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Pet Food Recall
We are extremely saddened to learn about pets that have become ill or died after consuming the pet foods cited in the Menu Foods recall. We wish to express our sympathy to the pet owners and their families as well as the veterinary staff who have been affected.
Since the recall was announced on March 16, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other organizations have been working diligently to identify the cause of this problem. As more testing and analyses have been performed, the information available to veterinary professionals and the public has changed. The rapidly evolving nature of this situation has been at times confusing and frustrating.
We share your frustration as you work to provide care and consultation to your clients. As this situation changes, one constant does not change: Pet owners should watch for any changes in their pet’s behavior and contact you immediately if they have any concerns. Below you will find links to resources to help you, including a client information sheet that can used to inform your clients about what to do if they believe their pet has consumed the recalled products or is exhibiting symptoms of renal disease.
AAHA Client Information Sheet: The handout is being provided in a Word document so that you can customize the content including adding your practice information, printing it on your letterhead, or copying it into an email.
July 21: FDA Expands Its Warning about the Risk of Botulism Poisoning From Certain Castleberry Food Products and Dog Food
May 24, 2007: Nutra Nuggets 40 Lb. Lamb Meal and Rice Formula recalled due to cross contamination
May 17, 2007: Chenango Valley Pet Foods voluntary recall of eight new pet foods, including the first ferret food to be recalled
May 9, 2007: FDA Pet Food Recall/Tainted Animal Feed webpage updated
May 8, 2007: News Update: Tainted wheat flour – not gluten – responsible for pet deaths, food recalls
May 4, 2007: Doctors Foster & Smith voluntary recall of Drs. Foster & Smith Dry Adult Dog Food Lamb & Brown Rice Formula and Drs. Foster & Smith Country Classic Dinners™ Chicken Stew canned cat foods
April 20, 2007: SmartPak voluntary recall of LiveSmart Weight Management Formula dog food
April 26, 2007: As pet food recall expands, veterinarians are the best source for reliable information.
April 19, 2007: Royal Canin USA voluntary recall of its dry pet food products containing rice protein concentrate
April 19, 2007: Blue Buffalo Company voluntary recall of one production run of Spa Select Kitten dry food.
April 18, 2007: Update: Hill's products not affected by rice protein concentrate recall.
April 18, 2007: Wilbur-Ellis voluntarily recalls rice protein concentrate
April 16, 2007: Natural Balance voluntary recall of Venison & Brown Rice Dry Dog Formula, Venison & Brown Rice Canned Dog Food, Venison & Brown Rice Formula Dog Treats, and Venison & Green Pea Dry Cat Food
April 12, 2007: Warning from FDA that retailers may still have recalled pet food on shelves
April 11, 2007: Official veterinary reporting tool for pet food-induced nephrotoxicosis announced
April 10, 2007: Twenty-six additional products added to recall because of concerns about potentially contaminated wheat gluten
Pet Food Recall information from NEWStat:
Pet Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions for Pet Owners, including how to report your pet’s illness
Frequently Asked Questions for Veterinarians, including how to document and report cases
Pet Food Institute establishes national pet food commission
American College of Veterinary Nutrition statement on pet food recall
AVMA website with resources for veterinarians and pet owners
AVCIM website with information for pet owners and veterinarians, including diagnosis and treatment
FDA website
Pet Food Companies: Some brands affected by the Menu Foods pet food recall have chosen to take voluntary individual action. Below are links to brand-specific information and press releases regarding the pet food recall on those companies’ websites. For additional information on these and other brands, visit the AVMA website or the FDA website. Contact information for these and other affected companies can also be found on the AVMA website.
Menu Foods, including expanded recall on April 10.
Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. — United States : Hills Pet Nutrition, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Single Product, Prescription Diet™ m/d™ Feline Dry Food, Only Product Containing Wheat Gluten
Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. — Canada
Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc--Dry pet food medical screening payment plan
P&G Pet Care (Iams/Eukanuba)
Response from Iams/Eukanuba regarding the FDA letter
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company (MightyDog)
Royal Canin Canada
Del Monte (Jerky Treats®, Gravy Train® Beef Sticks, Pounce Meaty Morsels and Select Private Labels)
Sunshine Mills (Dog Biscuits)
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