized weakness may also occur. Death usually results from paralysis of the respiratory or cardiac muscles.

Pet owners who have used these products and whose pets have these symptoms should contact their veterinarian immediately.

Due to possible contamination with botulinum toxin, CDC, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) are advising persons not to eat certain canned food products manufactured by Castleberry's Food Company. These include certain Castleberry's brands as well as products distributed under other brand names. The recall includes some canned dog food.

Canned Pet Food Products

Brand                Product                                                                                                    Can Size      UPC Barcode:
Natural Balance Eatables for Dogs Irish Stew With Beef, Potatoes & Carrots                            15oz       23633 59860
Natural Balance Eatables for Dogs Chinese Take Out With Sauce With Vegetables and Chicken 15oz       23633 59861
Natural Balance Eatables for Dogs HOBO Chili with Chicken & Pasta                                        15oz      23633 59863
Natural Balance Eatables for Dogs Southern Style Dumplings With Chicken & Vegetables           15oz     23634 59862

Thursday, May 24, 2007 New recall

Nutra Nuggets 40 Lb. Lamb Meal and Rice Formula with production codes of NLR0404A2SL, "Best Before" Oct. 9, 2008, and NLR0404B2SL, "Best Before" Oct. 9, 2008. Full list here: http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/petfood.html#recall

May 04, 2007 - melamine and cyanuric acid may be causing "food-induced nephrotoxicosis"

A chemical reaction between melamine and cyanuric acid is suspected of forming crystals and blocking kidney function. Crystals found in the kidneys of affected animals are approximately 70 percent cyanuric acid and 30 percent melamine, and are extremely insoluble. When melamine and cyanuric acid is mixed in samples of cat urine researchers found immediate formation of crystals that were identical to crystals found in the kidneys of affected animals. Two other melamine- related substances—ammelide and ammeline—may also play roles and are under investigation.

Is any pet food safe?
Yes, while everyone is saddened for the animals affected, there are millions of animals that have been eating commercially prepared food. Remember less than 2% of all pet food was affected by this recall. That means 98% of all pet food was safe. Chinese sourced wheat gluten is the common thread through this whole issue. The FDA is currently testing 100 percent of wheat gluten, rice protein concentrate, corn gluten, corn meal, soy protein, and rice bran being imported from China for these contaminants. Read the label of your pet food and do not feed any food that contains wheat gluten.

Should I cook people food for my pet?
As a veterinarian let me tell you what concerns me about that. Our pets have highly specific nutritional needs and it would be difficult if not impossible for the average pet owners to produce at home a truly well balance and complete diet for their pet. Let me give you one example: Taurine is an essential amino acid in cats to prevent heart problems and blindness – that would not be found in the right amounts in most home cooked pet foods.

Secondly, many common human foods like onions, grapes and raisins, garlic, chocolate can cause medical problems like anemia or kidney failure. So for most people it is just too difficult to make balanced home cooked pet food. And very few people I know have the time to properly attempt to make and store home cooked pet food diets.

Many recipes found on the web or elsewhere, even from well-meaning sources, may not be complete and balanced, creating the possibility of significant long-term harm to animals fed diets based onthese recipes. Advice on home formulation from a professional with sufficient training in the science ofdog and cat nutrition is highly prudent. Web sites such as www.BalanceIT.com and www.PetDIETS.com may be helpful in that regard.

April 12, 2007 -- AAVLD Pet Food Toxicity Survey now available!
We are able to submit samples & report cases related to adulterated pet food.

We now have a name "food-induced nephrotoxicosis" and veterinary laboratory diagnosticians are standing by to distinguish true cases of nephropathy unique to the pet food recall. To find out if your pet should be tested contact your veterinarian. As always, we are hear to help you as a member of your pet's healthcare team.

If you are concerned about your pet, please call us at the Seminole Animal Hospital at 407-330-7387.

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We have been monitoring our computerized records at Seminole Animal Hospital and we have not sold any of the affected lot numbers.

The good news is Veterinarians diagnose and treat kidney disease everyday. Many other things including ingestion of Easter lilies, raisins, grapes, garbage, molds, and antifreeze can cause the same signs of lethargy, lack of appetite and vomiting in association with kidney failure. Sick pets generally are responding well to therapy if the owners quickly bring them to their vets for treatment.

ALSO, it is very important that pet owners keep samples of the food for testing.

My pet has eaten the food that has been recalled. How do I know my pet is sick?
Signs of illness include loss of appetite, lethargy, depression, vomiting, diarrhea, sudden changes in water consumption, or changes in the frequency or amount of urination.

These signs may also occur with other illnesses. Any animal showing these signs should be examined by a veterinarian, even if the animal has not eaten any of the recalled pet food. Please call us at 407-330-7387 to schedule an appointment.

My pet is showing signs of illness. What do I do?
Have your pet examined by a veterinarian as soon as possible.

A comprehensive AVMA Pet Food Recall List is available at http://www.avma.org/aa/menufoodsrecall/products.asp.

As always, we are hear to help you as a member of your pet's healthcare team. If you are concerned about your pet, please call us at the Seminole Animal Hospital at 407-330-7387.

Pet Food Recall

Update: Tuesday Sept 16 2008

Pet food produced in Everson, Pennsylvania from February 18, 2008 until July 29, 2008 is being recalled. The pet food is being voluntarily recalled because of potential contamination with Salmonella.

Salmonella can cause serious infections in dogs and cats, and, if there is cross contamination caused by handling of the pet food, in people as well, especially children, the aged, and people with compromised immune systems. Healthy people potentially infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. On rare occasions, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers. Pedigree Large Breed Adult and Pedigree Small Crunch Bites are two of the brands that may be affected.

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