Sunday, March 24, 2013

Diamond Pet Foods, Bravo And Natura Pet Products Recall This Past Week



Premium Edge, Diamond Naturals and 4health Dry Cat Food Formulas Voluntarily Recalled Due to Possibility of Low Levels of Thiamine (Vitamin B1)

Diamond Pet Foods is voluntarily recalling limited production codes of Premium Edge Finicky Adult Cat Formula dry cat food, Premium Edge Senior Cat Hairball Management Formula dry cat food, Premium Edge Kitten Formula dry cat food, Diamond Naturals Kitten Formula dry cat food and 4health All Life Stages Cat Formula dry cat food. Tests conducted by the company indicated the products might have a low level of thiamine (Vitamin B1). There have been no complaints regarding thiamine levels, or any other health issues, related to these products. In association with this voluntary recall, Diamond Pet Foods has tested all other Diamond brands for thiamine deficiency to ensure the safety of the cat food it manufactures. No other product manufactured by Diamond Pet Foods is involved in this voluntary recall.
Only product with the following Best By dates and Production Codes are included in the voluntary recall. Further distribution of these affected production codes has occurred through online sales. It is best to check the production code to determine if the product has been recalled or not.


Product Size Production Codes Best By States
Premium Edge Finicky Adult Cat Formula 18 lb. bags NGF0703 10-Jul-2013 Massachusetts
Premium Edge Finicky Adult Cat Formula 6 lb. bags NGF0802 15-Aug-2013,
16-Aug-2013
Florida, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia
Premium Edge Senior Cat Hairball Management Formula 6 lb. and
18 lb. bags
NGS0101 03-Jan-2014,
04-Jan-2014
Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Oklahoma
Premium Edge Senior Cat Hairball Management Formula 6 lb. and
18 lb. bags
NGS0702 10-Jul-2013 Florida, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia
Premium Edge Kitten Formula 6 oz. samples,
6 lb. and 18 lb. bags
MKT0901 26-Sept-2013
29-Sept-2013
30-Sept-2013
02-Oct-2013
Florida, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia
Diamond Naturals Kitten Formula 6 oz. samples and 6 lb. bags MKT0901 30-Sept-2013 Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina
4health All Life Stages Cat Formula 5 lb. and
18 lb. bags
NGF0802 14-Aug-2013,
18-Aug-2013
Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia                                    


 
At Diamond Pet Foods, we have a process where we continuously test our products, and this process allowed us to find the undesired levels of thiamine in some of our cat formulas. Our food safety protocols are designed to provide safe food on a daily basis," says Michele Evans, Ph.D., Diamond Pet Foods Executive Director of Food Safety and Quality Assurance. "In the event an error occurs, we have the data to quickly alert pet owners, giving them the confidence they demand of a pet food manufacturer."

Pet owners who are unsure if the product they purchased is included in the recall, or who would like replacement product or a refund, may contact the Pet Food Information Center at 1­888­965­6131, Sunday through Saturday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. EST. Consumers also may visit Website - http://www.petfoodinformationcenter.com1 for additional information.


Cats fed product with the previously listed Production Codes and Best By dates exclusively for several weeks may be at risk for developing a thiamine deficiency. Thiamine is essential for cats in maintaining normal nervous system function. Symptoms of thiamine deficiency displayed by an affected cat can be gastrointestinal or neurological in nature. Early signs of thiamine deficiency may include decreased appetite, salivation, vomiting and weight loss. In advanced cases, neurological signs can develop, which may include ventriflexion (bending towards the floor) of the neck, wobbly walking, falling, circling and seizures. Pet owners should contact their veterinarians immediately if a cat is displaying any of these signs. If treated promptly, thiamine deficiency typically is reversible.




Bravo! Recalls 2 lb Tubes of Chicken Blend-Raw Frozen Food Diet for Dogs and Cats (One Lot Code) Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk 

Bravo! is voluntarily recalling its 2 lb tubes of Bravo! Raw Food Diet Chicken Blend for Dogs and Cats, product code: 21-102, batch ID code 6 14 12, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
The recall involves 2 lb. Bravo! Chicken Blend frozen raw diet tubes (chubs) made on June 14, 2012 only; no other products or sizes are involved. The recalled product should not be sold or fed to pets. This batch tested negative by a third party independent laboratory prior to release for distribution to consumers, however routine testing by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture of product collected from a single retail location tested positive for presence of salmonella. While the testing discrepancy is unclear, in an abundance of caution Bravo is issuing this recall.

The company has received no reports of illness in either people or animals associated with this product.

The recalled product is distributed nationwide to distributors, retail stores, internet retailers and directly to consumers, and can be identified by the batch ID code 6 14 12 located on the white hang tag attached to the bottom of the plastic film tube.

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.

Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.

Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

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/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm048182.htm.1

For more information on the Bravo recall, please visit www.bravorawdiet.com2, or call toll free (866) 922-9222 Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (EST).  

Natura Pet Issues Voluntary Recall of Specialized Dry Pet Foods Due to Possible Health Risk 

Natura Pet Products is voluntarily recalling specific lots of dry pet food because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. No Salmonella-related illnesses have been reported. Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.
Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.
Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
These products were made in a single production facility during a two week window in December 2012. Routine testing by the Michigan Department of Agriculture collected from a single retail location tested positive for the presence of Salmonella. As a precautionary measure, Natura is voluntarily recalling all products from this production window.
The affected products are sold in bags through veterinary clinics, select pet specialty retailers, and online in the United States, Canada, Korea, Malaysia, Japan, Hong Kong, and Costa Rica. Product expiration dates range from 12/17/2013 – 1/2/2014. Product was distributed by Natura Pet Products between December 18, 2012 through March 15, 2013. No other dry food, canned food, biscuits, bars or treats are affected by this announcement.

A complete list of products in the scope of this recall are listed at the end of this release. Additional information on these products can be found at http://www.naturapet.com/  .

Consumers who have purchased the specific dry pet foods listed should discard them.
For further information or a product replacement or refund call Natura toll-free at 800-224-6123. (Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM CST).

BRAND DESCRIPTION SIZE BAG UPC All Lot Numbers
CALIFORNIA NATURAL DOG KANGAROO & RED LENTILS GRAIN FREE 4oz 7 51485 15987 4 2362A70004
CALIFORNIA NATURAL DOG KANGAROO & RED LENTILS GRAIN FREE 30LB 7 51485 39940 9 2362A70001
CALIFORNIA NATURAL DOG KANGAROO & RED LENTILS GRAIN FREE 15LB 7 51485 39941 6 2362A70002
CALIFORNIA NATURAL DOG KANGAROO & RED LENTILS GRAIN FREE 5LB 7 51485 39942 3 2362A70003
CALIFORNIA NATURAL DOG KANGAROO & RED LENTILS GRAIN FREE - BILINGUAL 30 LB 7 51485 12564 0 3015A70001
EVO CAT & KITTEN TURKEY & CHICKEN FORMULA 4oz 7 51485 15250 9 2355A70004,2366A70004
EVO CAT & KITTEN TURKEY & CHICKEN FORMULA 15.4LB 7 51485 41400 3 2356A70002,2366A70002
EVO CAT & KITTEN TURKEY & CHICKEN FORMULA 6.6LB 7 51485 41401 0 2355A70003,2356A70003,3001A70003,3002
EVO CAT & KITTEN TURKEY & CHICKEN FORMULA 2.2LB 7 51485 41402 7 2355A70004,2356A70004,2366A70004
EVO CAT HERRING & SALMON FORMULA 4oz 7 51485 15251 6 2357A70004,2361A70004
EVO CAT HERRING & SALMON FORMULA 15.4LB 7 51485 41410 2 2361A70002
EVO CAT HERRING & SALMON FORMULA 6.6LB 7 51485 41411 9 2361A70003,2362A70003
EVO CAT HERRING & SALMON FORMULA 2.2LB 7 51485 41412 6 2361A70004
EVO DOG RED MEAT FORMULA LARGE BITE 28.6LB 7 51485 12675 3 2363A70001
EVO DOG RED MEAT FORMULA LARGE BITE 13.2LB 7 51485 12676 0 2363A70002
EVO DOG RED MEAT FORMULA LARGE BITE 6.6LB 7 51485 12677 7 2363A70003
EVO DOG TURKEY & CHICKEN FORMULA 4oz 7 51485 15255 4 2356A70004
EVO DOG TURKEY & CHICKEN SENIOR FORMULA 28.6LB 7 51485 12685 2 2356A70001
EVO DOG TURKEY & CHICKEN SENIOR FORMULA 13.2LB 7 51485 12686 9 2356A70002
EVO DOG TURKEY & CHICKEN SENIOR FORMULA 6.6LB 7 51485 12687 6 2356A70003
EVO DOG TURKEY & CHICKEN WEIGHT MANAGEMENT FORMULA 28.6LB 7 51485 12616 6 2366A70001
EVO DOG TURKEY & CHICKEN WEIGHT MANAGEMENT FORMULA 13.2LB 7 51485 12617 3 2364A70002
EVO DOG TURKEY & CHICKEN WEIGHT MANAGEMENT FORMULA 6.6LB 7 51485 12618 0 2366A70003
EVO DOG TURKEY & CHICKEN WEIGHT MANAGEMENT FORMULA 4oz 7 51485 15205 9 2366A70004
EVO FERRET FOOD TURKEY & CHICKEN FORMULA 6.6LB 7 51485 42101 8 2355A70003,3002A70003
HEALTHWISE DOG CHICKEN MEAL & OATMEAL WEIGHT CONTROL FORMULA 4oz 7 51485 15442 8 2362A70004
HEALTHWISE DOG CHICKEN MEAL & OATMEAL WEIGHT CONTROL FORMULA 35LB 7 51485 70720 4 2361A70001
HEALTHWISE DOG CHICKEN MEAL & OATMEAL WEIGHT CONTROL FORMULA 17.5LB 7 51485 70721 1 2361A70002
HEALTHWISE DOG CHICKEN MEAL & OATMEAL WEIGHT CONTROL FORMULA 5LB 7 51485 70722 8 2362A70003
HEALTHWISE DOG LAMB MEAL & OATMEAL FORMULA 4oz 7 51485 15444 2 2362A70004
HEALTHWISE DOG LAMB MEAL & OATMEAL FORMULA 35LB 7 51485 70740 2 2361A70001,2362A70001
HEALTHWISE DOG LAMB MEAL & OATMEAL FORMULA 17.5LB 7 51485 70741 9 2361A70002,2362A70002
HEALTHWISE DOG LAMB MEAL & OATMEAL FORMULA 5LB 7 51485 70742 6 2362A70003
HEALTHWISE PUPPY CHICKEN MEAL & BROWN RICE FORMULA 4oz 7 51485 15443 5 2362A70004
HEALTHWISE PUPPY CHICKEN MEAL & BROWN RICE FORMULA 35LB 7 51485 70730 3 2362A70001
HEALTHWISE PUPPY CHICKEN MEAL & BROWN RICE FORMULA 17.5LB 7 51485 70731 0 2362A70002
HEALTHWISE PUPPY CHICKEN MEAL & BROWN RICE FORMULA 5LB 7 51485 70732 7 2353A70003,2362A70003
INNOVA CAT TURKEY AND CHICKEN FORMULA 4oz 7 51485 15995 9 2363A70004
INNOVA CAT TURKEY AND CHICKEN FORMULA 2.2LB 7 51485 41387 7 2363A70004
INNOVA CAT TURKEY AND CHICKEN FORMULA 15LB 7 51485 41392 1 2362A70002,2363A70002
INNOVA CAT TURKEY AND CHICKEN FORMULA 6LB 7 51485 41393 8 2362A70003,2363A70003
INNOVA CAT TURKEY AND CHICKEN SENIOR 8 PLUS FORMULA 4oz 7 51485 15998 0 2353A70004
INNOVA CAT TURKEY AND CHICKEN SENIOR 8 PLUS FORMULA 4oz 7 51485 15998 0 2353A70004
INNOVA CAT TURKEY AND CHICKEN SENIOR 8 PLUS FORMULA 2.2LB 7 51485 41603 8 2353A70004
INNOVA CAT TURKEY AND CHICKEN SENIOR 8 PLUS FORMULA 15LB 7 51485 41607 6 2353A70002
INNOVA CAT TURKEY AND CHICKEN SENIOR 8 PLUS FORMULA 6LB 7 51485 41608 3 2353A70003
INNOVA CAT TURKEY AND CHICKEN WEIGHT MANAGEMENT FORMULA 4oz 7 51485 15988 1 2354A70004,2363A70004,2364A70004
INNOVA CAT TURKEY AND CHICKEN WEIGHT MANAGEMENT FORMULA 15LB 7 51485 41389 1 2354A70002,2362A70001,2363A70001
INNOVA CAT TURKEY AND CHICKEN WEIGHT MANAGEMENT FORMULA 6LB 7 51485 41390 7 2354A70003,2364A70003
INNOVA CAT TURKEY AND CHICKEN WEIGHT MANAGEMENT FORMULA 2.2LB 7 51485 41391 4 2354A70004,2363A70004
INNOVA DOG PRIME GRAIN FREE BEEF AND LAMB MEAL FORMULA 25LB 7 51485 12730 9 2361A70001
INNOVA DOG PRIME GRAIN FREE BEEF AND LAMB MEAL FORMULA 12LB 7 51485 12731 6 2361A70001
INNOVA DOG PRIME GRAIN FREE BEEF AND LAMB MEAL FORMULA 5LB 7 51485 12732 3 2361A70003
INNOVA DOG PRIME GRAIN FREE HERRING AND SALMON FORMULA 4oz 7 51485 12365 3 2362A70004
INNOVA DOG PRIME GRAIN FREE HERRING AND SALMON FORMULA 25LB 7 51485 12727 9 2366A70001,3001A70001,3038A70001
INNOVA DOG PRIME GRAIN FREE HERRING AND SALMON FORMULA 12LB 7 51485 12728 6 2363A70002,2364A70002
INNOVA DOG PRIME GRAIN FREE HERRING AND SALMON FORMULA 5LB 7 51485 12729 3 2363A70003,2364A70003
INNOVA DOG PRIME GRAIN FREE HERRING AND SALMON FORMULA 4oz 7 51485 15313 1 2364A70004
INNOVA DOG SALMON AND HERRING FORMULA 25LB 7 51485 12362 2 2357A70001,2361A70001,2363A70002
INNOVA DOG SALMON AND HERRING FORMULA 12LB 7 51485 12363 9 2361A70002
INNOVA DOG SALMON AND HERRING FORMULA 5LB 7 51485 12364 6 2363A70003
INNOVA DOG TURKEY AND CHICKEN LARGE BITE FORMULA 30LB 7 51485 12320 2 2354A70002,2355A70001,2355A70002,2363A70001,2364A70001
INNOVA DOG TURKEY AND CHICKEN LARGE BITE FORMULA 15LB 7 51485 12321 9 2354A70002,2355A70002,2363A70002
INNOVA DOG TURKEY AND CHICKEN LARGE BITE FORMULA 6LB 7 51485 12322 6 2354A70003
INNOVA DOG TURKEY AND CHICKEN LARGE BITE FORMULA 2.2LB 7 51485 12376 9 2354A70004
INNOVA DOG TURKEY AND CHICKEN LARGE BITE FORMULA 4oz 7 51485 15990 4 2354A70004
INNOVA DOG TURKEY AND CHICKEN LARGE BITE FORMULA-BILINGUAL 30 LB 7 51485 12552 7 3015A70001
INNOVA DOG TURKEY AND CHICKEN LARGE BREED FORMULA 30LB 7 51485 12704 0 2353A70001,2354A70001
INNOVA DOG TURKEY AND CHICKEN LARGE BREED FORMULA 15LB 7 51485 12705 7 2354A70002
INNOVA DOG TURKEY AND CHICKEN LARGE BREED FORMULA 4oz 7 51485 15300 1 2354A70004
INNOVA DOG TURKEY AND CHICKEN LARGE BREED FORMULA-BILINGUAL 30 LB 7 51485 12554 3015A70001
INNOVA DOG TURKEY AND CHICKEN SENIOR PLUS 11 PLUS FORMULA 30LB 7 51485 12326 4 2352A70001,2353A70001
INNOVA DOG TURKEY AND CHICKEN SENIOR PLUS 11 PLUS FORMULA 15LB 7 51485 12327 1 2352A70002,2353A70002
INNOVA DOG TURKEY AND CHICKEN SENIOR PLUS 11 PLUS FORMULA 6LB 7 51485 12328 8 2353A70003
INNOVA DOG TURKEY AND CHICKEN SENIOR PLUS 11 PLUS FORMULA 4oz 7 51485 15310 0 2353A70004
INNOVA PUPPY TURKEY AND CHICKEN FORMULA 30LB 7 51485 12332 5 2356A70001
INNOVA PUPPY TURKEY AND CHICKEN FORMULA 15LB 7 51485 12333 2 2356A70002
INNOVA PUPPY TURKEY AND CHICKEN FORMULA 6LB 7 51485 12334 9 2356A70003
INNOVA PUPPY TURKEY AND CHICKEN FORMULA 4oz 7 51485 15994 2 2356A70004
INNOVA PUPPY TURKEY AND CHICKEN LARGE BREED FORMULA 30LB 7 51485 12740 8 2356A70001
INNOVA PUPPY TURKEY AND CHICKEN LARGE BREED FORMULA 15LB 7 51485 12741 5 2356A70002
INNOVA PUPPY TURKEY AND CHICKEN LARGE BREED FORMULA 6LB 7 51485 12742 2 2356A70003
INNOVA PUPPY TURKEY AND CHICKEN LARGE BREED FORMULA 4oz 7 51485 15302 5 2356A70004

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