UPDATED: Possible Link Between Dog Deaths and Recalled Procter & Gamble Foods

Procter & Gamble, makers of pet foods including Iams and Eukanuba, issued a recall for specific lots of dry dog and cat foods last week due to potential salmonella contamination.  The August 14 press release states: No Salmonella-related illnesses have been reported to date in association with these product lots. On August 15, the Fox … Continue reading UPDATED: Possible Link Between Dog Deaths and Recalled Procter & Gamble Foods

Latest Round of Pet Food and Treat Recalls

The following recalls and withdrawals are posted on the FDA website under the Animal & Veterinary category.  Most are within the last week or so.  Click the links for additional details, including lot numbers. Treats recalled for salmonella: Petco, Kasel, Menards, BIXBI, Boots and Barkley, Nutri-Pet, Nature's Deli, Sam's Club, Best Bully Sticks. Honest Kitchen … Continue reading Latest Round of Pet Food and Treat Recalls

Solid Gold Tries to Get the Stink of Coverup Off its Greedy Salmonella Hands

Diamond makes some of Solid Gold's foods.  As such, I was surprised their website has continually claimed none of the company's foods were affected by the salmonella recall.  Today that changed and Solid Gold has finally issued a recall for 2 of its foods.  The news is worded such that customers might think Solid Gold … Continue reading Solid Gold Tries to Get the Stink of Coverup Off its Greedy Salmonella Hands

Secrecy in the Pet Food Industry Sends People to the Hospital

Do you know if the bag of dog food or cat food you bought was manufactured by Diamond Pet Foods?  Probably not, because pet food companies tend to keep as much information hidden from consumers as possible.  Therefore if you are one of the people who got sick from touching salmonella tainted pet food manufactured … Continue reading Secrecy in the Pet Food Industry Sends People to the Hospital

Recalled/Not

Recalled, no illnesses reported: Diamond Naturals Lamb Meal & Rice. This is being done as a precautionary measure, as the product has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella. No illnesses have been reported and no other Diamond manufactured products are affected. Not recalled, hundreds of illnesses (and some deaths) reported: Waggin' Train (made by … Continue reading Recalled/Not

Updating the List of Pet Foods Recalled Due to Aflatoxin

For those keeping track of the dog foods recalled due to aflatoxin, they are: Iams - ProActive Health Smart Puppy Cargill - River Run, Marksman Advanced Animal Nutrition - Dog Power O'Neal's Feeders Supply - Arrow Brand In addition to the official recall list, remember that Price Chopper warned consumers about some additional Iams products … Continue reading Updating the List of Pet Foods Recalled Due to Aflatoxin

Updated X 2: Grocery Store Notifies Consumers about Limited Iams Pet Food Recall

The grocery store chain Price Chopper has posted a recall of certain Iams dog and cat foods due to aflatoxin.  There is nothing on the Iams website about this recall.  I called Iams twice, trying to get a person or at least a recording clarifying anything about the recall but no luck.  I believe Iams … Continue reading Updated X 2: Grocery Store Notifies Consumers about Limited Iams Pet Food Recall