JANUARY 2007

PRODUCT WSI Pride Feeds Horse Mineral Developer.. Net wt. 50 lbs... Feeding instructions: Foals & Ponies: add 2 to 3 ounces per day to regular grain rations for foals and ponies. Mature Horses: Add 4 to 5 ounces per day to regular grain rations for mature horses. 
CODE 7739-052206 first four numbers are the batch numbers, last six are date of production
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Western Stockmen, Caldwell, ID
REASON Product contains undeclared Monensin/Rumensin
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 44/50 lb. bags
DISTRIBUTION OR

PRODUCT Non-medicated horse feed -- “Hoof & Coat for Horses” sold in bulk (1.19 tons), 
CODE 44570
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Western Stockmen, Caldwell, ID
REASON Product contains Runsensin which is toxic to horses.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 1.19 tons
DISTRIBUTION ID

FEBRUARY 2007

PRODUCT CopperSafe medication for lck, Velvet, and other external Parasites found on fish. 1 gallon containers,
CODE Lot number WI621
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Virbac AH, Inc., Fort Worth, TX, REASON After testing, product designed to treat, product designed to treat external parasites in ornamental fish was found to have unusual organoleptic properties.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 324 one-gallon units
DISTRIBUTION CA, OH, MI, NJ, FL, GA, IL, TX and NY

PRODUCT O-NO-MORE (Formerly ORPHAN-NO-MORE) Calf Claimer Powder, packaged in 9-oz. bottles, For Animal Use Only, 
CODE A07
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Springer Magrath Co., McCook, NE,
REASON The bovine blood meal which was used to manufacture the finished product was cross-contaminated with prohibited bovine meat and bone meal, and the finished product is not labeled with the cautionary statement that it should not be fed to ruminants.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 300/9-oz. bottles
DISTRIBUTION NE

PRODUCT Bulk Darling's 85% Blood Meal, Flash Dried, distributed in totes and in 1-ton bags (for one customer only), 
CODE Blood meal distributed between 9/7/2006-2/3/2007.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Darling National LLC, Omaha, NB, 
REASON Some of the exempt bovine blood meal was cross-contaminated with prohibited bovine meat and bone meal that had been manufactured on common equipment and the labeling did not bear the cautionary BSE statement that it should not be fed to ruminants.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 1,366,128 lbs.
DISTRIBUTION WI, TX, NE, TN, CO, and MN

Wild Kitty Cat Food Issues Nationwide Recall of Cat Foods Due to Salmonella Contamination

Wild Kitty Cat Food, Inc. of Arundel, Maine, is recalling Wild Kitty Cat Food All Natural, Frozen Cat Food – Raw Chicken with Clam Recipe, Net Wt. 3.5 oz (100g) and Net Wt. 16 oz (453.6g); Raw Duck with Clam Recipe, Net Wt. 3.5 oz (100g) and Net Wt. 16 oz (453.6g); and Raw Tuna with Conch Recipe 3.5 oz (100g) all lot codes, because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. 

Consumers who have these pet foods should not feed them to their pets, but should instead dispose of them in a safe manner (e.g., in a securely covered trash receptacle). 

People should thoroughly wash their hands after handling any of these pet foods – especially those made from raw animal protein such as meat or fish -- to help prevent infection. People may risk bacterial infection not only by handling pet foods, but by contact with pets or surfaces exposed to these foods, so it is important that they thoroughly wash their hands with hot water and soap.

Since elderly people, young children, and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk from exposure they should avoid handling these products.

PRODUCT
a) 'Thyroxine L,' (Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP) (Veterinary)- 0.1 mg,
0.2 mg, 0.3 mg, 0.3 mg, 0.4 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.6 mg, 0.7 mg and 0.8 mg tablets
UPC Codes: 362250301123 362250302120 362250303127 362250304124
362250305121 362250306128 362250307125 362250308122,
b) 'Thyroxine L,' Levothyroxine Sodium Oral Solution, (Veterinary) - 1.0 mg/mL,
c) Thyroxyl (Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP) (Veterinary)- 0.1 mg, 0.2 mg,
0.3 mg, 0.3 mg, 0.4 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.6 mg, 0.7 mg and 0.8 mg tablets,
CODE
a) Batch Numbers: 84AB, 85AB, 86AB, 87AB, 88AB, 89Ab, 90AB,
91AB, 92AB, 93AB, 01AC, 82AB, 83AB,80AB, 81AB, 78AB, 79AB,77AB;
b) Batch/Lot # 93AA, 94AA, 95AA, 96AA, 97AA, 98AA, 99AA, 01AB, 02AB, & 03AB;
c) 31AB, 32AB, 33AB, 34AB, 36AB, 36AB, 37AB, 38AB, 39AB, 40AB, 41AB, 42AB, 43AB, 44AB, 85AB, 72AA, 73AA, 74AA, 75AA, 76AA, 77AA, 78AA, 79AA, 80AA, 81AA, 82AA, 83AA, 84AA, 85AA, 86AA, 87AA, 88AA, 89AA, 90AA, 91AA, 05AB, 06AB, 08AB, 09AB, 10AB, 11AB, 12AB, 13AB, 14AB, 15AB, 16AB, 17AB, 18AB, 19AB, 20AB, 21AB, 22AB, 23AB, 24AB, 25AB, 26AB, 28AB, 29AB, 30AB
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Belcher Pharmaceuticals Inc., Largo, FL
REASON Processing and cleaning procedures were not validated prior to production. Product had some GMP failures related to the quality system.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 88,210 bottles
DISTRIBUTION MO

PRODUCT Broiler Grower, 200-118-101, medicated, bulk poultry feed,
CODE None, bulk product
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Golden Rod Feed Mill Inc., Cullman, AL., 
REASON Feed contained excessive amounts of sodium.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 52,550 lbs.
DISTRIBUTION AL

PRODUCT Dairy cattle feed blends containing ProLak and/or ProAmino II protein concentrate,
CODE All finished product manufactured from April, 3, 2006 to April 30, 2006
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Eatonton Co-Op Feed Company, Eatonton, GA, 
REASON Finished feed product was manufactured from raw feed material that may have been contaminated with ruminant derived protein.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 25 tons
DISTRIBUTION GA

PRODUCT Sweet Dairy Whey (Edible Grade) Product Code: 7012 A Derivative of Milk Plant 49-66, UTAH PROTEINS 6350 North 2150 West, Smithfield, UT 84335, Net Wt: 50 lb bags, Made in USA., held in paper bags lined with polyethylene liner, stored under ambient conditions,
CODE Lot SM06300, SM06306, SM06307, SM06296.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Protient, Inc., Saint Paul, MN,
Manufacturer: Utah Proteins LLC, Smithfield, UT. 
REASON Sweet Dairy Whey Powder ingredient may be contaminated with Salmonella.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 90,000 lbs
DISTRIBUTION CA, UT, NE

MARCH 2007

BJ's Wholesale Club Issues Recall of "Berkley & Jensen" Full-Cut Pig Ears Dog Treats Because of Potential for Salmonella Contamination

BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. is recalling its 25-count packages of "Berkley & Jensen" Full-Cut Pig Ears dog treats with no lot number and only the expiration advisory "BEST IF USED BY 2009" (without referencing a specific month) because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Dogs that become ill from Salmonella generally will have a fever and diarrhea that may contain blood or mucus. Affected animals may seem more tired that usual, and may have vomiting. Some dogs do not have diarrhea, but will have decreased appetite, fever and excess salivation. If your dog has consumed the recalled product and is exhibiting these signs, please contact your veterinarian.

The potential for contamination was noted after testing revealed the potential presence of Salmonella in a 25-count package of "Berkley & Jensen" Full-Cut Pig Ears dog treats.

BJ's members who purchased "Berkley & Jensen" Full-Cut Pig Ears dog treats between January 1, 2006 through March 8, 2007 should discontinue use of the product and may return the unused portion to any BJ's Wholesale Club for a full refund. 

Consumers who have further questions may contact BJ's toll free Member Care line at 1-800-BJS-CLUB.

UPDATED RELEASE

Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc., Announces Participation in Menu Foods' Nationwide U.S. recall of Specific Canned Cat Foods

In response to the recent Menu Foods, Inc. nationwide recall of wet pet foods, Hill’s® Pet Nutrition, Inc. has announced a recall in the United States of a very small number of canned cat products that are co-manufactured by Menu.

This recall only affects Science Diet Feline Savory Cuts canned products in the United States.

Hill’s is voluntarily recalling the following products:

1. Science Diet® Kitten Savory Cuts® Ocean Fish 3 oz. and 5.5 oz.
2. Science Diet® Feline Adult Savory Cuts® Beef 5.5 oz.
3. Science Diet® Feline Adult Savory Cuts® Chicken 5.5 oz.
4. Science Diet® Feline Adult Savory Cuts® Ocean Fish 5.5 oz.
5. Science Diet® Feline Senior Savory Cuts® Chicken 5.5 oz.

No other Hill’s products are affected by this recall.

This product recall involves discontinuation of all retail sales and product retrieval from consumers. Consumers should stop using the affected products immediately. Consult with a veterinarian if any symptoms are present in your pet. All Science Diet products carry a 100 percent guarantee, and consumers can receive a refund for recalled products. For more information, consumers can contact the company at 1-800-445-5777 or visit http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/http;//www.hillspet.com for details.

Hill’s is recalling the following product codes. Product codes can be found at the bottom of the can. Only relevant code numbers have been listed (‘X’s indicate irrelevant numbers).

Menu Foods Issues Recall of Specific Can and Small Foil Pouch Wet Pet Foods

Menu Foods, Emporia, Kansas, is initiating a North American recall of dog and cat food manufactured in its "cuts and gravy" format between December 3, 2006 and March 6, 2007. There has been a small number of reported instances of cats and dogs in the United States (none in Canada) becoming sick from kidney failure after eating the affected products. There have been approximately ten deaths reported.

Consumers who have product which is being recalled should stop using it and return it to Menu Foods in accordance with the procedure found at www.menufoods.com/recall. This procedure will be available from 6 a.m. Saturday March 17, 2007. If your dog or cat is showing any signs of kidney failure, consult your veterinarian.

The recall includes an extensive list of brand names and lot numbers. In order to determine whether cat and dog food is subject to recall, consumers should refer to the comprehensive list of products at www.menufoods.com/recall. This list of products will be available from 6 a.m. Saturday March 17, 2007.

Following feedings of the product, some cats and dogs refused further feedings, while others exhibited signs of renal failure (signs of renal failure include loss of appetite, lethargy and vomiting) and others died from renal failure. Menu Foods has undertaken extensive testing of the products in question, employing both internal and external resources, but to date has been unable to confirm any causal relationship to our product. Specifically, tests of some affected products have not revealed the cause of sickness, and testing will continue until a better understanding of the facts has been achieved.

Menu's products are distributed to supermarkets, pet specialty stores and mass merchandisers across the United States. It can best be identified by reference to the list of products found at www.menufoods.com/recall. This list of products will be available from 6 a.m. Saturday March 17, 2007.

Menu Foods is notifying its customers by telephone and mail and is arranging for the return of all recalled products. The products were distributed throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Consumers with questions may contact Menu Foods at 1-800-551-7392.

P&G Pet Care Announces Recall of Specific Canned and Small Foil Pouch 'Wet' Cat and Dog Foods

In response to the recent Menu Foods, Inc. nationwide recall of wet pet foods, P&G Pet Care has announced a recall in the United States and Canada on specific 3 oz., 5.5 oz., 6 oz. and 13.2 oz. canned and 3 oz. and 5.3 oz. foil pouch "wet" cat and dog food products manufactured by Menu Foods Inc. Emporia, Kansas plant with the code dates of 6339 through 7073 followed by the plant code 4197. This voluntary recall is part of a larger product recall by Menu Foods Inc., a contract manufacturer that makes a small portion of canned and foil pouch 'wet' cat foods for Iams and Eukanuba as well as other non-P&G brands. There have been a small number of reported cases of cats from the US (none in Canada) becoming sick and developing signs of kidney failure. The signs of kidney failure include loss of appetite, vomiting, and lethargy. P&G Pet Care has received no case reports involving dogs.

This recall involves discontinuation of all retail sales and product retrieval from consumers. Consumers should stop using the affected products immediately, and consult with a veterinarian if any symptoms are present in their pet. All Iams and Eukanuba products carry a 100 percent guarantee, and consumers can receive a refund for recalled products. For more information, consumers can contact the company at 1-800-882-1591 or visit http://www.iams.com/ and http://www.eukanuba.com/ for details.

To read can product codes, refer to the bottom of the can. The first four numbers of the second line of numbers are the date code, and the following four numbers indicate the plant code. For example, if the second line begins with four numbers from 6339 to 7073 followed by the plant code 4197, then the can should be recalled. For foil pouches, the code numbers are located at the lower left hand corner on the back of the pouch. The date and plant codes appear in the third group of numbers, beginning an 11-digit sequence. See http://www.iams.com/ and http://www.eukanuba.com/ for illustrated details.

P&G Pet Care is taking this proactive step out of an abundance of caution, because the health and well-being of pets is paramount in the mission of Iams and Eukanuba. Tests of some affected product have not revealed the cause of sickness, and testing will continue until a better understanding of the facts has been achieved. All other canned and small foil wet pouch products produced at other plants are not affected by this issue. Iams and Eukanuba "dry" products are not manufactured at Menu Foods and not affected by this issue. Iams and Eukanuba biscuits, treats and sauces are not affected by this issue.

Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc., Announces a Recall of Specific Canned Cat Foods

Hill's® Pet Nutrition, Inc. has announced a recall in the United States and Canada of a very small number of canned cat products that are co-manufactured by Menu.

Hill's is voluntarily recalling the following products:

1. Science Diet® Kitten Savory Cuts® Ocean Fish 3 oz. and 5.5 oz.
2. Science Diet® Feline Adult Savory Cuts® Beef 5.5 oz.
3. Science Diet® Feline Adult Savory Cuts® Chicken 5.5 oz.
4. Science Diet® Feline Adult Savory Cuts® Ocean Fish 5.5 oz.
5. Science Diet® Feline Senior Savory Cuts® Chicken 5.5 oz.

No other Hill's products are affected by this recall.

This voluntary product recall involves discontinuation of all retail sales and product retrieval from consumers. Consumers should stop using the affected products immediately. Consult with a veterinarian if any symptoms are present in your pet. All Science Diet products carry a 100 percent guarantee, and consumers can receive a refund for recalled products. For more information, consumers can contact the company at 1-800-445-5777 or visit http://www.hillspet.com/ for details.

Hill's is recalling the following product codes. Product codes can be found at the bottom of the can. Only relevant code numbers have been listed (‘X's indicate irrelevant numbers).

Purina to Withdraw Mighty Dog® 5.3 Ounce Pouch Products 

Nestlé Purina PetCare Company announced it is withdrawing its 5.3 ounce Mighty Dog® brand pouch products that were produced by Menu Foods, Inc. from December 3, 2006 through March 14, 2007. This withdrawal is in response to the recall initiated by Menu Foods, a contract manufacturer that does limited business with Purina as well as with other pet food manufacturers. Only Mighty Dog 5.3 ounce pouch products are being withdrawn by Nestlé Purina, including those pouches contained in multi-packs. Importantly, no Mighty Dog canned products, or any other Purina products are affected by Menu's recall.

Consumers who have the indicated Mighty Dog 5.3 ounce pouch products should discontinue feeding them to their dogs and can receive the full replacement value of the withdrawn products by calling 1-800-551-7392.

The Mighty Dog pouch products and pouches in multi-pack cartons have code dates of 6337 through 7073, followed by the plant code 1798. This information should be checked on the bottom or back panel of the individual pouches. Specifically, if the code following the "Use By" date begins with four numbers from 6337 to 7073 followed by the plant code 1798, then the pouch is included in this withdrawal.

Recall of Pet Foods Manufactured by Menu Foods, Inc.

Menu Foods, Inc., a private-label pet food manufacturer based in Streetsville, Ontario, Canada, is recalling all its "cuts and gravy" style dog and cat food produced at its facility in Emporia, Kansas between December 3, 2006 and March 6, 2007. The products are sold in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

The products are packaged in cans and pouches under numerous brand names and are marketed nationwide by many pet food retailers including Ahold USA Inc., Kroger Company, Safeway, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., PetSmart, Inc., and Pet Valu, Inc.

Menu Foods, Inc. has identified the potentially contaminated products on the Internet at http://www.menufoods.com/recall/. Consumers who have any of these products should immediately stop feeding them to their pets. Dogs or cats who have consumed the suspect feed and show signs of kidney failure (such as loss of appetite, lethargy and vomiting) should consult with their veterinarian. Menu Foods, Inc. is notifying retailers by telephone and mail and is arranging for the return of all recalled products.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-866-895-2708. Consumers who wish to report adverse actions or other problems can go to http://www.fda.gov/opacom/backgrounders/complain.html to contact the FDA complaint coordinator in their state.

PRODUCT
a) Wild Kitty Cat Food -Raw All Natural Chicken with Clam Recipe,
Plastic 3.5 oz (100g) and 16 oz (1 lb) units packaged in plastic,
b) Wild Kitty Cat Food -Raw All Natural Duck with Clam Recipe,
Plastic 3.5 oz (100g) and 16 oz (1 lb) units packaged in plastic,
c) Wild Kitty Cat Food -Raw All Natural Tuna with Conch Recipe,
Plastic 3.5 oz (100g) packaged in plastic,
CODE Product is not coded.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Wild Kitty Cat Food, Inc., Arundel, ME.,
Manufacturer: Nodine, Torrington, CT. 
REASON Cat Food contaminated with Salmonella
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 29,258/3.5 oz. and 3,642/ lb units
DISTRIBUTION CT, FL, IL, MA, MD, ME, MI, NM, NJ, NY, WA

PRODUCT
Bulk cattle feed made with recalled Darling’s 85% Blood Meal, Flash Dried, CODE Cattle feed delivered between 01/12/2007 and 01/26/2007
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Pfeiffer, Arno, Inc, Greenbush, WI. 
REASON Blood meal used to make cattle feed was recalled because it was cross-contaminated with prohibited bovine meat and bone meal that had been manufactured on common equipment and labeling did not bear cautionary BSE statement.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 42,090 lbs.
DISTRIBUTION WI

PRODUCT Custom dairy premix products: MNM ALL PURPOSE Pellet, HILLSIDE/CDL Prot-Buffer Meal, LEE, M.-CLOSE UP PX Pellet, HIGH DESERT/ GHC LACT Meal, TATARKA, M CUST PROT Meal, SUNRIDGE/CDL PROTEIN Blend, LOURENZO, K PVM DAIRY Meal, DOUBLE B DAIRY/GHC LAC Mineral, WEST PIONT/GHC CLOSEUP Mineral, WEST POINT/GHC LACT Meal, JENKS, J/COMPASS PROTEIN Meal, COPPINI – 8# SPECIAL DAIRY Mix, GULICK, L-LACT Meal (Bulk), TRIPLE J – PROTEIN/LACTATION, ROCK CREEK/GHC MILK Mineral, BETTENCOURT/GHC S.SIDE MK-MN, BETTENCOURT #1/GHC MILK MINR, V&C DAIRY/GHC LACT Meal, VEENSTRA, F/GHC LACT Meal, SMUTNY, A-BYPASS ML W/SMARTA,
CODE The firm does not utilize a code - only shipping documentation with commodity and weights identified.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Rangen, Inc, Buhl, ID,
REASON Products manufactured from bulk feed containing blood meal that was cross contaminated with prohibited meat and bone meal and the labeling did not bear cautionary BSE statement.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 9,997,976 lbs.
DISTRIBUTION ID and NV

Petrapport Issues Recall of Pig Ear Dog Treats 

 Petrapport, Inc. is recalling pig ear dog treats it imported from a Chilean company during the period August 2006 through December 2006 because the pig ears have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism that can cause serious infections in dogs, and, if there is cross contamination, young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

Laboratory testing has confirmed that samples of Full-Cut Pig Ears dog treats sold by BJ's Wholesale Club in 25-count packages under the "Berkley & Jensen" brand with no lot number and only the expiration advisory "BEST IF USED BY 2009" (without referencing a specific month) were contaminated with Salmonella. 

The recall includes dog treats sold by BJ's Wholesale Club in its 25-count packages of "Berkley & Jensen" Full-Cut Pig Ears dog treats with no lot number and only the expiration advisories "BEST IF USED BY 2009" (without referencing a specific month) as well as "BEST IF USED BY SEPTEMBER 2009," "BEST IF USED BY OCTOBER 2009," "BEST IF USED BY NOVEMBER 2009," and "BEST IF USED BY DECEMBER 2009."

Also included within this recall are the following lots of pig ear dog treats sold in bulk by other retailers under the "Petrapport" brand:

Dogs that become ill from Salmonella generally will have a fever and diarrhea that may contain blood or mucus. Affected animals may seem more tired that usual, and may have vomiting. Some dogs do not have diarrhea, but will have decreased appetite, fever and excess salivation. If your dog has consumed the recalled product and is exhibiting these signs, please contact your veterinarian.

Consumers who purchased any of the above-identified pig ear dog treats should discontinue use of the products and may return the unused portion to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers who have further questions may contact Petrapport at 800-447-3872 extension 110.

Hills Pet Nutrition, Inc. Recalls Single Product, Prescription Diet™ m/d™ Feline Dry Food, Only Product Containing Wheat Gluten

In accordance with its over-riding commitment to pet health and well-being, Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. is recalling Prescription Diet m/d Feline dry food from the market. Hill's is taking this precautionary action because during a two-month period in early 2007, wheat gluten for this product was provided by a company that also supplied wheat gluten to Menu Foods. 

This is the only product Hill's currently sells in the United States that contains wheat gluten from any supplier. No other Hill's Prescription Diet® or Science Diet® products are affected by this voluntary recall. Hill's Science Diet Savory Cuts Feline canned cat foods, manufactured by Menu Foods, were previously withdrawn from the market as a precaution. Together with this earlier withdrawal, less than 1% of all Hill's products have been affected.

The recall of Hill's Prescription Diet m/d Feline dry food involves discontinuation of all retail sales and product retrieval from sellers. This recall does not include Prescription Diet m/d Feline canned food which contains no wheat gluten.

Consumers should stop using this product and return it for a refund. All Hill's products carry a 100 percent guarantee, and consumers can receive a refund for recalled product.

Hill's expects to resume shipment shortly of a reformulated version of this highly beneficial product that will not contain wheat gluten. Please check with your veterinarian for an alternative Prescription Diet until m/d Feline dry is reformulated and made available again.

Following is a list of Prescription Diet m/d Feline dry products included in this recall:

For more information, consumers can contact the company at 1-800-445-5777 or visit http://www.hillspet.com/ for details.

Alpo® Brand Prime Cuts In Gravy Canned Dog Food  Nationwide Recall  No Dry Purina Products Involved

Nestlé Purina PetCare Company is recalling all sizes and varieties of its ALPO® Prime Cuts in Gravy wet dog food with specific date codes. The Company is taking this action after learning that wheat gluten containing melamine, a substance not approved for use in food, was provided to Purina by the same company that also supplied Menu Foods. The contamination occurred in a limited production quantity at only one of Purina's 17 pet food manufacturing facilities.

Purina is confident that the contaminated wheat gluten has been isolated to this limited production quantity of ALPO Prime Cuts canned products.
 
The recalled 13.2-ounce and 22-ounce ALPO Prime Cuts cans and 6-, 8-, 12- and 24-can ALPO Prime Cuts Variety Packs have four-digit code dates of 7037 through 7053, followed by the plant code 1159. Those codes follow a “Best Before Feb. 2009” date. This information should be checked on the bottom of the can or the top or side of the multi-pack cartons.

Purina's 5.3-ounce Mighty Dog® pouch products, manufactured by Menu Foods, were previously withdrawn from the market as a precaution on March 16 as part of the Menu Foods recall. ONLY Mighty Dog pouch products and specific date codes of ALPO Prime Cuts canned dog food are being recalled.

Importantly, no Purina brand dry pet foods are affected by the recall – including ALPO Prime Cuts dry. In addition, no other Purina dog food products, no Purina cat food products, Purina treat products or Purina Veterinary Diet products are included in this recall, nor have been impacted by the contaminated wheat gluten supply.

Consumers should immediately stop feeding ALPO Prime Cuts products with the above-listed date codes to their dogs and consult with a veterinarian if they have any health concerns with their pet.

Purina guarantees all of its products, and consumers can receive the full replacement value of the recalled products. Consumers can visit us at http://www.purina.com/ or call 1-800-218-5898, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CDT, to receive more information.

Eight In One Announces Nationwide Recall of All Lots Of Dingo® Chick’n Jerky Treats for Dogs, Cats And Ferrets

Eight In One, Inc., a division of United Pet Group, Inc., is recalling all lots of Dingo® CHICK'N JERKY treats due to Company concerns that the jerky treats have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, which can cause serious infections in dogs and cats.

The products affected were sold at Target, PetSmart and other retailers. The products subject to this recall are Dingo CHICK'N JERKY 3.5 oz. and 8 oz. for dogs and Dingo Kitty CHICKEN JERKY 1.5 oz. for cats and Dingo Ferret CHICKEN JERKY 1.5 oz for ferrets.

These products are being removed from retail stores. Consumers should immediately stop feeding these treats to their pets.

Consumers who purchased any of the above-identified CHICK'N JERKY TREATS should discontinue use of the products and should discard the unused portion. 

Consumer can obtain information on receiving refunds by contacting the Eight In One consumer affairs department at 1-888-232-9889.

Del Monte Pet Products Recalls Specific Product Codes of Pet Treats and Wet Dog Food Products

Del Monte Pet Products is recalling select product codes of its pet treat products sold under the Jerky Treats®, Gravy Train® Beef Sticks and Pounce Meaty Morsels® brands as well as select dog snack and wet dog food products sold under private label brands. A complete list of affected brands and products is below.

No other Del Monte Pet Products treats, biscuits or wet dog food products are impacted by this recall, and no Del Monte dry cat food, dry dog food, wet cat food or pouched pet foods are subject to this recall. The affected products comprise less than one-tenth of one percent of Del Monte Pet Products' annual pet food and pet treat production.

Consumers should discontinue feeding the products with the Product Codes detailed below to their pets.

Del Monte Pet Products are 100% guaranteed and all recalled products will be refunded.

Del Monte Pet Products customers can contact our Consumer Hotline at (800) 949-3799 for further information about the recall and for instructions on obtaining a product refund. If consumers visit our website, they can click on the "Contact Us" button and submit the Contact Us form, including UPC number, product name, Best By Date, and manufacturing code information (located under the Best By date). Consumers may also write to us at:

Del Monte
P.O. Box 80
Pittsburgh PA 15230-0080.

APRIL 2007

ChemNutra Announces Nationwide Wheat Gluten Recall

  ChemNutra Inc., of Las Vegas, Nevada, recalled all wheat gluten it had imported from one of its three Chinese wheat gluten suppliers – Xuzhou Anying Biologic Technology Development Co. Ltd.

The wheat gluten ChemNutra recalled was all shipped from China in 25 kg. paper bags, and distributed to customers in the same unopened bags. The bags were all labeled "Wheat Gluten Batch No.: _______ Net Weight: 25 kg Gross Weight: 25.1 kg Made in China". The batch numbers included in the recall are 20061006, 20061027, 20061101, 20061108, 20061122, 20061126, 20061201, 20061202, 20061203, 20061204, 20061205, 20061206, 20061208, 20061221, 20070106, 20070111, 20070116, and 20070126. Each ChemNutra shipment had the certificate of analysis information from the supplier, including batch number and the supplier's content analysis and test results. ChemNutra shipped from its Kansas City warehouse to three pet food manufacturers and one distributor who supplies wheat gluten only to the pet food industry. ChemNutra's shipments commenced November 9, 2006 and ended March 8, 2007. ChemNutra did not ship to facilities that manufacture food for human consumption, and the distributor ChemNutra shipped to supplies wheat gluten only to pet food manufacturers. The total quantity of Xuzhou Anying wheat gluten shipped was 792 metric tons.

ChemNutra learned on March 8 from one pet food manufacturer that the wheat gluten it had sold them – all from the Xuzhou Anying - was among ingredients suspected as a potential cause of pet food problems. ChemNutra immediately quarantined its entire wheat gluten inventory and assisted this customer's investigation.

ChemNutra sent recall notices to all four of its direct customers. If any other company received bags of recalled wheat gluten from the lot numbers referenced above, please call ChemNutra at 702.818.5019.

Sunshine Mills, Inc. Issues Nationwide Recall of Certain Branded and Private Label Branded Dog Biscuits

Sunshine Mills, Inc. ("Sunshine"), a branded and private-label pet food manufacturer based in Red Bay, Alabama, is recalling a portion of its branded dog biscuits made at its Red Bay, Alabama biscuit plant during part of March 2007. These brands include: Nurture Chicken & Rice, Nurture Lamb & Rice, Pet Life Large, Pet Life Extra Large, Pet Life Large Variety, Pet Life Large Peanut Butter, Lassie Lamb and Rice, and Pet Life People Pleasers Dog Treats. Private label biscuits for six of Sunshine's customers were also affected. A complete list of affected biscuit brands, sizes, and codes is available below or at our website, www.sunshinemills.com. Sunshine's other biscuit brands and products that include small and medium sized biscuits were not affected. It is also important to note that dry dog and cat food and soft and chewy treats for dogs or cats manufactured by Sunshine are not affected and not included in this recall.

The recalled dog biscuits are marketed nationwide by many pet food retailers including the mass channel, traditional grocery, and pet specialty stores. The recalled dog biscuits contain one percent or less by weight of wheat gluten.

Consumers should immediately stop feeding their dog the dog biscuits with the specified date codes and consult with a veterinarian if they have any health concerns with their dog.

Sunshine's products are 100% guaranteed. Consumers may receive the full replacement value of the recalled dog biscuits by returning them to the place of purchase or consumers may contact Sunshine's customer service number at (800) 705-2111 for further information about the recall and for other instructions on obtaining a product refund.

The following products are being recalled:

All Menu Foods Pet Food with ChemNutra Wheat Gluten  Recalled

Menu Foods expanded its pet food recall for selected "cuts and gravy" pet food products, manufactured back to November 8, 2006.

ChemNutra Inc., a former supplier of wheat gluten to Menu Foods, announced a recall of all wheat gluten it imported from Xuzhou Anying Biologic Technology Development Co. in Wangdien, China. As a result, Menu Foods today announced an expansion of its recall to include all products manufactured with wheat gluten purchased from ChemNutra Inc. which Menu Foods' records show was first used on November 8, 2006 and last used on March 6, 2007.

As a result of actions previously taken by Menu Foods, the vast majority of the products affected by this expansion are already off retailers' shelves. No new brands have been added. A total of 20 varieties have been added to the recall list and the additional varieties are listed below. All Menu Foods products not made with the recalled wheat gluten are safe to consume.

A complete and updated list of recalled products is available at the Menu Foods website at http://www.menufoods.com/.

Del Monte Pet Products Modifies Recall List
No Additional Brands Included

Del Monte Pet Products modified its recall list today to include additional select code dates in the U.S. market only.  No new brands are included in this update. 

The following product codes and dates are in addition to the codes and dates previously identified in the Del Monte Pet Products voluntary recall:  

The complete updated chart of voluntarily recalled product codes is below.  Del Monte is confident that all contaminated product sourced with ingredients from the specific plant in China has been identified and is being removed from store shelves.  In addition, since the beginning of the recall in mid-March, Del Monte has discontinued sourcing product from this plant.

Consumers should discontinue feeding the products with the Product Codes detailed below to their pets. 

Del Monte Pet Products are 100% guaranteed and all returned product will be refunded. 

Del Monte Pet Products customers can visit our Website, http://www.delmonte.com/, or contact our Consumer Hotline at (800) 949-3799 for further information about the recall and for instructions on obtaining a product refund.

As part of the pet community, we value the health and well-being of pets, and we deeply regret this situation.  We will continue to take any and all actions necessary to ensure the quality and safety of our products.  Importantly, no other Del Monte Pet Products treats or wet dog food products are impacted by this recall, and no Del Monte dry cat food, dry dog food, wet cat food, pouched pet foods or biscuit treats are subject to this voluntary recall.

Following is a COMPLETE and UPDATED list of Del Monte Pet Products and Best Buy Dates that have been voluntarily recalled in the United States.

Menu Foods Recalls Additional Pet Food made with ChemNutra Wheat Gluten

Menu Foods undertook an accounting of all recalled wheat gluten supplied by ChemNutra Inc. to Menu Foods in the United States. As the result of that review, Menu Foods has identified a single interplant transfer of the ChemNutra supplied wheat gluten, shipped from Menu Foods' plant in Emporia, Kansas, to its plant in Streetsville, Ontario. This wheat gluten was subsequently used in the production of pet food in December, 2006 and January, 2007, which is being recalled by Menu Foods. The new varieties in the United States and Canada have been added to the recall list. The latest recall group is listed below, and a complete list of recalled products, including the new items can be reviewed at http://www.menufoods.com/.

PRODUCT
a) 12% Sweet Feed with Corn, 50 lb poly bags, labeled in part ***
cautionary statement ***NOT INTENDED FOR HORSE USE***,
b) 16% Sheep Feed Textured, 50 lb poly bags, 
c) Big Buck Wildlife Food with Sweet Cane Molasses, 50 lb poly bags,
d) Feed Mixes, farm specific custom blends, bulk and bagged,
CODE
a) 507-80002;
b) and c) 507-80008;
d) Lot information is not found on custom bagged feed,
which is packaged in 50 pound plain polybags. Various product
numbers related to specific customer order are found on invoices
provided to purchasers at time of sale.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Southern States Frederick Cooperative, Inc., Frederick, MD
REASON A liquid supplement was added to feed products processed by a feed mill and the ingredient was not declared on labels of bulk and bagged feed. The supplement is not intended for use in some animals.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 101 tons
DISTRIBUTION MD

MENU FOODS EXPANDS RECALL TO MORE CAT FOOD

Menu Foods, Inc.,  expanded its recall to cat food not previously subject to the recall. The varieties of cat food in the United States and Canada now being recalled are included in the list at the bottom of this news release. A complete list of Menu Foods' recalled products, including the new items, can be reviewed at http://www.menufoods.com/.

Since March 16, recalls of pet food products, including certain varieties of dog food, have been conducted by Menu Foods, Inc., Hill’s Pet Nutrition, P&G Pet Care, Nestle Purina PetCare Company, Del Monte Pet Products, and Sunshine Mills, Inc. 

LIST OF NEWLY RECALLED PRODUCTS:

T.W. Enterprises Issues Recall of Dog Chews Due to Salmonella Contamination

T.W. Enterprises of Ferndale, WA is recalling certain dog chews it markets because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. 

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. Well animals 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.

The following is a list of the recalled products (Product Name/ A.B. Dog Chew - Size / UPC):

• A.B. Small Chew, 3 - 4 inch / 833234001105
• A. B. Puppy Chew, 4 - 6 inch / 83323401112
• A.B. Dog Chew Medium, 6 inch / 833234001051
• A.B. Dog Chew Large, 10 inch / 833234001068
• A. B. Dog Chew XL, 13 inch / 833234001075
• A. B. Dog Chew Mega, 16 inch / 833234001082
• A. B. Dog Chew Jumbo, 26 inch / 833234001099

T.W. Enterprises Inc. manufactured these dog chews and distributed them throughout the United States under its name. The affected products were distributed before March 22, 2007 to retail locations and are non-coded, i.e. they have no batch code or other identifying marks. T.W. Enterprises has made contact with all of its consignees and has been informed the affected product has been pulled from store shelves.

Consumers who have the non-coded pet chews should not feed them to their pets, but should dispose of them in a safe manner (e.g., in a securely covered trash receptacle). Anyone who is experiencing the symptoms of Salmonella infection after having handled one of these pet products should seek medical attention.

Consumers with questions may contact T.W. Enterprises at 1-360-366-0408.

Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc. Issues A  Recall on Specific Venison Dog and Cat Food Products

 Natural Balance, Pacoima, CA, is issuing a recall for all of its Venison dog products and the dry Venison cat food only, regardless of date codes. The recalled products include Venison and Brown Rice canned and bagged dog foods, Venison and Brown Rice dog treats, and Venison and Green Pea dry cat food. Recent laboratory results show that the products contain melamine.  We recommend our customers immediately stop feeding our recalled venison products regardless of date code and return unused product to their retailer for a full refund.

The products are packaged in bags, cans and zip lock treat bags and sold in pet specialty stores and PetCo nationally.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-829-4493 or visit the website at http://www.naturalbalance.net/.

Menu Foods Refines Recall List

Menu Foods has previously recalled wet cat and dog food produced with adulterated wheat gluten supplied by ChemNutra Inc. Over the past several days, Menu Foods continued a detailed analysis of production records at its Emporia, Kansas, plant.  As a result of this work, Menu Foods advises the public:

• One additional item has been added to the recall list and is shown below
• Two additional production dates of eight varieties of pet food have been added to the recall list. These eight varieties of pet food had previously been withdrawn from the market and should already be off the retailer shelves.

An updated list of the recalled products, including this addition, is available at the Menu Foods website at http://www.menufoods.com/.

Dog Food

Wilbur-Ellis Recalls Rice Protein Concentrate

Wilbur-Ellis Company is recalling all lots of the rice protein concentrate the San Francisco company’s Feed Division has shipped to pet-food manufacturers because of a risk that rice protein concentrate may have been contaminated by melamine.

Wilbur-Ellis noted that it obtained rice protein from a single source in China and shipped to a total of five U.S. pet-food manufacturers located in Utah, N.Y., Kansas and two in Missouri.

Wilbur-Ellis began importing rice protein concentrate from Binzhou Futian Biology Technology in July 2006.  A total of 14 containers holding 336 metric tons of rice protein concentrate were sent from Futian to Wilbur-Ellis. Wilbur-Ellis has distributed 155 metric tons to date.

PRODUCT Suther Feeds Excel-R-Ate L Mixer Medicated, containing 177.78 g/ton Lincomycin, packaged in 50 lb. bags; 
CODE Lot: GB18
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Suther Feeds, Inc., Frankfort, KS, 
REASON Subpotent feed
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 50/50 lb. bags
DISTRIBUTION KS

PRODUCT Phenylzone Oral Paste (6 gram syringe). (phenylbutazone. Veterinary – For Horses Only, Net wt. 30g. Each syringe contains 6g phenylbutazone. Made in Ireland. NDC 0061-5045-01; 
CODE Lot # 028051, Exp. 04/2008
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Schering Plough Animal Health Corporation, Summit, NJ
Manufacturer: Schering-Plough (Bray) Ltd., Wicklow, Ireland. 
REASON Several syringes of Phenylzone Paste (lot #028051) contained incorrect plungers calibrated in animal weight, rather than grams of phenylzone delivered.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 12,774 syringes
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide

LiveSmart Weight Management Chicken and Brown Rice Recall

  SmartPak initiated a recall of a single production run of the LiveSmart Weight Management Chicken and Brown Rice Dog Food.

The particular lot of food recalled included rice protein concentrate that was supplied by Wilbur-Ellis, the same company that supplied rice protein concentrate contaminated with Melamine to Natural Balance. This was the first time that our supplier purchased and used rice protein concentrate from Wilbur-Ellis. No previous lots were affected, nor do we use rice protein concentrate in any other formulas of LiveSmart dog or cat foods.

We have temporarily suspended further distribution of the LiveSmart Weight Management Chicken and Brown Rice Dog Food.

Royal Canin USA Recalls Dry Pet Food Products 

Royal Canin USA has determined there is a melamine derivative in the rice protein concentrate in some of its dry pet food products.

Royal Canin USA is recalling the following dry pet food products:

ROYAL CANIN VETERINARY DIET™ (available only in veterinary clinics)

Dry Dog Food

• Canine Early Cardiac EC 22™
• Canine Skin Support SS21™

Dry Cat Food

• Feline Hypoallergenic HP23™

ROYAL CANIN SENSIBLE CHOICE® (available in pet specialty stores nationwide)

Dry Dog Food

• Chicken Meal & Rice Formula Senior
• Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Puppy
• Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Adult
• Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Senior
• Rice & Catfish Meal Formula Adult

Pet owners who have questions about this recall and other Royal Canin USA products should call 1-800-592-6687 or visit our web site at http://www.royalcanin.us/.

All Royal Canin USA products have a satisfaction guarantee and we will refund or replace the diets that have been recalled.

Blue Buffalo Company is Recalling Spa Select Kitten Dry Food

The Blue Buffalo Company is recalling one production run of its Spa Select Kitten dry food.

The recalled 3 lb. and 7 lb. bags of Spa Select Kitten dry food have the production code "BEST IF USED BY MAR 07 08 B" printed on the bag. Consumers should check this information on the bag, which is printed on the back panel below the seal.

The Company has taken this action because the rice protein concentrate used for this particular production run was obtained from Wilbur-Ellis, the same company who supplied this ingredient to Natural Balance. Test results received the evening of April 18th indicated that this rice protein concentrate tested positive for melamine. This was the only production run that used rice protein from Wilbur-Ellis.

Consumers should immediately stop feeding Spa Select Kitten dry cat food with the above-listed date codes to their kittens and consult with a veterinarian if they have any health concerns with their pet.

No other cat or dog foods, canned or dry, made by the Company are affected by the recall.

Should consumers have a specific question, they can email the Company at info@bluebuff.com or call 1-800-919-2833, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT, to receive more information.

Chenango Valley Pet Foods Issues Recall of Certain Pet Foods

Chenango Valley Pet Foods is recalling pet foods manufactured with a certain shipment of rice protein concentrate.  The company was informed by Wilbur-Ellis that the rice protein concentrate shipped to Chenango Valley Pet Foods may be contaminated with melamine, and instructed Chenango Valley Pet Foods to recall any pet foods manufactured with the rice protein concentrate. Melamine is an industrial chemical used to make plastics and fertilizers that may lead to illness or fatalities in animals if consumed.

The pet foods were sold to customers in Wisconsin, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania, who further sold the products to their customers through catalog mail-orders or retail outlets.

Only the following dry pet foods are involved in the recall:

DOCTORS FOSTER & SMITH CHICKEN & BROWN RICE FORMULA ADULT LITE DOG FOOD, NET WT. 5 LBS., 12.5 LBS, and 25 LBS; Code dates: Best Used By Jan 24, 09; Best Used By Feb 8, 09; Best Used By Feb 26, 09; Best Used By April 10, 09; Best Used By April 17, 09;

DOCTORS FOSTER & SMITH CHICKEN & BROWN RICE FORMULA ADULT LITE CAT FOOD, NET WT. 3 LBS. and 7 LBS.; Code date: Best Used By March 13, 09;

LICK YOUR CHOPS LAMB MEAL, RICE & EGG CAT FOOD, 4 LBS. packages,
Code date:  Best Used By April 29, 08;

Bulk CHICKEN & BROWN RICE FORMULA ADULT LITE DOG FOOD sold to one consignee (SmartPak) in a 2000 lbs. tote, Ship date: Feb 9, 2007.

Pet owners who purchased the pet foods should immediately discontinue using the products and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.  Pet owners should consult with a veterinarian if they have any health concerns with their pet. 

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-610-821-0608.

Diamond Pet Food Withdraws Products in Response to American Nutrition Inc. Pet Food Recall

Because of the canned pet food recall initiated by American Nutrition Inc., Diamond Pet Foods has announced it is withdrawing a limited number of canned products manufactured by American Nutrition. This action is limited to three specific canned products: Diamond Lamb & Rice Formula for Dogs 13 oz. cans, Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul Kitten Formula 5.5 oz. cans, and Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul Puppy Formula 13 oz. cans.

No other Diamond brand or Chicken Soup brand canned or dry pet food formulas are affected by the American Nutrition recall.

Diamond Pet Foods has not received any indication of quality or safety issues, including pet illness, with the three withdrawn products. However, because American Nutrition informed the company that these three specific products may include rice protein concentrate, Diamond Pet Foods felt this action was necessary for the protection of its customers and their pets.

It should be noted that the products being withdrawn were not formulated or labeled to contain rice protein concentrate.

SmartPak Canine Recalls LiveSmart Weight Management Formula

Wilbur-Ellis, a San Francisco-based supplier of pet food ingredients, has asked all pet food producers that used their rice protein concentrate to recall dog food produced using that ingredient due to a risk that it may have been contaminated with melamine. 

SmartPak Canine used rice protein concentrate supplied by Wilbur-Ellis for a single, recently produced batch of its LiveSmart - Weight Management Formula dog food. SmartPak is recalling that batch of the product. Virtually all of the potentially contaminated batch was recovered by SmartPak before going to customers; only 45 pet owners received shipments of the affected product and all of them have been contacted. 

The following LiveSmart formulas do not contain either of the ingredients affected in the recall (rice protein concentrate or wheat gluten) and remain available for sale in portion-pak SmartPaks:

• LiveSmart Adult - Chicken and Brown Rice
• LiveSmart Senior - Chicken and Brown Rice
• LiveSmart Puppy - Chicken and Brown Rice
• LiveSmart Adult - Lamb and Brown Rice

For more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis' recall, visit http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/wilburellis04_07.html

Blue Buffalo Recalls Can and Biscuit Products Due To Tampering By American Nutrition Inc.

We at the Blue Buffalo Company have just learned that American Nutrition Inc. (ANI), the manufacturer of all our cans and biscuits, has been adding rice protein concentrate to our can formulas without our knowledge and without our approval. This is product tampering, and it apparently has been going on for some time. The can formulas that we developed, and trusted them to produce, never contained any rice protein concentrate. 

So while no BLUE or Spa Select canned product has tested positive for the presence of melamine, and there has been no reported illness due to any of our canned products, we simply cannot be sure of what ANI has been including in our formulas. For this reason, we have decided to remove all of our canned and biscuit products from retail distribution. While this may seem to many to be a major over-reaction, as other ANI customers will probably only recall the products that tested positive for melamine, we see this as a matter of integrity.

We have already started the process of identifying a can and biscuit manufacturer with whom we can build a partnership based on trust. Once we have accomplished this, BLUE and Spa Select cans and BLUE Health Bars will be reintroduced with the high quality and superior nutrition that our brand stands for and that dogs and cats deserve.

The specific product involved includes all "BLUE" brand can dog foods, all "Spa Select" brand can cat foods and all "BLUE Health Bar" treats.

Consumers who have unused or partially used packages of any of these products should return them to their place of purchase for a complete refund.

All "BLUE" dry natural food for dogs and "Spa Select" dry natural foods for cats are not affected by this recall and are safe for consumption. Should consumers have a specific question, they can call the Company at 1-800-919-2833, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT, to receive more information.

American Nutrition, Inc. Issues Recall

American Nutrition is recalling pet foods manufactured using Wilbur-Ellis rice protein. None of these products is sold under an American Nutrition brand, but are sold through other independent companies. No American Nutrition brands or other products they manufacture for other businesses are affected by this recall.

The products subject to this recall are as follows:

CANNED CAT FOOD

Blue Buffalo Spa Select Hairball Control Oven Roasted Chicken 3oz AUG 21 09 APR 15 10
Blue Buffalo Spa Select Kitten Recipe Oven Roasted Chicken 3oz AUG 21 09 APR 15 10
Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul Kitten Formula 5.5oz 15 AUG 08 15 APR 09
Harmony Farms Country Chicken Entrée 3oz AUG 21 09 APR 15 10
Natural Balance Ocean Fish Formula 3oz and 6 oz AUG 21 09 APR 15 10

CANNED DOG FOOD

Blue Buffalo Beef Dinner 12.5oz AUG 21 09 APR 15 10
Blue Buffalo Chicken Dinner 12.5oz AUG 21 09 APR 15 10
Blue Buffalo Hearty Venison Dinner 12.5oz AUG 21 09 APR 15 10
Blue Buffalo Lamb Dinner 12.5oz AUG 21 09 APR 15 10
Blue Buffalo Salmon Dinner 12.5oz AUG 21 09 APR 15 10
Blue Buffalo Turkey Meatloaf Dinner 12.5oz AUG 21 09 APR 15 10
Canine Caviar Gourmet Beaver 13.2oz AUG 21 08 APR 15 09
Canine Caviar Gourmet Turkey 13.2oz AUG 21 08 APR 15 09
Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul Puppy Formula 13oz 21 AUG 08 15 APR 09
Diamond Lamb & Rice 13oz 21 AUG 09 15 APR 10
Harmony Farms Beef 12.5oz AUG 21 09 APR 15 10
Harmony Farms Chicken 12.5oz AUG 21 09 APR 15 10
Harmony Farms Lamb 12.5oz AUG 21 09 APR 15 10
Harmony Farms Salmon 12.5oz AUG 21 09 APR 15 10
Kirkland Signature Premium Dog 2-Flavor Variety Pack 14oz (24-pack) AUG 21 08 APR 15 09
Mulligan Stew Chicken 13.2oz AUG 21 09 APR 15 10
Mulligan Stew Turkey 13.2oz AUG 21 09 APR 15 10
Natural Balance Beef Formula 13oz AUG 21 09 APR 15 10
Natural Balance Chicken Formula 13oz AUG 21 09 APR 15 10
Natural Balance Lamb Formula 13oz AUG 21 09 APR 15 10
Natural Balance Venison & Brown Rice 13oz AUG 21 09 APR 15 10

BAKED DOG TREATS

Natural Balance Venison & Brown Rice Formula Baked Dog Treats 14oz AUG 21 07 APR 15 08
Blue Buffalo Health Bars Baked With Apples & Yogurt Dog Treats 20oz AUG 21 07 APR 15 08

Pet owners who purchased these pet foods should immediately discontinue using the products and return unused portions to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with additional questions can contact us by calling 1.800.257.4530 or by e:mailing us at feedback@amnutrition.com or by visiting http://www.americannutritioninc.com/.

Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc. Recalls Products in Response to American Nutrition Inc. Pet Food Recall

Natural Balance Pet Foods has announced it is issuing a recall of a number of canned products manufactured by American Nutrition. This action is limited to four specific Natural Balance canned formulas: Chicken Canned Dog Formula 13 oz , Beef Canned Dog Formula 13 oz, Lamb Canned Dog Formula 13 oz, and the 3oz and 6 oz Ocean Fish Canned Cat Formulas.

These products are being recalled in addition to our previously recalled Venison and Brown Rice canned and bagged dog foods, Venison and Brown Rice dog treats, and Venison and Green Pea dry cat food.

It should be noted that the products being recalled were not formulated or labeled to contain rice protein concentrate.

Sierra Pet Products, LLC Issues Recall of "Harmony Farms" Canned Dog Foods, "Harmony Farms" Canned Cat Foods and "Harmony Farms" Dog Treats Manufactured at American Nutrition, Inc.

SIERRA PET PRODUCTS, LLC, Wilton, CT, is initiating a recall of all canned dog foods, all canned cat food and all dog treats sold under its "Harmony Farms" brand. The Company is taking this action after learning that the FDA has confirmed the presence of melamine, a substance not approved for use in food, in rice protein concentrate used by the contract manufacturer in the production of some of these products.

Consumers who have any of the "Harmony Farms" can dog foods, can cat foods, or dog treats that are being recalled should stop using the products immediately, and return any unused or partially used products to the retailer where they were purchased, for a full refund.

The recall includes the following:

• All Cans of "Harmony Farms" dog food
• All Cans of "Harmony Farms" cat food
• All "Harmony Farms" dog treats

NO HARMONY FARMS DRY DOG OR CAT FOODS SOLD IN BAGS ARE MANUFACTURED AT AMERICAN NUTRITION. NONE OF THESE DRY DOG OR CAT FOODS ARE INVOLVED IN THIS RECALL.

Sierra Pet Products has notified its distributors and retailer customers of this recall by phone and letter and is arranging for return and credit for all recalled products.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-808-1664.

Blue Buffalo Company, Ltd Issues Recall of "Blue" Canned Dog Foods, "Blue Spa Select" Canned Cat Foods and "Blue" Dog Treats Manufactured At American Nutrition, Inc.

Blue Buffalo Company, Ltd, Wilton, CT, is initiating a recall of all canned dog foods sold under its "Blue" dog food brand, all canned cat food sold under its "Blue Spa Select" cat food brand, and all dog treats sold under its "Blue" dog food brand. The Company is taking this action after learning that the FDA has confirmed the presence of melamine, a substance not approved for use in food, in rice protein concentrate used by the contract manufacturer in the production of some of these products.

Consumers who have any of the "Blue" can dog foods, "Blue Spa Select" can cat foods, or "Blue" dog treats that are being recalled should stop using the products immediately, and return any unused or partially used products to the retailer where they were purchased, for a full refund.

The recall includes the following:

• All Cans of "Blue" dog food
• All Cans of "Blue Spa Select" cat food
• All "Blue" dog treats

NO BLUE DRY DOG OR CAT FOODS SOLD IN BAGS ARE MANUFACTURED AT AMERICAN NUTRITION. NONE OF THESE DRY DOG OR CAT FOODS ARE INVOLVED IN THIS RECALL.

Blue Buffalo has notified its distributors and retailer customers of this recall by phone and letter and is arranging for return and credit for all recalled products.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-919-2833.

Menu Foods Adds to Recall List

Menu Foods is now expanding the recall to include cuts and gravy and select other products which do not include ChemNutra wheat gluten but which were manufactured at any of Menu Foods’ plants during the period that ChemNutra wheat gluten was used at that plant, to the extent they have not already been subject to a recall, due to the possibility of cross-contamination. 

As a result, Menu advises the public:

• Additional items in the United States and Canada have been added to the recall list as shown below.  A further two varieties for Europe have been added to the recall list.
• The recall dates of those products previously recalled have been modified to include all dates during the period that ChemNutra wheat gluten was used in the applicable Menu plant.  All of these products, including the expanded dates, have previously been withdrawn from the market and should already be off the retailer shelves. 

Revised May 3, 2007

Cat Food