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Purina recalls some Cat Chow Naturals and Friskies Grillers Blend dry cat food bags due to potential Salmonella contamination

June 27, 2011

Purina has issued a recall for Cat Chow Naturals and Friskies Grillers Blend dry cat food shipped to Colorado, Idaho and Oregon. The recall has been issued due to potential Salmonella contamination. According to the FDA press release, no illnesses have been reported. Consumers who have purchased the recalled products should discard the product and contact Nestle Purina for a refund.

The products affected by this recall are:

Cat Chow Naturals Dry Cat Food in 6.3 lb bags with "Best By" date of Aug 2012; Production code 10331083 13; UPC 17800 11320
Friskies Grillers Blend Dry Cat Food in 3.15 lb bags; "Best By" date of Aug 2012; Production code 10381083 06; UPC code 50000 08450
Friskies Grillers Blend Dry Cat Food in 16 lb bags; "Best By" date of Aug 2012; Production Code 10381083 06; UPC 50000 57578
 

On May 28, Primal Pet Foods issued a voluntary recall of their Feline Chicken and Salmon Formula with a "Best By" date code of 043112-17 because this product may be contaminated with Salmonella. According to the statement, no other Primal Pet Foods products are involved in this recall and no illnesses have been reported.

• 4 lb chicken & salmon nuggets (UPC# 8 95135 00025 0) with a "Best By" date code of 043112-17 (code is located on right side of product label on front of package).

May 17, 2011

Boss Pet Products, Inc. has voluntarily recalled Diggers Natural Treat Pig Ear pet treats because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.Earlier this month, Keys Manufacturing Company issued a voluntary recall for certain pig ear treats because of Salmonella contamination that caused illness in a dog in Missouri. Keys Manufacturing is a supplier for Boss Pet Products, and several shipments of pig ear treats shipped under the Boss Pet Products Diggers brand were identified as potentially contaminated. These products were shipped by Boss Pet between November 2010 and April 2011 and were distributed to the following states: Alabama, California, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Utah and Washington. The following products are affected by this recall:   Bulk Pig Ears in boxes of 100 (UPC #0-72929-00038-6)
Bulk Pig Ears Shrink Wrapped in boxes of 50 (UPC #0-72929-99120-2)
2-Pack Bags shipped in cases of 12 bags (UPC #0-72929-99504-0)
4-Pack Bags shipped in cases of 12 bags (UPC #0-72929-00227-4)
8-Pack Bags shipped in cases of 12 bags (UPC #0-72929-99584-2)Consumers who have purchased these products should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you believe your pet is ill from these treats, consult your veterinarian. If you believe you are ill from handling these treats, consult your physician. If you have questions about this recall, please contact Boss Pet at 1-800-445-6347 (9 AM – 5PM Eastern) or via their website at www.bosspet.com.

May 4, 2011

Keys’ Manufacturing Co., Inc. of Paris, Illinois has recalled Pig Ears for Pet Treats due to Salmonella contamination. According to the Associated Press report, one dog’s illness has been linked to the treats to date. Also according to the media report, the treats were distributed to Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas and Virginia. Consumers are instructed to return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.If you believe your pet is ill from consuming these treats, consult your veterinarian for evaluation and treatment of your pet. If you believe you are ill from handling these treats, consult your physician.

In case you have a mixed family, i.e. dogs and cats, please take note of the pig ear recall.

Jones Natural Chews Co. recalls pig ear dog chews because of possible Salmonella health risk

March 8, 2011

Jones Natural Chews Co of Rockford, IL is recalling 2705 boxes of Pig Ears because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Routine testing by the Washington State Department of Agriculture revealed that Jones Natural Chews Pig Ears contained the bacteria. The company has no product left in inventory from this batch of pig ears.

Jones Natural Chews Pig Ears were distributed in CT, IA, IL, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NJ, NM, NY, PA,VA, WA, and WI. They were shipped to distributors and retailers between September 15, 2010, and November 2, 2010, where they were available for purchase. No illnesses have been reported to date.

The following products have been recalled:

Jones Natural Chews Co Pig Ears 2pk bag with header card–item upc 741956001047 lot 2420

Jones Natural Chews Co Pig Ears bulk 100ct box-box upc 741956001139 lot 2490, 2560, 2630, 2700, 2840, 2910, 2980

Jones Natural Chews Co Pig Ears bulk 50 ct box-box upc 741956001504 lot 2490, 2840

Jones Natural Chews Co Pig Ears bulk 25ct box-box upc 741956001467 lot 2700

Jones Natural Chews Co Pig Ears 1pk shrinkwrapped-item upc 741956001146 lot 2700, 2840, 2420

Jones Natural Chews Co Pig Ears 10pk printed bag-item upc 741956001405 lot 2420, 2560, 2630, 2840

Blain’s Farm & Fleet Pig Ears 10 pieces bag-item upc 741956001405 lot 2560

Country Butcher Dog Chews Pig Ears 1pk shrinkwrapped-item upc 741956001511 lot 2630

Country Butcher Dog Chews Pig Ears 1pk shrinkwrapped-item upc 741956001146 lot 2420

Country Butcher Dog Chews Pig Ears 12pk bag-item upc 741956001245 lot 2910

Recall of pet food is not something we wish to hear about.  It can be a very serious situation that could affect the lives of your cat.  We appreciate the fact that companies do their best to maintain quality of their products but mishaps happen and when they do, we appreciate it when the companies take action to limit the effect of the potential harm.  It’s greatly appreciated when companies announce pre-emptive recalls even though something has not happened but there is a small probability that something could happen.  Take this recall from Merrick as an example.  There have been no reports of illnesses as of yet from the product they are recalling but they are not waiting for anything to happen.  Merrick is taking action so no pets get ill.

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 IMMIDIATE RELEASE - January 28, 2011 – 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.

Natural Balance has new cat foods!  Dick Van Patten and his crew at Natural Balance have come up with some new cat food formulas.  These new formulas were specifically developed for those kittens and adult cats who suffer from food allergies.  The new Natural Balance limited ingredient blends are strictly grain free.  The new blends are Green Pea & Salmon and Green Pea & Chicken and are available in both dry and canned.  Natural Balance boasts a unique blend of carbohydrates and proteins to help with rebuilding a cat’s immune system.   Why green peas?  According to Natural Balance, green peas are a quality carbohydrate, rich in potassium and a highly digestible energy source.  These new blends extend the product line of prepared limited ingredient grain free blends, which includes Green Pea & Duck and Venison & Green Pea.

Please use the vendor links on this website to find Dick Van Patten’s Natural Balance new L.I.D. grain free blends in either dry or canned variations.