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Kurgo, a well-known manufacturer of pet containment, safety and travel products, is recalling more than 6,000 Skybox Bike Basket Pet Carriers. The voluntary recall comes after customers complained that the plastic clamps have been breaking. There have been no serious injuries reported, however the company says, “in an abundance of caution” they are recalling the Skybox Bike Basket. Product Affected This recall involves plastic clamps on the Kurgo Skybox Bike Basket sold at Petco, Pet Valu and other pet product … Read more

K-9 Kraving Dog Food has announced a voluntary recall of their Chicken Patties Dog Food because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. K-9 Kraving Dog Food became aware of a potential issue after receiving notification from the FDA that a routine surveillance sample of Chicken Patties tested positive for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been reported to date. Even though no illnesses have been reported, consumers should follow the Safe Handling Instructions printed on the K-9 Kraving Dog Food package … Read more

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the recall of certain lots of Dingo brand dog chews. It is believed the chews may contain amantadine. Amantadine is an antiviral human drug not approved for use in animal food, The FDA says. According to Drugs.com, it is used for preventing and treating certain types of flu, as well as Parkinson’s disease. Affected Product The product is Dingo Chip Twists “Chicken in the Middle” in: 6 count bag with a net … Read more

Salix Animal Health, LLC today announced it has initiated a voluntary recall of one lot of “Good ‘n’ Fun – Beefhide Chicken Sticks” because it may have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by the Georgia Department of Agriculture revealed the presence of Salmonella in one 2.8 ounce package of “Good ‘n’ Fun – Beefhide Chicken Sticks” labeled with the recalled code. No pet or consumer illnesses from this product … Read more

Following on the heels of the Stella & Chewy’s recalls due to Listeria contamination, Carnivore Meat Company is voluntarily recalling two lots of its Vita Essentials raw frozen dog food due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall was called into effect after the FDA (Federal Food and Drug Administration) tested product and it tested positive for Listeria. Effected Product Two lots are being recalled:   Vital Essentials Frozen Beef Tripe Patties UPC 33211 00809 Lot # 10930 Best … Read more

Updated July 6, 2015 What started out last Thursday as a one-product recall has expanded into a 20-product recall. Stella & Chewy has decided to voluntarily recall all products that were from the original lot (#111-15) that the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) had issued a stop sale order on. They are doing this as a “precautionary measure” – no pet or human illnesses have been reported so far. Effected Product Originally,  the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) had issued a stop … Read more

UPDATE July 3, 2015 Boulder Dog Food Company, L.L.C has EXPANDED the recall to a limited quantity of its Turkey Sprinkles because it has the potential of being contaminated with Salmonella. Original article follows: According to the FDA, Boulder Dog Food Company, L.L.C. is voluntarily recalling certain lots of their Chicken Sprinkles (3 oz.) because the Product has the potential of being contaminated with Salmonella.   The recall is a result of a routine sampling program by the Colorado Department of Agriculture which revealed … Read more

RECALL – May 2015 Petsmart has just released a notice that the Himalayan Corporation of Mukilteo, Washington, has issued a voluntary recall of specific Ruff Roots All-Natural Dog Chew Toys due to potential metal contamination. What Product Is Affected The following are the UPCs/Lots affected: ALL lots of Ruff Roots Dog Chews sold by Petsmart are affected. No other Himalayan Corp. products are impacted by this issue. What To Do If You Have Product If you have product, stop using … Read more

[IHD_Mobile_Banner] According to the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), OC Raw Dog of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is voluntarily recalling 2,055 lbs. of Turkey & Produce Raw Frozen Canine Formulation, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.  This recall is a result of a routine sampling program by the Nebraska Department of Food and Agriculture which revealed a presumptive positive to Salmonella. OC Raw Dog has ceased the production and distribution of the product as FDA and the company … Read more

In a statement released today by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), TFH Publications, Inc./Nylabone Products, of Neptune, NJ is recalling one lot of its 1.69 oz. package of the Puppy Starter Kit dog chews, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals ingesting the product and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed … Read more

On December 31, 2014, Jump Your Bones, Inc. of Boca Raton, Florida, is voluntarily recalling their Roo Bites (Cubes) because due to potential contamination with Salmonella. No pet or consumer illnesses from this product have been reported to date. Affected Product The affected lots of Jump Your Bones Pet Treats were distributed to retail pet food stores nationwide and through pet food retailers/distributors and are sold in Boutique Bags and online stores. The products affected by this recall are only identified with the … Read more

On December 24th, Barkworthies out of Richmond, Virginia recalled select lots of Barkworthies Chicken Vittles dog chews because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is also risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.   Symptoms of Salmonella in Humans Healthy people infected with Salmonella should … Read more

September 2nd, 2014 – Pedigree has expanded their voluntary recall of their PEDIGREE® Adult Complete Nutrition dry dog food to include 55 pound bags sold at select Sam’s Club locations Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio (see exact cities below). Last week, we reported their announcement that 15lb bags sold at select Dollar General stores we’re also affected. Fortunately, there have not yet been any reports of injury due to the contaminants. Pedigree encourages customers to call 1-800-305-5206 from 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. CST … Read more

UPDATE: September 2nd, 2014 – Pedigree has issued an additional press release expanding the scope of the recall. Please read the details here. August 27th, 2014 – Pedigree has issued a voluntary recall of 22 bags of PEDIGREE® Adult Complete Nutrition dry dog food due to the possible presence of small metal fragments in the bag. Pedigree states that while the foreign objects are not embedded in the food, their presence may present a risk. The affected dog food bags … Read more

May 14th, 2014 – Bravo Raw Pet Foods has issued a recall of due to a potential contamination with Listeria, a harmful organism that can cause severe illness or even death for younger children or the elderly. The organism can also cause illness for healthy individuals, including high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, or diarrhea. While it’s rare for healthy pets to become affected, the symptoms may be similar to that ones listed above of a healthy individual. … Read more