The Proposition
“I support effective regulation of the manufacturing, testing, labeling and marketing of all pet food. I call upon all governments to act on all aspects of this issue IMMEDIATELY and to keep the public informed.”
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Sign The PETition
The Proposition
“I support effective regulation of the manufacturing, testing, labeling and marketing of all pet food. I call upon all governments to act on all aspects of this issue IMMEDIATELY and to keep the public informed.”
“I support effective regulation of the manufacturing, testing, labeling and marketing of all pet food. I call upon all governments to act on all aspects of this issue IMMEDIATELY and to keep the public informed.”
Pet Food Recall; Melamine Enters Human Food Supply
Melamine may have found it's way into the human food supply through hogs that were fed melamine-contaminated pet food. Hog farms in California, North Carolina, New York and South Carolina have been identified and an additional farm in Ohio is being investigated. All of these farms received "salvaged" pet food containing melamine.
The farm in California caters to individuals buying entire hogs and all of those consumers have been alerted. According to the FDA, the farms in the other states had not yet distributed any of the tainted pork. All of the animals are being quarantined and are being tested.
The farm in California caters to individuals buying entire hogs and all of those consumers have been alerted. According to the FDA, the farms in the other states had not yet distributed any of the tainted pork. All of the animals are being quarantined and are being tested.
Pet Food Recall; Melamine Enters Human Food Supply
Melamine may have found it's way into the human food supply through hogs that were fed melamine-contaminated pet food. Hog farms in California, North Carolina, New York and South Carolina have been identified and an additional farm in Ohio is being investigated. All of these farms received "salvaged" pet food containing melamine.
The farm in California caters to individuals buying entire hogs and all of those consumers have been alerted. According to the FDA, the farms in the other states had not yet distributed any of the tainted pork. All of the animals are being quarantined and are being tested.
The farm in California caters to individuals buying entire hogs and all of those consumers have been alerted. According to the FDA, the farms in the other states had not yet distributed any of the tainted pork. All of the animals are being quarantined and are being tested.
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
PRESS RELEASE - April 24, 2007
PRESS RELEASE
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Tom McPheron Phone: 847-285-6781 Cell: 773-494-5419
e-mail: tmcpheron@avma.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 24, 2007
LiveSmart Weight Management Chicken and Brown Rice Dog Food Recalled Due to Potential Melamine Contamination
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.
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The other pet food manufacturers that received potentially contaminated rice protein concentrate imported from China by the Wilbur-Ellis company included: Blue Buffalo Company, Natural Balance Pet Foods, and Royal Canin. Dr. Stephen Sundlof, director of the Center for Veterinary Medicine at the FDA, said that FDA tests were positive for melamine in a product by a fifth pet food manufacturer, but that manufacturer has elected to conduct private tests prior to recalling its product. Results are expected to be known within a day.
Melamine-contaminated wheat gluten was the source of the initial pet food recall issued on March 16, 2007. That recall has resulted in the recall of hundreds of dog and cat foods produced by Menu Foods.
In the wake of these recalls, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) reminds pet owners to continue to consult the AVMA listing of recalled pet food and discontinue feeding pets any food that has been recalled. The AVMA advices that any animal that is showing symptoms such as loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, and changes in urination—common symptoms after consumption of recalled pet foods—should be seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible.
A comprehensive AVMA Pet Food Recall List is available at the AVMA Pet Food Recall Website. This list contains all recall information that has come to the attention of the AVMA, but it is not guaranteed to be complete. The AVMA encourages all concerned to contact the specific manufacturer regarding the status of any particular pet food or treat.
Veterinarians should report all cases of illness and death linked to a recalled pet food by calling the FDA's State Consumer Complaint Coordinator. A list of these coordinators is available at the FDA Consumer Complaint Website. For more information, please visit the AVMA web site.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Tom McPheron Phone: 847-285-6781 Cell: 773-494-5419
e-mail: tmcpheron@avma.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 24, 2007
LiveSmart Weight Management Chicken and Brown Rice Dog Food Recalled Due to Potential Melamine Contamination
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.
—
LiveSmart Weight Management Chicken and Brown Rice dog food was recalled by its manufacturer SmartPak on Friday, April 20. SmartPak is the fourth of five manufacturers that received potentially contaminated rice protein concentrate supplied by distributor Wilbur-Ellis. According to the SmartPak Web site, less than 1,200 pounds of product had left the company's facility prior to the recall and SmartPark notified every affected pet owner via telephone and email (see the SmartPak Web site).
The other pet food manufacturers that received potentially contaminated rice protein concentrate imported from China by the Wilbur-Ellis company included: Blue Buffalo Company, Natural Balance Pet Foods, and Royal Canin. Dr. Stephen Sundlof, director of the Center for Veterinary Medicine at the FDA, said that FDA tests were positive for melamine in a product by a fifth pet food manufacturer, but that manufacturer has elected to conduct private tests prior to recalling its product. Results are expected to be known within a day.
Melamine-contaminated wheat gluten was the source of the initial pet food recall issued on March 16, 2007. That recall has resulted in the recall of hundreds of dog and cat foods produced by Menu Foods.
In the wake of these recalls, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) reminds pet owners to continue to consult the AVMA listing of recalled pet food and discontinue feeding pets any food that has been recalled. The AVMA advices that any animal that is showing symptoms such as loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, and changes in urination—common symptoms after consumption of recalled pet foods—should be seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible.
A comprehensive AVMA Pet Food Recall List is available at the AVMA Pet Food Recall Website. This list contains all recall information that has come to the attention of the AVMA, but it is not guaranteed to be complete. The AVMA encourages all concerned to contact the specific manufacturer regarding the status of any particular pet food or treat.
Veterinarians should report all cases of illness and death linked to a recalled pet food by calling the FDA's State Consumer Complaint Coordinator. A list of these coordinators is available at the FDA Consumer Complaint Website. For more information, please visit the AVMA web site.
PRESS RELEASE - April 24, 2007
PRESS RELEASE
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Tom McPheron Phone: 847-285-6781 Cell: 773-494-5419
e-mail: tmcpheron@avma.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 24, 2007
LiveSmart Weight Management Chicken and Brown Rice Dog Food Recalled Due to Potential Melamine Contamination
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.
—
The other pet food manufacturers that received potentially contaminated rice protein concentrate imported from China by the Wilbur-Ellis company included: Blue Buffalo Company, Natural Balance Pet Foods, and Royal Canin. Dr. Stephen Sundlof, director of the Center for Veterinary Medicine at the FDA, said that FDA tests were positive for melamine in a product by a fifth pet food manufacturer, but that manufacturer has elected to conduct private tests prior to recalling its product. Results are expected to be known within a day.
Melamine-contaminated wheat gluten was the source of the initial pet food recall issued on March 16, 2007. That recall has resulted in the recall of hundreds of dog and cat foods produced by Menu Foods.
In the wake of these recalls, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) reminds pet owners to continue to consult the AVMA listing of recalled pet food and discontinue feeding pets any food that has been recalled. The AVMA advices that any animal that is showing symptoms such as loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, and changes in urination—common symptoms after consumption of recalled pet foods—should be seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible.
A comprehensive AVMA Pet Food Recall List is available at the AVMA Pet Food Recall Website. This list contains all recall information that has come to the attention of the AVMA, but it is not guaranteed to be complete. The AVMA encourages all concerned to contact the specific manufacturer regarding the status of any particular pet food or treat.
Veterinarians should report all cases of illness and death linked to a recalled pet food by calling the FDA's State Consumer Complaint Coordinator. A list of these coordinators is available at the FDA Consumer Complaint Website. For more information, please visit the AVMA web site.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Tom McPheron Phone: 847-285-6781 Cell: 773-494-5419
e-mail: tmcpheron@avma.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 24, 2007
LiveSmart Weight Management Chicken and Brown Rice Dog Food Recalled Due to Potential Melamine Contamination
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.
—
LiveSmart Weight Management Chicken and Brown Rice dog food was recalled by its manufacturer SmartPak on Friday, April 20. SmartPak is the fourth of five manufacturers that received potentially contaminated rice protein concentrate supplied by distributor Wilbur-Ellis. According to the SmartPak Web site, less than 1,200 pounds of product had left the company's facility prior to the recall and SmartPark notified every affected pet owner via telephone and email (see the SmartPak Web site).
The other pet food manufacturers that received potentially contaminated rice protein concentrate imported from China by the Wilbur-Ellis company included: Blue Buffalo Company, Natural Balance Pet Foods, and Royal Canin. Dr. Stephen Sundlof, director of the Center for Veterinary Medicine at the FDA, said that FDA tests were positive for melamine in a product by a fifth pet food manufacturer, but that manufacturer has elected to conduct private tests prior to recalling its product. Results are expected to be known within a day.
Melamine-contaminated wheat gluten was the source of the initial pet food recall issued on March 16, 2007. That recall has resulted in the recall of hundreds of dog and cat foods produced by Menu Foods.
In the wake of these recalls, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) reminds pet owners to continue to consult the AVMA listing of recalled pet food and discontinue feeding pets any food that has been recalled. The AVMA advices that any animal that is showing symptoms such as loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, and changes in urination—common symptoms after consumption of recalled pet foods—should be seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible.
A comprehensive AVMA Pet Food Recall List is available at the AVMA Pet Food Recall Website. This list contains all recall information that has come to the attention of the AVMA, but it is not guaranteed to be complete. The AVMA encourages all concerned to contact the specific manufacturer regarding the status of any particular pet food or treat.
Veterinarians should report all cases of illness and death linked to a recalled pet food by calling the FDA's State Consumer Complaint Coordinator. A list of these coordinators is available at the FDA Consumer Complaint Website. For more information, please visit the AVMA web site.
Pet Food Recall - It's Time We Act...
It's been more than a month since the massive pet food recall began and dog and cat owners are even more confused than ever. The FDA began recalling more than 60 million cat and dog food products on March 17th and the list seems to be growing every couple of days! Brand name and cost don't seem to factors in keeping your pet safe.
The ingredient list now includes wheat gluten, rice protein and corn gluten!
U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) today sent a letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner asking (?) him to identify the companies that recieved the tainted rice protein shipments from China. The companies have, as of yet, refused to institute a recall. They are asking (?) the FDA to require them to trace and recall any pet food that may have been contaminated with the rice protein product.
In the U.S. alone, estimates are, there are 68 Million dog owners and 73 Million cat owners. Maybe we all need to Contact our Senator and Congressional Representative and DEMAND that something be done to protect our Pets!
In the meantime, I, personally, am afraid to buy any commercial pet foods. I have included a few recipes for homemade dog foods on this site but if you would like some more, Healthy Food For Dogs - Homemade Recipes , contains 245 recipes!
The ingredient list now includes wheat gluten, rice protein and corn gluten!
U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) today sent a letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner asking (?) him to identify the companies that recieved the tainted rice protein shipments from China. The companies have, as of yet, refused to institute a recall. They are asking (?) the FDA to require them to trace and recall any pet food that may have been contaminated with the rice protein product.
In the U.S. alone, estimates are, there are 68 Million dog owners and 73 Million cat owners. Maybe we all need to Contact our Senator and Congressional Representative and DEMAND that something be done to protect our Pets!
In the meantime, I, personally, am afraid to buy any commercial pet foods. I have included a few recipes for homemade dog foods on this site but if you would like some more, Healthy Food For Dogs - Homemade Recipes , contains 245 recipes!
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