In recent weeks, a small number of pet foods containing corn have implemented recalls. Each of these foods were low quality formulas, which contained corn with high levels of aflatoxin. A list of the recalled foods appear at the end of this article. Aflatoxin has been responsible for a few previous pet food recalls. It [...]
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Dog Food Recalls- Does Your Pet Food Contain Corn?
Thursday, December 29th, 2011Primal Pet Food Recall
Monday, June 6th, 2011Primal Pet Food has announced a recall of their 4 pound Chicken/ Salmon nuggets for cats with a date code of 043112-17 because of the potential for salmonella contamination. No illnesses have been reported to date as a result of this recall. If you have any of the affected product, please contact us directly so [...]
Wellness Cat Food Recall
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011Wellness cat food cans recalled for potentially inadequate Thiamine levels.
Merrick Recalls Texas Taffy treats
Monday, January 31st, 2011Merrick Pet Care has announced a recall of all lots of their popular Texas Taffy treats because of the possibility of Salmonella contamination. The treats have a UPC of 02280827077. All lots numbers, up to and including 10364 are included in this recall. No illness has been reported to date. The company’s recall notice can [...]
Blue Buffalo issues limited recall
Friday, October 8th, 2010Blue Buffalo dog food company has issued a limited recall on three of its dog food formulas because of an excess of Vitamin D which was added to the formulation. Wilderness Chicken, Basics Salmon, and Large breed Chicken are all affected by this recall in the sizes with dates codes listed below: BLUE Wilderness Chicken [...]
Merrick Treat Recall Expands
Tuesday, August 17th, 2010Merrick Beef Filet Squares, also known as Texas Hold ‘ems, have been recalled because of the potential of Salmonella contamination. The company had previously recalled a single lot of these treats, which later expanded to include more dates. The current recall now includes all date ranges of the products, item number 60016. The company’s official [...]
Iams Recall Expands to include Eukanuba
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010**RECALL** Iams has issued a recall for ALL dry Veterinary formulas with Best By Dates between July 1, 2010- December 1, 2011. This date range covers virtually all the dry Iams prescription food currently in use for both dogs and cats. The recall now includes the same date ranges for all sizes and formulas of [...]
Iams Prescription Cat Food Recalled
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010Two lots of Iams Veterinary Formula Feline Renal have been recalled for the potential of Salmonella contamination. FDA testing returned positive results for salmonella, but no illness has been reported. The dry food, available mainly through veterinarians or with a prescription, is used for cats with kidney conditions. The recall currently affects two lots of [...]
Merrick Beef Filet Squares recalled
Monday, July 5th, 2010**RECALL** Merrick Pet Care is recalling one lot of their 10 oz. Beef Fillet Squares treats because of the potential of Salmonella contamination. The packages are marked as ITEM # 60016 LOT # 10084TL7 with a BEST BY date of MARCH 24, 2012 More information can be found on the company’s recall notice here.
Pet Vitamin and Supplement Recall
Monday, July 5th, 2010**RECALL** United Health Products has expanded their pet vitamin recall to include more products including nutritional supplements labeled with the Petco and Dr. Foster and Smith brands, Excel and Pro-Pet. Nature’s Miracle Pet Mess Easy Clean Up is also being recalled. The products are sold nationally and through mail order channels. Pets with Salmonella infections [...]