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RECALL ALERT: Fromm Family Foods Canned Dog Food

Fromm Family Foods is voluntarily recalling all lots of three canned dog food products because they may not contain the recommended level of added vitamins and nutrients, and may contain elevated levels of vitamin D.

The company sent a letter to distributors March 14, but has not yet announced the recall.

The follow 12-ounce canned dog products are included in the recall:

  • Fromm Gold Chicken Pate — Can case code: #11893; UPC: 72705 11892
  • Fromm Gold Chicken & Duck — Can case code: #11895; UPC: 72705 11894
  • Fromm Gold Salmon & Chicken Pate — Can case code: #11891; UPC: 72705 11890

The recalled products were shipped to distributor warehouses from December 2015 through February 2016. The letter asked distributors to quarantine these products and notify customers about the recall.

“This recall is being implemented in an abundance of caution, as symptoms should only be noted in situations where dogs have eaten the affected products as their only meal for an extended period of time, which could lead to depression of appetite,” wrote Tom Nieman, president of Fromm Family Foods, in the letter. “While there have been no reports of any health problems, Fromm is recommending the affected products not be fed.”

According to comments on Dog Food Advisor, this is the first recall in Fromm Family Foods’ history. The fifth-generation family-owned artisan pet food company, based in Mequon, Wisc., was started in 1904.

Last week, Nestle Purina voluntarily recalled some Beneful and Pro Plan dog food, also because it did not contain the recommended amounts of added vitamins and minerals.

Fromm Family Foods can be reached at 800-877-7919.

Photo via Fromm Family Foods

RECALL ALERT: Beneful and Purina Pro Plan Wet Dog Food

Nestle Purina is voluntarily recalling some Beneful Prepared Meals, Beneful Chopped Blends and Pro Plan Savory Meals wet dog food because it may not contain the recommended level of added vitamins and nutrients.

According to Nestle Purina, the problem was discovered during the company’s quality testing of the products.

All of the recalled products were sold in 10-ounce tubs, with a “Best Before” date range of June 2017 to August 2017 and production code range starting with the first four digits of 5363 to 6054.

\The products were sold in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. They were manufactured in a Purina facility in St. Joseph, Mo.

“Although most of the recalled product contains all of the vitamins and minerals your dog needs, we recommend that you discard any of the affected product you may have, and we’ll issue you a refund,” Nestle Purina stated.

If you purchased any of the recalled products, stop feeding it to your dog and throw it away. For more information or to request a refund, call 800-877-7919.

Photo via Purina.com

RECALL ALERT: Vital Essentials Frozen Chicken Patties for Dogs

One lot of Vital Essentials Frozen Chicken Patties for Dogs has been voluntarily recalled by the Carnivore Meat Company because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The Carnivore Meat Company, based in Green Bay, Wisc., announced today it was notified by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that a sample of the product tested positive for Salmonella.

Salmonella can affect animals as well as people who handle the contaminated food. The symptoms for both people and animals include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever.

The recalled product was distributed in California, Florida, Georgia, Rhode Island, Texas and Washington.

The following lot is included in the recall. The lot number and best by date are located on the back of the package.

Vital Essentials Frozen Chicken Patties for Dogs
Net wt: 6 lbs.
Lot Number: 11475
Best By Date: 20161108 (11/08/16)
UPC: 33211 00807

If you purchased this product, call 920-370-6542 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST for further assistance. If the package has been opened, dispose of the food by securing it in a covered trash receptacle.

“The company is fully committed to maintaining the highest quality standards in the pet food industry and ensuring the health and safety of pets,” Carnivore Meat Company stated in its announcement.

In July 2015, the company voluntarily recalled two batches of Vital Essentials Frozen Beef Tripe Patties and Frozen Beef Tripe Nibblets because they may have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Photo: VitalEssentialsRaw.com

RECALL ALERT: Big Dog Natural Chicken Supreme and Fish Supreme Raw Dehydrated Dog Food

Big Dog Natural (BDN) is voluntarily recalling some lots of its raw dehydrated Chicken Supreme dog food because it may be contaminated with Salmonella and some lots of Fish Supreme dog food that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected products were shipped to online customers from Oct. 31 to Nov. 13, 2015. The recall includes all weight volumes of the products.

Big Dog Natural, which is based in Lakewood, N.J., 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 tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, according to a news release today.

Salmonella can affect animals as well as people who handle the contaminated food. The symptoms for both people and animals include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever.

Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. The symptoms for both people and dogs include high fever, stiffness, nausea and diarrhea.

If you or your dog have any of these symptoms after touching or eating the recalled products, see a doctor or veterinarian.

If you bought the recalled product, stop feeding it to your dog. Consumers can obtain a full refund or exchange by returning the product in its original packaging.

For more information about this recall, go to the Big Dog Natural website, email info@bigdognatural.com, or call 732-785-2600 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday.

Photos via U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Las Vegas Man Uses Dog Poop to Foil Package Thieves

‘Tis the season for delivered packages to be left on front porches — and, increasingly, to be taken away by thieves.

That’s what kept happening to Eric Bardo of Las Vegas. Last week, perhaps as he was picking up after his big dog, he decided to do something about it.

“One day I kind of just thought about cleaning up the poop and putting it in a box and that’s what I did,” Bardo told KTNV. “I put it in there, taped it up and wrote the address on it.”

The Priority Mail box sat on Bardo’s front porch from Sunday until Thursday, when a thief finally took the B.M. bait, so to speak. Surveillance cameras captured videos of a boy snatching the poop package and then running down the street with an accomplice.

Unfortunately, there is no video of the young thief’s reaction when he opened the box.

Bardo decided not to report the crime to police. “I didn’t want to call them and say somebody stole a box of poop off my front porch,” he told KTNV.

“Hopefully they don’t do it again and they learn their lesson.”

After airing this story, KTNV heard from viewers who said they’d considered doing the same thing as Bardo, but never went through with it. This prank changed their minds.

Photo via YouTube

Would you ever consider leaving a dog poop package on your front porch to discourage thieves? Please leave a comment below.

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