Pet Food Recalls

  • Another Merrick Pet Care Recall – Beef Filet Squares & Texas Hold’ems

    From: http://www.merrickpetcare.com/about_us/news_article.php?tid=436 MERRICK PET CARE RECALLS BEEF FILET SQUARES & TEXAS HOLD’EMS 10 oz BAG (ITEM # 60016 ALL LOTS) BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE SALMONELLA HEALTH RISK 08.13.2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 13, 2010Customer Inquiries: (800) 664-7387Other Inquiries: JAMES WITCHER, COO (806) 322-2806 Merrick Pet Care, Inc. of Amarillo, Texas is recalling all lots of its 10…

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  • Merrick Pet Care Recalls Texas Hold’ems 10 oz Bag

    From: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm221198.htm   Merrick Pet Care Recalls Texas Hold'ems 10 oz Bag (Item # 60016 Lot 10127 Best by May 6 2012) because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk   Company Contact: Customer Inquiries: 800-664-7387 Other Inquiries: James Witcher, Coo#160;806-322-2806   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 3, 2010 – Merrick Pet Care, Inc. of Amarillo, Texas is extending its July 2,2010…

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  • Evamist Hormone Spray May Cause Illness in Pets

    July 29, 2010 from www.fda.gov The Center for Veterinary Medicine would like pet owners to know that Evamist (estradiol transdermal spray), a topical hormone replacement product, sprayed on the forearm to reduce hot flashes in women during menopause, has the potential to cause health problems in pets exposed to the product on the owner’s skin.…

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  • Proctor & Gamble Expands Recall – Iams & Some Eukanuba Dog & Cat Foods Involved

    From – http://www.iams.com/iams/en_US/data_root/html/recall_message.html CINCINNATI, July 30, 2010 – The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) (NYSE:PG) is voluntarily expanding its recall to include veterinary and some specialized dry pet food as a precautionary measure because it has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella.  No salmonella-related illnesses have been reported.    The following dry pet food…

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  • P&G Recalls Two Lots of Iams Prescription Renal Diet Cat Food Due To Possible Health Risk

    From: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pg-recalls-two-lots-of-prescription-renal-diet-cat-food-due-to-a-possible-health-risk-99196504.html CINCINNATI, July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) (NYSE: PG, is voluntarily recalling two specific lots of its prescription renal dry cat food as a precautionary measure, as it has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella.   The following products are included:     Product Name Lot Code UPC Code…

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  • Feline’s Pride Expands Nationwide Recall Of Its Natural Chicken Formula Cat Food Due To Salmonella Contamination

    Feline’s Pride Expands Nationwide Recall of its Natural Chicken Formula Cat Food Due to Salmonella Contamination Contact:Shelby Gomas, Tel: 1-716-580-3096 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 15, 2010 – Buffalo, NY – Feline’s Pride is expanding its July 1, 2010 voluntary recall of Feline’s Pride Raw food with ground bone for cats and kittens, Natural Chicken…

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  • Merrick Pet Care Is Recalling Beef Filet Squares For Dogs

    The following recall has been announced (from the Associated Press): _ Merrick Pet Care Inc. is recalling one lot of 10-ounce bags of Beef Filet Squares for Dogs because the dog treats could be contaminated with salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals, and people who handle contaminated pet food can become infected with salmonella, especially if…

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  • FDA Pet Products Recall Site – Is Your Dog Or Cat Food Safe?

    Today we live in a society where recalls on dog and cat foods are happening all the time. It almost seems as though people are starting to feel this is "the norm" and are not taking them seriously. Many of these recalls never reach the public. You may not see it on on newscast (if it even…

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  • Garth Merrick Of Merrick Pet Food Receives Warning Letter From FDA

    Below is a warning letter dated 6/1/10 sent to Garth Merrick (of Merrick Pet Food) CEO of Tejas Industries Inc. posted June 30, 2010 on FDA website.  June 1, 2010 2010-DAL-WL-07 WARNING LETTER CERTIFIED MAILRETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Garth Merrick, CEO and OwnerTejas Industries Inc.110 Merrick LaneHereford, Texas 79045 Dear Mr. Merrick: On December 2, 2009,…

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  • Feline’s Pride Issues Nationwide Recall Of Its Natural Chicken Formula Cat Food Due To Salmonella Contamination

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 1, 2010 – Buffalo, NY – Feline’s Pride is announcing a voluntary recall of Feline’s Pride Raw food with ground bone for cats and kittens, Natural Chicken Formula, Net Wt. 2.5 lbs. (1.13 kg., 40 oz.) produced on 6/10/10, because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. People handling raw pet…

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