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Blue Buffalo Company is voluntarily recalling one production lot of BLUE Wilderness Rocky Mountain Recipe Red Meat Dinner Wet Food for Adult Dogs
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Blue Buffalo Company is voluntarily recalling one production lot of BLUE Wilderness® Rocky Mountain Recipe Red Meat Dinner Wet Food for Adult Dogs, as the product has the potential to contain elevated levels of naturally- occurring beef thyroid hormones.
From a Blue Buffalo press release:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 17, 2017 – Wilton, CT – Blue Buffalo Company is voluntarily recalling one production lot of BLUE Wilderness® Rocky Mountain RecipeTM Red Meat Dinner Wet Food for Adult Dogs, as the product has the potential to contain elevated levels of naturally- occurring beef thyroid hormones.
Dogs ingesting high levels of beef thyroid hormones may exhibit symptoms such as increased thirst and urination, weight loss, increased heart rate and restlessness. These symptoms may resolve when the use of the impacted food is discontinued. However, with prolonged consumption these symptoms may increase in severity and may include vomiting, diarrhea, and rapid or difficulty breathing. Should these symptoms occur, contact your veterinarian immediately.
Although the Blue Buffalo Customer Care Resource Team has not received any reports of dogs exhibiting these symptoms from consuming this product, the FDA advised Blue Buffalo of a single consumer who reported symptoms in one dog. Blue Buffalo immediately began an investigation. After working with the FDA, Blue Buffalo decided it would be prudent to recall the one production lot in question. The one dog was also being fed non-Blue Buffalo food and has fully-recovered.The voluntary recall is limited to one production lot of the following product:
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Affected products were distributed nationally through pet specialty and on-line retailers.
No other Blue Buffalo products are impacted by this issue.
If your pet has consumed the product listed above and has exhibited any of these symptoms, please discontinue feeding and contact your veterinarian.Consumers who have purchased the product subject to this recall should dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase for full refund.Consumers with questions may contact Blue Buffalo at 866-201-9072 from 8 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time Monday through Friday, or by email at CustomerCare@bluebuffalo.com for more information.About Blue Buffalo
Blue Buffalo, based in Wilton, CT, is a pet products company that makes natural foods and treats for dogs and cats.
Another food has tested positive for pentobarbital! What is going on?
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Geez that makes me want to vomit. Thank you for sharing it. This isn't the first time Evangers food has been contaminated with this drug. We all need to demand answers from the FDA. Grrr. 
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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This is past news but explains more! And the FDA is aware which is more disturbing/disgusting!😡
Some Answers to two Pentobarbital Recalls
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Speaking of the phenobarbitol, did you see this article? This is exceptionally disturbing. Truth About Pet Food did some great research for this piece. Granted some of their findings are speculative but still . . . ugh.
The Type of Meat Evanger’s Really Used
It was more than inedible, the meat supplier Evanger’s Pet Food purchased from was a dead animal carcass processor. A company that removes dead animals from farms – including euthanized horses – and processes the meat from those dead animals for sale to pet food. READ MORE
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Two more recalls to tell you about, both published on The Truth About Pet Foods
Smallbatch Pets Voluntarily Recalls Frozen Chicken Blend For Dogs And Cats
Smallbatch Pets Inc., a Portland-based, family-owned raw pet food manufacturer, is voluntarily recalling two lots of frozen Chicken Blend for dogs and cats due to potential salmonella contamination. No pet or consumer illnesses from this product have been reported to date.
Reports of Problems with Weruva in Australia
There are reports of problems with Weruva Pet Food (BFF varieties) with cats in Australia. The company has reached out to TruthaboutPetFood.com multiple times trying to keep consumers updated. Here is what I know…
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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jerry said
Speaking of the phenobarbitol, did you see this article? This is exceptionally disturbing. Truth About Pet Food did some great research for this piece. Granted some of their findings are speculative but still . . . ugh.
😤😡 SIMPLY DISGUSTING & UNREAL! FDA needs to be making big changes or eating the same food!
I love that site & Susans work!
United Pet Group, a division of Spectrum Brands,
UNITED PET GROUP VOLUNTARY RECALLS MULTIPLE BRANDS OF
RAWHIDE CHEW PRODUCTS FOR DOGS DUE TO POSSIBLE CHEMICAL
CONTAMINATION
Product Safety
United Pet Group Rawhide
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
UNITED PET GROUP VOLUNTARY RECALLS MULTIPLE BRANDS OF
RAWHIDE CHEW PRODUCTS FOR DOGS DUE TO POSSIBLE CHEMICAL
CONTAMINATION
Consumer:
1-855-215-4962
Media:
Meg Rowley
985-237-9786
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 10, 2017 St. Louis, MO — United Pet Group, a division of Spectrum Brands, Inc. is voluntarily recalling multiple brands of packages of rawhide dog chew products that were distributed to retail outlets and sold online in the U.S. The recall involves the brands and products described below.
The recall was initiated after United Pet Group identified that certain of its rawhide chew manufacturing facilities located in Mexico and Colombia, as well as one of its suppliers in Brazil, were using a quaternary ammonium compound mixture as a processing aid in the manufacturing of rawhide chews. The compound is an anti-microbial chemical that is approved for cleaning food processing equipment, but it has not been approved in the U.S. as a processing aid in the production of rawhide chews for dogs.
United Pet Group received very limited reports of pet illness based on the volume of possibly affected rawhide chew products manufactured and distributed. The primary complaint received from consumers was that the affected product had an unpleasant odor. Diarrhea and vomiting were also reported.
Exposure to quaternary ammonium compounds through direct ingestion may cause the following symptoms in dogs: reduced appetite, and gastric irritation including diarrhea and vomiting. These symptoms may require treatment by a veterinarian depending on severity.
The affected product was distributed nationwide from United Pet Group’s Edwardsville, Illinois distribution facility and was delivered to consumers through various retail establishments including online outlets. All of the dog chew products included in the voluntary recall identify an expiration date ranging from 06/01/2019 through 05/31/2020 located on the back of the package.
The products subject to the recall are described below.
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Consumers who have purchased the products described above are urged to dispose of the product or return it directly to United Pet Group or to the retail establishment where they initially purchased the product for full refund. Please see brand logos below which will assist in identifying affected products.
We take our responsibility to pets and their owners seriously and we are continuing to investigate the cause of this problem. We are implementing changes across the affected manufacturing facilities in order to prevent this problem from reoccurring in the future. United Pet Group is also working with retailers to ensure that the affected products are no longer sold and removed from inventory.
If you have these products, please contact the United Pet Group consumer affairs team at 1-855-215-4962 between the hours of 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM Eastern Standard Time for a refund.
Consumers with questions may call the consumer affairs team at the number listed above.
For press inquiries, please contact Meg Rowley at 985-237-9786, Monday through Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.
This voluntary recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.
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SELECT FREEZE-DRIED FORMULA PRODUCED OUT OF SPECIFICATION
DEC 22, 2017 POSTED BY: PRIMAL PET FOODS
To All Primal Pet Foods Consumers:
Through a recent product quality review process, we have determined that 5 specific Primal Canine and Feline Freeze-Dried Poultry Formulas were produced outside of our grind size specification of 1/8" which we have determined is the ideal size of ground bone to be fed to dogs and cats. The products in question were ground at 1/4" or 1/8" deviation from our specification.
As these products do not meet our precise specifications, we are requesting that these specific products and lot codes be returned to the Primal retailer at which the product was originally purchased for full credit. In the case whereby you are unable to return the product directly to the retailer, please contact our customer service team using the information below to process a product reimbursement.
Primal Customer Service: 866-566-4652 EXT. 2 or by email at support@primalpetfoods.com
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to you and your pet(s). FAQs specific to this issue can be found on our website.
Please contact our Customer Service Team with any additional questions, comments and/or concerns.
Best Regards,
Matthew R. Koss
President, Founder
PRODUCT UNIT CODE – PRODUCT NAME – CASE UPC – UNIT UPC – BATCH NUMBER
CCF14-FD – Canine Chicken Freeze Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006500 – 895135-000823 – 2D1101817
CCF14-FD – Canine Chicken Freeze Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006500 – 895135-000823 – 3D3100317
CCF14-FD – Canine Chicken Freeze Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006500 – 895135-000823 – 1D4100317
CCF14-FD – Canine Chicken Freeze Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006500 – 895135-000823 – 2D2100317
CCF14-FD – Canine Chicken Freeze Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006500 – 895135-000823 – 1D5102717
CCF14-FD – Canine Chicken Freeze Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006500 – 895135-000823 – 1D6101717
CCF14-FD – Canine Chicken Freeze Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006500 – 895135-000823 – 2D6100317
CDF14-FD – Canine Duck Freeze Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006517 – 895135-000977 – 1D4100117
CDF14-FD – Canine Duck Freeze Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006517 – 895135-000977 – 1D5100817
CDF14-FD – Canine Duck Freeze Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006517 – 895135-000977 – 2D7100117
CDF14-FD – Canine Duck Freeze Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006517 – 895135-000977 – 2D1092517
CDF14-FD – Canine Duck Freeze Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006517 – 895135-000977 – 2D7100817
CDF14-FD – Canine Duck Freeze Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006517 – 895135-000977 – 1D8100217
CDF14-FD – Canine Duck Freeze Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006517 – 895135-000977 – 2D5100117
CDF14-FD – Canine Duck Freeze Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006517 – 895135-000977 – 3D5100117
CDF14-FD – Canine Duck Freeze Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006517 – 895135-000977 – 3D6100817
CDF14-FD – Canine Duck Freeze Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006517 – 895135-000977 – 1D10101817
CDF14-FD – Canine Duck Freeze Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006517 – 895135-000977 – 3D10101817
CDF5.5-FD – Canine Duck Freeze Dried Formula – 5.5 oz. – 854495-006418 – 850334-004362 – 1D5100117
CTF5.5-FD – Canine Turkey Freeze Dried Formula – 5.5 oz. – 854495-006449 – 850334-004379 – 1D892617
CTF14-FD – Canine Turkey Freeze Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006548 – 895135-000984 – 3D1092517
CTF14-FD – Canine Turkey Freeze Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006548 – 895135-000984 – 1D392517
CTF14-FD – Canine Turkey Freeze Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006548 – 895135-000984 – 1D592517
CTF14-FD – Canine Turkey Freeze Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006548 – 895135-000984 – 4D692517
CTF14-FD – Canine Turkey Freeze Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006548 – 895135-000984 – 2D892617
CTF14-FD – Canine Turkey Freeze Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006548 – 895135-000984 – 1D8100217
CTF14-FD – Canine Turkey Freeze Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006548 – 895135-000984 – D10100217
FCF14-FD – Feline Chicken-Salmon Freeze Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006562 – 895135-000960 – 2D2100217
FCF14-FD – Feline Chicken-Salmon Freeze Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006562 – 895135-000960 – 1D1100217
FCF14-FD – Feline Chicken-Salmon Freeze Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006562 – 895135-000960 – 2D9100217
FCF14-FD – Feline Chicken-Salmon Freeze Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006562 – 895135-000960 – 1D4100217
FCF5.5-FD – Feline Chicken-Salmon Freeze Dried Formula – 5.5 oz. – 854495-006463 – 850334-004355 – 1D3100217
FTF14-FD – Feline Turkey Freeze Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006586 – 895135-000076 – 2D10100317
FTF14-FD – Feline Turkey Freeze Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006586 – 895135-000076 – 2D8100317
FTF14-FD – Feline Turkey Freeze Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006586 – 895135-000076 – 1D7100217
FTF14-FD – Feline Turkey Freeze Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006586 – 895135-000076 – 3D5100317
FTF14-FD – Feline Turkey Freeze Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006586 – 895135-000076 – 1D5101617
FTF14-FD – Feline Turkey Freeze Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006586 – 895135-000076 – 1D6100317
FTF14-FD – Feline Turkey Freeze Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006586 – 895135-000076 – 1D10101717
FTF5.5-FD – Feline Turkey Freeze Dried Formula – 5.5 oz. – 854495-006487 – 850334-004386 – 1D5100317
FTF5.5-FD – Feline Turkey Freeze Dried Formula – 5.5 oz. – 854495-006487 – 850334-004386 – 1D10101717
Primal has had a recall on 12/22/17.
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Primal Dog Food Recall of December 2017
December 21, 2017 — Primal Pet Foods of Fairfield, California, is voluntarily recalling specific lots of 5 of its freeze-dried poultry products because their grind size exceeds the ideal size of ground bone to be fed to dogs and cats.
What’s Recalled?
Affected products include Primal Canine and Feline Freeze-Dried Poultry Formulas.
Click here for a more readable copy of the following list of recalled products.
Company Comments
Primal has posted the following comments about this recall on its website:
- This is a Primal production specification issue – it poses absolutely no risk to human health.
- We have very precise requirements as to how our foods are to be produced so they preform optimally.
- We require our meat and bones be ground down to a coarseness of 1/8″
- Over a single production run, the wrong grind plate was used and the product was ground at 1/4″ coarseness, which is a 1/8″ variance to our specifications.
- We became aware that food produced over a single production run did not meet our precise specifications and may not preform optimally, particularly for small dogs and cats.
- We are not comfortable having product in the market that doesn’t meet our precise specifications and deliver optimal experience to the consumer and pet.
- This decision is entirely voluntary and the FDA is not involved at all.
What to Do?
The company asks that affected products be returned to the Primal retailer from where they were originally purchased for full credit.
Those unable to return the product directly to the retailer are invited to contact Primal Customer Service at 866-566-4652 extension 2 or by email at support@primalpetfoods.com
U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.
Or go to http://www.fda......complaints.
Canadians can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
Chuy, showing everyone that Tripawds do everything 3 times better than regular dogs!
Thanks Holly!!! And it does seem like Primal accepted responsibility immediately and took action to ensure safety for all pets. Kudos to them. Some woukd just hope they " never got caught"!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Redbarn Pet Products Issues Voluntary Recall of Dog Chews
Redbarn Pet Products, LLC of Long Beach, CA is voluntarily recalling a single product, Redbarn’s 7-inch Bully Stick three pack, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Darwin’s Dog Food Recall
Darwin’s Pet Food is recalling two lots of dog food “which testing has found to contain Salmonella.”
From Darwin’s Pet Food email sent to customers…
I am writing to you today to share some information about a recent recall of two of our products, which testing has found to contain Salmonella.
• ZooLogics Chicken and Vegetable Meals for Dogs (manufactured 11/2/17)
• ZooLogics Duck and Vegetable Meals for Dogs (manufactured 11/16/17)
Thank you Mr. Purrrrrkins for this most recent update!
I double checked, but thankfully Stewie doesn’t eat this brand. Although it will ensure that I ask the next time as to the quality control of this brand that i do get Stewie some bully sticks. Like, as in for his Birthday and Ampuversary’s!!!
Great info, thanks for. Keeping on top of these!
smoochin kisses from Stewie 🐾 😘 and his Pride >^..^< 😻
Remember...“live in the moment!“
Oh thank you thank you for sharing this Holly and Purrkins. Hope everyone is safe from the contaminated foods.
We don't always have time to post these important announcements, so taking time to do it is much appreciated!
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