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PRESS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Hy-Vee issues voluntary recall of certain dog food products
Routine testing identifies higher-than-normal contaminant levels in select products
WEST DES MOINES, IA – Hy-Vee, Inc. today issued a voluntary recall of certain bags of Hy-Vee dog food due to elevated levels of a chemical contaminant commonly found in corn.
Routine random tests conducted by the Iowa Department of Agriculture indicated higher-than-normal levels of aflatoxin in some samples of Hy-Vee dog food produced at a Kansas City plant operated by Pro-Pet, LLC.
Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring by-product from the growth of Aspergillus flavus and can be harmful to pets if consumed in significant quantities. Pets which have consumed this product and exhibit symptoms of illness including sluggishness or lethargy combined with a reluctance to eat, vomiting, yellowish tint to the eyes or gums, or diarrhea should consultant a veterinarian.
The recalled products carry three different “Best By” dates and were distributed to Hy-Vee stores in Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin between October 26, 2012 and January 11, 2013.
The following products are subject to the recall:
Hy-Vee Complete Dog – Complete Nutrition (Green Bag) – 34-lb.
UPC: 07545005647
Lot # ending with: 29812KC
“Best By” Date: 11/24/13
Hy-Vee Complete Dog – Complete Nutrition (Green Bag) – 8-lb
UPC: 07545005667
Lot # ending with: 29812KC
“Best By” Date: 11/24/13
Hy-Vee Complete Dog – Complete Nutrition (Green Bag) – 4.4-lb.
UPC: 07545005665
Lot # ending with: 29812KC
“Best By” Date: 11/24/13
Hy-Vee Complete Dog – Complete Nutrition (Green Bag) – 4.4-lb.
UPC: 07545005665
Lot # ending with: 29912KC
“Best By” Date: 11/25/13
Hy-Vee Complete Dog – Bites, Bones & Squares (Yellow Bag) – 20-lb.
UPC: 07545005680
Lot # ending with: 29312KC
“Best By” Date: 11/19/13
Hy-Vee Complete Dog – Bites, Bones & Squares (Yellow Bag) – 4.4-lb.
UPC: 07545005560
Lot # ending with: 29312KC
“Best By” Date: 11/19/13
The recall is limited to the products, sizes and code dates listed above. No other Hy-Vee dog food products or code dates are affected by the recall.
Customers are urged to check the “Best By” dates on any product they have at home and refrain from feeding any of the recalled products to their pets. Any bags of Hy-Vee dog food subject to the recall, whether opened or unopened, may be returned to Hy-Vee stores for a full refund.
Hy-Vee officials emphasized the recall is voluntary and only conducted as a precautionary measure. No illnesses have been reported in dogs consuming the product, and the product does not pose a health risk to humans handling it. Hy-Vee officials have also removed all potentially affected products from Hy-Vee stores.
Consumers with questions may contact the company at 800-289-8343. This number is staffed Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST.
PRESS RELEASE
Nutri-Vet, LLC Recalls Nutri-Vet and Nutripet Chicken Jerky Products Because Of Possible
Salmonella Health Risk
Contact
Consumer:
1-877-729-8668
Media:
201-854-6157 Ext. 162
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 20, 2013 - Nutri-Vet, LLC. of Boise, ID is voluntarily recalling its Nutri-Vet and NutriPet Chicken Jerky Products because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can sicken animals that eat these products and humans are at risk for Salmonella poisoning from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the pet products or any surfaces exposed to these products.
Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these symptoms after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.
Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has any of these signs, please contact your veterinarian.
Nutri-Vet is recalling the lot numbers below because the manufacturer of an ingredient used in the products below informed us of the possibility of Salmonella presence at the manufacturing facility, although no positive test results have been found on Nutri-Vet or NutriPet products to date.
The recalled Chicken Jerky Treats were distributed nationwide through online sales and in retail stores from April 2012 through February 2013 with Best By Dates ranging from April 20, 2014, through October 3, 2014.
The product comes in a clear plastic bag containing Chicken Jerky Treats as described below:
Item #DescriptionSizeUPC
76-0081NutriPet Natural Chicken Fillet Strips16oz76-0081 (No bar code)
50704Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for Joint Health5oz669125507049
50705Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for Joint Health15oz669125507056
50706Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for Glossy Coat5oz669125507063
50707Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for Glossy Coat15oz669125507070
50708Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for Stress and Anxiety5oz669125507087
50709Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for Stress and Anxiety15oz669125507094
50710Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for Fresh Breath5oz669125507100
50711Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for Fresh Breath15oz669125507117
50712Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for SENIOR Dogs5oz669125507124
50714Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for Healthy Digestion5oz669125507148
50716Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for Healthy Weight5oz669125507162
50701Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats5oz669125507018
50702Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats8oz669125507025
50703NNutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats16oz669125507032
99044Nutri-Vet K9 Hip & Joint Chicken Breast Strips8oz669125990445
The United States based supplier has ceased the production and distribution of the ingredient supplied to Nutri-Vet while FDA and the manufacturer continue investigating as to the source of the potential contamination. No other products made by Nutri-Vet, LLC are included in the recall.
Consumers who have purchased Nutri-Vet and NutriPet Chicken Jerky Products are urged to stop feeding them to pets and return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Nutri-Vet at 1-877-729-8668 Monday thru Friday from 7am to 5pm MDT.
PRESS RELEASE
CONTACT: Lucy Postins The Honest Kitchen 1‐866‐437‐9729 [email protected]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE HONEST KITCHEN® VOLUNTARILY RECALLS LIMITED LOTS OF VERVE®, ZEAL® AND THRIVE® PRODUCTS DUE TO POSSIBLE HEALTH RISK SAN DIEGO – February 21, 2013 – The Honest Kitchen today announced that it is voluntarily recalling five lots of its Verve, Zeal and Thrive pet food products produced between August and November 2012 and sold nationwide in the US and Canada via retail stores, mail order and online after August 2012 because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. No other Honest Kitchen batches, production dates or products are affected. Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers. Animals with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some animals will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy animals can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your animals have consumed the recalled product and have these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian. The Company is taking this action after learning that one of its raw ingredients suppliers has recalled a batch of human‐grade parsley that may contain Salmonella. The batch of parsley was shipped to the Company in 2012 and used in the production of five lots of finished Honest Kitchen products. The Honest Kitchen regularly tests for Salmonella and other pathogens as part of its quality control process and has not received to date any reports of illness associated with these lots of products. Nonetheless, the Company is proceeding with this action in order to ensure the full safety and quality of its products. “We are committed to providing the highest‐quality human‐grade food available to our customers’ pets,” said Lucy Postins, founder, CEO and CMO of The Honest Kitchen. “While our quality control tests did not find evidence of Salmonella in any of our finished products, we are accountable for everything we make, and are taking precautionary action to ensure the safety and integrity of our products.”
The lots being recalled are:
Item CodeProduct NameProduction DateExpiration DateSizeLot Number
V4 + VRVERVE8/20/128/20/134 lb. box,10 lb. box2332A (batches 1-3)
VRVERVE11/1/1211/1/1310 lb. box3062A (batches 8 & 9)
TMTHRIVE9/18/129/18/131 oz. sample2622A (batch 3)
Z4 + ZRZEAL8/14/128/14/134 lb. box,10 lb. box2272A (batches 1–5)
ZRZEAL9/21/129/21/1310 lb. box2652A (batches 1–4)
Consumers who purchased the above lots of Honest Kitchen Verve, Zeal or Thrive products should stop feeding the products to their pets, remove the UPC (bar code) and lot code from the packaging, and discard the contents in a covered trash receptacle. Lot codes are located on the top of product boxes either adjacent to or opposite the UPC.
Consumers can receive a replacement or full refund of the MSRP of the affected products plus $1 to cover postage, by mailing the UPC and lot code along with a completed Reimbursement Form to The Honest Kitchen, 145 14th Street, San Diego, Calif. 92101, Attn: Reimbursements. All refunds will be processed within five business days (plus postage time). The Honest Kitchen products use human‐food grade ingredients. The Company’s products are made in a human food facility and held to the same high quality control standards as human food products. Employees taste products as part of the quality control and research & development processes. To supplement its quality control processes while maintaining its commitment to gentle processing that protects natural nutrients, The Honest Kitchen is enacting additional procedures: All dehydrated leafy greens will be steamed, to further protect against the possibility of Salmonella and other pathogens; All leafy greens will receive a second test for pathogens after arrival at the Company’s manufacturing facility, in addition to the testing conducted internally by suppliers; The Company has discontinued its relationship with the supplier who provided the parsley used in the production of the lots being recalled. For questions or more information, contact The Honest Kitchen by phone at 1‐866‐437‐9729 or email at [email protected]. Customer service representatives will be available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. PST to respond to inquiries.
PRESS RELEASE
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
Contact
Consumer:
800-218-4417
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 19, 2013 - Kasel Associated Industries of Denver, CO is voluntarily recalling ALL PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AT ITS DENVER, COLORADO FACILITY FROM APRIL 20, 2012 THRU SEPTEMBER 19, 2012 due to possible Salmonella contamination. Salmonella can sicken animals that eat these products and humans are at risk for salmonella poisoning from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the pet products or any surfaces exposed to these products.
Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these symptoms after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.
Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has any of these signs, please contact your veterinarian.
The recalled Products of Dog Treats were distributed nationwide through various retailers from April 20th to September 19th.
Kasel Industries is recalling Boots & Barkley, BIXBI, Nature’s Deli, Colorado Naturals, Petco, and Best Bully Stick items. Lot numbers as shown in 1 Year Best By Date Table and 2 Year Best By Date Table, which are attached.
Kasel Industries has not received any reports of illnesses to date in connection with these products.
No other products made by Kasel Associated Industries are included in the recall. Specifically no products with best by dates after the specified ranges are included in the recall.
Consumers who have purchased any listed products are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Kasel Associated Industries at (800) 218-4417 Monday thru Friday from 7am to 5pm MDT.
Where Were the Products Sold?
The Kasel-manufactured products are sold at various retailers including…- Target
- Petco
- Sam’s Club
- Costco
- Menards
All of the products were made in the U.S. This action is not related to FDA’s ongoing investigation of jerky pet treats made in China.
2 Year Best By Date
UPC Lot/Best By Date
085239043165Boots&Barkley American Beef Bully Stick 12"20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
085239403495Boots&Barkley American Smoked Beef Femur Bone 3"20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
085239043103Boots&Barkley American Flossie 6-8"20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
085239403440Boots&Barkley American Pig Ear Strips 8oz20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
085239043202Boots&Barkley American Chicken Stuffed Beef Femur Bone 6"20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
085239043110Boots&Barkley American Braided Bully Stick 5"20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
085239043325Boots&Barkley American Chicken Jerky 16oz20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
085239043400Boots&Barkley American Chicken Jerky 8oz20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
490830400086Boots&Barkley American Variety Pack 32oz20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
647263899196Boots&Barkley American Beef Ribs 2ct20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
647263899172Boots&Barkley American Beef Knuckle20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
647263899158Boots&Barkley American Pig Ears 12ct20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
647263899189Boots&Barkley American Beef Bully Sticks 6ct20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
647263899165Boots&Barkley American Pork Femur20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
681131857246Roasted Pig Ear Dog Treats 28oz04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
80044309290325 PK Natural Pig Ears04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
80044309291012 PK Natural Pig Ears04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
80044309292712 PK Smoked Pig Ears04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
8004430929347 PK Natural Pig Ears04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
8004430929417 PK Smoked Pig Ears04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
64726380029116oz Chicken Chips04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
64726390015116oz Salmon Jerky04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
6472638001784oz Chicken Jerky04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
6472635101764oz Lamb Jerky04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
6472639001754 oz Salmon Jerky04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
6472638011754oz Beef Jerky04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
64726380029116oz Chicken Jerky04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
64726370015716oz Pork Jerky04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
091037018021BIXBI Skin & Coat Beef Liver Jerky 5oz04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
091037018045BIXBI Skin & Coat Lamb Jerky 5oz04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
091037018007BIXBI Skin & Coat Chicken Breast Jerky Treats 5oz04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
091037018069BIXBI Skin & Coat Pork Jerky 5oz04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
091037018144BIXBI Hip And Joint Pork Jerky 5oz04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
091037018120BIXBI Hip And Joint Lamb Jerky 5oz04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
091037018083BIXBI Hip And Joint Chicken Breast Jerky 5oz04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
091037018106BIXBI Hip And Joint Beef Liver Jerky 5oz04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
BulkTDBBS, Inc Buffalo Hearts Sliced 3 lbs04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
BulkTDBBS, Inc Knee Caps 25 Ct04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
UnknownTDBBS, Inc Pork Jerky Strips 16oz04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
UnknownTDBBS, Inc Chicken Jerky 16oz04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
UnknownTDBBS, Inc Turkey Cubes 4.5oz04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
BulkTDBBS, Inc Pig Snouts 25ct04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
BulkTDBBS, Inc Beef Lobster Tails 1ct04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
UnknownTDBBS, Inc Turkey Jerky Sticks 6ct04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
UnknownTDBBS, Inc Hearts of Lamb 4oz04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
UnknownTDBBS, Inc Lamb Jerky 4oz04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
1 Year Best By Date
UPC Lot/Best By Date
647263800215Nature's Deli Chicken Jerky 3lbs04202013 DEN-10032013 DEN
647263800208Nature's Deli Chicken Jerky 2.5lbs04202013 DEN-10032013 DEN
PRESS RELEASE
Kaytee Products, Inc., is recalling several of its bird food products due to a possible Salmonella contamination. The possible Salmonella contamination is from the parsley flakes used in the bird food products. The parsley flakes come from Kaytee’s supplier, Specialty Commodities Inc. Kaytee stated it had no positive Salmonella results on its finished products to suggest possible contamination, but the company is initiating a recall in accordance with FDA guidelines. Kaytee has reported no cases of Salmonella contamination from its consumers.
Below is a list of the products involved in the recall. Products not on this list are not part of the recall. Kaytee asks that consumers check the “Best Before Date” code on their products to see if the product is involved in the recall. Consumers who have purchased products involved in the recall can call Kaytee Consumer Care to report their case. Kaytee asks that consumers provide a copy or picture UPC Code and Best Before Date from the bird food packages to verify the product is part of the recall, and then throw the product away. For more information, consumers may call Kaytee at 1-800 KAYTEE-1 (800-529-8331) or email [email protected] or go to kaytee.com.
Salmonella is the genus name of an organism that is a Gram-negative bacteria. The disease is called salmonellosis. Of the more than 2,000 Salmonella species, only a few cause disease in pet birds and parrots. Some infected pet birds show symptoms, but not all birds will. Signs of Salmonella contamination in pet birds include lethargy, fluffed up appearance and weight loss. Sick birds can transmit the bacteria to other birds and humans by contact and fecal contamination through the bird’s food and water. People who have handled contaminated products may become infected too.
Product
Code/SKU/
Material #UPC Code SizeProduct Name/DescriptionBest Before Code
100032244071859404102 lbKaytee Fiesta Max Canary/Finch9/28/2013 through
5/7/2014
100032881071859004313.5 ozKaytee Honey Treat - Parakeet12/6/2013 through
5/29/2014
100032922071859550277 ozKaytee Honey Treat – Parakeet (Value Pack)12/4/2013 through
8/2/2014
100032982071859004343.5 ozKaytee Honey Treat – Parakeet12/6/2013 through
8/2/2014
100502615071859998853.5 ozKaytee Fiesta Fruit & Veggie Treat – Parakeet1/15/2014 through
7/24/2014
100502749071859998559.5 ozKaytee Honey Treat – Parakeet (Value Pack)12/18/2013 through
7/31/2014
100502937071859942353.5 ozKaytee Forti-Diet ProHealth Honey Treat – Parakeet12/5/2013 through
7/17/2014
100502940071859942367 ozKaytee Forti-Diet ProHealth Honey Treat – Parakeet (Value Pack)12/4/2013 through
8/1/2014
100503001071859942684 ctKaytee Forti-Diet ProHealth Munchables Shred-A-Box Honey Seed Treats (4 Boxes)3/7/2014 through
7/30/2014
1005030640718599426411 ozKaytee Forti-Diet ProHealth Molting & Conditioning – Small Birds12/25/2013 through
8/5/2014
100503808071859550277 ozKaytee Honey Treat – Parakeet (Value Pack)12/6/2013 through 7/31/2014
100504021071859943682.25 ozKaytee Fiesta Nutty Papaya Treat – Parakeet & Cockatiel12/4/2013 through 6/25/2014
100504029071859943701.5 ozKaytee Fiesta Foraging Treat for Pet Birds 1/27/2014 through 5/29/2014
100504971737257271663.2 ozGrreat Choice Treat Sticks for Small Birds (2 sticks)12/13/2013 through 2/4/2014
100504974737257271659.6 ozGrreat Choice Treat Sticks for Small Birds (6 sticks)12/10/2013 through 3/19/2014
100506593071859946151.5 ozKaytee Foraging Box O’Fun Treat for Pet Birds1/28/2014 through 7/30/2014
100510282071859947081 ozKaytee Bird Greens Foraging Treat12/1/2013 through 5/28/2014
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PRESS RELEASENature's Variety News - February 15, 2013
NATURE’S VARIETY ISSUES VOLUNTARY RECALL OF ONE BATCH
OF INSTINCT® RAW ORGANIC CHICKEN FORMULA FOR DOGS & CATS
DUE TO POSSIBLE HEALTH RISK
Nature’s Variety has announced a voluntary recall of one batch of Instinct® Raw Organic Chicken Formula with a "Best if Used By" date of 10/04/13. This action is being taken because pieces of clear plastic may be found in some bags and could cause a potential choking risk to pets. The source of plastic has been identified and the issue has been resolved.
The affected product is strictly limited to a single batch of Organic Chicken Formula with the “Best if Used By” date of 10/04/13. This includes:
• UPC# 7 69949 60137 1 – Instinct Raw Organic Chicken Formula medallions, 3 lbs. bag
• UPC# 7 69949 70137 8 – Instinct Raw Organic Chicken Formula medallions, 27 lbs. case
• UPC# 7 69949 60127 2 – Instinct Raw Organic Chicken Formula patties, 6 lbs. bag
• UPC# 7 69949 70127 9 – Instinct Raw Organic Chicken Formula patties, 36 lbs. case
The "Best if Used By" date is located on the back of the package below the "Contact Us" section. The affected product was distributed through retail stores and internet sales in the United States and Canada. No other products were impacted.
Nature’s Variety became aware of a potential issue after receiving a consumer complaint. The source of the issue was identified and resolved. To date, there have been no reports of harm to dogs or cats.
Reed Howlett, CEO of Nature’s Variety, stated, "At Nature’s Variety we take quality and safety very seriously. We believe that under all circumstances, the health and safety of pets comes first."
Consumers feeding the affected product should discontinue use and monitor their pet’s health, and contact their veterinarian if they have concerns. Consumers who have purchased one of the above products can obtain a full refund or exchange by either returning the product in its original packaging or bringing a proof of purchase back to their retailer.
Consumers with additional questions can call the Nature’s Variety Consumer Relations team at 1.888.519.7387 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST.
For media inquiries, please contact Jeff Dezen at JDPR by phone (864.233.3776, ext. 11) or email ([email protected])
