Tag: aflatoxin

United Pet Group, Inc. is recalling 4 products for birds due to potential salmonella contamination.  Affected products were distributed to the US and Canada between Oct 2012 and Feb 2013.

For a refund, call 1-800-645- 5145, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30AM – 5:00PM Eastern Standard Time.

Hy-Vee, Inc. is recalling 2 types of dog food because of elevated levels of Aflatoxin.  Affected products were distributed to Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin between October 26, 2012 and January 11, 2013.

Return product to stores for a refund.

Honest Kitchen is recalling 3 products due to Salmonella contamination from human grade parsley.  Affected products were sold in the US and Canada through stores, mail order, & online after August 2012.  Honest Kitchen is handling their recall better than most companies—they also announced new safeguards to protect pets.

To supplement its quality control processes while maintaining its commitment to gentle processing that protects natural nutrients, The Honest Kitchen is enacting additional procedures:

• All dehydrated leafy greens will be steamed, to further protect against the possibility of Salmonellaand other pathogens;
• All leafy greens will receive a second test for pathogens after arrival at the Company’s manufacturing facility, in addition to the testing conducted internally by suppliers;
• The Company has discontinued its relationship with the supplier who provided the parsley used in the production of the lots being recalled.

Consumers can receive a replacement or full refund of the MSRP of the affected products plus $1 to cover postage, by mailing the UPC and lot code along with a completed Reimbursement Form to The Honest Kitchen, 145 14th Street, San Diego, Calif. 92101, Attn: Reimbursements. All refunds will be processed within five business days (plus postage time).

Nature’s Variety is recalling 1 product due to pieces of clear plastic in the product that can be a choking hazard.  The problem has been found and resolved.

Consumers who have purchased one of the above products can obtain a full refund or exchange by either returning the product in its original packaging or bringing a proof of purchase back to their retailer.  Consumers with additional questions can call the Nature’s Variety Consumer Relations team at 1.888.519.7387 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST. Or, click here to email them directly.

Nutri-Vet, LLC. is recalling 9 products due to Salmonella contamination.  The affected products were distributed in the US through online sales & retail stores from April 2012 through February 2013 with Best By Dates ranging from April 20, 2014, through October 3, 2014.

Stop feeding these to your pets and return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Nutri-Vet at 1-877-729-8668 Monday thru Friday from 7am to 5pm MDT.

Kaytee Products many treats due to Salmonella contamination.  Affected products were distributed in Canada, China, Guam, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Pakistan, Puerto Rico, Singapore, the UAE, & the US to:

For more information, call 1-800-Kaytee 1 (800 529-8331) or visit the Kaytee website.

Kasel Associated Industries is recalling a huge number of products due to Salmonella contamination—everything manufactured at its Denver, Colorado facility from April 20, 2012 to September 19, 2012.  They manufacture Boots & Barkley, BIXBI, Nature’s Deli, Colorado Naturals, Petco, and Best Bully Stick.

Consumers who have purchased any listed products are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Kasel Associated Industries at (800) 218-4417 Monday thru Friday from 7am to 5pm MDT.