Articles about the Recall

 Senate Backs Tighter Pet Food Standards

Wednesday, May 02, 2007
By ANDREW BRIDGES, Associated Press Writer
"Responding to the massive recall of cat and dog food, the Senate voted Wednesday in favor of stricter production and labeling standards so people have more information about what they are feeding their pets."

Chemical Found in Second Pet Food Ingredient, Recall Expanded
Wednesday, April 18
Associated Press

Natural Balance Pet Foods Recalled
Posted: Apr. 16 10:16 p.m.
Updated: Apr. 16 at 9:02 a.m.

WRAL

Menu Foods CFO sold shares weeks before pet food recall

The Associated Press

April 11,2007

Wheat Gluten Imports From China Banned

ABC news video

April 3, 2007

Pet-food recalls :
What you need to know -- and do -- in the wake of the news
By the Pet Connection Staff
Universal Press Syndicate

Illnesses point to tainted pet food
Dog survives, but cat didn't make it
Marlon A. Walker, Staff Writer- News & Observer

Published: Apr 01, 2007

PETA calls for emergency expansion to include dry food products

March 30,2007

FDA Finds Chemical in Recalled Pet Food
By ANDREW BRIDGES
Associated Press Writer

Rat poison found in recalled pet food
Menu Foods expands recall to all brands of 'cuts and gravy' style pet food after finding a chemical used in rat poison as the source of contamination, officials say.
March 23 2007: 6:33 PM EDT


NEW YORK (CNN)

Pet-food recall: Has your pet been affected?

Update 4/3 (5:31 a.m. PT): More than 3,000 pets have been reported as deceased to our PetConnection database.

www.petconnection.com

Tainted food kills an Ace
Local couple mourns loss of beloved pet
By Sarah McNeil, Staff Reporter
SMITHFIELD

Published: Mar 27, 2007

NY Lab Doing Further Pet Food Testing
By MARK JOHNSON
Associated Press Writer

Posted: Mar. 26, 2007

Pet Owners Double Checking Cabinets
By MARK JOHNSON
Associated Press Writer
Posted: Mar. 24, 2007

WRAL video:

Pet Owners Worry About Food Recall

FDA expects pet food death toll to rise

By Julie Schmit and Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY

"Federal regulators said Monday that contaminated wheat gluten is the most likely source of deaths in a large pet food recall, and that it is investigating whether other pet food makers got wheat gluten from the same supplier.
The Food and Drug Administration also said that it expects the number of deaths linked to the food to grow . . ."
(None of Unleashed's products contain wheat!)

"Tainted Pet Food Killed Morrisville Dog, Owner Says"
Posted: 3/21 at 4:52 p.m.
Updated: 3/21 at 6:47 p.m.

If the recall isn't bad enough, you should see how "Menu Foods" operates on a daily basis!

Beware, this investigative report includes debarking the dogs that the foods are tested on, and many euthanizations.

(P.S. This article was linked on my site before the latest issues with Menu foods- I just moved it here to add to the current articles.) 

Unleashed carries Canidae pet foods.  Canidae states the following at www.canidae.com:

"Industry Recall Update for May 18, 2007

In light of the unfortunate current pet food recall by other respectable pet food manufacturers, our phone lines and emails are tied up with concerned customers. We want you, our valued customer, to feel secure with the continued use of our products. CANIDAE® Pet Foods in no way is affected by the recall, nor are any of our products produced in any of the recalled production facilities.

It appears from the latest news within our industry that all recalls are from Glutens imported from China, a protein source that is extracted from Wheat or Rice. The wheat or rice is not the issue, but the glutens extracted, stored, and then imported from China. Again, CANIDAE does not use Glutens in any form, and we do not import any ingredients from China or overseas.

CANIDAE Pet Foods also does not produce cuts and gravies, pouches, and does not contain corn, wheat, soybeans, or Glutens in any of our products or formulations, and all ingredients are of US origin, meaning proudly raised and grown in the USA.

Our heartfelt concerns go out to all those affected by the recall.

CANIDAE Pet Foods"

Past Recalls (live and learn.)

2007: Menu Foods (Iams, Nestle Purina, Hill's, etc.)

problem:  contaminated wheat gluten 

2007: "Berkley & Jensen" Full-Cut Pig Ears

problem: salmonella

2005: Diamond Pet Foods

problem: contaminated corn

2000: Medalist Pig Ears (Costco)

problem: salmonella

1999: Doane Pet Care: including Ol’ Roy (Wal-Mart’s brand) and 53 other brands.

problem: contaminated wheat

1995: Nature’s Recipe problem: contaminated wheat

**Although there are no guarantees, Unleashed believes in quality and learning from past trends.  None of our products contain wheat or corn.  (We believe in quality protein sources, such as lamb, chicken, turkey, and herring.)   We also do not carry pig ears. (We have found cow and lamb ears to be safer and healthier in many ways.)**

Dec 9, 2009: Pet Carousel Conducts Nationwide Recall of Beef Hoof Products and Pig Ears Because of Salmonella Risk 

-The affected pig ear products were packaged under the brand names Doggie Delight, Pork Tasteez and Pet Carousel
-The affected beef hooves were packaged under the brand names Choo Hooves, Dentley’s, Doggie Delight, and Pet Carousel
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm193736.htm

Recalled Foods and Treats of 2007

by Menu Foods (Iams, Eukanuba, Science Diet, etc.) Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc., Nestle Purina Petcare Co., Del Monte Foods Co., Sunshine Mills, Natural Balance Inc., Royal Canin, SmartPak, Blue Buffalo Company, Drs. Foster & Smith, Sensible Choice, and many more

updated 9-19-07

 Combined List of Recalled Pet Food Products (MS Excel, 980KB)

 Search Combined List of Recalled Pet Food Products (Browse by cat or dog food brand or do a search)

For all FDA press releases click here.

Dog Foods

1.  Krasdale Gravy dry dog food

2.  Red Flannel Large Breed Adult Formula Dry Dog Food

Natural Balance- July 23

1.  Natural Balance Eatables for Dogs Irish Stew With Beef, Potatoes & Carrots

2.  Natural Balance Eatables for Dogs Chinese Take Out With Sauce With Vegetables and Chicken

3.  Natural Balance Eatables for Dogs HOBO Chili With Chicken & Pasta

4.  Natural Balance Eatables for Dogs Southern Style Dumplings With Chicken & Vegetables

Doane Pet Care

www.doanepetcare.com

-Ol’Roy Complete Nutrition Dry Dog Food - added June 6, 2007!

American Nutrition, Inc

www.americannutritioninc.com

CANNED DOG FOOD
Blue Buffalo Beef Dinner

Blue Buffalo Chicken Dinner
Blue Buffalo Hearty Venison Dinner
Blue Buffalo Lamb Dinner
Blue Buffalo Salmon Dinner
Blue Buffalo Turkey Meatloaf Dinner
Canine Caviar Gourmet Beaver
Canine Caviar Gourmet Turkey
Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul Puppy Formula

Diamond Lamb & Rice
Harmony Farms Beef
Harmony Farms Chicken
Harmony Farms Lamb
Harmony Farms Salmon
Kirkland Signature Premium Dog 2-Flavor Variety Pack

Mulligan Stew Chicken

Mulligan Stew Turkey
Natural Balance Beef Formula
Natural Balance Chicken Formula
Natural Balance Lamb Formula
Natural Balance Venison & Brown Rice

Canine Caviar

www.caninecaviar.com

1.  Gourmet Turkey cans

2.  Gourmet Beaver cans

SIERRA PET PRODUCTS, LLC

-all "Harmony Farms" Canned Dog Foods

Blue Buffalo- April 27

http://www.bluebuff.com/

-all "BLUE" brand can dog foods

Diamond Pet Food -April 26

http://www.diamondpet.com/

1.  Diamond Lamb & Rice Formula for Dogs cans

2.  Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul Puppy Formula cans

3.  Nutra Nuggets Lamb Meal and Rice Formula -May 23

Chenango Valley Pet Foods -April 26 & May 18

1.  DOCTORS FOSTER & SMITH CHICKEN & BROWN RICE FORMULA ADULT LITE DOG FOOD

2.  Bulk CHICKEN & BROWN RICE FORMULA ADULT LITE DOG FOOD (SmartPak)

3.  DOCTORS FOSTER & SMITH LAMB & BROWN RICE FORMULA ADULT DOG FOOD

4.  SHOP RITE REDI-MIXT DOG FOOD FOR DOGS

6.  SHEP chunk style dog food

7.  Bulk Lamb & Brown Rice Formula Dog Food (SmartPak)

SmartPak - NEW April 20 & May 18

www.smartpakcanine.com

1.  LiveSmart Weight Management Chicken and Brown Rice Dog Food

2.  LiveSmart Adult Lamb and Brown Rice food

3.  Bulk CHICKEN & BROWN RICE FORMULA ADULT LITE DOG FOOD

4.  Bulk Lamb & Brown Rice Formula Dog Food

Royal Canin USA - NEW April 19 & May 18

www.royalcanin.us

ROYAL CANIN VETERINARY DIET™ (available only in veterinary clinics)
Dry Dog Food

1. Canine Early Cardiac EC 22™
   

2. Canine Skin Support SS21™

ROYAL CANIN SENSIBLE CHOICE® (available in pet specialty stores nationwide)
Dry Dog Food

1. Chicken Meal & Rice Formula Senior

2.  

   Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Puppy
3. Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Adult
4. Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Senior
5. Rice & Catfish Meal Formula Adult

SENSIBLE CHOICE® (available in pet specialty stores nationwide)
1.  Chicken and Rice Adult (Dry Dog Food)
2.  Chicken and Rice Reduced (Dry Dog Food)
3.  Lamb and Rice Reduced (Dry Dog Food)
4.  Chicken and Rice Puppy (Dry Dog Food)
5.  Chicken and Rice Large Breed Puppy (Dry Dog Food)
6.  NATURAL BLEND Adult (Dry Dog Food)
7.  NATURAL BLEND Senior (Dry Dog Food)
8.  NATURAL BLEND Puppy (Dry Dog Food)

KASCO® (available in pet specialty stores nationwide)
1.  Chunks (Dry Dog Food)
2.  Hi Energy (Dry Dog Food)
3.  Maintenance (Dry Dog Food)
4.  Mealettes (Dry Dog Food)
5. Mini Chunks (Dry Dog Food)
6.  Puppy (Dry Dog Food)
7.  Cat (Dry Cat Food) 

Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance- NEW April 27

www.naturalbalanceinc.com

1. Venison & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food

2. Venison & Brown Rice Canned Food

3.  Chicken Canned Dog Formula

4.  Beef Canned Dog Formula

5.  Lamb Canned Dog Formula

MENU FOODS (DOG FOODS)
www.menufoods.com/recall /product_dog.html

NEW (April 17) -Natural Life

1. Americas Choice, Preferred Pets

2. Authority

3. Award

4. Best Choice

5. Big Bet

6. Big Red

7. Bloom

8. Cadillac

9. Companion

NEW- Compliments

NEW- Co-Op Gold

10. Demoulas Market Basket

11. Eukanuba

12. Food Lion

13. Giant Companion

14. Great Choice

15. Hannaford

NEW- Health Diet Gourmet Cuisine

16. Hill Country Fare

17. Hy-Vee

18. Iams

NEW- La Griffe

19. Laura Lynn

20. Loving Meals

NEW- Master Choice

21. Meijer's Main Choice

22. Mighty Dog Pouch

23. Mixables

NEW- Natural Life

NEW- Nu Pet

24. Nutriplan

25. Nutro Max

26. Nutro Natural Choice

27. Nutro Ultra

28. Nutro

29. Ol'Roy Canada

30. Ol'Roy US

31. Paws

NEW- Performatrin Ultra

32. Pet Essentials

33. Pet Pride - Good n Meaty

34. Presidents Choice

35. Price Chopper

36. Priority Canada

37. Priority US

38. Publix

39. Roche Brothers

40. Save-A-Lot Choice Morsels

41. Schnucks

42. Shep Dog

43. Springfield Prize

44. Sprout

45. Stater Brothers

46. Stop & Shop Companion

47. Tops Companion

NEW- Triumph

NEW- Truly

48. Wegmans Bruiser

49. Weis Total Pet

NEW- Western Family Canada

50. Western Family US

51. White Rose

52. Winn Dixie

53. Your Pet


NESTLE PURINA PETCARE CO
www.purina.com

1. Alpo Prime Cuts in Gravy

2. Mighty Dog® 5.3 Ounce Pouch Products

DEL MONTE FOODS CO.
www.delmonte.com/petfoodrecall.html

1. Ol' Roy with Beef Hearty Strips in Gravy Dog Food

2. Ol' Roy Country Stew Hearty Cuts in Gravy Dog Food

3. Happy Tails Meaty Cuts with Beef in Gravy Dog Food

Dog and Cat Treats

Wal-Mart

-2 brands of chicken jerky carried by Wal-Mart were quietly pulled (not officially recalled)

-see news page for more info

American Nutrition, Inc

www.americannutritioninc.com

BAKED DOG TREATS
1.  Natural Balance Venison & Brown Rice Formula Baked Dog Treats
2.  Blue Buffalo Health Bars Baked With Apples & Yogurt Dog Treats

SIERRA PET PRODUCTS, LLC

-all "Harmony Farms" Dog Treats 

Blue Buffalo- April 27

http://www.bluebuff.com/

-all "BLUE " treats

Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance- NEW April 16

www.naturalbalanceinc.com

1. Venison & Brown Rice Dog Treats
 

DEL MONTE FOODS CO.
www.delmonte.com/petfoodrecall.html

1. Jerky Treats

2. Gravy Train Beef Sticks

3. Pounce Meaty Morsels

4. Ol' Roy Beef Flavor Jerky Strips Dog Treats

5. Ol' Roy Beef Flavor Snack Sticks Dog Treats

6. Ol' Roy Bark'n Bac'n Beef & Bacon Flavor Dog Treats

7. Dollar General Beef Flavored Jerky Strips Dog Treats

8. Dollar General Beef Flavored Beef Sticks Dog Treats

9. Happy Tails Beef Flavor Jerky Strips

Sunshine Mills Dog Treats
http://www.sunshinemills.com/press_release.html

1. Nurture Chicken & Rice Biscuit

2. Nurture Lamb & Rice Biscuit

3. Pet Life Large Peanut Butter Biscuit

4. Pet Life Large Biscuit

5. Lassie Lamb and Rice Biscuit