Alert!! Pet Food Recall!!! - Page 13

janking · #**121** 04-30-2007, 09:44 AM

Has anyone noticed, that depending on what news source you go to on the internet..there are conflicting reports about just how many pets died because of the food recall? Some sources report about 20, others about 70 and the ABC news affiliate web site gave the number over 200. I noticed that the pet food companies are the ones reporting the less deaths--big surprise there. It may be years before we know the truth about just how many animals lost their lives because of this. I think that they should have a 800 number where each veteranian in this country and elsewhere can report the number of deaths they have seen due to this. I have this feeling that somehow certain people are going to try to "cover up" the effects of all this!! And that is just not right!!!

luvmyanimals · #**122** 05-02-2007, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by janking

Has anyone noticed, that depending on what news source you go to on the internet..there are conflicting reports about just how many pets died because of the food recall? Some sources report about 20, others about 70 and the ABC news affiliate web site gave the number over 200. I noticed that the pet food companies are the ones reporting the less deaths--big surprise there. It may be years before we know the truth about just how many animals lost their lives because of this. I think that they should have a 800 number where each veteranian in this country and elsewhere can report the number of deaths they have seen due to this. I have this feeling that somehow certain people are going to try to "cover up" the effects of all this!! And that is just not right!!!

I was listening to the radio this morning and i'm sure they were just being a bit too dramatic, but they said like 4,000 have died. Maybe they were talking about being affected but still. I could tell they had no idea what they were talking about but they really should all somehow total up all the deaths, and I know they don't know the exact number but at least close and not hundreds or thousands different. Then maybe once that number comes up of how many poor animals have suffered they will do more like put a commercial on t.v. of the recalls, they do it for everything else but since it's not YET affecting people they aren't doing all they could and should do. I just think that it seems like every couple days or every week we find out there's a new food, or now treat that is being affected and they are still telling us not to worry everything else is o.k. In the beginning they said it was just canned food, well o.k., then treats, which I know they said was fine and not to worry. I check everything I give them now and where it's made, and I will never feel comfortable feeding my dogs anything anymore. And that's not right, more needs to be done.
-Theresa

KittyTyme · #**123** 05-05-2007, 12:26 AM

revised 5/3/07

Just when you think it's about over...

U.S list
http://www.menufoods.com/recall/Pres...US05022007.htm

Canada list
http://www.menufoods.com/recall/Pres...da05022007.htm

mom2bichons · #**124** 05-05-2007, 08:49 AM

I am going to start off by saying enough is enough and I am sure I speak for all of us I am sure. I also have to say I am always checking this link, and when there is something new I am eager to read and yet very scared of what I might read at the same time.

I am so sorry this list keeps having add ons. I am happy to read that the vet tech that helped us at PetWorld with our Wellness brand pup cereal is not on the list. Relief, especially after our last one was on there.

I know I am not the only one that their pets food has been recalled did anyone else feel relief after they have switched that their new food is not on the list?

KittyTyme · #**125** 05-05-2007, 09:43 AM

I get a sick feeling everytime I see something about a "revised list". Then on the news this morning they were talking about chicken feed possibly being tainted.
That's pets, hogs, and chickens so far...

janking · #**126** 05-05-2007, 09:52 AM

There IS some good news though..I saw in the paper that "The Senate voted Wednesday in favor of stricter production and labeling standards so people have more information about what they are feeding their pets.
The 94-0 vote was on an amendment, to broader legislation related to the FDA.
The amendment also called on the government to create a PET VERSION of the system that now tracks food contamination and outbreaks of illness and death in people. The lack of such a system for pets became apparent in the recent recall of more than 100 brands of dog and cat food made with contaminated ingredients imported from China"

WELL, I SAY...ITS ABOUT TIME..AND WHY DID SO MANY PETS HAVE TO DIE OR GET ILL FOR THEM TO DO THIS???????

KittyTyme · #**127** 05-05-2007, 10:00 AM

I agree! It IS about time the mentality of "They are just animals" gets kicked to the curb!!!
Our precious furbabies have NO CHOICE to eat except for what we feed them. There SHOULD be stricter guidlines! They aren't wild animals that can go out and hunt their own food. They are at our mercy and WE are at the pet food industries mercy.

mom2bichons · #**128** 05-05-2007, 08:31 PM

Here here! I agree.

janking · #**129** 05-06-2007, 02:08 PM

Regarding my earlier post about the senate voting for an amendment for better protecting Pet Food..it has to go to the House of Representatives..I found a link where you can go to sign up and urge them to pass this also..

https://community.hsus.org/campaign/FED_2007_pet_food

janking · #**130** 05-19-2007, 11:27 AM

Apparently, its not over yet.....!!!

Chenango Valley Pet Foods Expands Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Certain Pet Foods
Contact:
Dennis J. Bobita
(610) 821-0608

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- May 17, 2007 -- Chenango Valley Pet Foods previously recalled dry pet foods manufactured with a shipment of rice protein concentrate supplied by Wilbur-Ellis that possibly contained melamine contamination. Chenango Valley Pet Foods is now expanding the recall action to include those pet foods that do not contain rice protein concentrate but were manufactured during periods when rice protein concentrate formulas were processed. The recall of these products is precautionary due to the possibility of cross-contamination.

The following dry pet foods are involved in this recall action:

DOCTORS FOSTER & SMITH LAMB & BROWN RICE FORMULA ADULT DOG FOOD, NET WT. 6 LBS. (UPC 25141 28244), 15 LBS. (25141 30074), and 30 LBS. (UPC 25141 06043); Date Codes: Best By Feb 09 09 and Best By Feb 26 09;
SHOP RITE REDI-MIXT DOG FOOD FOR DOGS, NET WT. 25 LB. (UPC 41190 00555), Date Code: Code C7107;
LICK YOUR CHOPS KITTEN & CAT FOOD, NET WEIGHT 4 LBS. (UPC 32976 25915), and 18 LBS. (UPC 32976 25925); Date Code: Best Used By April 29 08;
SHEP chunk style dog food, NET WT. 20 LBS. (UPC 41498 14142); Date Code: Best By March 14 08;
8 in 1 Ferret ULTRA-BLEND ADVANCED NUTRITION DIET, NET WT. 20 LBS, UPC 26851 00413, Code: C7072;
Bulk Lamb & Brown Rice Formula Dog Food, Date Code: Feb 09, 08, sold to one consignee SmartPak.
Health Diet Cat Food Chicken & Rice Dinner NET WT. 1.81 kg/4 LB (UPC 78198 01594), 4 kg/8.8 LB (UPC 78198 01599), and 8 kg/17.6 LB (UPC 78198 01585); Code C7072;
EVOLVE KITTEN FORMULA, NET WT. 3 LBS. (UPC 73657 00250) and 7 LBS. (UPC 73657 00251); Date Code: Best Used By Sept 13 08. Evolve has recovered 99.5% of the product from its distributors and is working with dealers to recover the remaining inventory.
No illnesses or injuries related to these products have been reported to date.

Pet owners who have purchased the pet foods listed above should immediately discontinue using the products and return them to the place of purchase for full refund. Pet owners should consult with a veterinarian if they have any health concerns with their pet. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-610-821-0608.