PET FOOD RECALL INFORMATION - Updated 2/11/2008
SYMPTOMS | FDA ALERTS | REPORTING | AVMA ADVICE | FOOD LISTINGS | GET ALERTS | INFO FOR VETS

SYMPTOMS TO LOOK FOR:

• Lethargy

• Loss of appetite

• Vomiting

• Renal failure (symptoms of renal failure include bad breath, increased urination and drinking fluids (esp in dogs), and rarely sudden onset blindness)

FDA ALERTS AND ADVISORIES:

     ***NEW 2008***

• FDA Alerts: http://www.fda.gov/ora/fiars/ora_import_ia9929.html

• 2008 Pet Foods Recalled: http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/

• More Recall Info: http://reliablepetfoodrecallinfo.blogspot.com/

       *2007*

• FDA Alerts and individual pet food company recalls:
  http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/petfood.html
  http://www.fda.gov/ora/fiars/ora_import_ia9926.html

• FDA Pinpoints source of poisonous wheat gluten:
  http://www.itchmo.com/read/fda-pinpoints-suspected-seller-of-wheat-gluten_20070401

• The FDA has also posted new information on the pet food recall and its
  regulation of pet foods:    http://www.fda.gov/cvm/petfoods.htm#newsreleases

• FDA Enforcement Report Index:   http://www.fda.gov/opacom/Enforce.html

REPORTING A PROBLEM

• Adverse effects or deaths of pets conclusively linked to eating contaminated foods should be reported to the FDA:  http://www.fda.gov/opacom/backgrounders/complain.html

ADVICE FOR PET OWNERS FROM AVMA:

• AVMA Advice regarding Recall:The AVMA offers advice to pet owners:
  http://www.pr-inside.com/avma-offers-advice-to-pet-owners-r71034.htm

• AVMA links regarding Recall:
  http://www.avma.org/aa/menufoodsrecall/

FOOD LISTINGS OF RECALLED PRODUCTS:

     LISTS:

• FDA UPDATED LISTINGS: http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/

• NATIONAL PET FOUNDATION LIST:
  http://nationalpetfoundation.com/list_cat_foods.html

• MENU FOODS LIST OF RECALLED PRODUCTS:
  http://menufoods.com/recall

• LIST OF PRODUCTS RECALLED *BY FDA*:
  http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/

     RECALLS (Not all inclusive - see lists above and specific pet food company sites for others):

• ROYAL CANIN EXPANDS RECALL - products added AND date codes changed! (May 11, 2007):
  http://www.royalcanin.us/recalled.html
  More Products added AND products with Best By date codes between July 28, 2007 to April 30, 2008 are being voluntarily recalled

• Drs FOSTER & SMITH EXPANDS RECALL (May 5, 2007) :
  http://www.drsfostersmith.com/general.cfm?gid=568

• MENU FOODS RECALL EXPANDS DRAMATICALLY! NEW! (May 3, 2007)
  http://www.itchmo.com/read/breaking-news-menu-foods-recall-expands-dramatically-due-to-cross-contamination_20070502

• MULTIPLE RECALLS (April 26, 2007):

  • Blue Buffalo recalls all canned dog and cat food, plus treats.

  • Natural Balance recalls more foods.

  • Chicken Soup For the Pet Lover’s Soul recalled.

  • Diamond pet food recalled. (See link above)

  • Costco’s Kirkland brand canned food recalled.

  • Lick Your Chops brand recalled.

• Royal Canin Recall (April 19, 2007):
  http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/royalcanin04_07.html
  http://www.nationalpetfoundation.com/dog-food-recall.html/royal-canin.html
  http://www.royalcanin.us/ 

• Natural Balance Pet Food Recall Expands (April 25, 2007):
  http://www.naturalbalanceinc.com/

• Blue Buffalo Product Recall (April 19, 2007):
  http://www.nationalpetfoundation.com/dog-food-recall.html/blue-buffalo.html

• Wilbur-Ellis Recall (April 18, 2007):
  http://www.nationalpetfoundation.com/dog-food-recall.html/wilbur-ellis.html

• Natural Balance Pet Food Recall (April 17, 2007):
  http://www.naturalbalanceinc.com/

• Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. Press Release (March 17, 2007)

• P&G Pet Care Press Release (March 16, 2007)
  (Consumers who have purchased IAMS or Eukanuba pet food who have questions should check the IAMS web site. Consumers who have purchased other pet food distributed by Menu should contact Menufoods.)

• Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. Press Release (March 16, 2007)

• Nestlé Purina PetCare Company Press Release (March 16, 2007)

• DelMonte Pet Products Voluntarily Withdraws Specific Product Codes of Pet Treats and Wet Dog Food Products:
  http://www.delmonte.com/petfoodrecall.html

• Alpo® Brand Prime Cuts In Gravy Canned Dog Food Voluntary Nationwide Recall (March 30, 2007)

GET EMAIL UPDATES ON RECALLED FOOD:

• http://www.itchmo.com/itchmos-pet-safety-alert-email-list/

• http://nationalpetfoundation.com/pet-food-recall.html

INFORMATION FOR VETERINARIANS FROM ACVIM:

PET FOOD RECALL: UPDATED INFORMATION FOR VETERINARIANS