Premium Nutritional Products is recalling ZuPreem Fruitblend™ with Natural Fruit Flavors maintenance formula bird foods for medium/large birds and for large birds. The product has exceedingly high calcium levels, low phosphorus, and high vitamin D concentration that could pose a significant health risk to birds. Consumption of food from these lots may make birds sick … Read more
The recalls for Sunland peanuts for possible Salmonella contamination continue to grow. Four more recalls were announced today, including one for pet food. One Sunland product, Trader Joe’s Valencia peanut butter, is linked to a Salmonella Bredeney outbreak that has sickened at least 35 people in 19 states. No illnesses have been reported to date … Read more
Kasel Associated Industries of Colorado is recalling its Nature’s Deli Chicken Jerky Dog Treats because they may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. Salmonella can make dogs sick and humans as well simply by handling contaminated pet products. The products were distributed to 57 Sam’s Club locations in Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, … Read more
The FDA on Thursday issued a report on their investigation into animal illnesses linked to jerky pet treats. The government has been aware of the problem since 2007. Most of the illnesses are linked to chicken jerky treats, tender, and strips, but other complaints have been received about duck and sweet potato treats, and products … Read more
Breeder’s Choice Pet Food is recalling a single batch of AvoDerm Natural Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Adult Dog Formula because it may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. Salmonella can affect animals eating the food, and human beings can contract salmonellosis by handling the food or anything the food has touched. The recalled product is … Read more
Consumer advocates are urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to move swiftly to prevent any more pets from becoming sick or dying from tainted treats produced in China. Food & Water Watch and pet food safety advocates Mollie Morrissette and Susan Thixton asked FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg in a letter to take stronger … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration has released four Establishment Inspection Reports of facilities in China that make pet treats linked to dog illnesses and death. The facilities are Gambol Pet Products Co., Jinan Uniwell Pet Fodo Co., Ltd., Shandong Honva Food Co. Ltd, and Shandong Petswell Food Co. Ltd. You can see the heavily redacted … Read more
The CDC has issued its final update on the Salmonella Infantis outbreak linked to dry dog food. Forty nine people, including 47 in 20 states and two people in Canada, have been infected with the outbreak strain. The number of ill persons in each state are: Alabama (2), Arkansas (2), California (3), Connecticut (2), Georgia … Read more
PMI Nutrition International is recalling AquaMax™ feed products for fish for the potential of elevated vitamin D levels. And the company is expanding its recall to include additional varieties of Mazuri® and LabDiet® feed products for the same problem. You can see the extensive list of products, along with item number, full product description, package … Read more
Land O’Lakes Purina Feed LLC is recalling some lots of Purina® feed products because they contain elevated vitamin D levels, which can be harmful to animals and fish if fed for extended periods. Symptoms of vitamin D overdose includes lack of interest in eating, weight loss, and joint stiffness. The products were manufactured at the … Read more