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Due to the possibility of cross-contamination, Drs. Foster & Smith Lamb & Brown Rice Dry Adult Dog Food is being recalled. Check link for specific lot numbers. You can find out much more on the recall on my Pet Food Recall Archive Page.
SmartPak Canine is recalling its LiveSmart Adult Lamb & Brown Rice. (scroll to bottom) It tested positive for melamine even though it is not supposed to contain “rice protein concentrate, wheat gluten, or any of the ingredients on FDA’s import watch list.” You can find out much more on the recall on my Pet Food …
Renal tubule blocked by crystals. Two months into the pet food recall, scientists weren’t sure why melamine and cyanuric acid, which are not thought to be very toxic, were killing pets. Now scientists at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada, may have found the answer as to how the contaminants in the tainted pet …
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Since the recall list just keeps growing, I want to remind you there is a very well maintained list of safe (not part of the recall) pet foods at PetSitUSA.com. I strongly encourage you to check it out. You can find out much more on the recall on my Pet Food Recall Archive Page.
Two months after its first recall, Menu Foods has expanded their recall to include products made without wheat gluten, but that might have been cross-contaminated. There are many more added to the list, so be sure to check the list of newly recalled foods for the US and the list for Canada. China has made …
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