Bil-Jac Foods of Medina, Ohio, has voluntarily recalled one of its dry dog foods. The product recalled is the 6 lb. package of Bil-Jac Adult Select dry dog food, lot code 1792-02, best by date 12/27/13. The company is testing the product for the possible presence of mold toxins. Further information will be posted as […]
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Alert-Merrick Dry Dog Food
August 2012 An owner discovered 3/4 inch brad nails in a bag of Merrick dry dog food he had purchased. Merrick claims there have been no other reports of brad nails in their dog food. For those of you who feed Merrick dry dog food, please check your dog’s food carefully for any foreign objects.
Petco Warning on Stainless Steel Bowls
One of Petco’s foreign suppliers has used stainless steel in bowls that contains small quantities of Cobalt-60. Cobalt-60 is a radioactive material used in gauging material among other industrial uses. Petco says that levels of Cobalt-60 in affected products is below State and Federal regulatory limits. Expert testing indicates no health risk to the public. […]
CDC-H3N2v and Pig Exposure
The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) has said that the number of H3N2v reported cases in the U.S. Since July, 2012 has reached 224 as of today (August 17th). The CDC notes that so far the virus has not spread readily from person to person. Exposure to pigs seems to be the source […]
HSUS-Horse Slaughter Plan Nixed in New Mexico
Wyoming State Legislator Sue Wallis has been trying for years to open horse slaughter plants in the U.S. A group of federal lawmakers supported by the agribusiness lobby succeeded in banning USDA inspection of meat. Wallis says she has plans for horse slaughterhouses in Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon and Washington. However, Valley Meat […]
Recal of Purina Poultry Feed
Land O’Lakes Purina brand has issued a voluntary recall of some varieties of poultry feed due to insufficient levels of Vitamin D. Too low levels of Vitamin D in birds can cause weakness, fractures, joint problems and potentially, death. The feed was manufactured between May 23rd and July 20th, 2012 at the Milford, Indiana, Nashville, […]
Recall of Catswell Chicken Treats
The following Catswell products have been voluntarily recalled by the company due to the presence of propylene glycol. Cats are particularly sensitive to this substance which can cause them anemia. 72 UPC 884244000565 Catswell Happy Hips Chicken Breast Treats with Glucosamine and Chondroitin 73 UPC 884244000572 Catswell Vitakitty Chicken Breast Treats with Flaxseed and Vitamins […]
Another PMI Expanded Recall of Animal Feed
PMI Nutrition International, a subsidiary of the Land O Lakes company, has again expanded their recall of animal and fish feed. All the products involved were manufactured at a feed plant in Richmond, Indiana between April 2, 2012 and May 8, 2012, inclusive. The products were under the labels, LabDiet, Mazuri and Aqua Max. They […]
FDA -Recall of Some IV Chemo Drugs
Hospira Announces A Nationwide Recall of Certain Lots of Injectable Carboplatin, Cytarabine, Paclitaxel and Methotrexate Due to Glass Vial Defect FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -July 13, 2012 – Hospira, Inc. (NYSE: HSP), the world’s leading provider of injectable drugs and infusion technologies, issued this press release today to further inform the general public about a previously […]
Recall-Nature’s Variety
On July 12, 2012 Nature’s Variety issued a nationwide voluntary recall on Prairie Beef Meal & Barley Medley Kibble for Dogs due to a bad smell. Nature’s Variety stressed that the product is not contaminated. The products impacted are: • UPC# 7 69949 60420 4 – Prairie Beef Meal & Barley Medley Kibble for Dogs […]