Top Quality Beef HVM Dog Food is being recalled for possible Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with this problem. The recalling firm is Top Quality Dog Food of Hyattsville, Maryland. People can contract foodborne illness from dog food in several ways. First, if they touch the product and then eat without washing their hands, they can get sick. Second, dogs that are fed this food can become carriers and either get sick or not show any symptoms, but they will shed the bacteria in feces. Then people can get sick by petting the dogs, or touching items in their environment. Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infections in pets can include mild to severe diarrhea, anorexia, fever, nervous, … [Read more...]
Triumph Evolve Dog Food Recalled For Elevated Aflatoxin Levels
Triumph Evolve dog food, along with other brands, are being recalled for elevated aflatoxin levels. Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring by-product from the bacteria Aspergillus flavus that grows on grains. It can be harmful to pets if consumed in significant quantities. No illnesses have been reported to the company in connection with this recall. The recalling firm is Sunshine Mills, Inc. You can see pictures of product packages at the FDA web site. The best if used by date on all of these products is 11 Feb 2022. The recalled items include Triumph wild Spirit Craft Dog Food Deboned Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe in 3.5 pound packages. The UPC number is 073657 008736 and the lot code is TD2 11/Feb/2021. Also recalled is Triumph Wild Spirit Craft Dog Food Deboned Chicken & Brown … [Read more...]
Dog Food Recall For Aflatoxin Updated With More Brands
The Sunshine Mills dog food recall for aflatoxin has been updated with more brands. This is an expansion of the recall initiated September 2, 2020. The FDA has determined that more corn-based pet food products produced between April 3 and April 5, 2020 may contain corn from a single load of corn with elevated aflatoxin levels. Aflatoxin is a mold by-product from the growth of Aspergillus flavus. It can be harmful or fatal to pets if consumed in large quantities. No illnesses have been reported to Sunshine Mills to date. You can see the long list of recalled products at the FDA web site. The affected products were distributed in retail stores within the United States. Principle Super Premium Natural Dog Food is exported exclusively to a distributor in Japan. Sportsman’s Pride … [Read more...]
Purina Recalls Beneful Wet Dog Food for Lack of Vitamins
Purina has issued a recall for Beneful wet dog that does not contain the recommended level of added vitamins and minerals. The recalled dog food was sold in 10-oz. tubs under the Beneful Prepared Meals, Beneful Chopped Blends and Pro Plan Savory Meals brands. The recalled flavors contain beef, chicken, pork, salmon or lamb. For detailed product information about the recall, click the preceding link. Consumers who have purchased the product can contact the company for a refund by calling 1-800-877-7919. … [Read more...]
Bravo Dog and Cat Food Recalled for Salmonella
Bravo Pet Foods of Manchester, CT is recalling some lots of Bravo Chicken Blend diet for dogs and cats because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. The pet food recall was issued after the Colorado State Department of Agriculture found Salmonella in a package of Bravo Chicken Blend diet for dogs and cats during routine testing. The recall includes: Bravo Blend Chicken diet for dogs and cats packaged in 2 lb. (32 oz.) chubs with "sell by" date 11/13/16 and UPC 829546314019. It was sold to distributors, retail stores and directly to customers through internet sales. Products that did not test positive for Salmonella but were manufactured on the same day are also being recalled. They include: Bravo Blend Chicken diet for dogs and cats sold in 5 lb chubs with the UPC 829546211059; … [Read more...]