Innova®, EVO®, California Natural®, Healthwise®, Karma®, and Mother Nature® Dog Food Recall

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On June 18, 2013, Natura® Pet Products recalled specific lots of its dry pet food. The reasoning behind the Fremont, Nebraska, company’s actions was due to the potential for contamination by the Salmonella bacteria. The brands specific to the recall include Innova®, EVO®, California Natural®, Healthwise®, Karma®, and Mother Nature®. The affected products were sold in bags at veterinary clinics, pet specialty stores, and online in the United States and Canada. The specific products in the recall include the following: Brand Lot Code/UPC/Sizes Expiration Innova Dry dog and cat food and biscuits/bars/treats All Lot Codes, All UPC’s, All package sizes All expiration dates prior to 6-10-2014 EVO dry dog, cat… Read More Continue Reading

Great Life™ Withholds Specific Buffalo Recipe Dog Foods

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Great Life™ Performance Pet Products™ sent out a notice on April 30, 2013, to withhold some of its products from distribution to customers. The reasoning behind this decision was an issue with the product not staying fresh up to the “best by” date. While the product has tested negative for such bacteria as Salmonella and E.coli, as well as other micro-toxins and toxins, the company decided to recall the product from its distributors. The affected products include Great Life™ Grain Free Buffalo and Dr. E’s Grain Free Buffalo products. The source of the odor is unknown, but Great Life™ feels it is best if pet owners refrain from feeding their… Read More Continue Reading

Natura® Pet Widens Recall of Innova®, EVO®, California Natural®, Healthwise®, and Karma®

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On April 19, 2013, Natura® Pet Products expanded its recall from March 29, 2013, dealing with various brands of dry dog food. Citing potential Salmonella contamination, the Natura® Pet Products brands included in the recall are Innova®, EVO®, California Natural®, Healthwise®, and Karma®. Products in the recall include Innova® Cat Treats, Wild Cravings® Turkey & Chicken Formula Cat Treats, Wild Cravings® Herring & Salmon Formula Cat Treats, and Wild Cravings® Weight Management Cat Treats. The specific products that were a part of the recall include: Brand Size Description UPC Lot Codes(s) EXPIRATION DATE California Natural All Sizes All dry dog and dry cat food and treat varieties All UPCs All… Read More Continue Reading

Breeder’s Choice® Recalls Active Care Healthy Joint Dog Treats

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Breeder’s Choice® Pet Food, which operates out of Irwindale, California, issued a recall for one batch of its Active Care® Biscuits-Healthy Dog Treats. The recall was issued after the presence of mold was detected in the product. The batch affected was 24-oz sizes of Breeder’s Choice® Active Care® Healthy joint Treats with a product code of BCP-080. The affected product also has a UPC code 0130104895 and a “best by” date of 19-Dec-2013. The mold developed when the product in question was exposed to excess moisture. The company has since fixed the problem causing this issue. Symptoms associated with consumption of mold include loose stool and other gastrointestinal issues. Pet… Read More Continue Reading

Bravo!® Raw Frozen Dog Food Recall

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Bravo!® issued a recall on April 3, 2013, for three raw diet dog food products. The reason for the recall was due to possible contamination from Salmonella bacteria. The items in the recall include: 5-lb tubes of Bravo!® Chicken Balance™ frozen raw diet with item #21-405 and “best by” dates of 3-6-15 and 3-12-15 2-lb tubes of Bravo!® Chicken Blend™ frozen raw diet with item #21-102 and a “best by” date of 3-21-15 5-lb bags of Bravo!® Beef Blend™ Burgers with item #51-508 and “best by” dates of 3-21-15 and 3-22-15. All “best by” dates are printed on the back panel of the product’s plastic bag container. Salmonella infection in… Read More Continue Reading

BARF World® Dog Food Recall

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On April 1, 2013, BARF World®, Inc. issued a recall for three of its frozen dog food products. The products were recalled after a positive test of a non-food item at the plant where the products were manufactured produced positive results for Salmonella. In the interest of its customers, BARF World® decided to recall all pet food products produced in the facility on that day. Recalled products include three BARF World® products: BARF® Lamb Patties with a “best by” date of 07/27/13 BARF® Combo Patties with a “best by” date of 07/27/13 Bulk BARF® Combo Patties with a “best by” date of 07/27/13. The white “best by” sticker can be… Read More Continue Reading

Natura® Pet Expands Recall of California Natural, Innova®, EVO® and Healthwise®

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Natura® Pet Expands Recall of California Natural, Innova®, EVO® and Healthwise® Natura® Pet Products expanded its recall of EVO®, Innova®, California Natural, and Healthwise® products on March 29, 2013. The recall was expanded in an overabundance of caution due to the potential for Salmonella contamination. Pets and humans who have become infected by Salmonella exhibit symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever. If you or your pet has been exposed to Salmonella, either by handling or eating contaminated food or by handling contaminated packaging, seek the help of a medical professional. Initially, the company was alerted to the presence of the Salmonella bacteria in a single case… Read More Continue Reading

Iams® Withdraws Shakeables™ Brand Dog Treats

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Procter & Gamble® (P&G) issued a recall for some of its Iams® Shakeables™ products on March 22, 2013. The products were recalled because of the potential for the growth of mold. The recall was published on the PetSmart® Website. The affected products and lot numbers include 6-oz packages of Iams® Shakeables™ Turkey Treats with the following lot numbers: 2342419715A 2325419715A 2331419715A 2332419715A 2341419715A 3016419715A 3017419715A 3018419715A 3046419715A Additionally, 6-oz packages of Iams® Shakeables™ Lamb Treats were a part of the recall and include items with lot number 2338419715A. To identify which products are a part of the recall, consumers should look at the first four numbers on the second line… Read More Continue Reading

EVO®, Innova®, California Natural®, and Healthwise® Dog Food Recall

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EVO®, Innova®, California Natural®, and Healthwise® Dog Food Recall On March 18, 2013, Natura Pet Products announced a recall of four brands of dry dog, cat, and ferret food. The reason for the recall was due to potential Salmonella contamination. The particular brands included in the recall are EVO®, Innova®, California Natural®, and Healthwise® products that were produced between 12/14/12 and 3/24/13. Produced in a single facility, a recall was issued when testing by the Michigan Department of Agriculture detected the presence of Salmonella in a single sample. As a precaution, Natura Pet Products decided to recall all products manufactured within this time frame at the facility. The following tables… Read More Continue Reading

Warning Issued for Bravo!® and Steve’s Real Raw Pet Foods

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On March 12, 2013, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) alerted consumers to the potential for Salmonella bacteria in the poultry-based raw pet food Bravo!® Raw Food Diet. The warning was issued after a sample being tested at the laboratory at the MDA tested positive for the bacteria. The specific product recalled included 2-lb tubes of Bravo!® Raw Food Diet Chicken Blend for Dogs and Cats with a batch ID code of 6/14/12 and a product code 21-10. The product was manufactured by Bravo!®, LLC, which operates out of Manchester, Connecticut. The recalled product was shipped to retailers nationwide and through online sales. Salmonella can cause a variety of symptoms… Read More Continue Reading