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    BREAKING: FDA Announces Expanded List of Recalled Hill’s Prescription Diet & Science Diet Dog Food

    05/22/2019 – UPDATE Once again, Hill’s Pet Nutrition is expanding the list of its canned dog food found to contain elevated levels of vitamin D. According to a company statement made by Hill’s, this update includes only one new date code that was associated with a SKU that was already included in the previous recall. This new list came from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration announcement made on May 20, 2019. Here is the latest list of Hill’s Pet … Read more

    RECALL: Did Hill’s Announce Another Dog Food Recall? Depends Who Is Asking!

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    We’ve told you about other recalls of dog food from Hill’s Prescription Diet & Science. Unfortunately, recalls seem more frequent as of late. Here’s another one to know about uncovered by Truth About Pet Food (TAPF). The details This case of dog food recall is a bit tricky to track. TAPF reported seeing Facebook posts indicating Hill’s added another product to their excess vitamin D recall. TAPF researched the issue on the FDA website and found nothing to support the … Read more

    Dog Food Recall: Thogersen Family Farms

    Most of us can rest easy – but if you’re feeing your dog raw food in Washington state, you may want to pay attention. Thogersen Family Farms, a small company in Stanwood, Washington, creates raw food that is only sold in a few retail stores, but they also deliver directly to customers. Thogersen Family Farms announced a voluntary recall of some of their 2 pound packaged products after samples tested by the Washington State Department of Agriculture were found to … Read more

    FDA Recall: Darwin’s Natural Dog Food Tests Positive For Salmonella

    On March 26, 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a warning cautioning pet owners to not feed their animals 3 lots of Darwin’s Natural Pet Products raw dog food due to them testing positive for Salmonella. The Darwin’s foods affected are sold online, direct to consumers.   What Products Are Affected The FDA states the codes for each product affected are listed in the second group of numbers found just below the barcode on the package. Affected Darwin’s products are: … Read more

    BREAKING: More Varieties of Dog Food Added to Recall for Elevated Vitamin D – Hill’s Prescription Diet & Science Diet Affected

    UPDATE: Hill’s Pet Nutrition has announced that it is voluntarily expanding a recall of its canned dog food due to the elevated levels of vitamin D previously found. The following products and lot numbers are affected. If you have any of these, stop feeding them immediately and return them for a full refund. Hill’s Pet Nutrition and Science Diet has voluntarily recalled select canned dog food products due to potentially elevated levels of vitamin D. While vitamin D is essential … Read more

    RECALL: Woody’s Pet Food Deli Voluntarily Recalls Ground Turkey Raw Food For Salmonella Contamination

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is alerting consumers to a recall for Woody’s Pet Food Deli Raw food. Samples collected by the MDA tested positive for Salmonella contamination. Samples were collected after a human case of Salmonella contamination was identified in the state of Minnesota. Their pet was also found to have Salmonella, however not the same strain as the one found in their human. During an interview, the Minnesota Department of Health found that Woody’s Pet Food made with … Read more

    Update: Petco Offers Free Trade-Ins For Dog Parents Affected By Vitamin D Recall

    Updated 12/6/18 This week the FDA released a statement regarding the recall of several dog food brands affected by potentially dangerous levels of Vitamin D. In response, Petco announced they do not carry any of the brands listed in the recall. Furthermore, they are offering free trade ins for dog owners who did purchase affected products. The company provided the following advice for concerned pet parents: Visit the FDA’s website for more information and a complete list of affected products. If you believe … Read more

    IKEA Recalls Popular Pet Product After Two Dogs Die

    The popular Swedish retailer IKEA launched a line of pet supplies in 2017, but one of their popular products is now being recalled. A water dispenser complete with refillable water tank has been deemed a suffocation hazard, and the company is urging customers to stop using the product immediately. Sold for $7.99, the product in question was advertised as a convenient way to keep pets hydrated throughout the day. But after two dogs reportedly died from getting their heads stuck … Read more

    Pet Food Manufacturer Offers To Cover Vet Bills Related To Food Recall

    In March, Australian pet food manufacturer Advance Pet (which is owned by Mars Petcare, the same company that makes brands such as Eukanuba, Iams, and Pedigree) recalled all lots of their Advance Dermocare dog food after reports of dogs who had eaten the product becoming ill with megaesophagus, a digestive disorder where the esophagus becomes enlarged and weakened. Today, the company announced that it would reimburse the veterinary or euthanasia costs for any dog that seemed to contract megaesophagus as … Read more

    RECALL EXPANDED: Multiple Brands Of Dog Chews Recalled, 8 More Added To List

    United Pet Group, part of Spectrum Brands, has recalled multiple nationally distributed rawhide dog chews due to chemical contamination. Updated – January 2022 (original recall – April 2018) Eight more brands of rawhide chews under United Pet Group have been added to last week’s four-brand recall. Below you’ll find the full list of brands that have been affected, which include products that are carried by big-name pet stores, grocery stores, and retailers. Reason for recall: The recall is voluntary and has been … Read more

    Breaking News: Popular Dog Treat Brand Announces Recall

    Yesterday, the J.M. Smucker Company announced a voluntary recall of specific lots of their Milo’s kitchen dog treats due to the possibility of elevated levels of beef thyroid hormone. High levels of beef thyroid hormone can cause symptoms such as increased thirst and urination, weight loss, increased heart rate and restlessness. While these symptoms will usually disappear when they stop consuming contaminated products, long-term use may lead to vomiting, diarrhea, and rapid or labored breathing. It is recommended that you take your … Read more

    Yet Another Brand Added To The Growing List Of Dog Food Recalled For Possible Salmonella Contamination

    Dog Food Advisor has been busy the past two months reporting Salmonella concerns, and the list of recalled products just got longer. Raw Basics from Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin announced Tuesday a voluntary recall of the product labeled “Tucker’s Pork-Bison Formula” due to potential Salmonella contamination. The company joins the ranks of recently recalled Steve’s Real Food, Northwest Naturals, Raws for Paws, and Smokehouse Pet Products. No illnesses have been reported, but the Nebraska Department of Agriculture notified Raw Basics of … Read more

    RECALL ALERT: Northwest Naturals, Vital Essentials, And TruDog All Issue Recalls

    In the last 2 days, 3 different pet food manufacturers have issued recalls as a result of possible contamination. On Friday, TruPet, LLC of Milford, Ohio announced a voluntary recall of a limited amount of TruDog Treat Me Crunchy Beef Delight Pet treats due to a possible contamination with Salmonella. The affected Treat Me Crunchy Beef Delight products are a 2.5-ounce package with the lot #20190514 13753. They were distributed in the United States through Chewy.com and TruDog.com through direct delivery. Only the … Read more

    RECALL ALERT: Two Companies Recall Products Due To Salmonella Concerns

    Raws for Paws and Smokehouse Pet Products have issued recalls on specific items in their product lines due to potential contamination with Salmonella. Inspectors discovered the problem in Smokehouse’s four-ounce packages of “Beefy Munchies” and Raws for Paws’ one-pound and five-pound packages of Ground Turkey Food for Pets while conducting routine product sampling and testing. The companies are encouraging pet owners to discontinue the products immediately. Raws for Paws is recalling its Ground Turkey Pet Food in 5-pound and 1-pound tubes. The potentially affected … Read more

    RECALL ALERT: All-Natural Pet Food Gets Recalled

    In a December 8th, 2017 announcement on Dog Food Advisor, raw food brand Darwin’s Natural Pet Food has issued its first recall listed on the site. The company is committed to selling whole, all-natural pet food, explaining on its website that the benefits of raw food diets include shinier coats, better energy, and relief from allergies. Unfortunately, no company is error-proof, and the following lots of food have been recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination: Natural Selections Turkey Meals for … Read more

    FDA: Evanger’s Can’t Donate Recalled Dog Food To Shelters

    Evanger’s Dog & Cat Food Co. was the subject of a massive recall of several flavors of their canned dog food earlier this year after 5 dogs got sick from consuming it. One of the dogs eventually died. Subsequent testing showed that several lots of Evanger’s dog food were contaminated with pentobarbital, one of the ingredients used in pet euthanasia.   Evanger’s spot checked random cans from the recalled lots and didn’t find any pentobarbital, so they asked the Food … Read more

    RECALL ALERT: Treats May Be Contaminated With Salmonella

    Loving Pets of Cranbury, NJ issued a voluntary recall yesterday on a limited number of their dog treats due to potential contamination with Salmonella. Exposure to Salmonella bacteria can cause diarrhea, fever and vomiting in pets who ingest the affected products. Humans may also be affected after handling contaminated treats. So far there have been no reported cases of illness in people or pets.   What Caused the Recall? According to the company: “The possible Salmonella contamination was due to a single … Read more

    URGENT: Dog/Cat Food Recalled Due To Salmonella

    On May 5,  Smallbatch Pets Inc. in Portland, Oregon issued a voluntarily recall for two lots of its Smallbatch Frozen Chicken Blend for Dogs and Cats. The affected lots of Smallbatch Chicken Blend were distributed to retail pet food stores on the west coast and have potentially been contaminated with Salmonella. A post shared by @smallbatchpets on Oct 14, 2016 at 10:29am PDT What’s Recalled? Two hundred eighty-two cases of frozen 2-pound bags of Smallbatch Chicken Blend with specific lot numbers were … Read more

    Controversial Facts Raise Questions About Recent Evanger’s Pet Food Recall

    Evanger’s Dog & Cat Food voluntarily recalled several lots of their canned Hunk of Beef dog food back in February, but a recent lawsuit is bringing up more questions than answers. In January, one dog died and three others were sickened after being fed the Hunk of Beef product as a special New Year’s treat. After extensive testing, it was determined that the food contained horse meat laced with pentobarbital, a drug commonly used to euthanize animals. Evanger’s paid the … Read more

    URGENT RECALL: Phenobarbital Recalled By Manufacturer After Mislabeling Issue

    Phenobarbital manufacturer C.O. Truxton, Inc. has voluntarily recalled a certain lot of its medication due to a mislabeling error. They received a confirmed customer complaint that bottles of their 15mg tablets are containing 30mg tablets, which poses a very serious overdose risk to patients exposed to the mislabeled drugs. All pet owners giving their dogs the anti-seizure, anti-convulsant drug phenobarbital are encouraged to check their medications immediately. They are recalling lot 70952A of Phenobarbital Tablets, USP, 15 mg. According to … Read more

    URGENT RECALL: Another Dog Food Brand Recalls Food That Tested Positive For Euthanasia Drug

    There have been a number of recalls this year and Party Animal, Inc. has recently added some of their products to that list. According to their recent announcement on their website, they’re recalling two specific lots of their Cocolicious canned food: Cocolicious Beef and Turkey Size: 12 ounce cans Lot Number: 0136E15204 04 Best By Date: July 2019 Cocolicious Chicken and Beef Size: 12 ounce cans Lot Number: 0134E15 237 13 Best By Date: August 2019 Unfortunately, each of these … Read more

    URGENT: Multiple Brands Of This Popular Dog Snack Recalled Due To Salmonella

    EuroCan Manufacturing announced a voluntary recall yesterday on one lot of its Barnsdale Farms, HoundsTooth and Mac’s Choice pig ears, citing possible Salmonella contamination. Routine product testing revealed the presence of the bacteria, which can also affect humans who handle the product. At this time, no injuries of any kind have been reported to the company. What’s Being Recalled? The recalled pig ears were distributed throughout the U.S.A. and Canada, and come packaged as individually shrink-wrapped, 6-pack, 12-pack and 25-pack bags under the … Read more

    BREAKING NEWS: Blue Buffalo Announces Yet Another Recall

    This post is from March, 2017. For current recalls, check DogFoodAdvisor.com Blue Buffalo, a company surrounded by controversy due to several shocking recalls over the past few years, has announced yet another potentially harmful product. One of their canned diets – BLUE Wilderness Rocky Mountain Recipe Red Meat Dinner Wet Food for Adult Dogs – could potentially contain elevated levels of naturally occurring beef thyroid hormone. What’s Being Recalled? The recall is limited to one production lot of the following product: … Read more

    URGENT: Blue Buffalo Food Recall – MUST READ

      A third dog food brand has issued a voluntary recall this week due to possible aluminum metal contamination. This incident involves one specific lot of the extremely popular Blue Buffalo Homestyle Recipe Healthy Weight canned dog food. No other Blue Buffalo products are involved and there have not been any reports of injury or illness. What’s Recalled? Blue Buffalo Homestyle Recipe Healthy Weight, Chicken Dinner with Garden Vegetables 12.5 ounce can UPC: 8-40243-10017-0 Codes: Best By 08/03/2019 (located on … Read more

    URGENT: PetSmart & Companion Dog Food Recalls – MUST READ

    Two major pet food companies have recalled cans of dog food due to possible metal contamination. The first is PetSmart’s Grreat Choice brand, with the contamination being confirmed in one batch only of Grreat Choice Adult Dog Food- With Chicken and Rice Classic Ground. The next is Companion Canned Dog Food of Giant Stores. There are three varieties that have confirmed metal contamination: Companion Dog Food with Chicken and Rice, Companion Dog Food with Chicken, Lamb and Rice and Companion Dog Food with Turkey … Read more

    URGENT: Evanger’s Pet Food Recall – Must Read!

    Illinois-based Evanger’s Dog & Cat Food company has voluntarily recalled all of its canned Hunks of Beef dog food after a serious contamination broke out. After three dogs fell ill and one passed away, testing confirmed the euthanasia agent pentobarbital was present in the food. This is the first recall for this company in 82 years and it’s happened on very unfortunate terms. It began New Year’s Eve when Nikki Mael fed a can of Evanger’s Hunks of Beef to … Read more

    RECALL ALERT: Mars Petcare Has Announced Recall On Popular Dog Food

    As of October 7th, Mars Petcare has announced a voluntary recall of Cesar Filet Mignon Flavor wet dog food. The recall was initiated because some packages contained small pieces of plastic, which entered the food during production, and could pose a choking hazard. Luckily, none of the pet owners who reported the problem had dogs that became injured or ill due to the defective packages.   According to Dog Food Advisor: Each product will have a lot code printed on the side of the tray … Read more

    Puppy Bowl Veteran Recalls His First Puppy Bowl

    Every dog lover is excited about the puppy bowl! And who wouldn’t be? It’s just so entertaining watching those cute puppies play! But have you ever wondered what life is like for a puppy bowl veteran? Animal Planet brings you this video of an elite puppy bowl athlete who has become a veteran of the sport. In this video, this veteran shares what it was like during his first puppy bowl. Watch the video below! LOL! Well, he may be … Read more

    RECALL ALERT – Big Dog Natural Recalls Dog Food Due To Possible Health Risks

    The FDA (Food & Drug Administration) just announced that Big Dog Natural of Brick, New Jersey is voluntary recalling a select production lot of Big Dog Natural raw dehydrated dog food Chicken Supreme potentially contaminated with Salmonella and Fish Supreme potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Big Dog Natural became aware of a potential issue after receiving notification from the FDA that a sample of Chicken Supreme tested positive for Salmonella and a sample of Fish Supreme for Listeria monocytogenes. Affected Product These products were … Read more

    BREAKING NEWS RECALL ALERT – Stella & Chewy’s Recalls Products Due To Listeria

     Stella & Chewy’s is voluntarily recalling four of its products sold in the U.S. and Canada due to concerns of a possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The recall affects a total of 990 cases (964 cases in the U.S. and 26 cases in Canada). The recall was prompted by a positive test confirming Listeria monocytogenes in Stella’s Super Beef Dinner Morsels for Dogs (8.5 oz. frozen bags, lot #165-15, “Use by 6-25-2016”) during routine surveillance testing by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. Affected … Read more

    BREAKING NEWS RECALL ALERT – Voluntary Recall Of Good N Fun Beefhide Chicken Sticks Dog Treats EXPANDED Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination

    Salix Animal Health, LLC of Deerfield, FL is voluntarily expanding its recall of “Good ‘n’ Fun – Beefhide Chicken Sticks” because this product may be contaminated with Salmonella. Sampling conducted by the Georgia Department of Agriculture confirmed the presence of Salmonella in an additional lot of this product. In an abundance of caution, Salix Animal Health is expanding its original recall to include the tested lot and others made around the same timeframe. This affects Good ‘n’ Fun – Beefhide Chicken Sticks … Read more