When is enough enough? - RECALLS

Recalls & Withdrawals

Recalls – of which there are three types – are actions taken by a firm to remove a product from the market. Recalls may be conducted on a firm's own initiative, by FDA request, or by FDA order under statutory authority.

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2013 Recalls and Safety Alerts

• June 18, 2013 Natura Pet Issues Voluntary Recall of Specialized Dry Pet Foods Due to a Possible Health Risk Salmonella
• June 12, 2013 Hartz Mountain Corporation is Voluntarily Recalling One Specific Lot of 1.2 oz. Size of Wardley Betta Fish Food Due to Possible Health Risk Salmonella
• May 15, 2013 Rural King Recalls Deer Corn Because of Possible Health Risk Aflatoxin
• May 02, 2013 Bimeda Inc. on Behalf of Manufacturer Bimeda-MTC Animal Health Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Sterile Solutions Due to Concerns Regarding Sterility and Possible Health Risk Sterility of the products cannot be entirely assured
• April 19, 2013 Natura Pet Expands Voluntary Recall of Dry Pet Foods Due to Possible Health Risk Salmonella
• April 18, 2013 Merit Bird Company, LLS Recalls Vitae Because of Possible Health Risk Salmonella
• April 10, 2013 Cargill’s Animal Nutrition Business Conducts Voluntary Recall of Lamb Feed Contains incorrect sodium molybdate levels
• April 03, 2013 Bravo! Issues a Voluntary Recall for Three Raw Frozen Food Diet for Dogs and Cats Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk Potential to be contaminated withSalmonella
• March 29, 2013 Natura Pet Expands Voluntary Recall of Dry Pet Foods Due to Possible Health Risk Salmonella
• March 18, 2013 Natura Pet Issues Voluntary Recall of Specialized Dry Pet Foods Due to Possible Health Risk Salmonella
• March 13, 2013 Bravo! Recalls 2 lb Tubes of Chicken Blend-Raw Frozen Food Diet for Dogs and Cats (One Lot Code) Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella
• March 10, 2013 Premium Edge, Diamond Naturals and 4health Dry Cat Food Formulas Voluntarily Recalled Due to Possibility of Low Levels of Thiamine (Vitamin B1) Low level of thiamine (Vitamin B1)
• March 07, 2013 Diggin’ Your Dog Recalls Strippin' Chicks Pet Treats Distributed in Colorado and Nevada Due to Possible Salmonella Hazard Salmonella
• March 07, 2013 Steve’s Real Food Recalls Turducken Canine Recipe Patties Because of Possible Health Risk Salmonella
• March 06, 2013 Jones Natural Chews Co Recalls Woofers Dog Treats Because Of Possible Salmonella Health Risk Salmonella
• March 05, 2013 Cargill’s animal nutrition business conducts voluntary recall of select mineral product used in ruminant feedDeficient in vitamin A, D, and E
• February 27, 2013 United Pet Group Inc., Voluntarily Withdraws "Ultra Blend Gourmet Food for Parakeets," "eCotrition Grains & Greens Nutritional Supplement for Parakeets," "eCotrition Grains & Greens Nutritional Supplement for Canaries and Finches," and "eCotrition Grains & Greens Nutritional Supplement for Cockatiels" Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination Salmonella
• February 22, 2013 Hy-Vee Issues Voluntary Recall of Certain Dog Food Products Elevated levels of a chemical contaminant
• February 21, 2013 Kasel Associates Industries Recalling Certain Pet Treats Due to Salmonella Contamination Salmonella
• February 21, 2013 The Honest Kitchen® Voluntarily Recalls Limited Lots Of Verve®, Zeal®And Thrive® Products Due To Possible Health Risk Salmonella
• February 20, 2013 Nutri-Vet, LLC Recalls Nutri-Vet and Nutripet Chicken Jerky Products Because Of Possible Salmonella Health Risk Salmonella
• February 19, 2013 Kaytee Recalls Bird Treats and Greens Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination from Parsley FlakesSalmonella
• February 19, 2013 Kasel Associated Industries Recalls All Products Manufactured at its Denver, Colorado Facility from April 20, 2012 thru September 19, 2012 Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk Salmonella
• February 15, 2013 Nature's Variety Issues Voluntarily Recall of One Batch of Instinct® Raw Organic Chicken Formula for Dogs & Cats Due to Possible Health Risk Plastic pieces
• January 28, 2013 The Hartz Mountain Corporation is voluntarily withdrawing its Hartz Chicken Chews and Hartz Oinkies Pig Skin Twists wrapped with Chicken for dogs Antibiotic Residue
• January 09, 2013 Milo’s Kitchen® Voluntarily Recalls Chicken Jerky and Chicken Grillers Home-style Dog Treats Unapproved antibiotics found in finished product

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2012 Recalls and Safety Alerts

• December 28, 2012 Urgent: ADM Alliance Nutrition Recalling MoorMan’s® ShowTec® 18 Elite Lamb Feed Excess copper
• December 12, 2012 Claudia’s Canine Cuisine® Voluntarily Recalls it’s Dogcandy® Brand of Holiday Hound Cake (7.5 Oz.) and Blueberry Hound Cake (7.5 Oz) Manufactured for, Distributed, and Sold in Approximately 130 Petsmart Stores Because of The Possibility of Mold Due to the potential of product become moldy
• November 20, 2012 Carolina Prime Pet Inc. Announces Recall Of Priority Total Pet Care All Natural Bullstrips Because Of Possible Salmonella Health Risk Salmonella
• November 15, 2012 Magnolia Bird Farm, Inc. Recalls Peanuts and Seed Mixes Because of Possible Health Risk Salmonella
• November 01, 2012 Charlee Bear Products Recalls “Protein Crunch Bars” Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk Salmonella
• October 26, 2012 Premium Nutritional Products Announces Ongoing Voluntary Recall Of Select ZuPreem Bird Foods Nutritional Values
• October 23, 2012 Wildwood Seed & Specialties Voluntarily Recalls Pet Bird And Small Pet Animal Food Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination Salmonella
• October 17, 2012 Kasel Associated Industries Recalls Boots & Barkley Roasted American Pig Ears and Boots & Barkley American Variety Pack Dog Treats Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk Salmonella
• October 13, 2012 Nature's Recipe Voluntarily Recalls Nature's Recipe Oven Baked Biscuits With Real Chicken Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination Salmonella
• October 10, 2012 TBD Brands, LLC Initiates Voluntary Recall of One Flavor of Organic Frozen Yogurt Dog Treat due to Potential Salmonella Contamination Salmonella
• October 02, 2012 Kasel Associated Industries Recalls Nature's Deli Chicken Jerky Dog Treats Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk May be contaminated with Salmonella
• September 24, 2012 Sunland, Inc. Announces an Expansion of its Voluntarily Limited Recall - including Dogsbutter RUC with Flax PBSalmonella
• September 21, 2012 Kasel Associated Industries Recalls Boots & Barkley American Beef Bully sticks Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk Salmonella
• September 11, 2012 Breeder’s Choice Pet Food Recalls AvoDerm Natural Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Adult Dog Formula Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk Possible contamination with Salmonella
• August 31, 2012 Salmonella Press Release for Milk ReplacerPotential to be contaminated with Salmonella
• July 27, 2012 Arthur Dogswell LLC Voluntarily Recalls Catswell Brand Vitakitty Chicken Breast With Flaxseed And Vitamins Because Of Possible Health Risk Has the potential to contain propylene glycol
• July 26, 2012 Land O'Lakes Purina Feed LLC Announces Voluntary Recall Of Certain Poultry Feeds Due To Lack Of Added Vitamin DLack of added vitamin D
• July 20, 2012 Expanded Voluntary Recall of Land O’Lakes Purina Feed Products Due to Potential Elevated Vitamin D Level Elevated Vitamin D Level
• July 20, 2012 Expanded Voluntary Recall of Mazuri® and LabDiet® Feed Products Due to Potential Elevated Vitamin D Level Elevated Vitamin D level
• July 13, 2012 PMI Nutrition International Initiates Voluntary Recall of AquaMax Products; Expands Voluntary Recall of Mazuri and LabDiet Feed Products Due to Potential Elevated Vitamin D LevelPotential for elevated vitamin D levels
• July 13, 2012 Voluntary Recall of Purina Products Due to Potential Elevated Vitamin D Level Potential for elevated vitamin D levels
• July 13, 2012 Voluntary Recall of Feed Solutions Feed Products Due to Potential Elevated Vitamin D Level Potential for elevated vitamin D levels
• July 06, 2012 Expanded Voluntary Recall of Mazuri® Feed Products Due to Potential Elevated Vitamin D Level Elevated vitamin D level
• July 03, 2012 Voluntary Recall of LabDie and Mazuri Feed ProductsPotential for an elevated vitamin D level.
• June 30, 2012 Mars Petcare US Announces Voluntary Recall of Limited Range of Pedigree ® Brand Wet Dog Food Potential choking risk
• May 25, 2012 Urgent: Compounded Prescription Recall Presence of microorganisms and fungal growth
• May 21, 2012 UPDATED: CORRECTED BEST BEFORE DATE Diamond Pet Foods Expands Voluntary Recall Diamond Naturals Small Breed Adult Dog Lamb & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food Production Code DSL 0801 Due to Small Potential for Salmonella ContaminationSalmonella
• May 11, 2012 Nestle Purina Voluntarily Recalls Single Lot of Therapeutic Canned Cat Food Due to A Low Level of Thiamine (Vitamin B1) Deficient Thiamine
• May 11, 2012 Correction to Date Code in Natural Balance Pet Foods' Voluntary Recall Dated May 4, 2012 Due to the Potential for Salmonella Contamination Salmonella
• May 08, 2012 Solid Gold Health Products for Pets, Inc. Recalls Dog Food Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk Salmonella
• May 07, 2012 Wellpet LLC Voluntarily Recalls One Recipe Of Dry Dog Food Due To Salmonella At Diamond Pet Foods' FacilitySalmonella
• May 05, 2012 UPDATED: CORRECT PRODUCTION CODE INFORMATION Canidae Pet Foods Initiates Voluntary Recall of Dry Pet Food Due to the Potential for Salmonella Salmonella
• May 05, 2012 UPDATED: CORRECT PRODUCTION CODE INFORMATION Diamond Pet Foods Expands Voluntary Recall of Dry Pet Food Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination Salmonella
• May 04, 2012 Apex Pet Foods Initiates Voluntary Recall of Dry Pet Food Due to the Potential for Salmonella - No Pet or Human Illnesses have been Reported Associated With Apex Dog FoodSalmonella
• May 04, 2012 Natural Balance Pet Foods Initiates Voluntary Recall of Certain Dry Pet Food Due to the Potential for Salmonella Contamination Salmonella
• April 30, 2012 Kaytee Recalls Forti-Diet Pro Health Mouse, Rat and Hamster Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk Salmonella
• April 30, 2012 Diamond Pet Foods Expands Voluntary Recall to Include Diamond Puppy Formula due to Possible Salmonella Contamination Salmonella
• April 26, 2012 Diamond Pet Foods Expands Voluntary Recall of One Production Run of Dry Dog Food Due to a Potential Health Risk Recall is limited to one formula of Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul distributed to 10 states Salmonella
• April 26, 2012 Limited Recall Of DuMOR Poultry Grower/Finisher Bags Containing DuMOR Poultry Layer 16% Crumbles Because of Possible Animal Health Risk Incorrect packaging
• April 09, 2012 Product Recall Information of Baby Bird & Baby Macaw Feeding Formula 
  due to high levels of vitamin D
• April 06, 2012 Diamond Pet Foods Voluntarily Recalls Limited Number of Dry Dog Food Bags Due to a Potential Health Risk Recall is limited to one formula of Diamond Naturals distributed to 12 states; no illnesses reported Salmonella
• March 29, 2012 The Hartz Mountain Corporation Recalls Four Lots of Wardley Advanced Nutrition Perfect Protein Tropical Flake Fish Food Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk Salmonella
• March 07, 2012 Cargill Animal Nutrition Conducts Regional Recall of Nutrena NatureWise Goat Pellets Error in labeling (does not include "Decoquinate" on label)
• March 03, 2012 Western Feed, LLC Conducts Voluntary Recall Of Feed Distributed In Nebraska And Wyoming May contain monensin sodium (Rumensin)
• December 13, 2011 Corrected Lot Numbers for Advanced Animal Nutrition Dog Power Dog Food Recall 
  Updated February 2, 2012

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2011 Recalls and Safety Alerts

• December 14, 2011 Updated New Release With Corrected Lot Numbers Petrus Feed and Seed Stores, Inc. (Louisiana) recalls its 21% Dog Food
• December 13, 2011 Feeders Supply, Inc. Recalls Arrow Brand Dry Dog Food
• December 08, 2011 Advanced Animal Nutrition Recalls Dog Power Dry Dog Food
• December 06, 2011 Cargill Animal Nutrition Recalls River Run and Marksman Dry Dog Food
• December 06, 2011 P&G Voluntarily Recalls One Production Lot of Dry Dog Food
• October 04, 2011 Thumb Oilseed Recalls Soy Flour (Utilized To Manufacture Human and Animal Food) Due To Salmonella Contamination
• August 08, 2011 Merrick Pet Care Recalls Doggie Wishbone (Item #29050, Lot 11031 Best by 30 Jan 2013) Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
• July 29, 2011 Nestlé Purina Recalls Limited Number of Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food Bags Due to a Potential Health Risk
• July 29, 2011 Ridley Block Operations Announces Voluntary Recall in Oklahoma and Texas
• June 27, 2011 Nestlé Purina Recalls Limited Number of Dry Cat Food Bags Due to a Potential Health Risk (Shipped Only to Colorado, Idaho and Oregon)
• June 03, 2011 Bravo! Issues Nationwide Recall of Bravo! Pig Ears Dog Chews Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
• May 28, 2011 Primal Pet Foods Issues Nationwide Voluntary Recall On Feline Chicken & Salmon Formula With A "Best By" Date Code Of 043112-17
• May 17, 2011 Boss Pet Recalls Pig Ear Products Because of Possible Health Risk
• May 17, 2011 BLACKMAN INDUSTRIES, INC. RECALLS PRIMETIME BRAND 2 CT., AND 5 CT. PREMIUM PIG EARS AND KC BEEFHIDE BRAND 20 CT. PREMIUM PIG EARS BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE SALMONELLA HEALTH RISK.
• May 03, 2011 Keys Manufacturing Company, Inc. Recalls Pig Ears for Pet Treats Because Of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
• March 08, 2011 Jones Natural Chews Co Recalls Pig Ear Dog Chews Because Of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
• February 28, 2011 Wellpet LLC Voluntarily Recalls Certain Lots Of Canned Cat Food
• January 28, 2011 Feed Manufacturer Issues Limited Voluntary Recall of a Horse Feed Product Distributed in California, Nevada, and Oregon
• January 28, 2011 MERRICK PET CARE RECALLS JR TEXAS TAFFY PET TREAT (ITEM # 27077, ALL LOTS UP TO AND INCLUDING 10364) BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE SALMONELLA HEALTH RISK

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2010 Recalls and Safety Alerts

• December 18, 2010 Kroger Recalls Pet Foods Due to Possible Health Risk
• October 21, 2010 Western Milling LLC Voluntarily Recalls Universal Turkey and Kruse G.B. Turkey Grower Feeds Because of Possible Health Risk to Animals
• October 08, 2010 Blue Buffalo Company, Ltd. Recalls Limited Production Code Dates of Dry Dog Food Because of Possible Excess Vitamin D
• September 03, 2010 The Hartz Mountain Corporation Recalls Hartz Naturals Real Beef Treats Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
• August 31, 2010 P&G Voluntarily Recalls a Small Amount of Dry Cat Food
• August 29, 2010 P&G Recalls Small Number of Bags of Cat Food From Stores in Loveland, Colorado
• August 13, 2010 Merrick Pet Care Recalls Filet Squares & Texas Hold’ems 10oz Bag (Item # 60016 All Lots) Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
• August 03, 2010 Merrick Pet Care Recalls Texas Hold'ems 10 oz Bag (Item # 60016 Lot 10127 Best by May 6 2012) because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
• July 30, 2010 P&G Expands Voluntary Limited Recall of Specialized Dry Pet Foods Due to Possible Health Risk
• July 27, 2010 Biggers & Callaham, LLC DBA Mice Direct Recalls Frozen Reptile Feed Because of Possible Health Risk
• July 25, 2010 P&G Recalls Two Lots of Prescription Renal Diet Cat Food due to a Possible Health Risk
• July 15, 2010 Feline’s Pride Expands Nationwide Recall of its Natural Chicken Formula Cat Food Due to Salmonella Contamination
• July 02, 2010 Merrick Pet Care Recalls Beef Filet Squares 10oz Bag (Item #60016 Lot # 10084TL7 Best By March 24, 2012) Because Of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
• July 02, 2010 United Pet Group Voluntarily Expands Recall of Nutritional Supplements For Dogs to Include Additional Tablet and Powdered-Form Products for Dogs and Cats Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
• July 01, 2010 Feline’s Pride Issues Nationwide Recall of its Natural Chicken Formula Cat Food Due to Salmonella Contamination
• June 22, 2010 United Pet Group Voluntarily Recalls Pro-Pet Adult Daily Vitamin Supplement for Dogs Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
• June 18, 2010 Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc. announces a voluntary recall of Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog Food Due to a Possible Health Risk
• June 18, 2010 Kent Nutrition Group, Inc. Conducts Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Kent Feeds Swine Products
• June 09, 2010 P&G Recalls Specific Canned Cat Foods Due to Low Levels of Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
• June 02, 2010 Kent Nutrition Group, Inc. Undertakes Limited Recall of Kent Feeds 20 Lamb DQ45 Medicated
• April 16, 2010 Purina Mills Undertakes Limited Recall of Strategy® Horse Feed and Layena® Poultry Feed
• April 12, 2010 Response Products Voluntarily Recalls Advanced Cetyl M Joint Action Formula for Dogs Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
• March 08, 2010 Nature's Variety Expands Nationwide Voluntary Recall to Include All Raw Frozen Chicken Diets with Any "Best If Used By" Date On or Before 2/5/11
• February 12, 2010 Nature’s Variety Issues Nationwide Voluntary Recall On Raw Frozen Chicken Diets With A “Best If Used By” Date Of 11/10/10
• January 14, 2010 FDA Health Alert for Merrick Beef Filet Squares Dog Treats Packaged and Distributed by Merrick Pet Care[ARCHIVED]

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2008-2009 Recalls and Safety Alerts

• December 21, 2009 Teva Animal Health, Inc. expands a voluntary nationwide recall of Ketamine Hydrochloride Injection, USP CIII 100mg/mL in 10mL vials
• December 09, 2009 Pet Carousel Conducts Nationwide Recall of Beef Hoof Products and Pig Ears Because of Salmonella Risk
• November 27, 2009 Diamond Pet Foods Announces Recall of Premium Edge Adult Cat and Premium Edge Hairball Cat Food
• November 06, 2009 Hospira Issues Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Certain Lots of Liposyn� and Propofol Products That May Contain Particulate Matter
• November 05, 2009 FDA Health Alert for Certain Pet Treats Made by Pet Carousel [ARCHIVED]
• November 04, 2009 PetSmart Voluntarily Recalls Dentley's Beef Hooves
• October 20, 2009 FDA Alerts Pet Owners to Voluntary Recall of Premium Edge Cat Food
• December 19, 2008 Preliminary Animal Health Notification - Chicken Jerky Products for Dogs