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FDA recalls pet food after at least 28 dogs die, 8 sickened
01-02-2021
Several pet food products have been recalled after 28 dogs died, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced.
Three brands of Sportmix products for dogs and cats, made by Midwestern Pet Foods, may contain potentially fatal levels of the toxin aflatoxin, the FDA said in a news release.
As of Wednesday, the FDA said it is aware of at least 28 deaths and eight illnesses in dogs that consumed the pet food.
Multiple samples of the food were tested by the Missouri Department of Agriculture. It found “very high levels” of aflatoxin, which is produced by a mold that can grow on corn and other grains used in pet food, according to the FDA.
Midwestern Pet Foods is recalling nine lots of Sportmix products, the FDA said. The FDA and Missouri Department of Agriculture are determining if any others need to be recalled.
The lot code, which begins with the letters “Exp,” is on the back of the bag.
As of Wednesday, the recalled products are:
Sportmix Energy Plus
50 lb. bag: Exp 03/02/22/05/L2 Exp 03/02/22/05/L3 Exp 03/03/22/05/L2
44 lb. bag: Exp 03/02/22/05/L3
Sportmix Premium High Energy
50 lb. bag: Exp 03/03/22/05/L3
44 lb. bag: Exp 03/03/22/05/L3
Sportmix Original Cat
31 lb. bag: Exp 03/03/22/05/L3
15 lb. bag: Exp 03/03/22/05/L2Exp 03/03/22/05/L3
The products were distributed to online retailers and stores nationally, the FDA said.
Pet owners who have the products should contact the company for further instructions or throw the products out so children, pets and wildlife cannot access them.
Signs of aflatoxin poisoning include sluggishness, loss of appetite, vomiting, jaundice and diarrhea.
If your pet has symptoms of aflatoxin poisoning, contact a vet immediately.
Hill’s Pet Nutrition Expands Voluntary Recall of Select Canned Dog Food for Elevated Vitamin D
(Topeka, Kan) Hill’s Pet Nutrition today announced it is expanding its recall of select canned dog food products due to elevated levels of vitamin D. This recall expansion was caused by the same vitamin premix received from a U.S. supplier that was the source of the January 31, 2019, recall and is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
While vitamin D is an essential nutrient for dogs, ingestion of elevated levels can lead to potential health issues depending on the level of vitamin D and the length of exposure, and dogs may exhibit symptoms such as vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst, increased urination, excessive drooling, and weight loss. When consumed at very high levels, vitamin D can in rare cases lead to potentially life threatening health issues in dogs, including renal dysfunction. Pet parents with dogs who have consumed any of the products listed and are exhibiting any of these signs should contact their veterinarian. In most cases, complete recovery is expected after discontinuation of feeding.
In the United States, the affected canned dog foods were distributed through retail pet stores and veterinary clinics nationwide. No dry foods, cat foods, or treats are affected.
Pet parents in the U.S. who purchased the product with the specific lot/date codes listed should discontinue feeding and dispose of those products immediately or return unopened product to your retailer for a refund. For more information, please contact Hill’s via our website or at 1-800-445-5777.
Impacted products outside of the United States will be subject to separate notices on the country-specific website. If you are outside of the United States, please check your own country’s Hill’s website for more information.
Hill’s Pet Nutrition learned of the potential for elevated vitamin D levels in some of our canned dog foods after receiving a complaint in the United States about a dog exhibiting signs of elevated vitamin D levels. Our investigation confirmed elevated levels of vitamin D due to a supplier error.
Following that recall, we conducted a detailed review of all canned dog foods potentially impacted by the vitamin premix with elevated levels of vitamin D. This review included: analyzing consumer complaints; reviewing veterinarian medical consultations; auditing our supplier; and reviewing our own manufacturing and quality procedures. We then did additional product testing to ensure we had taken all appropriate action. Our review determined that there were additional products affected by that vitamin premix, and it is for that reason that we are expanding the recall. Hill’s has received a limited number of complaints of pet illness related to some of these products.
As a company, and as pet parents ourselves, we deeply regret the concern that this recall and subsequent expansion have caused pet parents and any possible effect the recalled foods may have had on pets. We are committed to doing more to uphold the standards of pet care that pet parents and veterinarians expect of us to earn back their trust.
For further information, please contact Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. at 1-800-445-5777 every day during the hours of 7am-7pm (CST) or send us a message.
| Product Name | SKU Number | Date Code / Lot Code |
|---|---|---|
| Hill's® Prescription Diet® k/d® Kidney Care with Lamb Canned Dog Food, 13oz, 12-pack | 2697 | 102020T25 |
| Hill's® Science Diet® Adult Perfect Weight Chicken & Vegetable Entrée dog food 12 x 12.8oz cans | 2975 | 092020T28 |
| Hill's® Prescription Diet® c/d® Multicare Urinary Care Chicken & Vegetable Stew Canned Dog Food, 5.5oz, 24-pack | 3388 | 102020T18 |
| Hill's® Prescription Diet® i/d® Low Fat Canine Rice, Vegetable & Chicken Stew 24 x 5.5oz cans | 3391 | 092020T27 |
| Hill's® Prescription Diet® r/d® Canine 12 x 12.3oz cans | 7014 | 092020T28 |
| 102020T27 | ||
| 102020T28 | ||
| Hill's® Science Diet® Adult Beef & Barley Entrée Canned Dog Food, 13oz, 12-pack | 7039 | 092020T31 |
| 102020T21 | ||
| Hill's® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Healthy Cuisine Roasted Chicken, Carrots & Spinach Stew dog food 12 x 12.5oz cans | 10449 | 092020T28 |
| Hill's® Science Diet® Healthy Cuisine Adult Braised Beef, Carrots & Peas Stew Canned Dog Food, 12.5oz, 12-pack | 10451 | 102020T28 |
| Hill's® Prescription Diet® c/d® Multicare Canine Chicken & Vegetable Stew 12.5oz | 3384 | 092020T29 |
| 102020T10 | ||
| 102020T25 | ||
| Hill's® Prescription Diet® i/d® Canine Chicken & Vegetable Stew 12.5oz | 3389 | 092020T28 |
| 102020T24 | ||
| 102020T25 | ||
| 102020T04 | ||
| 102020T10 | ||
| 102020T19 | ||
| 102020T20 | ||
| Hill's® Prescription Diet® i/d® Canine Chicken & Vegetable Stew 5.5oz | 3390 | 102020T11 |
| 112020T23 | ||
| 122020T07 | ||
| Hill's® Prescription Diet® z/d® Canine 5.5oz | 5403 | 102020T17 |
| 112020T22 | ||
| Hill's® Prescription Diet® g/d® Canine 13oz | 7006 | 092020T22 |
| 112020T19 | ||
| 112020T20 | ||
| Hill's® Prescription Diet® i/d® Canine 13oz | 7008 | 092020T21 |
| 092020T30 | ||
| 102020T07 | ||
| 102020T11 | ||
| 112020T22 | ||
| 112020T23 | ||
| Hill's® Prescription Diet® j/d® Canine 13oz | 7009 | 112020T20 |
| Hill's® Prescription Diet® k/d® Canine 13oz | 7010 | 102020T10 |
| 102020T11 | ||
| Hill's® Prescription Diet® w/d® Canine 13oz | 7017 | 102020T24 |
| 102020T25 | ||
| 112020T09 | ||
| 112020T10 | ||
| 092020T30 | ||
| 102020T11 | ||
| 102020T12 | ||
| Hill's® Prescription Diet® z/d® Canine 13oz | 7018 | 102020T04 |
| 112020T22 | ||
| Hill's® Prescription Diet® Metabolic + Mobility Canine Vegetable & Tuna Stew 12.5oz | 10086 | 102020T05 |
| 102020T26 | ||
| Hill's® Prescription Diet® w/d® Canine Vegetable & Chicken Stew 12.5oz | 10129 | 112020T11 |
| 112020T05 | ||
| 102020T04 | ||
| 102020T21 | ||
| Hill's® Prescription Diet® i/d® Low Fat Canine Rice, Vegetable & Chicken Stew 12.5oz | 10423 | 092020T27 |
| 092020T28 | ||
| 092020T24 | ||
| 102020T17 | ||
| 102020T19 | ||
| 112020T04 | ||
| Hill's® Prescription Diet® Derm Defense® Canine Chicken & Vegetable Stew 12.5oz | 10509 | 102020T05 |
| Hill's® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Small & Toy Breed Chicken & Barley Entrée Dog Food 5.8oz | 4969 | 102020T18 |
| Hill's® Science Diet® Puppy Chicken & Barley Entrée 13oz | 7036 | 102020T12 |
| Hill's® Science Diet® Adult Chicken & Barley Entrée Dog Food 13oz | 7037 | 092020T22 |
| 102020T13 | ||
| 102020T14 | ||
| 112020T23 | ||
| 112020T24 | ||
| Hill's® Science Diet® Adult Turkey & Barley Dog Food 13oz | 7038 | 102020T06 |
| Hill's® Science Diet® Adult Chicken & Beef Entrée Dog Food 13oz | 7040 | 112020T10 |
| 112020T11 | ||
| 102020T13 | ||
| Hill's® Science Diet® Adult Light with Liver Dog Food 13oz | 7048 | 112020T19 |
| Hill's® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Chicken & Barley Entrée Dog Food 13oz | 7055 | 092020T31 |
| 102020T13 | ||
| Hill's® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Beef & Barley Entrée Dog Food 13oz | 7056 | 102020T28 |
| 092020T31 | ||
| 112020T20 | ||
| 112020T24 | ||
| Hill's® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Turkey & Barley Entrée 13oz | 7057 | 112020T19 |
| Hill's® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Healthy Cuisine Braised Beef, Carrots & Peas Stew dog food 12.5oz | 10452 | 102020T28 |
| 102020T14 | ||
| 102020T21 | ||
| Hill's® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Youthful Vitality Chicken & Vegetable Stew dog food 12.5oz | 10763 | 102020T04 |
| 102020T05 | ||
| 112020T11 |
Dog food recall: Hill’s Pet Nutrition
Posted: 2:07 PM, Feb 09, 2019
Updated: 3:11 PM, Feb 09, 2019
In the wave of dog food recalls, another brand has made the list: Hill’s Pet Nutrition.
Per a notice released on Hill’s Pet’s website, the recall for canned dog food is voluntary and is for high Vitamin D levels.
The FDA notes that, while vitamin D can be good for your dog, excess can cause Vitamin D toxicity.
The FDA says symptoms of toxicity include: vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst, increased urination, excessive drooling and weight loss. Vitamin D at toxic levels can cause kidney failure and death.
If you see your dog displaying these symptoms, or suspect they have consumed dog food with high levels of vitamin D, please take them to the vet and consider filing a pet food complaint.
The labels to watch out for in Hill’s Pet are:
Product Name SKU Number Date Code / Lot Code:
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® c/d® Multicare Canine Chicken & Vegetable Stew 12.5oz 3384 102020T10
102020T25
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® i/d® Canine Chicken & Vegetable Stew 12.5oz 3389
102020T04
102020T10
102020T19
102020T20
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® i/d® Canine Chicken & Vegetable Stew 5.5oz 3390
102020T11
112020T23
122020T07
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® z/d® Canine 5.5oz 5403
102020T17
112020T22
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® g/d® Canine 13oz 7006
112020T19
112020T20
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® i/d® Canine 13oz 7008
092020T30
102020T07
102020T11
112020T22
112020T23
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® j/d® Canine 13oz 7009
112020T20
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® k/d® Canine 13oz 7010
102020T10
102020T11
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® w/d® Canine 13oz 7017
092020T30
102020T11
102020T12
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® z/d® Canine 13oz 7018
102020T04
112020T22
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® Metabolic + Mobility Canine Vegetable & Tuna Stew 12.5oz 10086
102020T05
102020T26
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® w/d® Canine Vegetable & Chicken Stew 12.5oz 10129
102020T04
102020T21
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® i/d® Low Fat Canine Rice, Vegetable & Chicken Stew 12.5oz 10423
102020T17
102020T19
112020T04
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® Derm Defense® Canine Chicken & Vegetable Stew 12.5oz 10509
102020T05
Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Small & Toy Breed Chicken & Barley Entrée Dog Food 5.8oz 4969
102020T18
Hill’s® Science Diet® Puppy Chicken & Barley Entrée 13oz 7036
102020T12
Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult Chicken & Barley Entrée Dog Food 13oz 7037
102020T13
102020T14
112020T23
112020T24
Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult Turkey & Barley Dog Food 13oz 7038
102020T06
Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult Chicken & Beef Entrée Dog Food 13oz 7040
102020T13
Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult Light with Liver Dog Food 13oz 7048
112020T19
Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Chicken & Barley Entrée Dog Food 13oz 7055
092020T31
102020T13
Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Beef & Barley Entrée Dog Food 13oz 7056
092020T31
112020T20
112020T24
Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Turkey & Barley Entrée 13oz 7057
112020T19
Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Healthy Cuisine Braised Beef, Carrots & Peas Stew dog food 12.5oz 10452
102020T14
102020T21
Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Youthful Vitality Chicken & Vegetable Stew dog food 12.5oz 10763
102020T04
102020T05
112020T11
You can also see this list on their website: https://www.hillspet.com/productlist
The SKU number should be listed on the side of the can or the bottom of the cardboard box the cans come in, and the date code is on the top of the can.
To contact Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc., call: 1-800-445-5777 Monday-Friday during the hours of 9am-5pm (CST) email them at contactus@hillspet.com .
Dangerous Levels of Vitamin D Discovered in Several Dog Food Brands
CAUTION — ONGOING SITUATION
The FDA is alerting pet owners and veterinary professionals about recalls of several dry dog foods after receiving complaints that dogs eating the food experienced vitamin D toxicity.
Testing found that samples of the affected foods contained as much as 70 times the intended amount of vitamin D.
Very high levels of vitamin D can cause serious health problems in dogs, such as kidney failure or death.
Veterinarians should be aware that vitamin D toxicity may present as hypercalcemia, similar to dogs that have consumed a rodent killer.
At this time, the only pet products that are affected by this recall are foods made for dogs.
About Vitamin D Toxicity
Excess vitamin D in the diet can cause vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst, increased urination, excessive drooling and weight loss.
Vitamin D at toxic levels can cause kidney failure and death.
Pet owners whose dogs have been eating the recalled brands and are showing these symptoms should contact their veterinarians.
What Caused the Recalls?
The FDA has become aware of reports of vitamin D toxicity in dogs that ate dry dog food produced by the same manufacturer and marketed under several different brand names.
The FDA is working with the manufacturer to provide a comprehensive list of affected brands.
Important Warning
This is a developing situation. Additional recalls may be announced.
The Dog Food Advisor will update this page as the FDA makes further information available.
What Brands Are Recalled?
This is a developing situation and this list may not be complete.
The list of recalled dry dog food products provided to the FDA include:
Ahold Delhaize (company has not issued press release)
Nature’s Promise Chicken & Brown Rice Dog Food
Size: 14-lb bag
UPC: 068826718472
All lot codes
Nature’s Promise Chicken & Brown Rice Dog Food
Size: 28-lb bag
UPC: 068826718471 – 28 lb. bag
All lot codes
Nature’s Promise Chicken & Brown Rice Dog Food
Size: 4-lb bag
UPC: 068826718473
All lot codes
Nature’s Place
Nature’s Place Real Country Chicken and Brown Rice Dog Food
Size: 5-lb bag
UPC: 72543998959
All lot codes
Nature’s Place Real Country Chicken and Brown Rice Dog Food
Size: 15-lb bag
UPC: 72543998960
All lot codes
Kroger (12/5/18)
Abound Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Dog Food
Size: 4-lb bag
UPC: 11110-83556
All lot codes
King Soopers (12/5/18)
Abound Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Dog Food
Size: 4-lb bag
UPC 11110-83556
All lot codes
Abound Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Dog Food
Size: 14-lb bag
UPC 11110-83573
All lot codes
Abound Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Dog Food
Size: 24-lb bag
UPC 11110-89076
All lot codes
ELM Pet Foods, Inc. (11/29/18)
ELM Chicken and Chickpea Recipe
Size: 3-lb bag
UPC 0-70155-22507-8
D2 26 FEB 2019
TE1 30 APR 2019
TD1 5 SEP 2019
TD2 5 SEP 2019
ELM Chicken and Chickpea Recipe
Size: 28-lb bag
UPC 0-70155-22513-9
TB3 6 APR 2019
TA1 2 JULY 2019
TI1 2 JULY 2019
ELM K9 Naturals Chicken Recipe
Size: 40-lb bag
UPC 0-70155-22522-9
TB3 14 Sep 2019
TA2 22 Sep 2019
TB2 11 Oct 2019
ANF, Inc. (11/28/18)
ANF Lamb and Rice Dry Dog Food
Size: 3-kg bag
UPC 9097231622
Best by Nov 23 2019
ANF Lamb and Rice Dry Dog Food
Size: 7.5 kg bag
UPC 9097203300 – 7.5 kg bag
Best by Nov 20 2019
Sunshine Mills, Inc. (11/27/18)
Evolve Chicken & Rice Puppy Dry Dog Food
Size: 14-lb bag
UPC 0-73657-00862-0
Evolve Chicken & Rice Puppy Dry Dog Food
Size: 28-lb bag
UPC 0-73657-00863-7
Sportsman’s Pride Large Breed Puppy Dry Dog Food
Size: 40-lb bag
UPC 0-70155-10566-0
Sportsman’s Pride Large Breed Puppy Dry Dog Food
Size: 40-lb bag
UPC 0-70155-10564-0
Triumph Chicken & Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
Size: 3.5 lb bag
UPC 0-73657-00873-6
Triumph Chicken & Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
Size: 16-lb bag
UPC 0-73657-00874-3
Triumph Chicken & Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
Size: 30-lb bag
UPC 0-73657-00875-0
Lidl (Orlando brand) (11/6/18)
Orlando Grain-Free Chicken & Chickpea Superfood Recipe Dog Food
Lidl product number 215662
TI1 3 Mar 2019
TB2 21 Mar 2019
TB3 21 Mar 2019
TA2 19 Apr 2019
TB1 15 May 2019
TB2 15 May 2019
Natural Life Pet Products (11/2/18 expanded 11/9/18)
Chicken & Potato Dry Dog Food
Size: 17.5-lb bag
UPC 0-12344-08175-1
Best by dates: December 4, 2019 thru August 10, 2020
Nutrisca (11/2/18)
Chicken and Chickpea Dry Dog Food
Size: 4-lb bag
UPC 8-84244-12495-7
Best by dates: February 25, 2020 thru September 13, 2020
Chicken and Chickpea Dry Dog Food
Size: 15-lb bag
UPC 8-84244-12795-8
Best by dates: February 25, 2020 thru September 13, 2020
Chicken and Chickpea Dry Dog Food
UPC 8-84244-12895-5 – 28 lb. bag
Best by dates: February 25, 2020 thru September 13, 2020
What to Do?
Pet owners should stop feeding the recalled products.
The FDA is asking veterinarians who suspect vitamin D toxicity in their patients to report them through the Safety Reporting Portal or by calling their local FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinators.
Pet owners can also report suspected cases to the FDA.
U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.
Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.
The J.M. Smucker Company today announced a voluntary recall of specific lots of 9Lives® Protein Plus® wet, canned cat food due to possible low levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1).
No illnesses related to this issue have been reported to date and the product is being recalled out of an abundance of caution.
The impacted products are as follows:
Product Name UPC Code Product Size Best if Used By Date
(1) 9Lives® Protein Plus® With Tuna & Chicken
7910021549 4 pack of cans, 5.5 oz each
Mar. 27, 2020- Nov.14, 2020
(2) 9Lives® Protein Plus® With Tuna & Liver
7910021748 4 pack of cans, 5.5 oz each
Apr. 17, 2020 – Sept.14, 2020
The Best if Used By information can be found on the bottom of each can.
These products were distributed by The J.M. Smucker Company to a variety of retailers nationwide.
No other 9Lives® products or products of The J.M. Smucker Company are impacted by this recall.
Cats fed diets low in thiamine for several weeks may be at risk for developing a thiamine deficiency. Thiamine is essential for cats. Symptoms of deficiency displayed by an affected cat can be gastrointestinal or neurological in nature. Early signs of thiamine deficiency may include decreased appetite, salivation, vomiting, failure to grow, and weight loss. In advanced cases, thiamine deficiency may include decreased appetite, salivation, vomiting, failure to grow, and weight loss. In advanced cases, neurological signs can develop, which include ventroflexion (bending towards the floor) of the neck, mental dullness, blindness, wobbly walking, circling, falling, seizures, and sudden death. Contact your veterinarian immediately if your cat is displaying any of these symptoms. If treated promptly, thiamine deficiency is typically reversible
FDA Warning: Euthanasia Drug Found in Wet Dog Food
Feb. 16, 2018 — The FDA on Friday warned pet owners that several popular brands of dog food has been found to include small amounts of a drug used to euthanize animals.
The agency says it is investigating how pentobarbital wound up in certain shipments of Gravy Train, Kibbles ‘N Bits, Ol’ Roy, and Skippy canned wet dog food
“The FDA’s preliminary evaluation of the testing results of Gravy Train samples indicates that the low level of pentobarbital present in the withdrawn products is unlikely to pose a health risk to pets,” the agency says in its advisory. “However, pentobarbital should never be present in pet food and products containing any amount of pentobarbital are considered to be adulterated.”
J.M. Smucker Co., owner of the brands in question, said it has pulled specific shipments of Gravy Train, Kibbles ‘N Bits, Ol’ Roy, and Skippy canned wet dog food.
The move, which is not considered an official recall, came after a Washington, D.C., television station said it had several varieties of dog food tested in an independent lab. Those results, WJLA said, found several products that tested positive for pentobarbital. Pentobarbital is a barbiturate drug that is most commonly used in animals as a sedative, anesthetic, or for euthanasia, the FDA says.
An agency spokeswoman told WebMD on Wednesday that the FDA is “thoroughly reviewing” the state’s results and that the “agency will determine appropriate action.”
“Veterinarians and animal nutrition specialists, as well as the FDA, have confirmed that extremely low levels of pentobarbital, like the levels reported to be in select shipments, do not pose a threat to pet safety,” J.M. Smucker Co. spokesman Ray Hancart told WebMD in a statement. “However, the presence of this substance at any level is not acceptable to us and not up to our quality standards. We sincerely apologize for the concern this has caused.”
Hancart says customers with questions or concerns can call 800-828-9980 or email the company through its website.
Hancart says the company continues to investigate and is “extremely disappointed that pentobarbital was introduced to our supply chain.”
The company has narrowed its focus to a single supplier and one minor ingredient used at a single manufacturing facility.
According to the FDA, a withdrawal happens when a company removes a product from stores over a “minor violation that would not be subject to legal action by the FDA.” A recall is when products are removed or corrected over what “the FDA considers to be in violation of the laws it administers and against which the agency would initiate legal action, e.g., seizure.”
The following products are included in the withdrawal:
Gravy Train canned/wet dog food
- Gravy Train 13.2 oz. with T-Bone Flavor Chunks (UPC: 7910052541)
- Gravy Train 13.2 oz. with Beef Strips (UPC: 7910052542)
- Gravy Train 13.2 oz. with Lamb and Rice Chunks (UPC: 7910052543)
- Gravy Train 13.2 oz. with Beef Chunks (UPC: 7910034417)
- Gravy Train 13.2 oz. with Chicken Chunks (UPC: 7910034418)
- Gravy Train 13.2 oz. Chunks in Gravy Stew (UPC: 7910051933)
- Gravy Train 13.2 oz. Chicken, Beef & Liver Medley (UPC: 7910051934)
- Gravy Train 13.2 oz. Chunks in Gravy with Beef Chunks (UPC: 7910034417)
- Gravy Train 22 oz. with Chicken Chunks (UPC: 7910051645)
- Gravy Train 22 oz. with Beef Chunks (UPC: 7910051647)
Kibbles ‘N Bits canned/wet dog food
- Kibbles ‘N Bits 13.2 oz. Burger Bacon Cheese and Turkey Bacon Vegetable Variety 12-Pack (UPC: 7910010377; 7910010378)
- Kibbles ‘N Bits 13.2 oz. Beef, Chicken, Vegetable, Meatball Pasta and Turkey Bacon Vegetable Variety Pack (UPC: 7910010382; 7910048367; 7910010378)
- Kibbles ‘N Bits 13.2 oz. Beef, Chicken, Vegetable, Burger Bacon Cheese and Beef Vegetable Variety Pack (UPC: 7910010380; 7910010377; 7910010375)
- Kibbles ‘N Bits 13.2 oz. Wet Variety Pack (UPC: 791001037; 7910048367)
- Kibbles ‘N Bits 13.2 oz. Chef’s Choice Bistro Tender Cuts with Real Beef & Vegetable in Gravy (UPC: 7910010375)
- Kibbles ‘N Bits 13.2 oz. Chef’s Choice Bistro Tender Cuts with Real Turkey, Bacon & Vegetable in Gravy (UPC: 7910010378)
- Kibbles ‘N Bits 13.2 oz. Chef’s Choice Homestyle Tender Slices with Real Beef, Chicken & Vegetables in Gravy (UPC: 7910010380)
Skippy canned/wet dog food
- Skippy 13.2 oz. Premium Select Cuts in Gravy with Beef & Bone Marrow (UPC: 7910071860)
- Skippy 13.2 oz. Premium Select Cuts with Burgers & Cheese Bits (UPC: 7910050243)
- Skippy 13.2 oz. Premium Chunks in Gravy with Smoky Turkey & Bacon (UPC: 7910050246)
- Skippy 13.2 oz. Premium Chunks in Gravy with Beef & Chicken (UPC: 7910050247)
- Skippy 13.2 oz. Premium Chunks in Gravy 3 in 1 Chicken, Beef & Liver (UPC: 7910050248)
- Skippy 13.2 oz. Premium Chunks in Gravy Chunky Stew (UPC: 7910050249)
- Skippy 13.2 oz. Premium Strips in Gravy with Chicken (UPC: 7910050244)
- Skippy 13.2 oz. Premium Chunks in Gravy with Beef (UPC: 7910050250)
- Skippy 13.2 oz. Premium Strips in Gravy with Beef (UPC: 7910050245)
Ol’ Roy canned/wet dog food
- Ol’ Roy 13.2 oz. Turkey Bacon Strips (UPC: 8113117570)
Just Food For Dogs Dog Food Recall of January 2018
What’s Recalled?
The following products are affected by this recall event:
JustFoodForDogs Turducken
- Batch dates: XX110118 to XX123118
Beef and Russet Potato
Batch dates: XX110118 to XX011419
Fish and Sweet Potato
Batch dates: XX110118 to XX011419
What Caused the Recall?
According to the company:
A customer reported that JustFoodForDogs’ Turducken special made her dogs sick with vomiting and diarrhea.
At that point, JustFoodForDogs initiated laboratory testing with preliminary results revealing contamination of the company’s human-grade green bean supply with Listeria monocytogenes.
Message from the Company
Click here for a copy of the message sent by the company to its customers.
What to Do?
If you are in possession of the food listed above, the company has asked that you dispose of it and to not feed it to your dog.
JustFoodForDogs will provide an immediate and unconditional credit to your account for all purchases made of these recipes between the dates of November 1, 2017 and January 14, 2018 (upon request).
Consumers with questions are asked to email the company at support@justfoodfordogs.com. Be sure to include the first and last name on your account.
JustFoodForDogs claims it will process your credit and reply with the confirmed amount within 72 hours. That credit will then be available for one year from the date it was credited.
Darwin’s Dog Food Recall of December 2017
December 8, 2017 — Darwin’s Natural Pet Products of Tukwila, Washington, has notified distributors that it is recalling select lots of its Darwin’s Natural Selections dog food due to possible contamination with Salmonella bacteria.
What’s Recalled?
The product was shipped to distributors between September and early October 2017.
The affected product includes the following:Natural Selections Turkey Meals for Dogs
Net wt 2 lbs
Lot #39937
Manufacture date 08/24/17Natural Selections Duck Meals for Dogs
Net wt 2 lbs
Lot #40487
Manufacture date 09/29/17Why Is It Recalled?
Through testing, the company determined that the products listed above, have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
About Salmonella
Salmonella is a bacterial organism that can cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections in people, particularly young children, frail or elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems.
There is risk to humans from handling contaminated products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the product or any surfaces exposed to these products.
Some healthy individuals who are infected may experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
In rare circumstances, infections can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe or chronic illness.
According to the FDA, it is uncommon for healthy dogs to become sick from Salmonella.
However, dogs with weakened immune systems (such as puppies or older dogs) have a higher risk of becoming sick.
Pets with infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting.
Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain.
Further information about Salmonella can be found on the Food and Drug Administration website.Message from the Company
In an email message to distributors, Darwin’s president, Gary Tashjian writes…
We have not received any reports from customers regarding these meals, and are taking these steps out of an abundance of caution.
However, if your pet has consumed the recalled product and has any of the above symptoms, please contact your veterinarian if they persist.
We are recommending that you inspect your inventory of Darwin’s meals to determine if you have any left from the lot listed above.
If any of the above product is still in your inventory, please take the following steps:
Write down the lot number, date/time of manufacture and quantity of any product from the above lot remaining in your inventory.
Dispose of the product by placing it in a plastic bag, then placing the bag in the trash in a secure manner.
Contact us at productsafety@darwinspet.com to confirm that you have taken the above steps and to arrange for replacement of any unused product.Please note the following:
Your name and address (or customer number)
The date and time of manufacture and quantity of food from this lot that you have remaining in your inventory
Confirmation that you have disposed of it.
We anticipate that some of our customers will have questions or concerns regarding this matter.
We welcome the opportunity to talk with you about it.
Toward that end, we have set up a special toll-free number for you to call: 866-832-8319 (Monday through Friday from 6 AM to 6 PM and Saturday 7 AM to 3 PM Pacific Time).
Please note that we may not be able to talk with each of you at once, so we do ask that you be patient, particularly if your issue is not of an urgent nature.
We regret any concern and/or inconvenience that this causes you.
We are taking steps to reduce the opportunity for this to occur again.
FDA Warning: Store-Bought ‘Bone Treats’ Could Kill Your Dog
November 28, 2017 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning regarding the purchase and use of store-bought “bone treats”. The FDA claims the danger goes beyond the risk of regular bones.
What’s a ‘Bone Treat’?
The FDA reports it has received about 68 reports of pet illnesses related to “bone treats”.
Bone treats differ from regular uncooked butcher-type bones because they’re processed and packaged for sale as “dog treats”.
What’s Recalled?
A variety of commercially-available bone treats for dogs were listed in the reports including items described as:
“Ham Bones”
“Pork Femur Bones”
“Rib Bones”
“Smokey Knuckle Bones”
No specific brands are mentioned in the FDA bulletin.
The processed products may be dried through a smoking process or by baking. They may also contain other ingredients such as:
Preservatives
Seasonings
Smoke flavorings
According to Dr. Carmela Stamper, a veterinarian in the Center for Veterinary Medicine at the FDA…
“Giving your dog a bone treat might lead to an unexpected trip to your veterinarian, a possible emergency surgery, or even death for your pet.”
So, if you’re planning to give your dog a stocking full of bone treats this holiday season, you may want to reconsider.
Illnesses Reported
Illnesses reported to FDA by owners and veterinarians in dogs that have eaten bone treats have included:
Gastrointestinal obstruction (blockage in the digestive tract)
Choking
Cuts and wounds in the mouth or on the tonsils
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Bleeding from the rectum
Death
According to FDA, approximately 15 dogs have reportedly died after eating a bone treat.
How Widespread Is the Problem?
To date, reports submitted by pet owners and veterinarians have included about 90 dogs. Some reports included more than one dog.
In addition, FDA has received 7 reports of product problems such as…
Moldy-appearing bones
Treats splintering when chewed by the pet
How to Keep Your Dog Safe
FDA has included the following tips to help keep your dog safe:
Chicken bones and other bones from the kitchen table can cause injury when chewed by pets, too. So be careful to keep platters out of reach when you’re cooking or the family is eating.
Be careful what you put in the trash can. Dogs are notorious for helping themselves to the turkey carcass or steak bones disposed of there.
Talk with your veterinarian about other toys or treats that are most appropriate for your dog. There are many available products made with different materials for dogs to chew on.
What to Do?
Dr. Stamper adds the following advice…
“We recommend supervising your dog with any chew toy or treat, especially one she hasn’t had before. And if she ‘just isn’t acting right,’ call your veterinarian right away!”
Loving Pets Dog Treats Recall | June 2017
June 14, 2017 — Loving Pets of Cranbury, NJ is voluntarily recalling a limited number of dog treats because of the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria.
About Salmonella
Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.
Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever.
Rarely, 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.
Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting.
Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain.
Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans.
If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
What’s Recalled?
The recalled products and lot numbers include:
Loving Pets Barksters
Item #5700 Sweet Potato and Chicken
UPC 842982057005
Lot # 021619
Loving Pets Barksters
Item #5705 Brown Rice and Chicken
UPC 842982057050
Lot 021419
Loving Pets Puffsters Snack Chips
Item #5100 Apple and Chicken
UPC 842982051003
Lot 051219, 112118, 112918, 012719, 012519, 013019
Loving Pets Puffsters Snack Chips
Item #5110 Banana and Chicken
UPC 842982051102
Lot 112218, 112818, 112918, 013119
Loving Pets Puffsters Snack Chips
Item #5120 Sweet Potato and Chicken
UPC 842982051201
Lot 112818, 020119
Loving Pets Puffsters Snack Chips
Item #5130 Cranberry and Chicken
UPC 842982051300
Lot 020319, 112918, 020219
Whole Hearted
Item #2570314 Chicken and Apple Puff Treats
UPC 800443220696
Lot 121418, 121918, 122318, 010419, 010619, 010519
No illnesses, injuries or complaints have been reported.
What Caused the Recall?
According to the company:
The possible Salmonella contamination was due to a single finished ingredient that was supplied to Loving Pets from a USA based supplier.
This possible contamination was discovered by Loving Pets’ internal quality assurance team and was identified through the company’s standard quality control testing procedures and internal food safety program.
Loving Pets produces its treats in small batches, in order to offer the highest quality and control in safety.
To ensure the safety of its products, Loving Pets decided to be extra cautious and recall a wider range of lot numbers (noted above) so that no possible contaminated product is available on the market.
What to Do?
Consumers may return any bag of treats with any of the relevant lot numbers to the retailer where the product was originally purchased.
For additional information, please visit www.LovingPetsProducts.com or call 866-599-PETS (7387).
U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.
Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.
Blue Buffalo Dog Food Recall Event Number 2 of March 2017
March 17, 2017 — Blue Buffalo Company is voluntarily recalling one production lot of BLUE Wilderness Rocky Mountain Recipe Red Meat Dinner Wet Food for Adult Dogs because the product may contain elevated levels of naturally occurring beef thyroid hormone.
What’s Being Recalled?
The recall is limited to one production lot of the following product:
- BLUE Wilderness Rocky Mountain Recipe Red Meat Dinner Wet
Food for Adult Dogs- Size: 12.5 ounce can
- UPC Code: 840243101153
- Best-By Date: June 7, 2019 (bottom of can)
Affected products were distributed nationally through pet specialty and on-line retailers.
No other Blue Buffalo products are impacted by this issue.
About the Recall
Dogs ingesting high levels of beef thyroid hormones may exhibit symptoms such as increased thirst and urination, weight loss, increased heart rate and restlessness.
These symptoms may resolve when the use of the impacted food is discontinued.
However, with prolonged consumption these symptoms may increase in severity and may include vomiting, diarrhea, and rapid or difficulty breathing.
Should symptoms occur, contact your veterinarian immediately.
Although the Blue Buffalo Customer Care Resource Team has not received any reports of dogs exhibiting these symptoms from consuming this product, the FDA advised Blue Buffalo of a single consumer who reported symptoms in one dog, who has now fully recovered.
Blue Buffalo immediately began an investigation.
However, after working with the FDA, Blue Buffalo decided it would be prudent to recall the one production lot in question.
What to Do?
If your pet has consumed the product listed above and has exhibited any of these symptoms, please discontinue feeding and contact your veterinarian.
Consumers who have purchased the product subject to this recall should dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase for full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact Blue Buffalo at 866-201-9072 from 8 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time Monday through Friday.
Or by email at CustomerCare@bluebuffalo.com.
Wellness Dog Food Recall of March 2017
March 18, 2017 — Wellpet of Tewksbury, MA, is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of one canned dog food because it may contain elevated levels of naturally occurring beef thyroid hormone.
What’s Being Recalled?
Recalled product includes:
- Wellness 95% Beef Topper for Dogs
- Size: 13.2 ounce cans
- Best-By Dates: 02 FEB 19, 29 AUG 19 and 30 AUG 19
Best-By dates can be found on the bottom of each can.
No other Wellness products are affected.
About the Recall
Elevated levels of thyroid hormone may affect a dog’s metabolism and can be associated with increased thirst and urinary output, restless behavior and weight loss.
Multiple studies indicate that for the vast majority of pets, symptoms are reversible as soon as the pet stops eating product with elevated thyroid hormone.
Because the recipe is a mixer or topper and intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding only, the likelihood of a dog being affected is remote.
WellPet has received no reports of any health problems as a result of feeding the affected recipe.
However, the company is voluntarily recalling three best-by dates as an extra level of precaution.
What to Do?
If you have any of the 13.2 ounce cans of this specific recipe and marked with one of the three best-by dates, please email the company at wecare@wellpet.com
Or call the company at 877-227-9587.
Blue Buffalo Dog Food Recall of March 2017
March 2, 2017 — Blue Buffalo has issued a voluntary market withdrawal of 17 varieties of its Blue Divine Delights and Blue Wilderness Trail Trays due to quality issues with the foil seals on the top of the cups.
No other Blue Buffalo products (including any variety of Divine Delights not listed below) are impacted by this issue.
The company is not aware of any dogs becoming ill from these products.
What’s Recalled?
The following products are affected by the recall:
- BLUE Divine Delights Filet Mignon Flavor in Gravy
5 oz cup
84024312035- BLUE Divine Delights New York Strip Flavor in Gravy
5 oz cup
84024312037- BLUE Divine Delights Prime Rib Flavor in Gravy
5 oz cup
84024312039- BLUE Divine Delights Rotisserie Chicken Flavor in Gravy
5 oz cup
84024312041- BLUE Divine Delights Pate Filet Mignon Flavor
5 oz cup
84024312043- BLUE Divine Delights Pate Porterhouse Flavor
5 oz cup
84024312045- BLUE Divine Delights Pate Grilled Chicken Flavor
5 oz cup
84024312047- BLUE Divine Delights Pate Top Sirloin Flavor
5 oz cup
84024312049- BLUE Divine Delights Pate Angus Beef Flavor
5 oz cup
84024312051- BLUE Divine Delights Pate Roasted Turkey Flavor
5 oz cup
84024312053- BLUE Divine Delights Pate with Bacon, Egg and Cheese
5 oz cup
84024312057- BLUE Divine Delights Pate Sausage, Egg and Cheese Flavor
5 oz cup
84024312059- BLUE Divine Delights Pate Steak and Egg Flavor
5 oz cup
84024312061- BLUE Wilderness Trail Trays Duck Grill
5 oz cup
84024312071- BLUE Wilderness Trail Trays Beef Grill
5 oz cup
84024312073- BLUE Wilderness Trail Trays Chicken Grill
5 oz cup
84024312075- BLUE Wilderness Trail Trays Turkey Grill
5 oz cup
84024312077What to Do?
Blue Buffalo has asked consumers to stop feeding the affected product to pets and bring any remaining cups affected by the withdrawal to their place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions about this market withdrawal are invited to contact Blue Buffalo at 877-870-7363.
U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.
Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.
Blue Buffalo Dog Food Recall of February 2017
February 13, 2017 — Blue Buffalo Company has issued a voluntary recall for specific lots of Blue Buffalo Homestyle Recipe Healthy Weight due to possible aluminum metal contamination.
What’s Recalled?
The recalled product includes:
- Blue Buffalo Homestyle Recipe Healthy Weight, Chicken Dinner with Garden Vegetables
- 5 ounce can
- UPC: 8-40243-10017-0
- Codes: Best By 08/03/2019
The “Best By” date is on the bottom of the can.
No other Blue Buffalo products are involved. The company has not received any reports of illness or injury as a result of the problems giving rise to this recall.
What to Do?
Customers are invited to return the impacted product to your local retailer for a full refund. For additional information, call 866-800-2917.
U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.
Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.
WellNess Canned Cat Food Recalled
Posted on February 12, 2017
February 10, 2017
WellPet has recalled the following canned cat products. Foreign materials were found in non-WellPet products as well as WellPet products made in the same facility.
The recalled products are below.
The recipes are in 12.5 oz. cans with the following best by dates:
Recipe Best By Date Wellness Canned Cat 12.5 oz Chicken & Herring 08/04/2019 Wellness Canned Cat 12.5 oz Chicken 08/03/2019 & 08/04/2019 Wellness Canned Cat 12.5 oz Chicken & Lobster 08/04/2019 Wellness Canned Cat 12.5 oz Turkey & Salmon 08/05/2019 Wellness Canned Cat 12.5 oz Turkey 08/04/2019 & 08/05/2019 Wellness Canned Cat 12.5 oz Beef & Chicken 08/05/2019 Wellness Canned Cat 12.5 oz Beef & Salmon 08/05/2019 Please click here for how the best by date appears on your can.
If you have any of the 12.5 oz recipes with these best by dates, you may email us at info@wellpet.com or call us at 1-877-227-9587 and we’ll replace your product.
PetSmart Grreat Choice Dog Food Recall of February 2017
February 8, 2017 — PetSmart has issued a voluntary recall of one production lot of Grreat Choice Adult Dog Food with Chicken and Rice Classic Ground due to possible metal contamination.1
What’s Recalled?
The recalled product includes:
Grreat Choice Adult Dog Food with Chicken and Rice Classic Ground
Size: 13.2 ounce cans
UPC: 7-3725726116-7
Best By Date: 8/5/19
Lot Code: 1759338
The Best By date is found on the bottom of the can.
What to Do?
The company writes:
Please stop feeding this product to your pet and bring any remaining cans affected by this recall to your nearest PetSmart for a full refund. We recommend the other varieties of Grreat Choice canned dog foods as alternate options until this product is once again available.
For more information, please contact PetSmart Customer Service at 1-888-839-9638.
Evanger’s Dog Food Recall of February 2017
February 3, 2017
Evanger’s Dog and Cat Food Company, Inc. of Wheeling, Illinois, is voluntarily recalling specific lots of its Hunk of Beef product due to potential contamination with the deadly drug, pentobarbital.
Pentobarbital can affect animals that ingest it, and possibly cause side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, excitement, loss of balance or nausea — or in extreme cases, death.What’s Being Recalled?
Although pentobarbital was detected in a single lot, the company is recalling all related Hunk of Beef products manufactured the week of June 6 through June 13, 2016.
The affected lots numbers that start with 1816E03HB, 1816E04HB, 1816E06HB, 1816E07HB, and 1816E13HB, and have an expiration date of June 2020.
The second half of the barcode reads 20109, which can be found on the back of the product label.Where Was the Product Sold?
The affected products were sold both online and also distributed to retail locations only in the following states:
California
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Washington
WisconsinAbout the Recall
The recall affects 5 lots of food that were produced from its supplier’s lot of beef, which is specifically used for the Hunk of Beef product and no other products.
To date, five dogs reportedly became ill. And one of the five dogs died after consuming the product with lot number 1816E06HB13.
Evanger’s is proactively issuing a recall so as not to risk potential exposure to pentobarbital in the product.
According to Evanger’s, all suppliers of meat products are USDA approved.
The insists the beef supplier provides the company with beef chunks from cows that are slaughtered in a USDA facility.
Evanger’s continues to investigate how the contaminant entered its raw material supply.
Because it sources its meat products from suppliers that are USDA approved and since no other products have reported any problems, the company is not extending the recall to other supplier lots.
According to Evanger’s, this is the first recall event for the company in its 82 years of manufacturing.What to Do?
Although it has been verified that little or no product remains on store shelves, consumers are asked to return recalled product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact the company at 847-537-0102 between 10 AM and 5 PM Central Time,
Monday through Friday.
U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.
Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.
Blue Ridge Beef of Eatonton, Georgia, has announced it is voluntarily recalling one lot of its Turkey with Bone raw frozen product due to its potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
January 17, 2017 —
What’s Being Recalled?
The affected product is sold in 2 pound chubs and can be identified with the following manufacturing codes:
Blue Ridge Beef Turkey with Bone
Size: 2 pound chubs
UPC Code 854298001887
Lot #103 mfdga12716
About Listeria
Listeria can affect animals eating the product.
And there is a risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surface exposed to these products.
Healthy people infected with Listeria monocytogenes should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever.
Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare provider.
What Caused the Recall?
This recall was initiated as a result of an FDA inspection and sampling of the product. This recall is being made with the knowledge of the US Food and Drug Administration.
What to Do?
Consumers who have purchased the above lot of Blue Ridge Beef Turkey with Bone raw frozen product are urged to stop feeding the product and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Or dispose of the affected product immediately.
Those with questions can email the company at blueridgebeefga@yahoo.com
U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.
Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.
The J.M. Smucker Company Expands Limited Voluntary Recall on Certain Lots of Canned Cat Food Due to Low Levels of Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
11 January 2017
Orrville, OH – The J.M. Smucker Company is expanding the limited voluntary recall on certain lots of 9LivesTM, EverPetTM, and Special KittyTM canned cat food due to possible low levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1).
The issue was discovered by the Quality Assurance team during review of production records at the manufacturing facility. No illnesses related to this issue have been reported to date and the product is being recalled out of an abundance of caution.
Cats fed diets low in thiamine for several weeks may be at risk for developing a thiamine deficiency. Thiamine is essential for cats. Symptoms of deficiency displayed by an affected cat can be gastrointestinal or neurological in nature. Early signs of thiamine deficiency may include decreased appetite, salivation, vomiting, and weight loss. In advanced cases, neurological signs can develop, which include ventroflexion (bending towards the floor) of the neck, wobbly walking, circling, falling, and seizures. Contact your veterinarian immediately if your cat is displaying any of these symptoms. If treated promptly, thiamine deficiency is typically reversible.
The affected product was distributed to a limited number of retail customers from December 20 through January 3, 2017.
The affected production includes the following:
Additional Impacted Products/Codes (updated January 6, 2017)
J.M. Smucker Company Recalls Certain Canned Cat Food.
January 4, 2017
ORRVILLE, Oh. — The J.M. Smucker Company announced a voluntary recall on certain lots of 9LivesTM, EverPetTM, and Special KittyTMcanned cat food due to possible low levels of thiamine.
The problem was discovered by the Quality Assurance team during review of production records at the manufacturing facility. No illnesses have been reported in relation to this issue. The product is being recalled out of caution.
Cats fed diets low in thiamine for longer periods of time may be at risk for developing a thiamine deficiency. Thiamine is very essential for cats. Symptoms of deficiency displayed by an affected cat can be displayed by gastrointestinal or neurological in nature. Early signs of thiamine deficiency can include decreased appetite, salivation, vomiting, and weight loss. In some advanced cases, neurological signs can develop, which include ventroflexion (bending towards the floor) of the neck, wobbly walking, circling, falling, and seizures. Customers are urged to contact their veterinarian immediately if their cat is displaying any of these symptoms. If treated promptly, thiamine deficiency is typically reversible.
The affected product was distributed to a limited number of retail customers from December 20 through January 3, 2017.
Products affected include:
Brand Product Description UPC Code Consumer Unit Lot Numbers Units per Case Selling Unit Size UPC Code on Case 9Lives Meaty Pate Chicken and Tuna 7910052238 6354803 12 13 oz 7910052228 9Lives Meaty Pate Seafood Platter 7910000402 6356803 24 5.5 oz 7910000402 9Lives Meaty Pate Seafood Platter 7910000367 6355803 6 4pk
5.5 oz each7910003670 9Lives Meaty Pate Super Supper 7910000327 6358803 24 5.5 oz 7910000327 9Lives Meaty Pate Super Supper 7910000286 6358803 6 4pk
5.5 oz each7910002860 9Lives Meaty Pate Super Supper 7910052239 6355803 12 13 oz 7910052229 9Lives Meaty Pate Super Supper 7910052239 6364803 12 13 oz 7910052229 9Lives Meaty Pate with Chicken and Seafood 7910000364 (793641) 6356803 6 4pk
5.5 oz each7910003640 9Lives Meaty Pate with Chicken and Tuna 7910000324 6356803 24 5.5 oz 7910000324 9Lives Meaty Pate with Chicken Dinner 7910000410 6356803 24 5.5 oz 7910000410 9Lives Meaty Pate with Liver and Chicken 7910000312 (793121) 6355803 6 4pk
5.5 oz each7910000312 9Lives Meaty Pate with Ocean Whitefish 7910000420 6358803 24 5.5 oz 7910000420 9Lives Seafood Poultry Variety Pack 7910053377 6307803 24 5.5 oz 7910053377 9Lives Meaty Pate with Chicken & Tuna 7910000366 6357803 6 4pk
5.5 oz each7910003660 EverPet Mixed Grill Dinner 7910053114 6356803 12 13 oz 7910053114 Special Kitty Beef and Liver Dinner 8113112120 6355803 12 13 oz 8113112120 Special Kitty Classic Tuna Dinner 8113112157 6358803 12 13 oz 8113112157 Special Kitty Mixed Grill Dinner with printed wrap 8113109609 6355803 1 12 pk
13 oz each8113109609 Special Kitty Mixed Grill Dinner without printed wrap 8113112119 6356803 12 13 oz 8113112119 Special Kitty Super Supper 8113179041 6355803 12 13 oz 7910079041 No other products of The J.M. Smucker Company are affected by this recall.
Customers who have cans of affected cat food should stop feeding it to their cats and call the company at 1-800-828-9980 Monday through Friday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST or contact us at consumer.relations@jmsmucker.com.
For more information visit the FDA website.
Blue Ridge Beef Pet Food Recall | December 2016
December 8, 2016 — Blue Ridge Beef of Eatonton, Georgia has announced it is voluntarily recalling two of its frozen products due to their potential to be contaminated with Salmonella and/or Listeria monocytogenes.
What’s Being Recalled?
The affected products are sold in 2 pound chubs and can be identified with the following manufacturing codes:
Lot #mfd ga8516
Beef for dogs
UPC code 8542980011009
Lot #mfd ga81216
Kitten grind
UPC code 854298001016
Where Was It Sold?
The affected products were distributed to retail stores in the following states:
Arizona
Florida
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Texas
About Salmonella and Listeria
Salmonella and Listeria can affect animals eating the product.
There is a risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surface exposed to these products.
Healthy people infected with Salmonella and/or Listeria should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms:
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Bloody diarrhea
Abdominal cramping
Fever
Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare provider. Consumers should also follow the simple handling tips on the package.
What Caused the Recall?
This recall was initiated after the FDA received two complaints associated with these products, including one complaint of two kitten illnesses and one complaint of a puppy death.
Subsequent testing by the FDA of a 2 pound chub of beef for dogs and kitten grind collected at a veterinary office revealed the presence of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes.
There is no direct evidence linking these unfortunate instances to contaminated product.
This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to Do?
Consumers who have purchased the above lots of beef for dogs or kitten grind are urged to stop feeding them and return products to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Or dispose of them immediately. Those with questions can email the company at blueridgebeefga@yahoo.com
U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.
Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.
Canadians can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
Mars Petcare US Announces Voluntary Recall Of Limited Number Of Cesar® Classics Filet Mignon Flavor Wet Dog Food Because Of Potential Presence Of Plastic
Mars Petcare US
Oct 07, 2016, 18:35 ET
FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Mars Petcare US announced a voluntary recall of a limited number of CESAR® Classics Filet Mignon Flavor product due to a potential choking risk from hard white pieces of plastic which entered the food during the production process. CESAR® Classics Filet Mignon can be purchased individually, as well as, in flavor variety multipacks. The Lot Codes listed below are the only affected products. All other CESAR® products can be safely consumed.
We encourage consumers who have purchased affected product to discard the food or return it to the retailer for a full refund or exchange. While a small number of consumers have reported finding the plastic pieces, to date, we have not received any reports of injury or illness associated with the affected product. The lot codes indicated below should not be sold or consumed.
Affected product was distributed to retail customers throughout the United States. Mars Petcare US is working with all of our distributors and retailers to ensure that the recalled products are no longer sold and are removed from inventory.
Recalled Pet Food
Two lot codes of CESAR® Classics Filet Mignon Flavor wet dog food with the production codes shown below are included in this voluntary recall. Each product will have a lot code printed on side of the tray that begins with 631FKKC, 631GKKC. A Best Beforedate 080418 (August 4, 2018) and 080518 (August 5, 2018).
UPC
DESCRIPTION
LOT CODES
23100017792
CESAR® CLASSICS FILET MIGNON FLAVOR
631FKKC and 631GKKC
The CESAR® Classics Filet Mignon Flavor can be found in variety packs with the following lot codes:
632D14JC, 633B24JC, 634A14JC, 634A24JC, 634B14JC, 634B24JC, 634E14JC, 635A24JC, 635B14JC, 636D24JC, 636E14JC
At Mars Petcare US, we take our responsibility to pets and their owners seriously. Pet owners who have questions about the recall should call 800-421-6456 between the hours of Saturday, October 8, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm CST and Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm CST or visit https://www.cesar.com/notice.
About CESAR® Canine Cuisine
CESAR® Canine Cuisine is a high-quality line of premium wet dog food and dog treats for small- to medium-sized dogs. The CESAR® Brand wants to transform mealtime into moments of shared joy by providing irresistible taste and unparalleled variety all dogs love. The CESAR® Brand offers a variety of irresistible flavors in their Original Pate and Gourmet Filets in Sauce textures, as well as their HOME DELIGHTS™ line that provides comfort food favorites so your dog can enjoy the same meals that you do. For more information, visit www.cesar.com.About Mars Petcare
Mars Petcare US is the U.S. operations of the world’s largest petcare company at the privately-held Mars, Incorporated. Mars Petcare US produces some of the world’s most beloved pet care brands, including PEDIGREE® Food and Treats for Dogs, CESAR® Canine Cuisine, IAMS™ Pet Food, SHEBA® Entrees for Cats, WHISKAS® Food for Cats, GREENIES™ Dental Chews and PILL POCKETS™ Treats, NUTRO™ Pet Food, EUKANUBA™ Pet Food and TEMPTATIONS™ Treats for Cats, as well as exclusive brands products for some of the leading retailers in the U.S. Headquartered in Franklin, Tenn., more than 3,700 Mars Petcare US associates make, sell and distribute its high-quality pet food from 20 manufacturing facilities located in communities across the U.S. For more information, please visit www.mars.com.®/™ Trademarks © Mars, Incorporated 2016.
CONTACT:
Angel May
Mars Petcare
615.310.8229
Addiction Dog Food Recall of September 2016
August 31, 2016 — Addiction Foods of Seattle, WA, has announced it is voluntarily recalling limited quantities of its New Zealand Brushtail and Vegetable and New Zealand Venison and Apple canned dog foods.
What’s Being Recalled?
The affected product was shipped to select distributors and online retailers between February 11, 2016 and March 19, 2016 and include the following:Addiction New Zealand Brushtail and Vegetables Canned Dog Food Entrée
Size: 13.8oz/390g
UPC Code: 8 885004 070028
Lot Number: 8940:02Dec2018
Expiration Date: December 2018Addiction New Zealand Venison and Apples Canned Dog Food Entrée
Size: 13.8oz/390g
UPC Code: 8 885004 070462
Lot Number: 8936:01Dec2018
Expiration Date: December 2018
No other Addiction Pet Food products are affected by this recall.What Caused the Recall
Addiction’s testing has identified elevated levels of Vitamin A and a slight variance in calcium / phosphorous ratios.
There have been no reports of animal health concerns. However, the company claims the affected lots do not meet its quality standards.
According to the company, Addiction Food’s top priority is the safety and quality of its products. For this reason, they are taking immediate action and implementing additional operating procedures to prevent a similar issue from occurring in the future.
What It Means to You
If dogs were fed exclusively these products for 60 days, the expected effect would be a reduction in appetite.
Exposure to excessive Vitamin A levels for an extended period of time may cause adverse health consequences in young, growing animals.
Therefore, out of an abundance of caution, the company is voluntarily recalling these products.What to Do?
Consumers who purchased the affected items are asked to discontinue use of the product.
Unused cans may be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers may contact the company at 425-251-0330, Monday thru Friday 9am to 5pm PST.
Or via email at info@addictionfoods.com
U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.
Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.
Canadians can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
Radagast Pet Food, Inc. Is Voluntarily Recalling Four Lots Of Frozen Rad Cat Raw Diet® Due To Possibly Salmonella And Listeria Monocytogenes Health Risk
For Immediate Release
June 23, 2016
Announcement
Radagast Pet Food, Inc. (Portland, OR) has announced a voluntary recall of four lots of frozen Rad Cat Raw Diet products, sold in 8oz., 16oz., and 24oz. tubs, and free 1oz sample cups, due to the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella and/or Listeria monocytogenes
Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.
Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. 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.
Pets with Salmonella or Listeria monocytogenes infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Some pets may have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
The FDA third party contracted lab found two lots of Grass-Fed Beef tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, one lot of Free-range Chicken tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, and one lot of Free-range Turkey tested positive for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. As a precautionary measure, we are voluntarily recalling three products produced in these four lots.
All affected lot codes 62384, 62361, 62416, and 62372 and Best By dates are located on the lid of all products packaged in tubs and on the bottom of the sample cups.
The following recalled products were distributed in western Canada and all US States except in HI and MS.
Brand UPC Size Lot Number Best By Date Rad Cat Raw Diet
Grass-Fed Beef851536001241 8oz 62384 2/6/2017 Rad Cat Raw Diet
Grass-Fed Beef851536001258 16oz 62384 2/6/2017 Rad Cat Raw Diet
Grass-Fed Beef851536001265 24oz 62384 2/6/2017 Rad Cat Raw Diet
Grass-Fed BeefSample 1oz 62384 2/6/2017 Rad Cat Raw Diet
Grass-Fed Beef851536001241 8oz 62361 1/8/2017 Rad Cat Raw Diet
Grass-Fed Beef851536001258 16oz 62361 1/8/2017 Rad Cat Raw Diet
Grass-Fed Beef851536001265 24oz 62361 1/8/2017 Rad Cat Raw Diet
Grass-Fed BeefSample 1oz 62361 1/8/2017 Rad Cat Raw Diet
Free-Range Chicken851536001036 8oz 62416 3/14/2017 Rad Cat Raw Diet
Free-Range Chicken851536001043 16oz 62416 3/14/2017 Rad Cat Raw Diet
Free-Range Chicken851536001050 24oz 62416 3/14/2017 Rad Cat Raw Diet
Free-Range ChickenSample 1oz 62416 3/14/2017 Rad Cat Raw Diet
Free-Range Turkey851536001005 8oz 62372 1/21/2017 Rad Cat Raw Diet
Free-Range Turkey851536001012 16oz 62372 1/21/2017 Rad Cat Raw Diet
Free-Range Turkey851536001029 24oz 62372 1/21/2017
Purina Beneful and Pro Plan Dog Food Recall
March 10, 2016 — Nestle Purina has announced it is voluntarily recalling select lots of its Beneful and Purina Pro Plan wet dog foods because they may not contain the recommended level of vitamins and minerals.
Purina discovered through its own testing that the affected dog foods did not contain the recommended level of vitamins and minerals and voluntarily recalled the product.
What’s Being Recalled?
The recall includes select lots of wet dog food 10-oz. tubs under the Benef
ul Prepared Meals, Beneful Chopped Blends and Pro Plan Savory Meals brands.No other Purina products or sizes are affected.
Lot Information
A complete list of included products by “Best Before” date and
production code ranges are listed below:
What to Do?
Purina is conducting this voluntary recall as a precaution for those dogs who may have eaten the affected product as their only meal for more than several weeks.
If you have questions about your pet’s health, the company suggests that you contact your veterinarian.
Although most of the recalled product contains all of the vitamins and minerals your dog needs, Purina recommends that you discard any of the affected product you may have.
For more information or to request a refund, please call the company at 800-877-7919.
U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.
Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.
Canadians can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
