Stella & Chewy’s Recall

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As of July 2, 2015, Stella and Chewy’s was ordered by the Maryland Department of Agriculture to issue a recall for Chewy’s Chicken Freeze-Dried Dinner Patties for Dogs in 15 oz. bags. This recall was issued because they detected Listeria monocytogenes in this product. The dog food in question came from Lot # 111-15. So far, no one has reported any illness by a dog or human as a result of this contamination. However, just to make sure this doesn’t happen, Stella & Chewy’s has decided to recall all products which were made in Lot # 111-15. They are doing this voluntarily, even though the other products have not tested… Read More Continue Reading

Kong® Aussie Sticks dog treats – Recall

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JAKKS Pacific® quietly recalled its Kong® Aussie Sticks dog treats on September 25, 2014. Based out of Walnut, California, the company recalled the product because of possible mold contamination. Consumers can determine if they bought an possibly contaminated product by checking the item number and “best by” date on the packaging. The affected products have item numbers 75559 and 75560, in addition to “best by” dates of 1/30/16 and 1/31/16. According to the company, most of the affected products were caught before they left the distribution center. There was a chance that some of the products did make it to PetSmart® locations, the only retailer where the product was sold,… Read More Continue Reading

Merrick Pet Treats Recalled for Salmonella

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Merrick® Pet Care, Inc. has issued a recall for its Jr. Texas Taffy pet treat, which were manufactured at its facility in Amarillo, Texas. Issued on January 28, 2011, the recall includes those products with item number 27077, UPC number 02280827077, and products that include lot number 10364 and below. Shipped to retailers and distributors throughout the United States, the product is being recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination. Customers who bought the product should return any unused portion immediately for a full refund, or at the very least dispose of it in a covered trash receptacle. If consumers or their pets show any signs of Salmonella contamination — diarrhea,… Read More Continue Reading

Kroger Dog Food Recalled for Aflatoxin

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Kroger® Company announced a recall on December 18, 2010, for a variety of its pet food products sold in select states across the United States. Included in this recall are Kroger® stores in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. Also included in the recall are Gerbes® and Dillons® stores in the states of Missouri and Kansas; Baker’s ® stores in Nebraska; Food 4 Less® stores Indiana, Illinois, and Nebraska; and Pay Less®, Scott’s®, Owen’s®, Jay C®, and Hilander® stores in Illinois and Indiana. The affected products are being recalled due to the… Read More Continue Reading

Blue Buffalo Dog Food Recall

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Blue Buffalo™ of Wilton, Connecticut, has issued a recall for batches of a variety of the company’s products. Issued on October 8, 2010, the recall is for the some of the company’s Blue Wilderness® line of products, including 4.5-lb bags of Chicken Flavor dry dog food, “best by” dates of JULY2611Z, JULY2711Z, AND JULY2811Z; 11-lb bags of Chicken Flavor dry dog food with a “best by” date of JULY1211B; and 24-lb bags of Chicken Flavor dry dog food with “best by” dates of JULY1211B and LUKY1311B. Also included in the recall are Blue Basics™ 11-lb bags of Limited Ingredient Formula Salmon and Potato dry dog food with “best by” dates… Read More Continue Reading

Hartz Naturals Real Beef Dog Treats Recall

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Hartz Mountain Corporation issued a recall on September 3, 2010, for its Hartz® Naturals™ Real Beef Treats for Dogs. The recall was issued due to possible contamination of the product with the Salmonella bacteria. The recall affects 74,700 8-oz bags of Hartz® Naturals™ Real Beef Treats for Dogs with UPC number 32700-11519 and lot code BZ0969101E. The affected product was imported from Brazilian supplier, Bertin S.A., and distributed to customers throughout the United States. Random sampling testing by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) detected the presence of the Salmonella bacteria in the lot in question, resulting in the recall. Any customers who purchased the affected product should stop… Read More Continue Reading

Merrick Expands Dog Treats Recall

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Merrick® Pet Care updated their recall on August 16, 2010, of its 10-oz “Beef Filet Squares for Dogs” and “Texas Hold’em” treats to all lost of the aforementioned products. Shipped to retailers and distributors across the United States, the company felt extra precaution was necessary due to possible contamination by Salmonella bacteria. If consumers purchased any of the affected product, they should dispose of it in a covered trash receptacle for safety. The item number for the affected product is 60016 and includes all lots produced at the company’s Amarillo, Texas, plant. Some of the symptoms associated with Salmonella infection include fever, diarrhea, and stomach pain. If pets show signs… Read More Continue Reading

Merrick Expands Recall of Dog Treats

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Merrick® Pet Care, based out of Amarillo, Texas, has expanded its recall of its “Beef Filet Squares for Dogs” product to include additional cases of its “Texas Hold’ems” product. Issued on August 3, 2010, the recall was issued due to potential Salmonella contamination. The expanded recall includes 83 additional cases of the “Texas Hold’ems” with an item number of 60016, lot number of 10127, and a “best by” date of 5/6/12. Furthermore, the treats in question were sold in 10-oz plastic bags that had the lot number and “best by” date printed on the top and bottom of the bag. Shipped to retailers and distributors across the United States, consumers… Read More Continue Reading

Eukanuba® and Iams® Dog Food Recall

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Multinational consumer goods company Procter & Gamble™ (P&G™) has expanded an earlier recall to include batches of its Iams® Veterinary and Eukanuba® dog food items on July 30, 2010. Salmonella contamination is cited as the reason for the recall. The affected products include Iams® Veterinary Dry Formulas — all dry sizes and varieties with “best by” dates between 7/1/10 and 12/1/11; Eukanuba® Naturally Wild and Pure dog foods — all dry sizes and varieties with a “Best By” date between 7/1/10 and 12/1/11; and Eukanuba® Custom Care Sensitive Skin dog food — all dry sizes with a “best by” date between 7/1/10 and 12/1/11. The contaminated batches were sold at… Read More Continue Reading

Merrick Dog Treats Recall

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A recall has been issued by Merrick® Pet Care, operating out of Amarillo, Texas. The product in question includes the company’s Beef Filet Squares for Dogs; and the recall was issued on July 2, 2010. The recall includes 876 cases of the companies 10-oz Beef Filet Squares for Dogs with a “best by” date of 3/24/12. The product also has an item number of 60016 and a lot number of 10084TL7. The recall is due to potential Salmonella contamination. The affected product was shipped to retailers and distribution points across the United States, though individual locations have been notified and have initiated their recall procedures. The recall was initiated when… Read More Continue Reading