Pet Food Recall

posted: by: Mellissa Smith Tags: "Clinic Specials" "News" 


> - Wellness Dog Food
> Recall of March 2017March 18, 2017 - Wellpet of
> Tewksbury, MA, is voluntarily
> recalling a
> limited amount of one canned dog food because it may contain
> elevated levels of naturally occurring beef thyroid
> hormone.  What's Being
> Recalled?Recalled product
> includes:Wellness 95% Beef Topper for
> DogsSize: 13.2 ounce cansBest-By Dates: 02 FEB 19, 29 AUG 19
> and 30 AUG 19Best-By dates can be found on the
> bottom of each can.No other Wellness products are
> affected.            
>        About the RecallElevated levels of thyroid hormone
> may affect a dog's metabolism and can be associated with
> increased thirst and urinary output, restless behavior and
> weight loss.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. Because
> 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 has
> received no reports of any health
> problems as a result of feeding the
> affected recipe.However, the company is voluntarily
> recalling three best-by dates as an extra level of
> precaution.What to Do?If you have any of the 13.2 ounce
> cans of this specific recipe and marked with one of the
> three best-by dates, please email the company
> at wecare@wellpet.comOr call the company at
> 877-227-9587.U.S. citizens can report complaints
> about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling
> the consumer complaint
> coordinator in
> your area.Or go
> to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.

 Recall #2
> - Blue Buffalo Dog Food
> Recall Event Number 2 of March 2017March 17, 2017 - Blue Buffalo
> Company is voluntarily
> recalling one
> production lot of BLUE Wilderness Rocky Mountain Recipe Red
> Meat Dinner Wet Food for Adult Dogs because the product may
> contain elevated levels of naturally occurring beef
> thyroid hormone. What's Being
> Recalled?The recall is limited to one
> production lot of the following
> product:BLUE Wilderness Rocky Mountain
> Recipe Red Meat Dinner Wet
> Food
> for Adult DogsSize: 12.5 ounce canUPC Code:
> 840243101153Best-By Date: June 7, 2019 (bottom
> of can)Affected products were distributed
> nationally through pet specialty and on-line
> retailers.No
> other Blue Buffalo products are impacted by this
> issue.About the RecallDogs ingesting high levels of beef
> thyroid hormones may exhibit symptoms such as increased
> thirst and urination, weight loss, increased heart rate and
> restlessness.These symptoms may resolve when the
> use of the impacted food is discontinued.However, with prolonged consumption
> these symptoms may increase in severity and may include
> vomiting, diarrhea, and rapid or difficulty
> breathing.Should
> symptoms occur, contact your veterinarian
> immediately.Although the Blue Buffalo Customer
> Care Resource Team has not received any reports of dogs
> exhibiting these symptoms from consuming this
> product, the FDA advised Blue Buffalo of a single consumer
> who reported symptoms in one dog, who has now fully
> recovered.Blue
> Buffalo immediately began an
> investigation.However, after working with the FDA,
> Blue Buffalo decided it would be prudent to recall the one
> production lot in question.What to Do?If your pet has consumed the product
> listed above and has exhibited any of these symptoms, please
> discontinue feeding and contact your
> veterinarian.Consumers who have purchased the
> product subject to this recall should dispose of it or
> return it to the place of purchase for full
> refund.Consumers
> with questions may contact Blue Buffalo at 866-201-9072 from
> 8 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time Monday through
> Friday.Or by
> email
> at CustomerCare@bluebuffalo.com.U.S. citizens can report complaints
> about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling
> the consumer complaint
> coordinator in
> your area.Or go
> to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.  
Your Legislators:

> State Senate - Philip
> Berger (R-26)
> State House - Jon
> Hardister (R-059)