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Natura Pet Issues Voluntary Recall of Specialized Dry Pet Foods Due to Possible Health Risk
June 18, 2013 – Natura Pet Products is voluntarily recalling specific lots of dry pet food because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
The affected products are sold in bags through veterinary clinics, select pet specialty retailers, and online in the United States and Canada. No canned wet food is affected by this announcement.
The affected products are:
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BRAND
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LOT CODE/UPC/SIZES;
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EXPIRATION
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Innova Dry dog and cat food and biscuits/bars/treats
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All Lot Codes, All UPC’s, All package sizes
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All expiration dates prior to 6-10-2014
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EVO dry dog, cat and ferret food and biscuits/bars/treats
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All Lot Codes, All UPC’s, All package sizes
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All expiration dates prior to 6-10-2014
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California Natural dry dog and cat foods and biscuits/bars/treats
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All Lot Codes, All UPC’s, All package sizes
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All expiration dates prior to 6-10-2014
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Healthwise dry dog and cat foods
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All Lot Codes, All UPC’s, All package sizes
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All expiration dates prior to 6-10-2014
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Karma dry dog foods
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All Lot Codes, All UPC’s, All package sizes
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All expiration dates prior to 6-10-2014
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Mother Nature biscuits/bars/treats
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All Lot Codes, All UPC’s, All package sizes
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All expiration dates prior to 6-10-2014
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Source of Recall Notification: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm357630.htm?source=govdelivery
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Natura Press Release:
Natura Pet Issues Voluntary Recall of Specialized Dry Pet Foods Due to Possible Health Risk
FREMONT, NEBRASKA, June 18, 2013
Natura Pet Products is voluntarily recalling specific lots of dry pet food because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
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 packaged in a single production facility. During routine FDA testing, a single lot tested positive for the presence of Salmonella. There have been no reports of pet or human illness associated with this product. In an abundance of caution, Natura is voluntarily recalling all products with expiration dates prior to June 10, 2014.
The affected products are sold in bags through veterinary clinics, select pet specialty retailers, and online in the United States and Canada. No canned wet food is affected by this announcement.
The affected products are:
Innova Dry dog and cat food and biscuits/bars/treats
All Lot Codes, All UPC’s, All package sizes
All expiration dates prior to 6-10-2014
EVO dry dog, cat and ferret food and biscuits/bars/treats
All Lot Codes, All UPC’s, All package sizes
All expiration dates prior to 6-10-2014
California Natural dry dog and cat foods and biscuits/bars/treats
All Lot Codes, All UPC’s, All package sizes
All expiration dates prior to 6-10-2014
Healthwise dry dog and cat foods
All Lot Codes, All UPC’s, All package sizes
All expiration dates prior to 6-10-2014
Karma dry dog foods
All Lot Codes, All UPC’s, All package sizes
All expiration dates prior to 6-10-2014
Mother Nature biscuits/bars/treats
All Lot Codes, All UPC’s, All package sizes
All expiration dates prior to 6-10-2014
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).
http://truthaboutpetfood2.com/natura-pet-food-recall-2
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 Natura Pet Products, which issued a recall of select lots of four brands of pet food last month, has expanded its recall to include all of the company’s dry pet food and treat products with expiration dates through March 24, 2014.
The recall was initiated after the Michigan Department of Agriculture discovered Salmonella in a sample taken from a pet food bag, and was expanded after both that agency and the Georgia Department of Agriculture discovered Salmonella in more dry pet food and a cat treat.
In addition to the four brands subject to the initial recall: California Natural, EVO, Healthwise and Innova, Natura has included its Karma brand products in this latest recall. Go here for a full list of recalled products.
No wet food or biscuits are affected by this recall, according to the company.
Products subject to this recall were sold through veterinary clinics and certain pet specialty retailers nationwide and in Canada, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia and Costa Rica, as well as online.
“Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting,” according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. “Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain.”
Pets can be carriers of Salmonella without showing symptoms and can infect other animals or humans, notes FDA.
“If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian,” advises the agency.
Consumers who have purchased these products should discard them or contact the company for a refund.
http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2013/04/natura-pet-foods-expands-salmonella-recall/#.UZIQDYIeWcR
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JoJo Ramone is recovering from a cold. He started sneezing and sniffing. He had nasal discharge but it was clear. In most cases, this is a virus. It’s important to make sure that your cat is eating and drinking. They should be seen if the nasal discharge is yellow or green or if they aren’t eating. Also – keep their vaccinations current (every 3 years). JoJo is on the mend….whew!
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April 30, 2013 – Great Life Performance Pet Products has notified its distributors to request they withhold certain products from sale to consumers.
According to the company, the action is being taken because some packages are “not reaching full expiration date” as suggested by the presence of an unexplained odor.
The affected dog food products include:
- Great Life Grain Free Buffalo
- Dr. E’s Grain Free Buffalo
In its letter, Great Life assures distributors recent lab tests have found their Grain Free Buffalo products “free of Salmonella, E. coli, toxins, micro-toxins, etc.”.
http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-recall/great-life-withholds-specific-buffalo-recipe-dog-foods/
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Natura Pet Products Expands Voluntary Recall
Natura Pet Products is voluntarily expanding its March 29, 2013 recall of dry pet foods because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The expanded recall now includes all dry pet food products and treats with expiration dates prior to and including March 24, 2014. Please see the table below for details of affected products.
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.
Sampling conducted by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and the Georgia Department of Agriculture confirmed the presence of Salmonella in additional dry pet food and a cat pet treat. In an abundance of caution, Natura is also recalling product made in the surrounding timeframe. This action affects dry pet foods and treats only; no canned wet food or biscuits are affected by this announcement.
The affected products are sold through veterinary clinics and select pet specialty retailers nationwide and in Canada, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, and Costa Rica, as well as online.
Consumers who have purchased these pet foods should discard them. For additional information, consumers may visit www.naturapet.com1. For a product replacement or refund call Natura toll-free at 800-224-6123. (Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM CST).
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Brand
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Size
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Description
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UPC
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Lot Codes(s)
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EXPIRATION DATE
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California Natural
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All
Sizes
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All dry dog and dry cat
food and treat varieties
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All
UPCs
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All Lot Codes
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All expiration dates prior to and
including MARCH 24, 2014
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EVO
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All
Sizes
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All dry dog and dry cat
food and treat varieties
All ferret food varieties
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All
UPCs
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All Lot Codes
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All expiration dates prior to and
including MARCH 24, 2014
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Healthwise
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All
Sizes
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All dry dog and dry cat
food and treat varieties
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All
UPCs
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All Lot Codes
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All expiration dates prior to and
including MARCH 24, 2014
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Innova
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All
Sizes
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All dry dog and dry cat
food and treat varieties
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All
UPCs
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All Lot Codes
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All expiration dates prior to and
including MARCH 24, 2014
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Karma
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All
Sizes
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All dry dog food varieties
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All
UPCs
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All Lot Codes
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All expiration dates prior to and
including MARCH 24, 2014
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No canned wet food or biscuits are affected by this announcement.
http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/2013/04/natura-pet-products-expands-voluntary-recall/
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On March 18, 2013, we informed you of a voluntary recall on select Natura products.
Out of an abundance of caution, we are extending our recall to include all Natura dry dog, cat and ferret food and treats that have expiration dates on or before March 24, 2014. We are sorry for the disruption, but we simply want to ensure that every product meets our highest quality standards.
Natura canned products and Mother Nature biscuits are not affected. (see Treats table below for further detail).
Please read below for more information about the recalled products and how to replace your pet food if it is included.
Your pet’s health and safety are our #1 priority. We are taking all actions necessary to ensure that our products meet both your expectations and ours. Our Fremont plant has been focused on quality enhancements and is now shipping new product to stores that will be on shelves soon.
As fellow pet owners feeding Natura products, we share your disappointment and again, we are very sorry. For additional inquiries, contact us at http://www.naturapet.com/about/contact-us or (800) 224-6123.
Sincerely,
Employees of Natura Pet Products
Updated Product Information
Natura has issued a voluntarily recall of all dry products with an expiration date on or before March 24, 2014, for the following brands.
Innova
EVO
California Natural
HealthWise
Karma
To clarify what is meant by “treats” in our communication above, only the following “treat” products are included in the recall:
Treats Included in Recall
Innova Cat Treats
Wild Cravings Turkey & Chicken Formula Cat Treats
Wild Cravings Herring & Salmon Formula Cat Treats
Wild Cravings Weight Management Cat Treats
No other Natura biscuits/bars/”treats” are included.
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RECALL: Merit Bird Company recalls the following items with lot codes; Vitae Cockatiel with Sunflower 2lbs, (#2840081), Vitae Cockatiel with Sunflower 4lbs, (#2840090), Vitae Small Hookbill 4lbs, (#2840225), Vitae Small Hookbill 20lbs, (#2840234), Vitae Hookbill with Sunflower 4lbs, (#2840252), Vitae Large Hookbill 4lbs, (#2840279) shipped between May 2012 to February 2013, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm348673.htm
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Breeder’s Choice Pet Food of Irwindale, California has has issued a voluntary recall for a single batch of Active Care Biscuits-Healthy Dog Treats due to the presence of mold.
The recalled product includes the following information:
- Breeder’s Choice Active Care Healthy Joint Treats
- Product Code/SKU/ Material #: BCP-080
- UPC Code: 0130104895
- Size: 24 ounces
- Best Before Code: 19-Dec-2013
Products and product lots that do not appear in the above lists have not been affected.
http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/2013/04/breeders-choice-recalls-one-lot-of-dog-treats/
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Virbac has issued a voluntary recall for six lots of their heartworm prentive, Iverhart Plus Flavored Chewables, due to a failure to meet stability specifications during the life of the product.
The following lots have been included in the recall:
- Lot 120076 (Large 51-100 pounds)
- Lot 120086 (Large 51-100 pounds)
- Lot 120856 (Large 51-100 pounds)
- Lot 120202 (Medium 26-50 pounds)
- Lot 120196 (Small up to 25 pounds)
- Lot 120844 (Small up to 25 pounds)
According to a Virbac letter obtained by petMD, the recalled lots met all of the specifications at the time of their release to distributers, but further product testing showed that the ivermectin potency failed to meet stability specifications during the life of the product.
The recalled lots may not fully protect dogs in the upper third of each weight range against heartworms. At the time of this letter, no heartworm-related adverse reactions or illnesses have been reported.
For questions or concerns about the Iverhart Plus recall, please contact Virbac Technical Services at 1-800-338-3659 ext. 3052.
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