Category: Recalls

RECALL ALERT: Milo’s Kitchen Dog Treats Due to Elevated Beef Thyroid Hormones

Some lots of two varieties of Milo’s Kitchen dog treats sold nationwide are being voluntary recalled because they may contain elevated levels of beef thyroid hormones.

Parent company J.M. Smucker announced the recall March 22, after it was informed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that three dogs became ill after eating the products.

Dogs who eat a high level of beef thyroid hormone can show symptoms including increased thirst and urination, increased heart rate and restlessness, and weight loss. If dogs continue to eat the recalled treats, they could experience vomiting, diarrhea, and rapid or labored breathing, and should be taken immediately to a veterinarian.

The following Milo’s Kitchen products are being voluntarily recalled:

If you purchased one of the recalled products, stop feeding it to your dog. To receive a refund or a coupon for a replacement product, call 888-569-6767, Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern time, or fill out this online form.

Just one month ago, J.M. Smucker voluntarily recalled 31 varieties of Gravy Train, Kibbles ‘N Bits, Skippy and Ol’ Roy canned food from stores nationwide after traces of the euthanization drug pentobarbital were discovered in 60 percent of the Gravy Train canned products tested by ABC7 in Washington, D.C.

In January 2013, some lots of Milo’s Kitchen Chicken Jerky and Chicken Grillers dog treats that were manufactured in China were voluntarily recalled because they contained traces of poultry antibiotics that aren’t approved in the United States.

The Clean Label Project, a nonprofit that tests consumer products for harmful contaminants and toxins, gives Milo’s Kitchen only one out of five stars for ingredient quality. You can check out the ratings of other pet food brands on its website.

RECALL ALERT: Just Food For Dogs Turducken Frozen Dog Food

Just Food For Dogs has announced a voluntary recall of some of its cooked frozen dog food products after green beans in some of its Turducken tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

The food was tested after a customer’s dogs became sick with vomiting and diarrhea after eating it. Both dogs made a full recovery within a day when their owner switched their diet to another Just Food For Dogs product.

This is the first recall in the history of the company, which makes hand-crafted food for dogs.

“It is genuinely heartbreaking to report that we have just received preliminary test results that suggest our human-grade green bean supply was sent to us contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes,” Shawn Buckley, founder of the company, said in a recall announcement sent to customers that was posted by Dog Food Advisor. “Healthy dogs may experience no signs but some, including elderly or weakened dogs, may experience vomiting and/or diarrhea.”

Although severe disease from Listeria monocytogenes is rare in dogs, it can be more concerning for humans, Buckley said. It can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

The following Just Food For Dog products that contain green beans are being voluntarily recalled:

Turducken
Batch dates XX110118 to XX123118

Beef and Russet Potato
Batch dates XX110118 to XX011419

Fish and Sweet Potato
Batch dates XX110118 to XX011419

Just Food For Dogs is preparing new batches of these products without the green beans that will be available by Jan. 17 at all of its locations.

If you purchased one of the recalled products, stop feeding it to your dog and dispose of it. Upon request, Just Food For Dogs will reimburse customers who bought these products that were made Nov. 1, 2017 to Jan. 14, 2018.

Customers with questions about the recall can email support@justfoodfordogs.com. Include the first and last name on your Just Food For Dogs account.

“While this issue may not be our fault, the safety and efficacy of every meal is our responsibility,” Buckley stated. “As we work with our restaurant supplier, we will be implementing greater controls to prevent this from happening in the future.”

Photo: Just Food For Dogs

RECALL ALERT: Four Pig Ears Brands Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

EuroCan Manufacturing announced that it’s voluntarily recalling one lot of pig ears sold under four different brand names — Barnsdale Farms, Barnsdale Farms Select, HoundsTooth and Mac’s Choice — because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The recalled pig ears were distributed throughout the United States and Canada, according to the announcement.

Routine testing revealed the presence of Salmonella in the products. EuroCan Manufacturing, based in Ontario, Canada, has suspended distribution of the product while it and the FDA investigate the source of the problem.

No illnesses have been reported to date. Salmonella can affect animals as well as people who handle the contaminated products. The symptoms for both people and animals include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Contact your doctor or veterinarian if you or your dog are experiencing any of these symptoms after handling or eating the recalled pig’s ears.

The following products are included in this voluntary recall:

Barnsdale Farms, Barnsdale FarmsSelect, HoundsTooth and Mac’s Choice Pig’s Ears

  • Shrink-wrapped six-pack, 12-pack and 25-pack bags
  • Lot 84

If you purchased the recalled pig ears, return them to the place of purchase for a refund. For more information about the recall, call 888-290-7606 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time.

Photos via FDA

RECALL ALERT: Wellness Ninety-Five Percent Beef Topper for Dogs

Wellpet has announced a voluntary recall of a limited quantity of Wellness Ninety-Five Percent Beef Topper for Dogs canned dog food because it may contain elevated levels of naturally occurring beef thyroid hormones.

Sound familiar? Yesterday, Blue Buffalo Company announced it is voluntarily recalling one production lot of BLUE Wilderness Rocky Mountain Recipe Red Meat Dinner wet dog food for the same reason.

The symptoms of consuming high levels of beef thyroid hormones include increased thirst and urination, weight loss, increased heart rate and restlessness. The symptoms should stop once the dog is no longer fed the affected food. But with prolonged consumption, the symptoms may become more severe and include vomiting, diarrhea, and rapid or difficulty breathing. If you fed your dog this product and see these symptoms, contact your veterinarian immediately.

“Given that the recipe is a mixer or topper and intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding only, the likelihood of a dog being affected is remote,” Wellpet stated in the announcement on its website. “Multiple studies indicate that, for the vast majority of pets, symptoms are reversible as soon as the pet stops eating product with elevated thyroid hormone.”

No dogs have been sickened yet by the recalled Wellness food, but one dog became ill after eating the recalled Blue Buffalo food.

The following product is included in Wellpet’s voluntary recall:

Wellness 95% Beef Topper for Dogs

  • 13.2 oz cans
  • Best-By Date: 02 FEB 19, 29 AUG 19 and 30 AUG 19 (found on the bottom of the can)

If you purchased this product, stop feeding it to your dog. Email Wellpet at wecare@wellpet.com or call 877-227-9587. Once you have spoken with a WellPet representative, throw the product away.

Photo via wellnesspetfood.com

RECALL ALERT: Blue Buffalo BLUE Wilderness Rocky Mountain Recipe Red Meat Dinner

Blue Buffalo Company announced today it is voluntarily recalling one production lot of BLUE Wilderness Rocky Mountain Recipe Red Meat Dinner wet dog food because it may contain elevated levels of naturally occurring beef thyroid hormones.

The FDA advised the company that one dog had become ill after eating the food. According to Blue Buffalo, the company has received no other reports of dogs getting sick.

The symptoms of consuming high levels of beef thyroid hormones include increased thirst and urination, weight loss, increased heart rate and restlessness. The symptoms should stop once the dog is no longer fed the affected food. But with prolonged consumption, Blue Buffalo warns, the symptoms may become more severe and include vomiting, diarrhea, and rapid or difficulty breathing. If you fed your dog this product and see these symptoms, contact your veterinarian immediately.

The following products, distributed nationally through pet specialty and on-line retailers, are included in this voluntary recall:

BLUE Wilderness Rocky Mountain Recipe Red Meat Dinner Wet Food for Adult Dogs

  • 12.5 oz cans
  • UPC code: 840243101153
  • Best by date: June 7, 2019 (found on the bottom of the can)

If you purchased this product, throw it away or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, call Blue Buffalo at 866-201-9072 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time Monday through Friday, or email CustomerCare@bluebuffalo.com.

In February, Blue Buffalo announced two other voluntary recalls:

 

Photo via BlueBuffalo.com

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