I’m sorry to report that the cantaloupe recall has now extended to all of North America.
Thanks to the FDA for this report.
Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Honduran Cantaloupes grown by Agropecuaria Montelibano, San Lorenzo Valle, Honduras
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –Pompano Beach, FL — March 24, 2008 — Central American Produce, Inc. of Pompano Beach, FL announces a voluntary recall of cantaloupes grown, packed and shipped by an independent third-party grower, Agropecuaria Montelibano of San Lorenzo Valle, Honduras. The product was distributed nationwide and Canada. Based on current information, the cantaloupe grown, packed and shipped from Agropecuaria Montelibano appears to be associated with a Salmonella Litchfield outbreak in the United States and Canada.
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Anyone who is tempted to offer their furbaby some melon needs to be aware of this new recall.
Thanks to the FDA for this recall notice.
Charlie’s Produce Spokane Recalls Cut Cantaloupe Products Because of Possible Health Risk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — March 22, 2008 — Charlie’s Produce of Spokane, WA is recalling Charlie’s Produce Brand Cut Cantaloupe Products, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
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Thanks to Mike for meowing in this recall notice.
The Hartz Mountain Corporation Recalls Vitamin Care for Cats Because of Possible Health Risk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — March 7, 2008 — The Hartz Mountain Corporation is voluntarily recalling a second specific lot of Hartz Vitamin Care for Cats due to concerns that bottles within the lot may have been potentially contaminated with Salmonella. Hartz is fully cooperating with the US Food and Drug Administration in this voluntary recall. Hartz recalled a specific lot code of Hartz Vitamin Care for Cats last November due to similar concerns. Both lot codes were manufactured for Hartz by UFAC (USA) Inc. in 2007, and were removed from distribution last November. However, bottles from the second lot had been shipped to customers prior to their having been removed from distribution.
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If you feed your furbabies raw food, please note this recall.
Thanks to the Associated Press for this article.
Huge beef recall stems from Calif. plant
By GREG RISLING, Associated Press Writer
Mon Feb 18
LOS ANGELES - The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Sunday ordered the recall of 143 million pounds of frozen beef from a California slaughterhouse, the subject of an animal-abuse investigation, that provided meat to school lunch programs.
Officials said it was the largest beef recall in the United States, surpassing a 1999 ban of 35 million pounds of ready-to-eat meats. No illnesses have been linked to the newly recalled meat, and officials said the health threat was likely small.
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Good news — someone tested these pet foods. Bad news — they tested positive for melamine. I know these foods aren’t for dogs and cats but it suggests to me that the Chinese firms STILL don’t get it! Stop poisoning us and our pets!
We cannot let our guard down against Chinese foods! Before buying any pet foods, please check the country of origin. If it says “China” put it down!
This information comes from the FDA’s Enforcement Report for December 26, 2007.
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Thanks to the FDA’s Enforcement Report from December 26, 2007 for this recall notice.
Hartz Vitamin Care for Cats and Kittens; Vitality Formula:
Delivers Critical Daily Nutrients Pets Need for Optimal Health; Liver Flavored; Net contents: 100 chewable Tablets. UPC 32700-97701, Recall # V-020-2008
CODE
Lot: SZ-16371
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So many dogs have suffered from items like this jerky that should be immediately recalled! Unfortunately the manufacturers and the stores think we’ll all get busy and forget about the way they have abused our trust and endangered or killed our furry family members.
Dogster Rosie was poisoned by the Bestro Jerky Treat but it seems the brands don’t matter a lot. I’m avoiding ALL chicken jerky until the manufacturers can prove their products are safe.
Winston’s furmom, Kelly has been barking to get attention to the products that seriously damaged her beloved Winston.
Let us not forget! We must keep these poisonings in the public awareness!
My Yorkie almost died last week from Smokehouse Jerky treats from PetSmart.
They caused him to go into acute renal failure! He spent 6 days in the hospital!!! By some miracle he pulled through BUT with permanent kidney damage.
I am trying to gather people who have been affected by this. I am in communication with several people with hopes of approaching the media and get this stuff out of stores. I have spoken to others and dogs are still dying!!!!!!! The FDA has had over 100 complaints and both UC Davis and Cornell Universities are conducting studies right now. Why would that be happening if there wasn’t something really wrong with these things.
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This seems to be the same PetEdge product that was recalled last month. It was just reannounced so I’m passing this along in case someone hasn’t seen it.
Thanks to the National Pet Foundation for this recall notice.
Pet Edge Tooth Paste Recall
PetEdge is voluntarily recalling Top Performance brand ProDental Toothpaste with Toothbrush kit because the toothpaste could contain diethylene glycol. Only one product, which comes in two flavors, is affected:
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Thanks to Donna, furmom to Gizmo the Great, for barking in this recall announcement.
ATTENTION - VOLUNTARY RECALL - PET TOOTHPASTE
PetEdge is voluntarily recalling Top Performance brand ProDental Toothpaste with Toothbrush kit because the toothpaste could contain diethylene glycol. Only one product, which comes in two flavors, is affected:
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If you are one of those industrious Dogsters who make your dog food, please be aware that some of this tainted beef could still be around.
Thanks to StlToday.com for this article.
BEEF RECALL FOR E. COLI IS EXPANDED TO 21.7 MILLION POUNDS
By Robert D. Mcfadden
NEW YORK TIMES
09/30/2007
NEW YORK — A meat company issued on Saturday a nationwide recall for 21.7 million pounds of ground beef products after reports of as many as 25 cases of illness caused by suspected E. coli bacteria in eight states, federal officials reported.
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