Major Dog Food Recall including Iams and Eukanuba

This has not been a good month for dogs - first pig ears, now wet food. A new alert regarding some wet dog foods that could cause kidney failure was just released. Some of you may have seen it on the news.

In summary:

- only "cuts and gravy" style wet food is affected
- list of specific brands will be released Saturday
- includes most store brands, including Walmart, PetSmart, Wegmans, Safeway, Kroger
- includes Iams and Eukanuba brands (Procter & Gamble)
- Purina has also issued a recall, so Alpo, Mighty Dog, Pro Plan, Fancy Feast and Friskies may also be affected

Here's the recall notice:

Recall -- Firm Press Release
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P&G Pet Care Announces Voluntary Participation in Menu Foods' Nationwide U.S. and Canadian Recall of Specific Canned and Small Foil Pouch 'Wet' Cat and Dog Foods
Contact:
Kurt Weingand, D.V.M., Ph.D.
937-264-7676

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Dayton, OH -- March 16, 2007 -- In response to the recent Menu Foods, Inc. nationwide recall of wet pet foods, P&G Pet Care has announced a voluntary recall in the United States and Canada on specific 3 oz., 5.5 oz., 6 oz. and 13.2 oz. canned and 3 oz. and 5.3 oz. foil pouch "wet" cat and dog food products manufactured by Menu Foods Inc. Emporia, Kansas plant with the code dates of 6339 through 7073 followed by the plant code 4197. This voluntary recall is part of a larger product recall by Menu Foods Inc., a contract manufacturer that makes a small portion of canned and foil pouch 'wet' cat foods for Iams and Eukanuba as well as other non-P&G brands. There have been a small number of reported cases of cats from the US (none in Canada) becoming sick and developing signs of kidney failure. The signs of kidney failure include loss of appetite, vomiting, and lethargy. P&G Pet Care has received no case reports involving dogs.

This voluntary product recall involves discontinuation of all retail sales and product retrieval from consumers. Consumers should stop using the affected products immediately, and consult with a veterinarian if any symptoms are present in their pet. All Iams and Eukanuba products carry a 100 percent guarantee, and consumers can receive a refund for recalled products. For more information, consumers can contact the company at 1-800-882-1591 or visit www.Iams.com and www.Eukanuba.com for details.

To read can product codes, refer to the bottom of the can. The first four numbers of the second line of numbers are the date code, and the following four numbers indicate the plant code. For example, if the second line begins with four numbers from 6339 to 7073 followed by the plant code 4197, then the can should be recalled. For foil pouches, the code numbers are located at the lower left hand corner on the back of the pouch. The date and plant codes appear in the third group of numbers, beginning an 11-digit sequence. See www.Iams.com and www.Eukanuba.com for illustrated details.

P&G Pet Care is taking this proactive step out of an abundance of caution, because the health and well-being of pets is paramount in the mission of Iams and Eukanuba. Tests of some affected product have not revealed the cause of sickness, and testing will continue until a better understanding of the facts has been achieved. All other canned and small foil wet pouch products produced at other plants are not affected by this issue. Iams and Eukanuba "dry" products are not manufactured at Menu Foods and not affected by this issue. Iams and Eukanuba biscuits, treats and sauces are not affected by this issue.

P&G Pet Care has informed the Food and Drug Administration and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency on this issue. The company regrets any inconvenience to its consumers and retail customers.

Follow-up:

An unknown number of cats and dogs suffered kidney failure and about 10 died
after eating the affected pet food, Menu Foods said in announcing the North
American recall. Product testing has not revealed a link explaining the
reported cases of illness and death, the company said.

"At this juncture, we're not 100 percent sure what's happened," said Paul
Henderson, the company's president and chief executive officer. However, the
recalled products were made using wheat gluten purchased from a new supplier,
since dropped for another source, spokeswoman Sarah Tuite said. Wheat gluten
is a source of protein.

The recall covers the company's "cuts and gravy" style food, which consists
of chunks of meat in gravy, sold in cans and small foil pouches between Dec.
3 and March 6 throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

The pet food was sold by stores operated by the Kroger Company, Safeway
Inc., Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and PetSmart Inc., among others, Henderson said.

Menu Foods did not immediately provide a full list of brand names and lot
numbers covered by the recall, saying they would be posted on its Web site --
_www.menufoods.com/recall_ (http://www.menufoods..... ) ; -- early
Saturday. Consumers with questions can call (866) 463-6738.

The company said it manufacturers for 17 of the top 20 North American
retailers. It is also a contract manufacturer for the top branded pet food
companies, including Procter & Gamble Co.

P&G announced Friday the recall of specific 3 oz., 5.5 oz., 6 oz. and 13.2
oz. canned and 3 oz. and 5.3 oz. foil pouch cat and dog wet food products made
by Menu Foods but sold under the Iams and Eukanuba brands. The recalled
products bear the code dates of 6339 through 7073 followed by the plant code
4197, P&G said.

Menu Foods' three U.S. and one Canadian factory produce more than 1 billion
containers of wet pet food a year. The recall covers pet food made at company
plants in Emporia, Kan., and Pennsauken, N.J., Henderson said.

Henderson said the company received an undisclosed number of owner
complaints of vomiting and kidney failure in dogs and cats after they had been fed its
products. It has tested its products but not found a cause for the sickness.

"To date, the tests have not indicated any problems with the product,"
Henderson said.

The company alerted the Food and Drug Administration, which already has
inspectors in one of the two plants, Henderson said. The FDA was working to nail
down brand names covered by the recall, agency spokesman Mike Herndon said.

Menu Foods is majority owned by the Menu Foods Income Fund, based in
Streetsville, Ontario.

Thanks I am puting a notice up on our board about this recal as well I have posted the links for our members in both of my meetup groups

Thanks, Mary, for posting this vital message.

I'm going to ask the MeetUp Administrators to "pin" this message for a month.

Jackie & Gus

What with Pig Ears???

What with Pig Ears???

I believe they found salmonella in some pig ears...I don't buy those so I didn't pay close attention but do a google search for salmonella and pig ears and you can find it. It happens periodically it seems....also in cow hooves and such also.

NEWLY RECALLED DOG FOODS and TREATS (May 1, 2007)


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All Cans of "Harmony Farms" dog food

All "Harmony Farms" dog treats

All Cans of "Blue" dog food

All "Blue" dog treats

Natural Balance Pet Foods Chicken Canned Dog Formula 13 oz

Natural Balance Pet Foods Beef Canned Dog Formula 13 oz

Natural Balance Pet Foods Lamb Canned Dog Formula 13 oz

LiveSmart Weight Management Formula

LiveSmart Adult - Chicken and Brown Rice

LiveSmart Senior - Chicken and Brown Rice

LiveSmart Puppy - Chicken and Brown Rice

LiveSmart Adult - Lamb and Brown Rice

Blue Buffalo Recalls Can and Biscuit Products

Diamond Lamb & Rice Formula for Dogs 13 oz. cans

Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul Puppy Formula 13 oz. cans

Bulk CHICKEN & BROWN RICE FORMULA ADULT LITE DOG FOOD sold to one consignee (SmartPak) in a 2000 lbs. tote, Ship date: Feb 9, 2007.

Blue Buffalo Beef Dinner 12.5oz Cans AUG 21 09 APR 15 10

Blue Buffalo Chicken Dinner 12.5oz Cans AUG 21 09 APR 15 10

Blue Buffalo Hearty Venison Dinner 12.5oz Cans AUG 21 09 APR 15 10

Blue Buffalo Lamb Dinner 12.5oz Cans AUG 21 09 APR 15 10

Blue Buffalo Salmon Dinner 12.5oz Cans AUG 21 09 APR 15 10

Blue Buffalo Turkey Meatloaf Dinner Cans 12.5oz AUG 21 09 APR 15 10

Canine Caviar Gourmet Beaver 13.2oz Cans AUG 21 08 APR 15 09

Canine Caviar Gourmet Turkey 13.2oz Cans AUG 21 08 APR 15 09

Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul Puppy Formula 13oz Cans 21 AUG 08 15 APR 09

Diamond Lamb & Rice 13oz Cans 21 AUG 09 15 APR 10

Harmony Farms Beef 12.5oz Cans AUG 21 09 APR 15 10

Harmony Farms Chicken 12.5oz Cans AUG 21 09 APR 15 10

Harmony Farms Lamb 12.5oz Cans AUG 21 09 APR 15 10

Harmony Farms Salmon 12.5oz Cans AUG 21 09 APR 15 10

Kirkland Signature Premium Dog 2-Flavor Variety Pack 14oz Cans (24-pack) AUG 21 08 APR 15 09

Mulligan Stew Chicken 13.2oz Cans AUG 21 09 APR 15 10

Mulligan Stew Turkey 13.2oz Cans AUG 21 09 APR 15 10

Natural Balance Beef Formula 13oz Cans AUG 21 09 APR 15 10

Natural Balance Chicken Formula 13oz Cans AUG 21 09 APR 15 10

Natural Balance Lamb Formula 13oz Cans AUG 21 09 APR 15 10

Natural Balance Venison & Brown Rice 13oz Cans AUG 21 09 APR 15 10

Natural Balance Venison & Brown Rice Formula Baked Dog Treats 14oz AUG 21 07 APR 15 08

Blue Buffalo Health Bars Baked With Apples & Yogurt Dog Treats 20oz AUG 21 07 APR 15 08