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Press Releases
FDA Recall
Recalls & Withdrawals
Recalls – of which there are three types – are actions taken by a firm to remove a product from the market. Recalls may be conducted on a firm's own initiative, by FDA request, or by FDA order under statutory authority.
2011 Recalls and Safety Alerts
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December 08, 2011 Advanced Animal Nutrition Recalls Dog Power Dry Dog Food
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December 06, 2011 Cargill Animal Nutrition Recalls River Run and Marksman Dry Dog Food
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December 06, 2011 P&G Voluntarily Recalls One Production Lot of Dry Dog Food
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October 04, 2011 Thumb Oilseed Recalls Soy Flour (Utilized To Manufacture Human and Animal Food) Due To Salmonella Contamination
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August 08, 2011 Merrick Pet Care Recalls Doggie Wishbone (Item #29050, Lot 11031 Best by 30 Jan 2013) Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
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July 29, 2011 Nestlé Purina Recalls Limited Number of Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food Bags Due to a Potential Health Risk
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July 29, 2011 Ridley Block Operations Announces Voluntary Recall in Oklahoma and Texas
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June 27, 2011 Nestlé Purina Recalls Limited Number of Dry Cat Food Bags Due to a Potential Health Risk (Shipped Only to Colorado, Idaho and Oregon)
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June 03, 2011 Bravo! Issues Nationwide Recall of Bravo! Pig Ears Dog Chews Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
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May 28, 2011 Primal Pet Foods Issues Nationwide Voluntary Recall On Feline Chicken & Salmon Formula With A "Best By" Date Code Of 043112-17
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May 17, 2011 Boss Pet Recalls Pig Ear Products Because of Possible Health Risk
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May 17, 2011 BLACKMAN INDUSTRIES, INC. RECALLS PRIMETIME BRAND 2 CT., AND 5 CT. PREMIUM PIG EARS AND KC BEEFHIDE BRAND 20 CT. PREMIUM PIG EARS BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE SALMONELLA HEALTH RISK.
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May 03, 2011 Keys Manufacturing Company, Inc. Recalls Pig Ears for Pet Treats Because Of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
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March 08, 2011 Jones Natural Chews Co Recalls Pig Ear Dog Chews Because Of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
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February 28, 2011 Wellpet LLC Voluntarily Recalls Certain Lots Of Canned Cat Food
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January 28, 2011 Feed Manufacturer Issues Limited Voluntary Recall of a Horse Feed Product Distributed in California, Nevada, and Oregon
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January 28, 2011 MERRICK PET CARE RECALLS JR TEXAS TAFFY PET TREAT (ITEM # 27077, ALL LOTS UP TO AND INCLUDING 10364) BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE SALMONELLA HEALTH RISK
Recall -- Firm Press Release
FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.
Ridley Block Operations Announces Voluntary Recall in Oklahoma and Texas
Contact:
Consumer:
Ridley Block Operations, Inc.
507 388-9488
Media:
Ridley Block Operations, Inc.
507 388-9421
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 29, 2011 - Ridley Block Operations, Inc. announced today due to a potential health risk, a voluntary recall of one lot of Purina-Lix 38 Hi-E and RangeLand® 38 Hi-E free-choice supplement tubs for beef cattle because of the potential for softened product to contain excessive levels of urea.
Signs of urea toxicity include rapid breathing, tremors and slight incoordination followed by severe incoordination, excessive salivation and labored breathing. Eventually, afflicted animals lose the ability to stand. Generally, if not treated, animals may die within four hours. If cattle producers observe animals that have consumed product from this particular lot number and have exhibited any of these symptoms, a local veterinarian should be contacted immediately for assistance.
This voluntary recall is limited to the following lot and item numbers:
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Item No. |
Description |
Lot Number |
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0061468 |
Purina Lix 38 Hi-E Tubs 225# |
DB00302716 |
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1800033-633 |
RangeLand® 38 Hi-E Tubs 225# |
DB00302716 |
These products were sold in the Ft. Worth and Lubbock, TX and Oklahoma City, OK areas, through retail feed stores. The Purina-Lix 38 Hi-E product is in 225 pound red plastic tubs and the RangeLand® 38 Hi-E is in 225 pound tan plastic tubs. The lot number DB 00302716 will be found on the label in the guaranteed analysis panel, which is located on the side of the container.
Some of the tubs associated with this lot number contained softened product and levels of urea, a non-protein nitrogen feed ingredient, which exceeded formulated nutrient levels. Beef cattle with limited forage may be at risk for overconsumption of this free-choice supplement and potentially exposed to urea toxicity. Thirteen beef cattle from a single herd in Oklahoma were reported to have died after consuming product from this lot.
Cattle producers who have purchased 225 pound Purina-Lix Hi-E or RangeLand® 38 Hi-E low-moisture blocks with lot #DB00302716 should discontinue use of the product and return the unused portion to the place of purchase for a full refund. Cattle producers with questions may contact Land O’Lakes Purina Customer Service, during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8-5, Central Time at (817) 878-0269.
This voluntary recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.
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FDA - Purina Cat Food Alert
- Alert family, friends, and neighbors to protect their pets. -
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NOTE:
For information on pet food awareness and healthy choices check out
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Dearest Pet Friend,
Notice that this cat food was shipped last December! This means cats have been eating it, vomiting, getting weak, guardians are paying vet bills and feeling at a loss to why their pet was ill.
If your pet vomits, it is for similar reasons a human does. THEY DO NOT FEEL WELL. If you suspect a food is the cause, return it to the vendor where you purchased it!
Do not continue feeding a suspect food to a pet for 3 more months until the bag is empty, and recalled - by then you may not have a pet! If your pet turns their nose up at a food...know that there is a good reason and your pet knows more about the food than you do!
Also, on a super fun note! Animal Planet heard about our swimming cats! Will let you know if anything fun develops along the lines of educating other pet owners on the safety of swimming pools and pets.
Mary Ellen ^I^
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ST. LOUIS, July 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Nestle Purina PetCare Company (NPPC) is voluntarily recalling a limited number of 3.5- and 7-pound bags of its Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food from a single production run and shipped to customers in 12 states in December 2010.
This is being done because some bags of the product have been found to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Only Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food with both the "Best By" date and the production code shown are included in this voluntary recall:
Product Name Bag Size "Best By" Date & Production Code Bag UPC
Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ 3.5 lb. MAY 2012 03341084 17800 01885
Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ 3.5 lb. MAY 2012 03351084 17800 01885
Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ 7 lb. MAY 2012 03341084 17800 01887
Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ 7 lb. MAY 2012 03351084 17800 01887
*"Best By" Date and Production Code are found on the back or bottom of the bag.
No additional Purina cat or dog products are involved in this voluntary recall. No other Purina ONE brand products are involved. Only Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ brand products which match the "Best By" dates and production code above are included in this recall.
Consumers who have purchased Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food products with these specific "Best By" Date and Production Codes should discontinue feeding the product and discard it.
Salmonella can affect animals eating the product, and there is a risk to humans from handling contaminated products. People handling contaminated dry pet food can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with surfaces exposed to this product.
Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.
Pets with Salmonella infections may exhibit decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. If left untreated, pets may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If you pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
The product was distributed to customers located in California, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio and Wisconsin, who may have further distributed the product to other states.
Nestle Purina PetCare Company became aware of the contamination as a result of samples that had been collected in several retail stores.
At Nestle Purina PetCare, the safety and efficacy of our products are our top priority. We apologize for any inconvenience due to this voluntary recall. For further information or to obtain a product refund, please call NPPC toll-free at 1-800-982-6559 or visit www.purina.com
Recall -- Firm Press Release
FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.
Bravo! Issues Nationwide Recall of Bravo! Pig Ears Dog Chews
Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
Contact:
Consumer:
866.922.9222
Media
David Bogner
Phone: 866.922.9222
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 3, 2011 – Bravo! is voluntarily recalling select boxes of Bravo! Pig Ears Chews because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The products affected by this recall includes only Bravo! 50 ct bulk Oven roasted Pig Ears Product Code: 75-121 Lot # 12-06-10.
Salmonella can affect animals and there is a risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the chews or any other surfaces exposed to these products.
Healthy people with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms including, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare provider.
Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Some pets will have only have decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
The company has received no reports of illness in either people or animals associated with the product. Bravo! is issuing this action out of an abundance of caution and sincerely regrets any inconvenience to pet owners as a result of this announcement.
Bravo! Pig Ears were distributed to retailers on the East and West Coasts. They were shipped to distributors and retailers between January 1 and February 28, 2011, where they were available for purchase.
The recall is the result of routine sampling program by the Washington State Department of Agriculture which revealed that the finished products contained the bacteria. The company has no product left in inventory from this batch of pig ears.
Consumers who have purchased any of these pig ears are urged to return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions about the recall, should visit www.bravorawdiet.com or call toll free 1.866.922.9222 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday.
Recall -- Firm Press Release
FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.
MERRICK PET CARE RECALLS JR TEXAS TAFFY PET TREAT (ITEM # 27077, ALL LOTS UP TO AND INCLUDING 10364) BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE SALMONELLA HEALTH RISK
Contact:
Customer Inquiries
(800) 664-7387
James Witcher, COO
(806) 322-2806
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 28, 2010 - Merrick Pet Care, Inc. of Amarillo, Texas is recalling the Jr. Texas Taffy pet treat (ITEM # 27077, UPC # 02280827077, All Lots up to and including 10364) because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Merrick Pet Care has made the decision to recall all Jr. Texas Taffy pet treats in the abundance of caution. Salmonella can affect animals and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products. People handling the treats can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the chews or any surfaces exposed to these products. Consumers should dispose of these products in a safe manner by securing them in a covered trash receptacle.
Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers immediately.
Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian immediately.
TheJr. Texas Taffy was shipped to distributors and retailers throughout the US. These individuals have been notified and have activated their recall procedures.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
Consumers who have purchased the Jr. Texas Taffy are urged to return the unused portion to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-664-7387 M-F 8:00am – 5:00pm CST.
Feed Manufacturer Issues Limited Voluntary Recall of a Horse Feed Product
Distributed in California, Nevada, and Oregon
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Contact:
Manna Pro
(866) 700-7882
Monday through Friday
From 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM central time
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 28, 2011 -Manna Pro Products, LLC is voluntarily recalling a single lot (1006) of Family Farm Complete Horse 10 horse feed, UPC 0 95668 90151 6, packaged in 40 lb. bags because it may contain monensin sodium (Rumensin). Monensin sodium is a medication approved for use in some livestock and poultry species, but can be fatal to horses if fed at sufficiently high levels.
The lot number (1006) can be found on the tag, below the bar code. Additionally, the code “MADE 010611W” will be printed on the white strip sewn across the bottom of the bag.
This feed was distributed January 11, 2011 through January 21, 2011 to retailers in California, Nevada, and Oregon. Retailers receiving product from the lot in question have removed it from their stores.
Initial testing has indicated the presence of a potentially harmful level of monensin sodium (Rumensin) in this single lot. Further follow up testing is underway.
While no illnesses or deaths have been reported, out of an abundance of caution, customers who purchased Family Farm Complete Horse 10 from lot 1006 should stop feeding the product immediately.
At this time, the limited voluntary recall only applies to Family Farm Complete Horse 10, lot 1006. No other Manna Pro or Family Farm products and no other lots of Complete Horse 10 are involved.
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