Product Warnings
Latest Warning: February 15, 2018
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JERKY TREAT WARNING
As of May 2016
2013 Residue of illegal antibiotics found in several brands of treats, only a couple of companies initiate formal voluntary recalls, rest "withdraw" products. Look the package over carefully, "Made In China" is typically in tiny print in a hard to see spot on the package. It may be covered by a price tag too. Just because a product is still on the shelf does NOT mean it is safe! |
Arrow Reliance/Darwin's Natural
Warning Date: February 13, 2018
Warning Items: Raw Pet Foods
Reason: 6 complaints of illness, 1 death, at least 3 animals injured by bone shards in the food; 4 recalls between October 17, 2016-February 10, 2018 due to Salmonella or Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/ucm596555.htm
Warning Items: Raw Pet Foods
Reason: 6 complaints of illness, 1 death, at least 3 animals injured by bone shards in the food; 4 recalls between October 17, 2016-February 10, 2018 due to Salmonella or Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/ucm596555.htm
Pentobarbital In Dog Food
Warning Date: February 8, 2018
Warning Items: Gravy Train canned food
Reason: News station conducted independent testing of dog foods, retesting those positive for the euthenasia drug Pentobarbital. 9 out of 15 cans of Gravy Train tested positive. Other brands may have tested positive.
wjla.com/features/7-on-your-side/fda-to-investigate-after-abc7-exposes-euthanasia-drug-in-dog-food
wjla.com/features/7-on-your-side/dog-foods-pulled-from-shelves-nationwide-after-abc7-investigation-finds-euthanasia-drug
Warning Items: Gravy Train canned food
Reason: News station conducted independent testing of dog foods, retesting those positive for the euthenasia drug Pentobarbital. 9 out of 15 cans of Gravy Train tested positive. Other brands may have tested positive.
wjla.com/features/7-on-your-side/fda-to-investigate-after-abc7-exposes-euthanasia-drug-in-dog-food
wjla.com/features/7-on-your-side/dog-foods-pulled-from-shelves-nationwide-after-abc7-investigation-finds-euthanasia-drug
Certain Pet Food and Treats Warning
Warning Date: November 21, 2017
Warning Items: Bone Treats
Reason: Approximately 15 deaths and 68 reports of illnesses related to "bone treats” have been received by the FDA since November 1, 2010.
"Bone treats" are different than raw bones. "Bone treats" are processed and packaged for sale as dog treats: “Ham Bones,” “Femur Bones,” “Rib Bones,” “Knuckle Bones,” "Shin Bones", "Knee Bones," "Mammoth Bones," "Shank Bones," "Meaty Bones," "Saddle Bones," etc. "Bone treats" may be dried by baking or smoking and they may or may not have flavors added.
Problems Reported From "Bone Treats": Gastrointestinal obstruction, choking, cuts and wounds in the mouth area, vomiting, diarrhea, rectal bleeding, death.
https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm208365.htm
Warning Items: Bone Treats
Reason: Approximately 15 deaths and 68 reports of illnesses related to "bone treats” have been received by the FDA since November 1, 2010.
"Bone treats" are different than raw bones. "Bone treats" are processed and packaged for sale as dog treats: “Ham Bones,” “Femur Bones,” “Rib Bones,” “Knuckle Bones,” "Shin Bones", "Knee Bones," "Mammoth Bones," "Shank Bones," "Meaty Bones," "Saddle Bones," etc. "Bone treats" may be dried by baking or smoking and they may or may not have flavors added.
Problems Reported From "Bone Treats": Gastrointestinal obstruction, choking, cuts and wounds in the mouth area, vomiting, diarrhea, rectal bleeding, death.
https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm208365.htm
Certain Pet Food and Treats Warning
Warning Date: March 27, 2017
Warning Items: Pet Food and Treats Containing Animal Gullets
Reason: BLUE Wilderness® Rocky Mountain Recipe (TM) Red Meat Dinner Wet Food for Adult Dogs and Wellness 95% Beef Topper for Dogs Recall from March 17, 2017
The Center for Veterinary Medicine investigated reports of 3 dogs that showed signs of hyperthyroidism. All 3 ate one of the above foods. The symptoms disappeared and the thyroid levels returned to normal after the feeding of these foods stopped.
Testing of unopened cans of the food confirmed the presence of active thyroid hormone, likely from gullets that did not have the thyroid glands completely removed.
Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism: Excessive thirst and urination, weight loss, increased appetite, restlessness, hyperactivity, elevated heart rate, rapid and/or labored breathing, vomiting, and diarrhea. Continued exposure to excess thyroid hormones can cause damage to the heart and in some cases, death.
https://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm548883.htm?source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Warning Items: Pet Food and Treats Containing Animal Gullets
Reason: BLUE Wilderness® Rocky Mountain Recipe (TM) Red Meat Dinner Wet Food for Adult Dogs and Wellness 95% Beef Topper for Dogs Recall from March 17, 2017
The Center for Veterinary Medicine investigated reports of 3 dogs that showed signs of hyperthyroidism. All 3 ate one of the above foods. The symptoms disappeared and the thyroid levels returned to normal after the feeding of these foods stopped.
Testing of unopened cans of the food confirmed the presence of active thyroid hormone, likely from gullets that did not have the thyroid glands completely removed.
Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism: Excessive thirst and urination, weight loss, increased appetite, restlessness, hyperactivity, elevated heart rate, rapid and/or labored breathing, vomiting, and diarrhea. Continued exposure to excess thyroid hormones can cause damage to the heart and in some cases, death.
https://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm548883.htm?source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Chinese "Jerky" Warning
Warning Dates:
Warning Items: "Jerky-style" dried treats made in China.
No longer limited to just chicken.
Includes but is NOT limited to:
Reason: The FDA is continuing to receive complaints involving illness and death in dogs and cats fed Chinese-made "jerky" products.
Brands Include, but are NOT limited to:
Most of the brands of jerky found in stores will be imported from China though it will be hard to find that information. It is typically in a hard to see spot on the packaging and will be in the tiniest of print. Some manufacturers and/or retail outlets are hiding "Made In China" under additional UPC labels or price tags.
Signs Of Illness: Signs may occur within hours of feeding the products or may take days to occur. Many dogs appear to recover. Some reports have involved dogs that have died.
May include decreased appetite, decreased activity, vomiting, diarrhea (sometimes bloody), increased water consumption, increased urination.
Laboratory tests may indicate kidney problems, including Fanconi-like syndrome.
Products Not Affected, A Partial List:
- Expanded Cautionary Update issued August 17, 2012
- Cautionary Update issued November 2011
- Preliminary Animal Health Notification issued December 2008
- Cautionary Warning issued September 2007
Warning Items: "Jerky-style" dried treats made in China.
No longer limited to just chicken.
Includes but is NOT limited to:
- Chips
- Jerky
- Strips
- Sweet Potato
- Tenders
- Wrapped Fruits
- Wrapped Vegetables
- Wrapped Rawhides
Reason: The FDA is continuing to receive complaints involving illness and death in dogs and cats fed Chinese-made "jerky" products.
Brands Include, but are NOT limited to:
- American Kennel Club
- Cadet
- Canyon Creek Ranch
- Chewmasters
- Dogswell
- Hartz
- K-9 Cookhouse
- Kingdom Pets
- Loving Pets
- Milo's Kitchen
- Smokehouse
- Waggin' Train
Most of the brands of jerky found in stores will be imported from China though it will be hard to find that information. It is typically in a hard to see spot on the packaging and will be in the tiniest of print. Some manufacturers and/or retail outlets are hiding "Made In China" under additional UPC labels or price tags.
Signs Of Illness: Signs may occur within hours of feeding the products or may take days to occur. Many dogs appear to recover. Some reports have involved dogs that have died.
May include decreased appetite, decreased activity, vomiting, diarrhea (sometimes bloody), increased water consumption, increased urination.
Laboratory tests may indicate kidney problems, including Fanconi-like syndrome.
Products Not Affected, A Partial List:
- Kona Chips
- Plato Pet Treats
- Blue Buffalo
- Brown Dog Ventures
- Ark Naturals
- Zuke's
- Wellness