Pet Food Recalls

posted: by: Franklin Falls Animal Clinic Tags: "Clinic Specials" "News" 

FOR A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF PET FOOD RECALLS VISIT THE AVMA HERE  https://www.avma.org/News/Issues/recalls-alerts/Pages/pet-food-safety-recalls-alerts.aspx

Chicken Jerky
There have been reports of dogs becoming ill after eating chicken jerky treats that were made in China.  The FDA has been investigating this.  If you feed your dog chicken jerky treats and notice any signs of illness, please contact us right away, or if you have any other concerns.  You can read the article by clicking the links below.

AVMA https://www.avma.org/News/Issues/recalls-alerts/Pages/Safety-Alert-on-Jerky-Treats-for-Pets.aspx
FDA http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/SafetyHealth/ProductSafetyInformation/ucm295445.htm

June 2012
Pedigree has issued a recall on three varieties of Pedigree Weight Management canned dog food due to choking potential. During manufacturing small pieces of blue plastic entered the food during production. The source has been identified and resolved. 

Click here for the official statement http://www.pedigree.com/update/

May 2012
There is a very large recall that was issued on May 4 for foods manufactured by Diamond Pet Foods. These products, including Diamond, Diamond Naturals, Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul, Country Value, Premium Edge, Professional, 4Health, Taste of the Wild,  Apex, Kirkland Signature/Kirkland Signature Nature's Domain, and Canidae. Information and production codes for recalled bags of food can be found on the recall information website.

June 2011
We wanted to make everyone aware that 2 recalls have been issued this month.  The first is Primal Pet Foods 4lb Feline Chicken & Salmon Formula with a "Best by" date code of 043112-17.  The second is Bravo! Pig Ears and include the 50ct bulk Oven Roasted Pig Ears Product Code 75-121, Lot # 12-06-10.  Both products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.  If you feed either of these to your pets, stop feeding and contact the manufacturer for a refund.

June 2010
There has been a new voluntary PET FOOD RECALL involving Iams Proactive Health canned cat and kitten food.  Although the food is not tainted, it is deficient in thiamine, if eaten exclusively, a food deficient in thiamine can cause many health problems including loss of appetite, salivation, vomiting, and weight loss.  In severe cases, cats can develop a syndrome causing their neck to curve downward, circling to one side, falling over, an awkward walk or seizures.  Customers are asked to throw out any cans with specific dates listed on the bottom of the can and contact Proctor & Gamble for a refund.

Iams Recall: http://www.iams.com/aboutus/cannedcatfoodrecall.aspx