Recall: Cargill has announced a voluntary recall of the following products in 13 states and 2 territories: Kansas, Missouri, Northeast Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Western Kentucky, Southeast Indiana, Southern Illinois, Hawaii, and limited areas of Florida, California Guam, and the Virgin Islands. The products may contain higher-than-acceptable levels of aflatoxin, a substance found widely in nature as a result of mold. We are not aware of any dogs getting sick, but are recalling the dry dog food as a precaution. (via Cargill)
RECALL: P&G Iams has voluntarily retrieved a single production lot of dry dog food due to aflatoxin levels that were detected above the acceptable limit. This product has already been retrieved from store shelves. No illnesses have been reported in association with this production lot to date, and no other Iams pet food products are involved.
Iams ProActive Health Smart Puppy dry dog food with Use By or Expiration Dates of February 5 or February 6, 2013
7.0 lb bag
UPC: 1901402305
8.0 lb bag
UPC: 1901410208
17.5 lb bag
UPC: 1901401848
RECALLs: Thumb Oilseed Producer’s Cooperative of Ubly, Michigan is recalling 40 lb. bags and 1500 lb. totes of soybean flour; in addition to .08 ton loads of bulk soy meal because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. (via FDA)
RECALLED: Merrick “Doggie Wishbone” dog treats (Made in USA) — 248 cases — have been recalled due to Salmonella contamination. The dangerous bacteria were detected during a routine FDA inspection. The recalled product is: Doggie Wishbone pet treat (ITEM # 2280829050, Lot 11031 Best By 30 Jan 2013). (via FDA)
Jones Natural Chews Co of Rockford, IL is recalling 2705 boxes of Pig Ears because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Details
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume certain meat products described below because these products may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. Raw feeders beware.
Official press release here
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BEEF PET FOOD MADE BY SURREY MEAT PACKERS, CLOVERDALE, BRITISH COLUMBIA MAY CONTAIN E. coli O157:H7 BACTERIA
Official press releases here