Dog recalls! Recalls 8/3/13 Dogswell jerky products recalled for antibiotic residue Contaminated products contain chicken and duck breast products sourced from China. Jul 31, 2013 DVM360 MAGAZINE Arthur Dogswell LLC, a pet food and treat manufacturer based in Los Angeles, has voluntarily recalled its chicken breast and duck breast jerky under the Breathies, Happy Heart, Happy Hips, Mellow Mut, Shape Up, Veggie Life, Vitality and Vitakitty brands that are labeled with a ³best before² date of Jan. 29, 2015, or any earlier date. The jerky products were found to contain trace amounts of an antibiotic residue that is not approved for use in the United States. Contamination of Dogswell Happy Hips Chicken Breast Jerky was discovered during routine testing by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets the week of July 22, prompting the company to recall all of the aforementioned chicken breast and duck breast jerky products. The company says the majority of the affected products were distributed before March 1 this year. Dogswell says it began implementing new testing procedures to detect unapproved antibiotics in January. ³All chicken and duck breast jerky products with a ŒBest Before¹ date of Jan. 29, 2015, and later have been fully tested for and do not contain these antibiotics,² the company states in a release. Dogswell also says it does not consider the recalled products to be a health threat to consumers. ³It is important to note that this antibiotic is accepted for use in other countries (including the European Union), and there is no evidence that products containing trace amounts of this antibiotic pose a health risk for pets or humans,² the release reads. However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a consumer warning against jerky products imported from China in July 2012. Dogswell sources its protein ingredients from China and manufactures some of its treats there as well. ³China is a country where dark meat is more popular due to its inherent fat and flavor,² the company states in a ³frequently asked questions² section of its website. ³Dogswell believes it is less wasteful to obtain our white meat in China where it is abundant, rather than sourcing it domestically, where white meat is less available and held at a premium.² The FDA has been testing chicken and other jerky products since 2007 after reports began mounting concerning imported products. The FDA has not been able to identify a contaminant in the products and therefore has not issued a recall. Currently, FDA continues to urge pet owners to use caution with regard to chicken jerky products. As for the Dogswell recall, retailers have been instructed to destroy the recalled products in stock. Consumers can call 1-888-559-8833 or email info@dogswell with questions or concerns. "Dr Fox advises dog owners to try making their own dog treats from known ingredients, as per his Buckwheat treats for dogs posted on his website drfoxvet. If you prefer not to purchase one of the more reliable brands such as Stella & Chewys because of cost, always read the label and avoid "Made in China", or "Distributed by---" with no indication as to where the product was made." ********************************************************************************************************************************** Abady Dog Food Recall June 24, 2013 The Robert Abady Dog and Cat Food Corporation is recalling two frozen diets due to positive Salmonella testing by FDA. From the Robert Abady Dog and Cat Food Corporation website the following recall notice: therobertabadydogfoodcoltd/RecallLetter.pdf Dear Abady Users, After so many years of making frozen foods we have to give you the bad news that we have voluntarily recalled two of our limited specialty products: 1. Abady Frozen High Stress/High Performance Dog Food 3 lbs 2. Abady Frozen Growth Formula for Puppies of the Large & Giant Breed 3 lbs. The decision was made due to a positive salmonella test by the FDA. At this time we are removing the products from the market place. Our first priority is to produce foods with great care and keeping in mind the safety of pets and their owners. We have many safety measures in place, and continually search for the best technologies and procedures to ensure product safety. When handling these raw frozen pet foods please make sure to wash hands thoroughly after handling the product. Please contact us at 845-473-1900 or 877-99ABADY with any question that you have. Thank You The Robert Abady Dog and Cat Food Company");
Posted on: Sat, 10 Aug 2013 02:05:45 +0000
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