Pet Food Recall 2007


A large pet food recall occured involving many brands of pet foods.  Something in the food  precipitated acute renal failure.  We are not sure if that is the only problem occuring.

It appears that some pets have been strongly affected with only small amounts of food, and others may not. 

I recommended all my clients check through the lists and links to determine if they have fed any of suspected foods.  If so, I recommended the pet(s) have a blood test as a screening even if there may be no apparent illness.  

If there is no apparent illness I will allow for the blood sample to be collected and analyzed without requiring an exam. We need only a very small amount of blood and the test results would be available within 20 minutes. The screening bloodwork is about $61.00 and is a chemistry screen.  If abnormal results are found an exam and further recommendations will be made on a case by case basis.  Any pets that do not seem normal to you should have an exam and labwork completed that includes the above chemistry screen, complete blood cell count and a urinalysis.  I would recommend that you retain receipts for any services for if the food manufacturers may be willing to reimburse for these costs.  However, I have no direct information from the manufacturers that this is happening.  I have information from another veterinarian that her clients have been offered reimbursement.

If you suspect any of the foods you have, discontinue using the food and save the portion of the can or pouch that has the identifying lot and date numbers.   Any food that has not been opened should be able to be returned to the retailer.  However, it may be reasonable to keep that food if needed for further evidence.  Please check your recycling containers for pouches or cans that may be in there.

Here is a compilation of relevant numbers to call, websites to check, and specific foods, created by Dr. Emily Beeler.

March 17 07
Important websites

Pet food Recall Hotline Recall Information 1-866-895-2708

The recalled foods include only chunks-and-gravy style canned and pouched foods. No dry pet foods are currently on the list.

FDA website about recall
http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2007/NEW01590.html

Menu Food Press Release
http://www.menufoods.com/recall/Press_Recall_03162007.pdf

Updated info, additional product added 5/3/07 - this is in addtion to that listed below
http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/menu05_07.html

List of recalled cat foods brands:
http://www.menufoods.com/recall/product_cat.html
(Above website has links to specific lot numbers for each brand, except for Eukanuba/Iams. It does not list Science Diet/Hills which is in the recall see separate link below.)
Americas Choice, Preferred Pets
Authority
Best Choice
Companion
Compliments
Demoulas Market Basket
Eukanuba
Fine Feline Cat
Food Lion
Foodtown
Giant Companion
Hannaford
Hill Country Fare
Hy-Vee
Iams
Key Food
Laura Lynn
Li'l Red
Loving Meals
Meijer's Main Choice
Nutriplan
Nutro Max Gourmet Classics (also see below for addtional 3 canned varieties)
Nutro Natural Choice
Paws
Pet Pride
Presidents Choice
Price Chopper
Priority
Save-A-Lot
Schnucks
Sophistacat
Special Kitty Canada
Special Kitty US
Springfield Prize
Sprout
Total Pet, My True Friend
Wegmans
Western Family
White Rose
Winn Dixie

List of called dog foods brands:
http://www.menufoods.com/recall/product_dog.html
(Above website has links to specific lot numbers for each brand, except for Eukanuba/Iams. It does not list Science Diet/Hills and Purina Mighty Dog which are in the recall see separate link below.)
Americas Choice, Preferred Pets
Authority
Award
Best Choice
Big Bet
Big Red
Bloom
Bruiser
Cadillac
Companion
Demoulas Market Basket
Eukanuba
Food Lion
Giant Companion
Great Choice
Hannaford
Hill Country Fare
Hy-Vee
Iams
Key Food
Laura Lynn
Loving Meals
Main Choice
Mixables
Nutriplan
Nutro Max
Nutro Natural Choice
Nutro
Ol'Roy
Paws
Pet Essentials
Pet Pride - Good n Meaty
Presidents Choice
Price Chopper
Priority
Publix
Roche Bros
Save-A-Lot
Schnucks
Shep Dog
Springsfield Prize
Sprout
Stater Bros
Total Pet, My True Friend
Western Family
White Rose
Winn Dixie
Your Pet

Iams info
http://us.iams.com/iams/en_US/data_root/html/product_article/ProductRecallList.htm
Iams/Eukanuba lot numbers
As of April 5, 2007, Iams has voluntarily amended their recall of wet pet foods to include wet products produced November 8, 2006 and after. The FDA's investigation led to the amended dates by Menu Foods. 
http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/pg03_07.html

Purina
Mighty dog 5.3 oz pouches
http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/purina03_07.html
ALPO(R) Brand Prime Cuts in Gravy Canned Dog Food Voluntary Nationwide Recall - added 3/31/07
http://sev.prnewswire.com/food-beverages/20070330/CLF27831032007-1.html

Science Diet/Hills lot numbers
http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/hills03_07.html

Science Diet Prescription diet m/d recall includes all dry but no canned. Recalled 3/31/07
http://www.hillspet.com/menu_foods/Menu_Foods_03302007_en_US.htm
Hill's is offering $100.00 toward testing/diagnostics for any cats fed dry m/d of the recalled lots.  Visit the Hill's site, or speak to your veterinarian about this.

Del Monte Recall
http://www.delmonte.com/petfoodrecall.html

Sunshine Mills Recall (various treats) Branded and Private Label Branded Dog Biscuits
http://www.sunshinemills.com/

NUTRA MAX CAT GOURMET CLASSICS The following three 3-ounce varieties tested positive for melamine by UC Davis:

- Chicken Cacciatore, UPC 79105352055

- California Chicken Supreme, UPC 79105300117

- Lamb & Turkey Cutlets, UPC 79105300148
http://www.marinij.com/ci_5630208?source=rss
www.nutranuggets.com/vet_notes/dogs/97/    Added 5/24/07  Sold by Costco and others

Natural Balance Recall (4/16/07) - This involves Rice Protein Concentrate - updated/extended 4/26/07 - http://www.naturalbalanceinc.com/
http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/2007-04-17-premium-pet-food-recalled_N.htm

Added 4/17/07New Natural Life Vegetarian Canned 13.2 oz
Dated Nov/22/09 UPC: 12344-07114  
Info about the Rice Protein Concentrate 4/19/07
http://webprod.wecon.com/WECOWeb/WECO/newsevents.htm

The Blue Buffalo 
http://www.bluebuff.com/

Royal Canin US
http://www.royalcanin.us/documents/April%2019%202007%20Royal%20Canin%20Press%20Release.pdf
Eight Sensible Choice Dry Dog Food Products, Seven Kasco Dry Dog and Cat Food Products Recalled Nationwide by Royal Canin USA   http://www.royalcanin.us.  Additional products as of 5/11/07

SmartPak/LiveSmart
http://smartpakcanine.com/PetFoodRecalls.aspx
www.smartpakcanine.com/PetFoodRecalls.aspx#LSLamb Updated/extended 5/4/07
Drs. Foster and Smith brands
The top of the page may be misleading, read the whole page  Updated/extended 5/4/07http://www.drsfostersmith.com/general.cfm?gid=568

Chenango Valley Pet Foods, Lick your chops  4/26/07
www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/chenango04_07.html

Diamond Foods
http://www.chickensoupforthepetloverssoul.com/

Canine Caviar 04/27/07
www.caninecaviar.com/

American Nutrition 04/27/07
www.americannutritioninc.com/
Products w/o their name on it.  Includes Kirkland Signature  *********************************************and Mulligan Stew 

Sierra Pet Products / Harmony Farms
http://harmonypetproducts.com/recall_popup.html

Cereal Byproducts Companyhttp://www.riceproteinrecall.com/

Pet Food Institute Press Release (Long List of Manufacturers)
http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/03-17-2007/0004548036&EDATE=

UC Davis testing information for any food suspect, I believe the charge is $100.00
http://cahfs.ucdavis.edu

Many clients are distraught by the recall, and are wanting to avoid feeding ANY commercial pet foods during this period. However, home-cooked diets are often poorly formulated. BalanceIT.com, a nutritional consultancy, is offering pet owners and veterinarians free recipes for healthy pets. These recipes have been balanced by veterinary nutritionists. Owners or veterinarians wanting recipes for healthy pets during this period should visit the BalanceIT website, select the recipe they need and use the promo code "VIN" to receive a recipe free of charge. A client account will need to be created, but no credit-card information is necessary. BalanceIT has assured VIN that they will NOT use any of the information to market to ANY persons obtaining a recipe using the VIN promo code.
Please note: these diets should only be used on a short-term basis. We strongly advise AGAINST feeding these diets long-term without proper consultation from a Veterinary Nutrition Specialist.
https://secure.balanceit.com 
Online news articles

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17650075/

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070316/ap_on_he_me/pet_food_recall

OTHER RECALLS
TW Enterprises Dog Chews (Ferndale, WA) - Salmonella issues
http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/twenterprises04_07.html