JANUARY 2007

PRODUCT WSI Pride Feeds Horse Mineral Developer.. Net wt. 50 lbs... Feeding instructions: Foals & Ponies: add 2 to 3 ounces per day to regular grain rations for foals and ponies. Mature Horses: Add 4 to 5 ounces per day to regular grain rations for mature horses. 
CODE 7739-052206 first four numbers are the batch numbers, last six are date of production
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Western Stockmen, Caldwell, ID
REASON Product contains undeclared Monensin/Rumensin
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 44/50 lb. bags
DISTRIBUTION OR

PRODUCT Non-medicated horse feed -- “Hoof & Coat for Horses” sold in bulk (1.19 tons), 
CODE 44570
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Western Stockmen, Caldwell, ID
REASON Product contains Runsensin which is toxic to horses.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 1.19 tons
DISTRIBUTION ID

FEBRUARY 2007

PRODUCT CopperSafe medication for lck, Velvet, and other external Parasites found on fish. 1 gallon containers,
CODE Lot number WI621
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Virbac AH, Inc., Fort Worth, TX, REASON After testing, product designed to treat, product designed to treat external parasites in ornamental fish was found to have unusual organoleptic properties.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 324 one-gallon units
DISTRIBUTION CA, OH, MI, NJ, FL, GA, IL, TX and NY

PRODUCT O-NO-MORE (Formerly ORPHAN-NO-MORE) Calf Claimer Powder, packaged in 9-oz. bottles, For Animal Use Only, 
CODE A07
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Springer Magrath Co., McCook, NE,
REASON The bovine blood meal which was used to manufacture the finished product was cross-contaminated with prohibited bovine meat and bone meal, and the finished product is not labeled with the cautionary statement that it should not be fed to ruminants.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 300/9-oz. bottles
DISTRIBUTION NE

PRODUCT Bulk Darling's 85% Blood Meal, Flash Dried, distributed in totes and in 1-ton bags (for one customer only), 
CODE Blood meal distributed between 9/7/2006-2/3/2007.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Darling National LLC, Omaha, NB, 
REASON Some of the exempt bovine blood meal was cross-contaminated with prohibited bovine meat and bone meal that had been manufactured on common equipment and the labeling did not bear the cautionary BSE statement that it should not be fed to ruminants.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 1,366,128 lbs.
DISTRIBUTION WI, TX, NE, TN, CO, and MN

Wild Kitty Cat Food Issues Nationwide Recall of Cat Foods Due to Salmonella Contamination

Wild Kitty Cat Food, Inc. of Arundel, Maine, is recalling Wild Kitty Cat Food All Natural, Frozen Cat Food – Raw Chicken with Clam Recipe, Net Wt. 3.5 oz (100g) and Net Wt. 16 oz (453.6g); Raw Duck with Clam Recipe, Net Wt. 3.5 oz (100g) and Net Wt. 16 oz (453.6g); and Raw Tuna with Conch Recipe 3.5 oz (100g) all lot codes, because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. 

Consumers who have these pet foods should not feed them to their pets, but should instead dispose of them in a safe manner (e.g., in a securely covered trash receptacle). 

People should thoroughly wash their hands after handling any of these pet foods – especially those made from raw animal protein such as meat or fish -- to help prevent infection. People may risk bacterial infection not only by handling pet foods, but by contact with pets or surfaces exposed to these foods, so it is important that they thoroughly wash their hands with hot water and soap.

Since elderly people, young children, and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk from exposure they should avoid handling these products.

PRODUCT
a) 'Thyroxine L,' (Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP) (Veterinary)- 0.1 mg,
0.2 mg, 0.3 mg, 0.3 mg, 0.4 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.6 mg, 0.7 mg and 0.8 mg tablets
UPC Codes: 362250301123 362250302120 362250303127 362250304124
362250305121 362250306128 362250307125 362250308122,
b) 'Thyroxine L,' Levothyroxine Sodium Oral Solution, (Veterinary) - 1.0 mg/mL,
c) Thyroxyl (Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP) (Veterinary)- 0.1 mg, 0.2 mg,
0.3 mg, 0.3 mg, 0.4 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.6 mg, 0.7 mg and 0.8 mg tablets,
CODE
a) Batch Numbers: 84AB, 85AB, 86AB, 87AB, 88AB, 89Ab, 90AB,
91AB, 92AB, 93AB, 01AC, 82AB, 83AB,80AB, 81AB, 78AB, 79AB,77AB;
b) Batch/Lot # 93AA, 94AA, 95AA, 96AA, 97AA, 98AA, 99AA, 01AB, 02AB, & 03AB;
c) 31AB, 32AB, 33AB, 34AB, 36AB, 36AB, 37AB, 38AB, 39AB, 40AB, 41AB, 42AB, 43AB, 44AB, 85AB, 72AA, 73AA, 74AA, 75AA, 76AA, 77AA, 78AA, 79AA, 80AA, 81AA, 82AA, 83AA, 84AA, 85AA, 86AA, 87AA, 88AA, 89AA, 90AA, 91AA, 05AB, 06AB, 08AB, 09AB, 10AB, 11AB, 12AB, 13AB, 14AB, 15AB, 16AB, 17AB, 18AB, 19AB, 20AB, 21AB, 22AB, 23AB, 24AB, 25AB, 26AB, 28AB, 29AB, 30AB
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Belcher Pharmaceuticals Inc., Largo, FL
REASON Processing and cleaning procedures were not validated prior to production. Product had some GMP failures related to the quality system.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 88,210 bottles
DISTRIBUTION MO

PRODUCT Broiler Grower, 200-118-101, medicated, bulk poultry feed,
CODE None, bulk product
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Golden Rod Feed Mill Inc., Cullman, AL., 
REASON Feed contained excessive amounts of sodium.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 52,550 lbs.
DISTRIBUTION AL

PRODUCT Dairy cattle feed blends containing ProLak and/or ProAmino II protein concentrate,
CODE All finished product manufactured from April, 3, 2006 to April 30, 2006
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Eatonton Co-Op Feed Company, Eatonton, GA, 
REASON Finished feed product was manufactured from raw feed material that may have been contaminated with ruminant derived protein.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 25 tons
DISTRIBUTION GA

PRODUCT Sweet Dairy Whey (Edible Grade) Product Code: 7012 A Derivative of Milk Plant 49-66, UTAH PROTEINS 6350 North 2150 West, Smithfield, UT 84335, Net Wt: 50 lb bags, Made in USA., held in paper bags lined with polyethylene liner, stored under ambient conditions,
CODE Lot SM06300, SM06306, SM06307, SM06296.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Protient, Inc., Saint Paul, MN,
Manufacturer: Utah Proteins LLC, Smithfield, UT. 
REASON Sweet Dairy Whey Powder ingredient may be contaminated with Salmonella.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 90,000 lbs
DISTRIBUTION CA, UT, NE

MARCH 2007

BJ's Wholesale Club Issues Recall of "Berkley & Jensen" Full-Cut Pig Ears Dog Treats Because of Potential for Salmonella Contamination

BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. is recalling its 25-count packages of "Berkley & Jensen" Full-Cut Pig Ears dog treats with no lot number and only the expiration advisory "BEST IF USED BY 2009" (without referencing a specific month) because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Dogs that become ill from Salmonella generally will have a fever and diarrhea that may contain blood or mucus. Affected animals may seem more tired that usual, and may have vomiting. Some dogs do not have diarrhea, but will have decreased appetite, fever and excess salivation. If your dog has consumed the recalled product and is exhibiting these signs, please contact your veterinarian.

The potential for contamination was noted after testing revealed the potential presence of Salmonella in a 25-count package of "Berkley & Jensen" Full-Cut Pig Ears dog treats.

BJ's members who purchased "Berkley & Jensen" Full-Cut Pig Ears dog treats between January 1, 2006 through March 8, 2007 should discontinue use of the product and may return the unused portion to any BJ's Wholesale Club for a full refund. 

Consumers who have further questions may contact BJ's toll free Member Care line at 1-800-BJS-CLUB.

UPDATED RELEASE

Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc., Announces Participation in Menu Foods' Nationwide U.S. recall of Specific Canned Cat Foods

In response to the recent Menu Foods, Inc. nationwide recall of wet pet foods, Hill’s® Pet Nutrition, Inc. has announced a recall in the United States of a very small number of canned cat products that are co-manufactured by Menu.

This recall only affects Science Diet Feline Savory Cuts canned products in the United States.

Hill’s is voluntarily recalling the following products:

1. Science Diet® Kitten Savory Cuts® Ocean Fish 3 oz. and 5.5 oz.
2. Science Diet® Feline Adult Savory Cuts® Beef 5.5 oz.
3. Science Diet® Feline Adult Savory Cuts® Chicken 5.5 oz.
4. Science Diet® Feline Adult Savory Cuts® Ocean Fish 5.5 oz.
5. Science Diet® Feline Senior Savory Cuts® Chicken 5.5 oz.

No other Hill’s products are affected by this recall.

This product recall involves discontinuation of all retail sales and product retrieval from consumers. Consumers should stop using the affected products immediately. Consult with a veterinarian if any symptoms are present in your pet. All Science Diet products carry a 100 percent guarantee, and consumers can receive a refund for recalled products. For more information, consumers can contact the company at 1-800-445-5777 or visit http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/http;//www.hillspet.com for details.

Hill’s is recalling the following product codes. Product codes can be found at the bottom of the can. Only relevant code numbers have been listed (‘X’s indicate irrelevant numbers).

Menu Foods Issues Recall of Specific Can and Small Foil Pouch Wet Pet Foods

Menu Foods, Emporia, Kansas, is initiating a North American recall of dog and cat food manufactured in its "cuts and gravy" format between December 3, 2006 and March 6, 2007. There has been a small number of reported instances of cats and dogs in the United States (none in Canada) becoming sick from kidney failure after eating the affected products. There have been approximately ten deaths reported.

Consumers who have product which is being recalled should stop using it and return it to Menu Foods in accordance with the procedure found at www.menufoods.com/recall. This procedure will be available from 6 a.m. Saturday March 17, 2007. If your dog or cat is showing any signs of kidney failure, consult your veterinarian.

The recall includes an extensive list of brand names and lot numbers. In order to determine whether cat and dog food is subject to recall, consumers should refer to the comprehensive list of products at www.menufoods.com/recall. This list of products will be available from 6 a.m. Saturday March 17, 2007.

Following feedings of the product, some cats and dogs refused further feedings, while others exhibited signs of renal failure (signs of renal failure include loss of appetite, lethargy and vomiting) and others died from renal failure. Menu Foods has undertaken extensive testing of the products in question, employing both internal and external resources, but to date has been unable to confirm any causal relationship to our product. Specifically, tests of some affected products have not revealed the cause of sickness, and testing will continue until a better understanding of the facts has been achieved.

Menu's products are distributed to supermarkets, pet specialty stores and mass merchandisers across the United States. It can best be identified by reference to the list of products found at www.menufoods.com/recall. This list of products will be available from 6 a.m. Saturday March 17, 2007.

Menu Foods is notifying its customers by telephone and mail and is arranging for the return of all recalled products. The products were distributed throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Consumers with questions may contact Menu Foods at 1-800-551-7392.

P&G Pet Care Announces Recall of Specific Canned and Small Foil Pouch 'Wet' Cat and Dog Foods

In response to the recent Menu Foods, Inc. nationwide recall of wet pet foods, P&G Pet Care has announced a recall in the United States and Canada on specific 3 oz., 5.5 oz., 6 oz. and 13.2 oz. canned and 3 oz. and 5.3 oz. foil pouch "wet" cat and dog food products manufactured by Menu Foods Inc. Emporia, Kansas plant with the code dates of 6339 through 7073 followed by the plant code 4197. This voluntary recall is part of a larger product recall by Menu Foods Inc., a contract manufacturer that makes a small portion of canned and foil pouch 'wet' cat foods for Iams and Eukanuba as well as other non-P&G brands. There have been a small number of reported cases of cats from the US (none in Canada) becoming sick and developing signs of kidney failure. The signs of kidney failure include loss of appetite, vomiting, and lethargy. P&G Pet Care has received no case reports involving dogs.

This recall involves discontinuation of all retail sales and product retrieval from consumers. Consumers should stop using the affected products immediately, and consult with a veterinarian if any symptoms are present in their pet. All Iams and Eukanuba products carry a 100 percent guarantee, and consumers can receive a refund for recalled products. For more information, consumers can contact the company at 1-800-882-1591 or visit http://www.iams.com/ and http://www.eukanuba.com/ for details.

To read can product codes, refer to the bottom of the can. The first four numbers of the second line of numbers are the date code, and the following four numbers indicate the plant code. For example, if the second line begins with four numbers from 6339 to 7073 followed by the plant code 4197, then the can should be recalled. For foil pouches, the code numbers are located at the lower left hand corner on the back of the pouch. The date and plant codes appear in the third group of numbers, beginning an 11-digit sequence. See http://www.iams.com/ and http://www.eukanuba.com/ for illustrated details.

P&G Pet Care is taking this proactive step out of an abundance of caution, because the health and well-being of pets is paramount in the mission of Iams and Eukanuba. Tests of some affected product have not revealed the cause of sickness, and testing will continue until a better understanding of the facts has been achieved. All other canned and small foil wet pouch products produced at other plants are not affected by this issue. Iams and Eukanuba "dry" products are not manufactured at Menu Foods and not affected by this issue. Iams and Eukanuba biscuits, treats and sauces are not affected by this issue.

Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc., Announces a Recall of Specific Canned Cat Foods

Hill's® Pet Nutrition, Inc. has announced a recall in the United States and Canada of a very small number of canned cat products that are co-manufactured by Menu.

Hill's is voluntarily recalling the following products:

1. Science Diet® Kitten Savory Cuts® Ocean Fish 3 oz. and 5.5 oz.
2. Science Diet® Feline Adult Savory Cuts® Beef 5.5 oz.
3. Science Diet® Feline Adult Savory Cuts® Chicken 5.5 oz.
4. Science Diet® Feline Adult Savory Cuts® Ocean Fish 5.5 oz.
5. Science Diet® Feline Senior Savory Cuts® Chicken 5.5 oz.

No other Hill's products are affected by this recall.

This voluntary product recall involves discontinuation of all retail sales and product retrieval from consumers. Consumers should stop using the affected products immediately. Consult with a veterinarian if any symptoms are present in your pet. All Science Diet products carry a 100 percent guarantee, and consumers can receive a refund for recalled products. For more information, consumers can contact the company at 1-800-445-5777 or visit http://www.hillspet.com/ for details.

Hill's is recalling the following product codes. Product codes can be found at the bottom of the can. Only relevant code numbers have been listed (‘X's indicate irrelevant numbers).

Purina to Withdraw Mighty Dog® 5.3 Ounce Pouch Products 

Nestlé Purina PetCare Company announced it is withdrawing its 5.3 ounce Mighty Dog® brand pouch products that were produced by Menu Foods, Inc. from December 3, 2006 through March 14, 2007. This withdrawal is in response to the recall initiated by Menu Foods, a contract manufacturer that does limited business with Purina as well as with other pet food manufacturers. Only Mighty Dog 5.3 ounce pouch products are being withdrawn by Nestlé Purina, including those pouches contained in multi-packs. Importantly, no Mighty Dog canned products, or any other Purina products are affected by Menu's recall.

Consumers who have the indicated Mighty Dog 5.3 ounce pouch products should discontinue feeding them to their dogs and can receive the full replacement value of the withdrawn products by calling 1-800-551-7392.

The Mighty Dog pouch products and pouches in multi-pack cartons have code dates of 6337 through 7073, followed by the plant code 1798. This information should be checked on the bottom or back panel of the individual pouches. Specifically, if the code following the "Use By" date begins with four numbers from 6337 to 7073 followed by the plant code 1798, then the pouch is included in this withdrawal.

Recall of Pet Foods Manufactured by Menu Foods, Inc.

Menu Foods, Inc., a private-label pet food manufacturer based in Streetsville, Ontario, Canada, is recalling all its "cuts and gravy" style dog and cat food produced at its facility in Emporia, Kansas between December 3, 2006 and March 6, 2007. The products are sold in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

The products are packaged in cans and pouches under numerous brand names and are marketed nationwide by many pet food retailers including Ahold USA Inc., Kroger Company, Safeway, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., PetSmart, Inc., and Pet Valu, Inc.

Menu Foods, Inc. has identified the potentially contaminated products on the Internet at http://www.menufoods.com/recall/. Consumers who have any of these products should immediately stop feeding them to their pets. Dogs or cats who have consumed the suspect feed and show signs of kidney failure (such as loss of appetite, lethargy and vomiting) should consult with their veterinarian. Menu Foods, Inc. is notifying retailers by telephone and mail and is arranging for the return of all recalled products.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-866-895-2708. Consumers who wish to report adverse actions or other problems can go to http://www.fda.gov/opacom/backgrounders/complain.html to contact the FDA complaint coordinator in their state.

PRODUCT
a) Wild Kitty Cat Food -Raw All Natural Chicken with Clam Recipe,
Plastic 3.5 oz (100g) and 16 oz (1 lb) units packaged in plastic,
b) Wild Kitty Cat Food -Raw All Natural Duck with Clam Recipe,
Plastic 3.5 oz (100g) and 16 oz (1 lb) units packaged in plastic,
c) Wild Kitty Cat Food -Raw All Natural Tuna with Conch Recipe,
Plastic 3.5 oz (100g) packaged in plastic,
CODE Product is not coded.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Wild Kitty Cat Food, Inc., Arundel, ME.,
Manufacturer: Nodine, Torrington, CT. 
REASON Cat Food contaminated with Salmonella
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 29,258/3.5 oz. and 3,642/ lb units
DISTRIBUTION CT, FL, IL, MA, MD, ME, MI, NM, NJ, NY, WA

PRODUCT
Bulk cattle feed made with recalled Darling’s 85% Blood Meal, Flash Dried, CODE Cattle feed delivered between 01/12/2007 and 01/26/2007
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Pfeiffer, Arno, Inc, Greenbush, WI. 
REASON Blood meal used to make cattle feed was recalled because it was cross-contaminated with prohibited bovine meat and bone meal that had been manufactured on common equipment and labeling did not bear cautionary BSE statement.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 42,090 lbs.
DISTRIBUTION WI

PRODUCT Custom dairy premix products: MNM ALL PURPOSE Pellet, HILLSIDE/CDL Prot-Buffer Meal, LEE, M.-CLOSE UP PX Pellet, HIGH DESERT/ GHC LACT Meal, TATARKA, M CUST PROT Meal, SUNRIDGE/CDL PROTEIN Blend, LOURENZO, K PVM DAIRY Meal, DOUBLE B DAIRY/GHC LAC Mineral, WEST PIONT/GHC CLOSEUP Mineral, WEST POINT/GHC LACT Meal, JENKS, J/COMPASS PROTEIN Meal, COPPINI – 8# SPECIAL DAIRY Mix, GULICK, L-LACT Meal (Bulk), TRIPLE J – PROTEIN/LACTATION, ROCK CREEK/GHC MILK Mineral, BETTENCOURT/GHC S.SIDE MK-MN, BETTENCOURT #1/GHC MILK MINR, V&C DAIRY/GHC LACT Meal, VEENSTRA, F/GHC LACT Meal, SMUTNY, A-BYPASS ML W/SMARTA,
CODE The firm does not utilize a code - only shipping documentation with commodity and weights identified.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Rangen, Inc, Buhl, ID,
REASON Products manufactured from bulk feed containing blood meal that was cross contaminated with prohibited meat and bone meal and the labeling did not bear cautionary BSE statement.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 9,997,976 lbs.
DISTRIBUTION ID and NV

Petrapport Issues Recall of Pig Ear Dog Treats 

 Petrapport, Inc. is recalling pig ear dog treats it imported from a Chilean company during the period August 2006 through December 2006 because the pig ears have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism that can cause serious infections in dogs, and, if there is cross contamination, young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

Laboratory testing has confirmed that samples of Full-Cut Pig Ears dog treats sold by BJ's Wholesale Club in 25-count packages under the "Berkley & Jensen" brand with no lot number and only the expiration advisory "BEST IF USED BY 2009" (without referencing a specific month) were contaminated with Salmonella. 

The recall includes dog treats sold by BJ's Wholesale Club in its 25-count packages of "Berkley & Jensen" Full-Cut Pig Ears dog treats with no lot number and only the expiration advisories "BEST IF USED BY 2009" (without referencing a specific month) as well as "BEST IF USED BY SEPTEMBER 2009," "BEST IF USED BY OCTOBER 2009," "BEST IF USED BY NOVEMBER 2009," and "BEST IF USED BY DECEMBER 2009."

Also included within this recall are the following lots of pig ear dog treats sold in bulk by other retailers under the "Petrapport" brand:

Dogs that become ill from Salmonella generally will have a fever and diarrhea that may contain blood or mucus. Affected animals may seem more tired that usual, and may have vomiting. Some dogs do not have diarrhea, but will have decreased appetite, fever and excess salivation. If your dog has consumed the recalled product and is exhibiting these signs, please contact your veterinarian.

Consumers who purchased any of the above-identified pig ear dog treats should discontinue use of the products and may return the unused portion to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers who have further questions may contact Petrapport at 800-447-3872 extension 110.

Hills Pet Nutrition, Inc. Recalls Single Product, Prescription Diet™ m/d™ Feline Dry Food, Only Product Containing Wheat Gluten

In accordance with its over-riding commitment to pet health and well-being, Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. is recalling Prescription Diet m/d Feline dry food from the market. Hill's is taking this precautionary action because during a two-month period in early 2007, wheat gluten for this product was provided by a company that also supplied wheat gluten to Menu Foods. 

This is the only product Hill's currently sells in the United States that contains wheat gluten from any supplier. No other Hill's Prescription Diet® or Science Diet® products are affected by this voluntary recall. Hill's Science Diet Savory Cuts Feline canned cat foods, manufactured by Menu Foods, were previously withdrawn from the market as a precaution. Together with this earlier withdrawal, less than 1% of all Hill's products have been affected.

The recall of Hill's Prescription Diet m/d Feline dry food involves discontinuation of all retail sales and product retrieval from sellers. This recall does not include Prescription Diet m/d Feline canned food which contains no wheat gluten.

Consumers should stop using this product and return it for a refund. All Hill's products carry a 100 percent guarantee, and consumers can receive a refund for recalled product.

Hill's expects to resume shipment shortly of a reformulated version of this highly beneficial product that will not contain wheat gluten. Please check with your veterinarian for an alternative Prescription Diet until m/d Feline dry is reformulated and made available again.

Following is a list of Prescription Diet m/d Feline dry products included in this recall:

For more information, consumers can contact the company at 1-800-445-5777 or visit http://www.hillspet.com/ for details.

Alpo® Brand Prime Cuts In Gravy Canned Dog Food  Nationwide Recall  No Dry Purina Products Involved

Nestlé Purina PetCare Company is recalling all sizes and varieties of its ALPO® Prime Cuts in Gravy wet dog food with specific date codes. The Company is taking this action after learning that wheat gluten containing melamine, a substance not approved for use in food, was provided to Purina by the same company that also supplied Menu Foods. The contamination occurred in a limited production quantity at only one of Purina's 17 pet food manufacturing facilities.

Purina is confident that the contaminated wheat gluten has been isolated to this limited production quantity of ALPO Prime Cuts canned products.
 
The recalled 13.2-ounce and 22-ounce ALPO Prime Cuts cans and 6-, 8-, 12- and 24-can ALPO Prime Cuts Variety Packs have four-digit code dates of 7037 through 7053, followed by the plant code 1159. Those codes follow a “Best Before Feb. 2009” date. This information should be checked on the bottom of the can or the top or side of the multi-pack cartons.

Purina's 5.3-ounce Mighty Dog® pouch products, manufactured by Menu Foods, were previously withdrawn from the market as a precaution on March 16 as part of the Menu Foods recall. ONLY Mighty Dog pouch products and specific date codes of ALPO Prime Cuts canned dog food are being recalled.

Importantly, no Purina brand dry pet foods are affected by the recall – including ALPO Prime Cuts dry. In addition, no other Purina dog food products, no Purina cat food products, Purina treat products or Purina Veterinary Diet products are included in this recall, nor have been impacted by the contaminated wheat gluten supply.

Consumers should immediately stop feeding ALPO Prime Cuts products with the above-listed date codes to their dogs and consult with a veterinarian if they have any health concerns with their pet.

Purina guarantees all of its products, and consumers can receive the full replacement value of the recalled products. Consumers can visit us at http://www.purina.com/ or call 1-800-218-5898, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CDT, to receive more information.

Eight In One Announces Nationwide Recall of All Lots Of Dingo® Chick’n Jerky Treats for Dogs, Cats And Ferrets

Eight In One, Inc., a division of United Pet Group, Inc., is recalling all lots of Dingo® CHICK'N JERKY treats due to Company concerns that the jerky treats have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, which can cause serious infections in dogs and cats.

The products affected were sold at Target, PetSmart and other retailers. The products subject to this recall are Dingo CHICK'N JERKY 3.5 oz. and 8 oz. for dogs and Dingo Kitty CHICKEN JERKY 1.5 oz. for cats and Dingo Ferret CHICKEN JERKY 1.5 oz for ferrets.

These products are being removed from retail stores. Consumers should immediately stop feeding these treats to their pets.

Consumers who purchased any of the above-identified CHICK'N JERKY TREATS should discontinue use of the products and should discard the unused portion. 

Consumer can obtain information on receiving refunds by contacting the Eight In One consumer affairs department at 1-888-232-9889.

Del Monte Pet Products Recalls Specific Product Codes of Pet Treats and Wet Dog Food Products

Del Monte Pet Products is recalling select product codes of its pet treat products sold under the Jerky Treats®, Gravy Train® Beef Sticks and Pounce Meaty Morsels® brands as well as select dog snack and wet dog food products sold under private label brands. A complete list of affected brands and products is below.

No other Del Monte Pet Products treats, biscuits or wet dog food products are impacted by this recall, and no Del Monte dry cat food, dry dog food, wet cat food or pouched pet foods are subject to this recall. The affected products comprise less than one-tenth of one percent of Del Monte Pet Products' annual pet food and pet treat production.

Consumers should discontinue feeding the products with the Product Codes detailed below to their pets.

Del Monte Pet Products are 100% guaranteed and all recalled products will be refunded.

Del Monte Pet Products customers can contact our Consumer Hotline at (800) 949-3799 for further information about the recall and for instructions on obtaining a product refund. If consumers visit our website, they can click on the "Contact Us" button and submit the Contact Us form, including UPC number, product name, Best By Date, and manufacturing code information (located under the Best By date). Consumers may also write to us at:

Del Monte
P.O. Box 80
Pittsburgh PA 15230-0080.

APRIL 2007

ChemNutra Announces Nationwide Wheat Gluten Recall

  ChemNutra Inc., of Las Vegas, Nevada, recalled all wheat gluten it had imported from one of its three Chinese wheat gluten suppliers – Xuzhou Anying Biologic Technology Development Co. Ltd.

The wheat gluten ChemNutra recalled was all shipped from China in 25 kg. paper bags, and distributed to customers in the same unopened bags. The bags were all labeled "Wheat Gluten Batch No.: _______ Net Weight: 25 kg Gross Weight: 25.1 kg Made in China". The batch numbers included in the recall are 20061006, 20061027, 20061101, 20061108, 20061122, 20061126, 20061201, 20061202, 20061203, 20061204, 20061205, 20061206, 20061208, 20061221, 20070106, 20070111, 20070116, and 20070126. Each ChemNutra shipment had the certificate of analysis information from the supplier, including batch number and the supplier's content analysis and test results. ChemNutra shipped from its Kansas City warehouse to three pet food manufacturers and one distributor who supplies wheat gluten only to the pet food industry. ChemNutra's shipments commenced November 9, 2006 and ended March 8, 2007. ChemNutra did not ship to facilities that manufacture food for human consumption, and the distributor ChemNutra shipped to supplies wheat gluten only to pet food manufacturers. The total quantity of Xuzhou Anying wheat gluten shipped was 792 metric tons.

ChemNutra learned on March 8 from one pet food manufacturer that the wheat gluten it had sold them – all from the Xuzhou Anying - was among ingredients suspected as a potential cause of pet food problems. ChemNutra immediately quarantined its entire wheat gluten inventory and assisted this customer's investigation.

ChemNutra sent recall notices to all four of its direct customers. If any other company received bags of recalled wheat gluten from the lot numbers referenced above, please call ChemNutra at 702.818.5019.

Sunshine Mills, Inc. Issues Nationwide Recall of Certain Branded and Private Label Branded Dog Biscuits

Sunshine Mills, Inc. ("Sunshine"), a branded and private-label pet food manufacturer based in Red Bay, Alabama, is recalling a portion of its branded dog biscuits made at its Red Bay, Alabama biscuit plant during part of March 2007. These brands include: Nurture Chicken & Rice, Nurture Lamb & Rice, Pet Life Large, Pet Life Extra Large, Pet Life Large Variety, Pet Life Large Peanut Butter, Lassie Lamb and Rice, and Pet Life People Pleasers Dog Treats. Private label biscuits for six of Sunshine's customers were also affected. A complete list of affected biscuit brands, sizes, and codes is available below or at our website, www.sunshinemills.com. Sunshine's other biscuit brands and products that include small and medium sized biscuits were not affected. It is also important to note that dry dog and cat food and soft and chewy treats for dogs or cats manufactured by Sunshine are not affected and not included in this recall.

The recalled dog biscuits are marketed nationwide by many pet food retailers including the mass channel, traditional grocery, and pet specialty stores. The recalled dog biscuits contain one percent or less by weight of wheat gluten.

Consumers should immediately stop feeding their dog the dog biscuits with the specified date codes and consult with a veterinarian if they have any health concerns with their dog.

Sunshine's products are 100% guaranteed. Consumers may receive the full replacement value of the recalled dog biscuits by returning them to the place of purchase or consumers may contact Sunshine's customer service number at (800) 705-2111 for further information about the recall and for other instructions on obtaining a product refund.

The following products are being recalled:

All Menu Foods Pet Food with ChemNutra Wheat Gluten  Recalled

Menu Foods expanded its pet food recall for selected "cuts and gravy" pet food products, manufactured back to November 8, 2006.

ChemNutra Inc., a former supplier of wheat gluten to Menu Foods, announced a recall of all wheat gluten it imported from Xuzhou Anying Biologic Technology Development Co. in Wangdien, China. As a result, Menu Foods today announced an expansion of its recall to include all products manufactured with wheat gluten purchased from ChemNutra Inc. which Menu Foods' records show was first used on November 8, 2006 and last used on March 6, 2007.

As a result of actions previously taken by Menu Foods, the vast majority of the products affected by this expansion are already off retailers' shelves. No new brands have been added. A total of 20 varieties have been added to the recall list and the additional varieties are listed below. All Menu Foods products not made with the recalled wheat gluten are safe to consume.

A complete and updated list of recalled products is available at the Menu Foods website at http://www.menufoods.com/.

Del Monte Pet Products Modifies Recall List
No Additional Brands Included

Del Monte Pet Products modified its recall list today to include additional select code dates in the U.S. market only.  No new brands are included in this update. 

The following product codes and dates are in addition to the codes and dates previously identified in the Del Monte Pet Products voluntary recall:  

The complete updated chart of voluntarily recalled product codes is below.  Del Monte is confident that all contaminated product sourced with ingredients from the specific plant in China has been identified and is being removed from store shelves.  In addition, since the beginning of the recall in mid-March, Del Monte has discontinued sourcing product from this plant.

Consumers should discontinue feeding the products with the Product Codes detailed below to their pets. 

Del Monte Pet Products are 100% guaranteed and all returned product will be refunded. 

Del Monte Pet Products customers can visit our Website, http://www.delmonte.com/, or contact our Consumer Hotline at (800) 949-3799 for further information about the recall and for instructions on obtaining a product refund.

As part of the pet community, we value the health and well-being of pets, and we deeply regret this situation.  We will continue to take any and all actions necessary to ensure the quality and safety of our products.  Importantly, no other Del Monte Pet Products treats or wet dog food products are impacted by this recall, and no Del Monte dry cat food, dry dog food, wet cat food, pouched pet foods or biscuit treats are subject to this voluntary recall.

Following is a COMPLETE and UPDATED list of Del Monte Pet Products and Best Buy Dates that have been voluntarily recalled in the United States.