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These are articles that we find are very important.  If you have any news that you want to add, please send it! 
 
For more recall information please see our recall page.  Hopefully there won't be any need to update it!  Please note that none of Unleashed's products have been affected by the recalls. 

  
HSUS undercover investigation of Pets of Bel Air, an upscale pet boutique on the edge of Beverly Hills
-December 11, 2007 
 
August 25
 
August 22!
-a brand by Mars Petcare US
 
-a brand by Mars Petcare US
 
August 21!
-chicken jerky and chicken jerky strips
 
 
JULY 23
News & Observer
-includes Natural Balance dog foods
 
 
June 6
New Contaminant Found In More Pet Food
ASPCA Sheds Light on Toxicity of Acetaminophen—Reminds Pet Parents to Stay Alert
 
June 5
By Karen Roebuck
TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
 
June 6
 
 
May 23, 2007
 
 
May 17, 2007
 
May 11, 2007
 
May 3, 2007
 
May 2, 2007
"Additional items in the United States and Canada have been added to the recall list as shown below. A further two varieties for Europe have been added to the recall list.
The recall dates of those products previously recalled have been modified to include all dates during the period that ChemNutra wheat gluten was used in the applicable Menu plant."
 
 
RECALLS APRIL 26-27, 2007
Includes dog and cat food and treats from the following:
-Blue Buffalo
-Chicken Soup
-Harmony Farms
-Natural Balance
-Canine Caviar
-Diamond
-Kirkland Signature
-Mulligan Stew
 
 
 
 
 
Includes:
-Diamond brand dog food
-Chicken Soup for the Soul kitten food
-Chicken Soup for the Soul puppy food
 
 
Includes:
-all "BLUE" brand can dog foods
-all "Spa Select" brand can cat foods
-all "BLUE" treats
 
Includes:
-Doctors Foster & Smith dog and cat food
-Lick Your Chops
-SmartPak dog food
 
 
 
RECALL APRIL 20,2007
 
 
2 RECALLS APRIL 19, 2007
 
 
 
RECALL APRIL 18, 2007
"Wilbur-Ellis Company is voluntarily recalling all lots of the rice protein concentrate the San Francisco company’s Feed Division has shipped to pet-food manufacturers because of a risk that rice protein concentrate may have been contaminated by melamine, an industrial chemical used to make plastics and fertilizers that can lead to illness or fatalities in animals if consumed.

Wilbur-Ellis noted that it obtained rice protein from a single source in China and shipped to a total of five U.S. pet-food manufacturers located in Utah, N.Y., Kansas and two in Missouri."

RECALL APRIL 17, 2007
FDA
"One additional item has been added to the recall list and is shown below. . .
Two additional production dates of eight varieties of pet food have been added to the recall list."
 
FDA
-new contaminated ingredient:  rice protein concentrate

 
RECALL APRIL 16,2007
FDA
 
 
 
April 12, 2007
 
RECALL UPDATE APRIL 10, 2007
Royal Canin added
New varities added: Americas Choice, Preferred Pet, Your Pet, Pet Pride, Laura Lynn, Nutriplan, Price Chopper, Publix, Stop & Shop Companion, Winn Dixie, J.E. Mondou, Medi-Cal, Nutro Products
 
Press Releases- April 10, 2007:
FDA
 
Canadian Pet Food Added to Recall List
Posted: Apr. 10, 2007
WRAL
 
 
 
RECALL UPDATE APRIL 5, 2007
From Katy Byron
CNN
"(CNN) -- The Food and Drug Administration announced on Thursday it has identified additional contaminated pet food products -- dog biscuits made by Sunshine Mills of Red Bay, Alabama."
 
Wal-Mart Brand Dog Biscuits Added to Pet Food Recall
Thursday, April 05, 2007
Associated Press
"WASHINGTON — The recall of pet foods and treats contaminated with an industrial chemical expanded Thursday to include dog biscuits made by an Alabama company and sold by Wal-Mart (WMT) under the Ol'Roy brand."
"Also Thursday, Menu Foods, a major manufacturer of brand- and private-label wet pet foods expanded its original recall to include a broader range of dates and varieties."
"Sunshine, of Red Bay, Ala., sells pet foods and treats under its own brands as well as private labels sold by Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Kmart, Longs Drug Stores Corp. and Stater Bros. Markets. The recall included specific brands like Wal-Mart's Ol'Roy, as well as a portion of Sunshine's own Nurture, Lassie and Pet Life dog biscuit brands."

Sunshine Mills, Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Certain Branded and Private Label Branded Dog Biscuits - Press Release
 
FDA News
April 5, 2007
"The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today warned consumers not to use American Bullie A.B. Bull Pizzle Puppy Chews and Dog Chews manufactured and distributed by T.W. Enterprises, Ferndale, WA . . ."
 
 
RECALL UPDATE APRIL 2, 2007
From Staff Reports-N&O
"In addition to Menu Foods, which produces a variety of brands, Del Monte Foods and Purina Pet Care have also recalled some pet foods."
 
Some treats have also been added!  Please see lists below.
 
Recalled Cat Foods and Treats:
 
Recalled Dog Foods and Treats:
 
 
RECALL- APRIL 2, 2007
Pet Treats With Salmonella Recalled
By The Associated Press
Posted: Apr. 2 5:03 p.m.

Recall includes all packages of Dingo Chick'N Jerky, Dingo Kitty Chicken Jerky and Dingo Ferret Chicken Jerky.
"The treats were sold around the country at Target, PetSmart and other stores."
-Unleashed does not carry these products.

RECALL UPDATE APRIL 1, 2007
WHAT'S CONTAMINATED?Hill's Pet Nutrition announced Friday they were recalling their Prescription Diet m/d dry cat food. To find a list of Menu Foods products recalled, go to www.menufoods.com. Menu Foods President and CEO Paul Henderson said Friday his company would reimburse owners for medical costs if they can prove the foods caused their pet's illness.
 
 
RECALL MARCH 23, 2007
Petrapport Issues Recall of Pig Ear Dog Treats Because of Salmonella Contamination 
 
Note: Unleashed does not carry pig ears.
 
IMPORTANT RECALL MARCH 17, 2007
56 Brands of Dog Food and 42 Brands of Cat Food!
Includes Iams, Eukanuba, Nutro, Science Diet, and many more! 
  
 
From Menu Foods ("the leading North American private-label/contract manufacturer of wet pet food products sold by supermarket retailers, mass merchandisers, pet specialty retailers and other retail and wholesale outlets.") :

Recall Information
1-866-895-2708

Press Releases

Enhanced Website and Call Center
March 19, 2007
Menu Foods Recall
March 16, 2007

 

Product Information

Recalled Cat Product Information
March 16, 2007

 

Note to customers of Unleashed:  This information does not affect anyone buying food from Unleashed, as we do not carry any of these products.  The foods that I carry do not contain wheat, corn, soy, by-products, or any gluten.  If you are interested in learning more about the all natural dog and cat foods that I carry, visit www.canidae.com.  Let me know if you are interested in ordering! 

Our prayers are with those who may be affected. 

 

RALEIGH

Dog said to save woman from choking
March 28: TODAY's Natalie Morales reports on a woman who said she was saved from choking on an apple by her dog.

 
IMPORTANT RECALL MARCH 9, 2007
 
 
Note: Unleashed does not carry pig ears. 
 
Published: Mar 21, 2007
 
Top Dog In Raleigh Is Still Labrador Retriever
From Raleigh Chronicle Staff And Wire Reports
Tuesday, February 6, 2007
Raleigh Top Dogs For 2006
1. Labrador Retriever
2. Golden Retriever
3. Yorkshire Terrier
4. Poodle
5. Beagle
6. Boxer (tied with Beagle)
7. German Shepherd Dog
8. Shih Tzu
9. Dachshund
10. Shetland Sheepdog

Nationwide Top Dogs For 2006
1. Labrador Retriever
2. Yorkshire Terrier
3. German Shepherd Dog
4. Golden Retriever
5. Beagle
6. Dachshund
7. Boxer
8. Poodle
9. Shih Tzu
10. Miniature Schnauzer
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AFP - Sat Mar 3
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

MAXTON, N.C.
 
AFP - Mon Mar 5
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AFP Photo: An Indian school student looks at stray dogs inside a cage on the back of...
 
 
AFP - Sun Mar 4
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AFP Photo: A stray dog pants inside a cage on the back of a truck in Bangalore,...
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Dog Owners Convicted of Cruelty Lose Appeal
http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/1195054/


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