Hartz Chicken Chews And Oinkies Pig Skin Recall

The Hartz Mountain Corporation is voluntarily withdrawing its Hartz ® Chicken Chews ™ and Hartz ® Oinkies® Pig Skin Twists wrapped with Chicken for dogs
 
The Hartz Mountain Corporation is voluntarily withdrawing its Hartz Chicken Chews and Hartz Oinkies Pig Skin Twists wrapped with Chicken for dogs in the United States because they contain trace amounts of unapproved antibiotic residue.

We are taking this action after recent Hartz testing found trace amounts of unapproved antibiotic residue in samples of Hartz® Chicken Chews™ and Oinkies® Pig Skin Twists wrapped with Chicken products. Even though two-thirds of the products we tested did not contain antibiotic residues, we would rather be overly cautious by voluntarily withdrawing these products from the market.

These antibiotics are approved for use in poultry in China and other countries, including European Union member states, but are not among those approved in the U.S. Based on the FDA’s review of the New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets (NYSDAM) results, there is no evidence that raises health concerns, and these results are highly unlikely to be related to the reports of illnesses FDA has received related to jerky pet treats.

Immediately upon learning of this finding, Hartz contacted the FDA to share our test results and execute a nationwide voluntary withdrawal. There have been no known illnesses to date associated with the consumption of these products.

“Upon learning about the nationwide voluntary withdrawal of several other brands of chicken jerky products through media reports, Hartz acted immediately to begin additional testing to determine if the same unapproved antibiotic residues were present in our products,” said Sean McNear, Sr. Director of Quality and Regulatory at Hartz Mountain.

There is no indication that the trace amounts of unapproved antibiotic residue are linked to the FDA's ongoing investigation of chicken jerky products produced in China. The trace amounts of antibiotic residue do not pose a health or pet safety risk.

No other Hartz products are affected by this withdrawal.

If you have these products contact the Hartz Consumer Affairs team (24 hours/day 7 days/week) at 1-800-275-1414 for a refund.

Claudia’s Canine Cuisine Holiday And Blueberry Hound Cake Recall

Claudia’s Canine Cuisine® Voluntarily Recalls it’s Dogcandy® Brand of Holiday Hound Cake (7.5 Oz.) and Blueberry Hound Cake (7.5 Oz) Manufactured for, Distributed, and Sold in Approximately 130 Petsmart Stores Because of The Possibility of Mold
 

     

 The product in question is a single production run and packed in a 7.5 ounce paw print bag marked with a best by date of 08-2015. The best by date can be found on the ingredient label on the back of the package just above the UPC bar code.
The UPC for the Blueberry Hound Cake is: 692614010058;
 The UPC for the Holiday Hound Cake is:  692614010041.  

The recall applies to 7.5 oz. bags of DogCandy® Holiday Hound Cake and Blueberry Hound Cake because the cakes have the potential to become moldy.  These cakes were manufactured specifically for PetSmart Corporation and distributed to approximately 130 PetSmart stores in 36 states.  No other products have been impacted.

Selected stores in the following states carried the cakes: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.

Mold was found on several cakes after they were delivered to the stores.  Under investigation the company discovered that the cakes contained higher moisture content due to the product being packaged while still warm.  The company has taken every precaution and implemented new additional procedures to correct the issue.

Claudia’s Canine Cuisine® has not received any reports of illness associated with the affected product.  If you purchased one of these cakes, please return it to your nearest PetSmart store for a full refund or send to Claudia's Canine Cuisine® 100 Four Paws Lane, Maumelle, Arkansas 72113 and indicate if you want a refund or a replacement product.  All shipping fees will also be reimbursed.

Consumers who have purchased any of the 7.5 oz. bags of DogCandy® Holiday Hound Cake and/or Blueberry Hound Cake should discontinue use of the product.  Consumers with questions may contact Claudia’s Canine Cuisine® Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Central Standard Time) by calling 1-501-851-0002.  You may also send an email to: info@claudiascaninecuisine.com

Two Different Dog Fighting Rings Busted

First you have the dog fighting ring in Asbury Park, NJ where the police have arrested Steven Spencer, Naimah Sims and Wayne Accoo in connection to the dog fighting.

The chief of the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Victor Amato said: This is nothing so far, there’s going to be multiple arrests and numerous charges.

Hopefully in the coming weeks there will be more of these lowlifes arrest for what they did to these dogs.

Read the article by Anthony Panissidi here.           

 

Then you have a major dog fighting ring where there were sixty five dogs rescued after the Ashland City Fire Department down in Tennessee had discovered the operation.

    Michael Cunningham from the Animal Rescue Corps said: the dogs had a lot of scarring, having their teeth removed and broken bones. The dogs had very thick, heavy chains around their necks. Their collars are wide collars and they're on so tight you can't even get your finger between the collar and the dog’s neck.

Scotlund Haisley from the Animal Rescue Corps said: The conditions Animal Rescue Corps found on this property are the worst I have ever seen at a dog fighting operation in my twenty two year career in animal protection.

I guess we will have to wait until we know some of the names of these lowlifes.

Read the article by Tracee Tolentino here. 

Carolina Prime Pet Inc. Total Pet Care All Natural Bullstrips Recall

Carolina Prime Pet Inc. Announces Recall Of Priority Total Pet Care All Natural Bullstrips
Because Of Possible Salmonella Health Risk  

 

Carolina Prime Pet Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of dog treats, is voluntarily recalling the following product:

Priority Total Pet Care All Natural Bullstrips in a 5-count package
UPC: 0-21130-42080-3
Lot Code: 20082712 S 3195 and Lot Code: 20090312 S3195

The UPC can be located on the back label of each package. The lot Code is located on a sticker on the back of each bag of the 5 count product.

This lot of product has yielded a positive test for Salmonella when tested by the Colorado Dept. of Agriculture. Carolina Prime Pet is not aware of any reported cases of illness related to this product.

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.

Priority Total Pet Care All Natural Bullstrips are sold in Safeway stores in Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maryland, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington DC and Wyoming as well as Vons, Pavilions and Pak ‘N Save stores in California; Randalls and Tom Thumb stores in Texas; Genuardi’s stores in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and Dominick’s stores in Illinois. This product was distributed from about the first of September until now.

Customers who purchased the recalled dog treats should discontinue use immediately, and return items to the purchase location for replacement, refund, or discard.

No other products are included in this recall.

For further information, please call Carolina Prime Pet Inc. at 1-888-370-2360. (Mon-Fri. 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST)

They Are Still Eating Dogs In China

This video is so heartbreaking so I caution you when viewing the video.

 

 Reporter found dogs being sold at food market

There is no law to forbid consumption of domestic animals but selling animals or meat as food without govt inspection is illegal in China.

Posted by Lake8737

These are just sick people that eat dogs. I wish I could tie them up like that and see how they feel.
Whens it going to stop?

Charlee Bear Recalls Protein Crunch Bar Products

Charlee Bear Products Recalls “Protein Crunch Bars” Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk 

 Charlee Bear Products announced today that it is voluntarily recalling certain lots of its Protein Crunch Bar products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

The following products are being recalled:

• Charlee Bear Protein Crunch Bars – Chicken Recipe with Carrots
  5.5 oz packages; UPC Code: 8710890000
  Lot number 19812; Best by date: 07-16-2015
  Lot number 19912; Best by date: 07-17-2015
  Lot number 20012; Best by date: 07-18-2015
  Lot number 20212; Best by date: 07-20-2015
   
• Charlee Bear Protein Crunch Bars – Chicken Recipe with Sweet Potatoes
  5.5 oz packages; UPC Code: 8710890001
  Lot number 20112; Best by date: 07-19-2015

There have been no reported animal or human illnesses related to these products.

The potential for contamination was noted after a finished product sample of Protein Crunch Bars – Chicken Recipe with Carrots (Lot no. 19812) tested positive for the presence of Salmonella. Charlee Bear is recalling that lot number and, out of an abundance of caution, the additional lot numbers identified above, all of which are manufactured by a contract manufacturer that is not otherwise involved in the production of any other products in the Charlee Bear line.

Please note that this recall applies only to these lots of Charlee Bear Protein Crunch Bars.

The recalled Charlee Bear Protein Crunch Bars were distributed nationally in September and October 2012.

Pets with Salmonella infections may have decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. If left untreated, pets may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. 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.

Individuals handling contaminated product can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with surfaces exposed to this product. Healthy people who believe they may have been exposed to Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. According to the Centers for Disease Control, people who are more likely to be affected by Salmonella include infants, children younger than 5 years old, organ transplant patients, people with HIV/AIDS and people receiving treatment for cancer.

No illnesses have been reported to date in animals or humans in connection to these products.

Consumers who have purchased these specific recalled lots of Charlee Bear Protein Crunch Bars are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions should visit www.charleebear.com, email info@charleebear.com or call 1-800-396-8893.

At Charlee Bear, providing safe, wholesome, nutritious all-natural products is our top priority. We apologize for any inconvenience this voluntary recall may have caused and are working diligently to address the situation.

Lot codes appear below the UPC on the back panel.

UPC Codes: 8710890000 or 8710890001
Lot 19812, Best By 07/16/2015
Lot 19912, Best By 07/17/2015
Lot 20012, Best By 07/18/2015
Lot 20212, Best By 07/20/2015
Lot 20112, Best By 07/19/2015

No More Gas Chambers For The Dogs In Pennsylvania

Gas Chambers Banned in PA -- Dog Lovers Throughout the Commonwealth Thank Legislators: John Maher, Andy Dinniman, Dominic Pileggi and Everyone Who Supported HB 2630  

 

 Citizens and animal welfare organizations throughout the Commonwealth celebrate as Pennsylvania becomes the twentieth state to ban the use of gas chambers in animal shelters and animal control facilities. Governor Tom Corbett has signed HB 2630 into law. The measure received overwhelming bipartisan support in both the Senate and House. "The citizens of Pennsylvania should be proud of their legislators for coming together to end this barbaric practice," said Nancy Shilcock of Main Line Animal Rescue.

 

 "This is a victory not only for the dogs and cats of Pennsylvania but for all the people who fought so hard to ban gas chambers in our state," said Bill Smith (also of MLAR). Most advocates agree the bill would not have gone through without the support of several key legislators. Senator Andrew Dinniman of Chester Countyintroduced a bill designed to end the use of carbon monoxide chambers in Pennsylvania; guiding the bill through the Senate earlier this year. Representative John Maher representing parts of Allegheny and Washington Counties then used his considerable clout as Chair of the Ag Committee to shepherd legislation through the House of Representatives.

"Both Senator Dinniman and Representative Maher worked tirelessly to make this a reality," said Jodi Goldberg of All Things Pawsible Animal Rescue. "They deserve the gratitude of every man, woman, and child in Pennsylvania who love animals and want dogs to be treated humanely with respect."

Both Representative Maher (R) and Senator Dinniman (D) impressed animal advocates by devoting countless hours to the passage of HB 2630 during their election and reelection campaigns for Auditor General and State Senate. Senator Dominic Pileggi of the 9th District representing parts of Chester and Delaware Counties also lent his considerable support to the bill as he did with PA's new dog laws in 2008. The Republican leader was instrumental in passing legislation designed to improve conditions for dogs in PA's puppy mills.

Only four or five shelters and animal control facilities in Pennsylvania currently use gas chambers to destroy the dogs and cats in their care. The process can last up to thirty minutes with multiple terrified dogs or cats in the chamber at one time.Pennsylvania joins New York, New Jersey and Delaware in prohibiting the use of gas chambers.

Main Line Animal Rescue contact info: 610-933-0606  mainlinerescue@aol.com