Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Paws,
Although we at Catnabbit try to bring you the lighter side of news, we have found that it would be very important to share this with you. There is currently a pet food recall that could affect you. Please check your cans of food to make sure that they were not manufactured by Menu Foods. Most cat foods these days are manufactured by another company than the brand that is prominently listed on the label. The manufacturer or distributor is listed on the back of the can in small print.
There have been at least 10 cats that have suffered and died from Kidney Failure as a result of eating the “cuts and gravy” foods supplied by Menu Foods. Here is a full list of brands that are affected, although we’ve heard reports that there may be more, such as Iams and Eukanuba. This affects CANNED FOOD and one dry food so far. The full list is below but some have been added in the comments (see #56 for example).
Wondering what to do about this recall? First, throw away the bad food or call the phone number to find out how to send it back as part of the recall. Second, scroll to the bottom of this post for a link to the FDA to report adverse reactions to the recalled food.
Recalled Foods Link
http://www.menufoods.com/recall/
Recalled Cat Product Information
Recall Information 1-866-895-2708
Recalled Cat Product Information
Recall Information 1-866-895-2708
- Americas Choice, Preferred Pets
- Authority
- Best Choice
- Companion
- Compliments
- Demoulas Market Basket
- Eukanuba
- Fine Feline Cat
- Food Lion
- Foodtown
- Giant Companion
- Hannaford
- Hill Country Fare
- Hy-Vee
- Iams
- Key Food
- Laura Lynn
- Li’l Red
- Loving Meals
- Meijer’s Main Choice
- Nutriplan
- Nutro Max Gourmet Classics
- Nutro Natural Choice
- Paws
- Pet Pride
- Presidents Choice
- Price Chopper
- Priority
- Save-A-Lot
- Schnucks
- Sophistacat
- Special Kitty Canada
- Special Kitty US
- Springfield Prize
- Sprout
- Total Pet, My True Friend
- Wegmans
- Western Family
- White Rose
- Winn Dixie
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.
Recalled Dog Product Information
Recall Information 1-866-895-2708
- Americas Choice, Preferred Pets
- Authority
- Award
- Best Choice
- Big Bet
- Big Red
- Bloom
- Bruiser
- Cadillac
- Companion
- Demoulas Market Basket
- Eukanuba
- Food Lion
- Giant Companion
- Great Choice
- Hannaford
- Hill Country Fare
- Hy-Vee
- Iams
- Key Food
- Laura Lynn
- Loving Meals
- Meijers Main Choice
- Mixables
- Nutriplan
- Nutro Max
- Nutro Natural Choice
- Nutro
- Ol’Roy Canada
- Ol’Roy US
- Paws
- Pet Essentials
- Pet Pride - Good n Meaty
- Presidents Choice
- Price Chopper
- Priority
- Publix
- Roche Bros
- Save-A-Lot
- Schnucks
- Shep Dog
- Springsfield Prize
- Sprout
- Stater Bros
- Total Pet, My True Friend
- Western Family
- White Rose
- Winn Dixie
- Your Pet
From FDA News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
P07-48
March 17, 2007
Media Inquiries:
Mike Herndon, 301-827-6242
Consumer Inquiries:
888-INFO-FDA
Recall of Pet Foods Manufactured by Menu Foods, Inc.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been informed that Menu Foods, Inc., a private-label pet food manufacturer based in Statesville, 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 recall was prompted by consumer complaints received by the manufacturer and by tasting trials conducted by the manufacturer. There has been a small number of reported instances of cats and dogs in the United States that developed kidney failure after eating the affected product. Ten deaths, one dog and nine cats, have reported at this time. The firm has undertaken extensive testing of the pet food products in question, but to date has been unable to find the source of the problem.
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 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.
FDA is conducting an investigation and working with Menu Foods, Inc. to ensure the effectiveness of the recall. 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.
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Menu Foods, Inc. Press Release - “Precautionary” Recall
Procter & Gamble Recall Information
Hill’s Science Diet Recall Information
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