Latest Mars Recall 9/15/2008
Public Health Info: Recall of Bravo! Select Poultry Products for Dogs and Cats
Please review the following message from Alan Talarsky, Environmental Scientist 1, Food and Drug Safety Program, DHSS regarding the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Recall of certain Bravo! brand poultry products for dogs and cats. The pet food is being recalled because two of the products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes, while the other product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Both Salmonella and Listeria are organisms which can cause serious infections in dogs and cats, and if there is cross contamination, in people, especially small children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy people with Salmonella infection may only suffer short-term symptoms, such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Long term complications can include arthritis and other more serious ailments. Healthy people with Listeria infection may only suffer short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The company has received no reports of illness in either people or animals associated with any of the three products.
The recalled products are distributed nationwide to distributors, retail stores, internet sales and directly to consumers, and they can be identified by the batch ID code located on the hang tag attached to the bottom of the plastic film tubes. The recalled products should not be sold or fed to pets. Pet owners should return unopened frozen tubes of food to the store where purchased for a full refund. Pet owners should dispose of opened tubes of product in a safe manner (example, a securely covered trash receptacle) and return the washed plastic batch ID tag to the store where purchased for a full refund.
A photo of these recalled products is attached above.
Recalled Pet Food
Product: Bravo Original Formula Chicken Blend frozen raw food
Product Numbers: 21-102, 21-105, 21-110
Sizes: 2 pound, 5 pound and 10 pound tubes
Batch ID code (on hang tag): 236
Reason for Recall: Salmonella, Listeria
Product: Bravo Original Formula Turkey Blend frozen raw food
Product Numbers: 31-102, 31-105, 31-110
Sizes: 2 pound, 5 pound and 10 pound tubes
Batch ID code (on hang tag): 236
Reason for Recall: Listeria
Product: Bravo Basic Formula Finely Ground Chicken frozen raw food
Product Number: 21-212
Size: 2 pound tube
Batch ID Code (on hang tag): 226
Reason for Recall: Salmonella, Listeria
Other Batch IDs for these same products are not involved in the recall.
Bravo! is issuing this action out of an abundance of caution and sincerely regrets any inconvenience to pet owners as a result of this announcement. This voluntary recall has been issued because the FDA detected the bacteria in samples during a recent review.
In an effort to prevent the transmission of Salmonella from pets to family members and care givers, the FDA recommends that everyone follow appropriate pet food handling guidelines when feeding their pets. A list of safe pet food handling tips can be found at:
http://www.fda.gov/cvm/CVM_Updates/foodbornetips.htm.
People may risk Salmonella infection not only by handling these pet foods, but also by contact with pets or other surfaces exposed to these foods, so it is important that they thoroughly wash their hands with hot water and soap. Anyone who is experiencing the symptoms of Salmonella or Listeria infection after having handled the recalled product should seek medical attention. Consumers may report any complaints to FDA's local District Complaint Coordinator's located on the FDA website: http://www.fda.gov/opacom/backgrounders/complain.html.
Healthy cats and dogs rarely become sick from Salmonella. Animals ill with Salmonella will display symptoms similar to the ones listed above for humans. People who have concerns about whether their pet has Salmonella or not should contact their veterinarian.
For more information on the Bravo recall, please visit www.bravorawdiet.com, or call toll free (866) 922-9222.
No action is required of local health departments at this time for this recall. If any requests for assistance are received from the FDA, the Food and Drug Safety Program will contact you. For additional information regarding these recalls, please click on the weblink below.
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AVMA Advises Public of New Dog Food and Treat Recalls
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is advising pet owners and veterinarians of two new pet food recalls:
- Mars Petcare US http://www.marspetcare.com/index.html, has recalled Krasdale Gravy dry dog food and Red Flannel Large Breed Adult Formula dry dog food due to the potential that they are contaminated with Salmonella;
- Wal-Mart, http://www.walmartfacts.com/articles/5241.aspx, has pulled Chicken Jerky Strips manufactured by Import-Pingyang Pet Products Co. and Chicken Jerky manufactured by Shanghai Bestro Trading because they tested positive for melamine.
Mars Petcare announced the voluntary recall on August 21, 2007, of select 50 pound bags of Red Flannel dog food sold in Pennsylvania and 5 pound bags of Krasdale Gravy dry dog food sold in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. The Krasdale food has the UPC Code 7513062596 and a best by date of July 16 & 17, 2008. Only three bags of the Red Flannel food were sold, and only one is currently unaccounted for, with a UPC code of 4286900062.
Wal-Mart announced on August 22, 2007 that it pulled Chicken Jerky Strips and Chicken Jerky on July 26, 2007 off store shelves and conducted multiple tests on the treats based on a small number of complaints received. Wal-Mart reports that these tests showed the treats were contaminated with melamine.
The Shanghai Bestro Trading Chicken Jerky has a UPC code of 0087784900006. Wal-Mart is offering full refunds on the recalled treats, and has also placed a computer block on these products on all Wal-Mart cash registers to prevent customers from purchasing these treats.
For the latest information on recalled pet food and treats, please visit the AVMA Web site at www.avma.org.
AVMA Offers Advice to Pet Owners after Nationwide Food Recall
(SCHAUMBURG, Ill.) March 19, 2007The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), in response to a national pet food recall, offers the following information and advice to concerned pet owners:
Menu Foods, Inc., a Canadian private-label pet food manufacturer based in Statesville, Ontario, has issued a recall on all its "cuts and gravy" style dog and cat food products produced at its facility in Emporium, Kansas, between December 3, 2006, and March 6, 2007. This recall includes 90 brands across the entire manufacturing spectrum. A complete list of affected foods including date and product information codes is available through the AVMA Web site at: http://www.avma.org/aa/menufoodsrecall/070318.asp. If you have any of the products identified on these lists, immediately stop feeding them to your pet.
If you suspect that your pet has been affected by a recalled food, do the following three steps to help you veterinary with your pet's diagnosis:
Retain food samples for analysis.
Retain 4 cans or 1 kg of dry food, when possible.
Freeze when possible or store at room temperature in airtight bags.
Document product name, type of product and manufacturing information.
Retain all packaging.
Identify date codes or production lot numbers.
Retain purchase receipts.
Document product consumption.
Dates products or products were fed.
Consumption and palatability history.
Time of onset of clinical signs.
Detailed dietary history (ie, all products fed and feeding methods).
Although the exact cause is not currently known, animals that have become ill after consuming these products have shown signs of acute kidney failure.
Dr. SaundraWillis, DVM, a board certified diplomate and communications chair with the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) and member of the AVMA Council on Communications, advises that signs of kidney failure include loss of appetite, lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, changes in water consumption and also changes in urination. Anybody who has a pet that exhibits these signs should take the animal to the veterinarian.
"Owners shouldn't panic, because there can be a wide variety of reasons a pet might exhibit these symptoms," Dr. Willis explained. "But it's always prudent that, when a pet is exhibiting any signs of illness, the pet owner should contact their veterinarian immediately."
A veterinarian may call for a urinalysis and blood work, and might also perform additional tests, such as an x-ray or ultrasound, to rule out other possible problems such as bladder and kidney stones. If it has been determined that the cat or dog has been affected by consumption of the recalled pet food, a veterinarian could decided to treat the illness with medications and/or intravenous fluids.
"If the kidney disease is severe, such as the animal is not urinating at all, the veterinarian may consult with or suggest referral a specialist from the ACVIM for more advanced care," Dr. Willis explained.
Please monitor the AVMA Web site (www.avma.org) for the latest information on the recall. Consumers with questions for the manufacturer can contact Menu Foods, Inc. at 1-866-895-2708. A list of veterinary specialists can be found at the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine at www.acvim.org, or by calling 800-245-9081.
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The AVMA, founded in 1863, is one of the oldest and largest veterinary medical organizations in the world. More than 75,000 member veterinarians are engaged in a wide variety of professional activities. AVMA members are dedicated to advancing the science and art of veterinary medicine including its relationship to public health and agriculture. Visit the AVMA Web site at www.avma.org to learn more about veterinary medicine and animal care and to access up-to-date information on the association's issues, policies and activities.
Dog and Cat Food Recall
www.menufoods.com/recall
1 866 895 2706
Recalls concerning products with infected rice
Natural Balance
BlueBuff
Royal Canin
Unrelated recall from Eight In One concerning treats with salmonella.
If your pet has ingested any of the foods on the recall list, the veterinarians of Lanoka Oaks Veterinary Center strongly recommend blood work and a urinalysis.
Please see the important press release issued by the FDA concerning a pet food recall. Specific information about brands involved can be found by clicking on the hyperlinks embedded in the text. If you have trouble viewing this message, you can access it directly at www.fda.gov.
FDA News
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
P07-48
March 17, 2007
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Media Inquiries:
Mike Herndon, 301-827-6242
Consumer Inquiries:
888-INFO-FDA
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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
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