Category: Recalls

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Recall: Jones Natural Chews Pig Ears

The Jones Natural Chews Co company is recalling pig ears due to salmonella contamination. Please note that the pig ears are sold under a few different names—Jones Natural Chews, Blain’s Farm & Fleet, & Country Butcher Dog Chews.  So far, there’s no info. on the company’s website. Boo!  The recall is due to tests preformed by the Washington State Dept. of Agriculture.

These are the products included in the recall:

  1. Jones Natural Chews Co Pig Ears 2pk bag with header card —item upc 741956001047, lot 2420
  2. Jones Natural Chews Co Pig Ears bulk 100ct box —box upc 741956001139, lot 2490, 2560, 2630, 2700, 2840, 2910, 2980
  3. Jones Natural Chews Co Pig Ears bulk 50 ct box —box upc 741956001504, lot 2490, 2840
  4. Jones Natural Chews Co Pig Ears bulk 25ct box —box upc 741956001467, lot 2700
  5. Jones Natural Chews Co Pig Ears 1pk shrinkwrapped —item upc 741956001146, lot 2700, 2840, 2420
  6. Jones Natural Chews Co Pig Ears 10pk printed bag—item upc 741956001405, lot 2420, 2560, 2630, 2840
  7. Blain’s Farm & Fleet Pig Ears 10 pieces bag—item upc 741956001405, lot 2560
  8. Country Butcher Dog Chews Pig Ears 1pk shrinkwrapped —item upc 741956001511, lot 2630
  9. Country Butcher Dog Chews Pig Ears 1pk shrinkwrapped —item upc 741956001146, lot 2420
  10. Country Butcher Dog Chews Pig Ears 12pk bag —item upc 741956001245, lot 2910

What you need to know about Salmonella

Salmonella can cause serious illness in cats and dogs and cross-contamination to humans is possible resulting in serious illness.

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Pet Food Recall: Wellness Canned Cat Food

Wellness announced a recall due to possible inadequate levels of thiamine (B1). The products affected by the recall are:

Wellness Canned Cat Food

  • All flavors & sizes:  best by dates 14APR 13 – 30SEP13
  • Chicken & Herring (all sizes):  best by dates 10NOV13 or 17NOV13

Only cats who were feed only food from the affected lots are at risk for thiamine deficiency. Symptoms include:

  • Ventroflexion (bending in a downward position) of the neck
  • Muscle weakness
  • Ataxia (wobbly walking)
  • Seizures
  • Fixed, dilated pupils
  • Paralysis of the muscles around the eye

Interestingly, they are recalling all product manufactured during the time in question in order to avoid confusion.  They also made the announcement on a Monday instead of pulling a “dump & run” —a trick a lot of companies use of issuing a press release late on a Friday so the story gets lost in the news cycle.  And I’ll give them points to for having a link to the recall info. on the home page.  Some companies just file their recalls under “News”.

If you have cat food from these lots, you should stop feeding it to your cats. Call WellPet at 1-877-227-9587 to arrange for return of the product and reimbursement.

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Pet Food Recall: Merrick Jr. Texas Taffy

The FDA has announced the recall of Merrick Pet Care’s, Inc. Jr. Texas Taffy pet treat (ITEM # 27077, UPC # 02280827077, All Lots up to and including 10364) due to possible Salmonella contamination.  The Merrick Pet Care site says to return the unused portion to the place of purchase for a full refund. Contact Merrick at 1-800-664-7387 M-F 8:00am – 5:00pm CST with any questions.

 

What you need to know about Salmonella

Salmonella can cause serious illness in cats and dogs and cross-contamination to humans is possible resulting in serious illness.

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Pet Food Recall: Kroger Recalls Cat, Kitten & Dog Foods

Kroger is recalling numerous pet foods because of possible aflatoxin contamination.

  • Pet Pride Cat Food sold in 3.5 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111088128
  • Pet Pride Cat Food sold in 18 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111071357
  • Pet Pride Tasty Blend Poultry & Seafood Cat Food sold in 3.5 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111088152
  • Pet Pride Tasty Blend Poultry & Seafood Cat Food sold in 18 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111074580
  • Pet Pride Kitten Formula Food sold in 3.5 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111071903
  • Old Yeller Chunk Dog Food sold in 22 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111074566
  • Old Yeller Chunk Dog Food sold in 50 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111074563
  • Kroger Value Cat Food sold in 3 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111000018
  • Kroger Value Chunk Dog Food sold in 15 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111071559
  • Kroger Value Chunk Dog Food sold in 50 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code:111100010


The recall includes product from Kroger stores in:

  • Alabama
  • Arkansas
  • Georgia
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Michigan
  • Mississippi
  • Missouri
  • North Carolina
  • Ohio
  • South Carolina
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Virginia
  • West Virginia

Also affected are:
  • Dillons and Gerbes stores in Kansas & Missouri
  • Baker’s stores in Nebraska
  • Food 4 Less stores in Nebraska, Illinois & Indiana
  • Jay C, Hilander, Owen’s, Pay Less and Scott’s stores in Illinois & Indiana



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Pet Food Recall: Blue Buffalo Company

The FDA announced that Blue Buffalo Company is recalling some of their dry dog food due to possible excessive levels of Vitamin D.

Researchers at Michigan State University put the pieces together when blood samples started arriving with high levels of calcium.  The samples also tested with very high levels of Vitamin D. The 16 effected dogs had increased thirst & urination, and some also experienced weight loss, loss of appetite & signs of kidney damage.  All of the dogs had been fed Blue Buffalo’s Wilderness Chicken Recipe.

If you have product affected by the recall, stop feeding it to your dogs. You can return the unused portion to the place of purchase for a refund or call Blue Buffalo at 1-877-523-9114 for more information.

The recall includes:

Blue Wilderness Chicken Flavor dry dog food

  • 4.5 1b—Best If Used By JUL2611Z, JUL2711Z, JUL2811Z
  • 11 lb—Best If Used By JUL1211B
  • 24 1b—Best If Used By JUL1211B, JUL1311B

Blue Basics Limited Ingredient Formula Salmon & Potato Recipe dry dog food

  • 11 lb—Best If Used By AUG2111B, AUG2211B
  • 24 lb—Best If Used By AUG2111B, SEP2311P, OCT2611P

Blue Life Protection Formula Natural Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Large Breed Adult dog food

  • 30 lb—Best If Used By SEP2211P, SEP2311P, OCT2611P
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