Pet Food Recall

Pet Food Manufacturer Destroys Evidence
KSBY - 3 hours ago
Jay Edelson, an attorney, stated in court, "We believe that Menu Foods, and I state this publicly, is destroying some of the pet food that has been recalled. We think that's critical evidence of the case and we think that it's illegal for them to ...



http://www.ksby.com/Global/story.asp?S=6330614

I hope I put this in the right place.

http://www.cbc.ca/consumer/story/200...ten-china.html Some dog biscuits have been added to the list, and Menu Foods has updated its list:
http://www.menufoods.com/recall/product_cat.html
http://www.menufoods.com/recall/product_dog.html

Originally Posted by jcat

http://www.cbc.ca/consumer/story/200...ten-china.html Some dog biscuits have been added to the list, and Menu Foods has expanded the dates involved.

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So, we still do not have the names of the "new" dog biscuits added to the recall, correct?

Originally Posted by white cat lover

So, we still do not have the names of the "new" dog biscuits added to the recall, correct?

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www.sunshinemills.com, and the other sites listed for the company, aren't reacting. Probably too much traffic right now.

Here's info on the recalled dog biscuits, but not a complete list:http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/us/A...=1&oref=slogin
The company's site is still overloaded.
Here the FDA's list: http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls...ills04_07.html

Chinese government discusses pet food recall for first time
http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/a.../1002/BUSINESS

"Xuzhou Anying produces and exports more than 10,000 tons of wheat gluten a year, according to its Web site. But only 873 tons were linked to tainted U.S. pet food, raising the possibility that more of the contaminated product could still be on the market in China, or abroad."

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Only 873 tons were linked to tainted U.S. pet food..ONLY..... only?...this could be lots bigger then has been released. I would check ingreadients and not feed anything that contains wheat gluten

Is anyone else still using the new gourmet Fancy Feasts (garden variety, etc)?

The ingredients list wheat gluten, but the Purina sites including the specifc FF site claims no recall or concerns.

I had been using the FF as a treat a few times a week, and just single cans split among 5 cats. No effects to report.

I am sticking primarily with Hill's wet and dry, just ordered Natural Balance as well for variety (a few of my cats get super bored).

A friend recommended Sheba -- any comments? I like to offer wet a few times a week for added hydration and uti/crystal maintainence.

NEVERMIND--JUST FOUND THREAD ON THIS (SORRY)

All I see is wheat. Which dry doesnâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t contain wheat? Just to be safe.

Originally Posted by Mia mouse

Chinese government discusses pet food recall for first time...

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I wouldn't trust that we are getting the entire story from the Chinese government, either.

Originally Posted by Jpawz

Is anyone else still using the new gourmet Fancy Feasts (garden variety, etc)?...

NEVERMIND--JUST FOUND THREAD ON THIS (SORRY)

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Would you mind posting a link to it? Thanks!

Yikes...not sure how to link you, SwampWitch--

http://www.thecatsite.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=122154

ok that can't be right. But it's the Friskies and Fancy Feast thread in this section. Should be highlighted in today's posts.

FWIW, wheat gluten is the anti-christ for now(can I say that?!?).

I'm not sure if this goes here but there is now speculation that
Pet food adulterated on purpose. Horrible that this might be true. Even then, they really don't seem sure that this is the cause of the problem.

If this is true, then, I cannot wait for judgement day.




http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/04/06/pet.deaths/index.html

With the updated list of foods, my cats have been fed half a case of the bad stuff. We've always fed Iams, thinking it was a high quality food. Apparently, it's not a whole lot different than anything else. My cats, thankfully, are okay, but I am not thrilled at this new information.

We are now feeding Wellness. It's very expensive, about $1.20 a can, but worth the peace of mind, and the boys love it. They will get Wellness for the rest of their lives.

Originally Posted by Mermaid

With the updated list of foods, my cats have been fed half a case of the bad stuff. We've always fed Iams, thinking it was a high quality food. Apparently, it's not a whole lot different than anything else. My cats, thankfully, are okay, but I am not thrilled at this new information.

We are now feeding Wellness. It's very expensive, about $1.20 a can, but worth the peace of mind, and the boys love it. They will get Wellness for the rest of their lives.

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Just an FYI Wellness come s out of the MENU plant in question ... It doesnt contain wheat gluten as an ingrediant but

Originally Posted by katachtig

I'm not sure if this goes here but there is now speculation that
Pet food adulterated on purpose. Horrible that this might be true. Even then, they really don't seem sure that this is the cause of the problem.

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When I read that article, it sounded to me like this was simply one THEORY being looked at by the FDA. I am glad the FDA is considering it, and researching it fully!
But at this point there seems to be no evidence that this is the cause.

Just an FYI Wellness come s out of the MENU plant in question ... It doesnt contain wheat gluten as an ingrediant but

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Oh, no, seriously?

Originally Posted by Mermaid

Oh, no, seriously?

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yeah there is a thread of NON menu related foods ...

http://www.nutroproducts.com/mfrecall.asp

http://www.nutroproducts.com/press4-2.asp

I would like to know some of the popular brands that are menu produced. Thanks