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Cdbga
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10-04-2004

Saturday, March 24, 2007 - 2:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cdbga a private message Print Post    
Update on the Menu Foods Recall: Rat poison was found in the pet food. Menu Foods has extended the recall to include all 95 brands of the "cuts and gravy" style food, regardless of when they were produced (although the list on their site still has manufacture dates on it).

I got an email from PetSmart today. They track Pet Perks purchases and were notifying people who had purchased anything on the recall list. They will take back anything on the recall list for refund or exchange.

Cndeariso
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06-28-2004

Saturday, March 24, 2007 - 5:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cndeariso a private message Print Post    
i received this via email from P&G this morning:

P&G Pet Care Update
March 21, 2007

We want to provide an update on the recent recall of "wet" pet foods produced by Menu Foods, Inc.

We are deeply saddened by this situation. We know it has caused a lot of concern and has touched pet lovers throughout North America, including our own employees. We've received a lot of questions, so we want to give you the latest information.

First, we want to assure you that this recall affects only a small portion of our "wet" pet food products manufactured at the Menu Foods plant in Emporia, Kansas. We have a variety of canned wet food products that are currently available on store shelves that are not affected in any way by this recall.

We also want to assure you that our Iams and Eukanuba dry foods are safe for your pet to eat and are readily available in stores. These foods are not part of the recall - there are no concerns at all about dry food. P&G manufactures Iams and Eukanuba dry foods at our own plants, not at Menu Foods.

You may wonder why some "wet" food was produced at Menu Foods. In fact, virtually every pet food company commonly uses outside partners for special or small volume items. Nonetheless, the different branded products made by Menu are not "the same". Our Iams and Eukanuba pet foods have unique recipes and important ingredient differences that distinguish them from other pet food brands.

Because of our concern for pets and their well-being, we took immediate action to voluntarily participate in Menu Foods' "wet" food product recall and to work with retailers to get the small portion of our "wet" products affected by the recall off all store shelves in the U.S. and Canada.

Until the root cause of this pet health issue is found, we will not produce any more of these products at the Emporia plant. We'll keep you updated when we have more information on this.

Pets are an important part of all of our families. P&G Pet Care employees share your concerns and are firmly committed to you and the health of your pet. We are working hard to respond to your questions, and provide the information and help you need.

We value your trust and confidence during this extremely difficult time.

P&G Pet Care



* For a list of products involved, see the new Iams website for more details.
* Learn how to read the product codes on food packages.
This document is in PDF format and can be opened with Adobe Acrobat Reader.
* Should there still be unanswered questions, please feel free to contact us.

Cndeariso
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06-28-2004

Saturday, March 24, 2007 - 5:31 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cndeariso a private message Print Post    
there are 3 links imbedded at the bottom if you need them.

Biscottiii
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05-29-2004

Tuesday, March 27, 2007 - 10:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Biscottiii a private message Print Post    
I posted this in the Ol' Curiosity Thread, but not sure everyone checks out the News & Spews section. Curious story! But retrievers are highly intelligent dogs, maybe he really knew what was happening? Interesting. Bisc

Dog performs 'Heimlich' on choking owner
http://tinyurl.com/34oyu6

CALVERT, Md. - Toby, a 2-year-old golden retriever, saw his owner choking on a piece of fruit and began jumping up and down on the woman's chest. The dog's owner believes the dog was trying to perform the Heimlich maneuver and saved her life.

Debbie Parkhurst, 45, of Calvert told the Cecil Whig she was eating an apple at her home Friday when a piece lodged in her throat. She attempted to perform the Heimlich maneuver on herself but it didn't work. After she began beating on her chest, she said Toby noticed and got involved.

"The next think I know, Toby's up on his hind feet and he's got his front paws on my shoulders," she recalled. "He pushed me to the ground, and once I was on my back, he began jumping up and down on my chest." <snipped>

Watching2
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07-07-2001

Wednesday, March 28, 2007 - 11:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Watching2 a private message Print Post    
You never know.. esp. with Goldens!! I'm sure he knew something was wrong and he may have just done that as an instinct, not really knowing what he was doing, but hey, I'll give him the credit for it!! They're smart dogs! :-)

Supergranny
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02-03-2005

Saturday, March 31, 2007 - 9:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Supergranny a private message Print Post    
Good Time Charlie! I did this in my GS's birthday card and it really made him laugh. At 21 they are hard to impress so I was happy.
Good Time Charlie

Cdbga
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10-04-2004

Saturday, March 31, 2007 - 12:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cdbga a private message Print Post    
Just heard this on the radio today and wanted to make sure it got posted. The pet food recall troubles continue to spread. The problem was traced to Wheat Gluten that contained melamine. Turns out other pet food companies got gluten from the same supplier, so we are seeing more companies/foods added to the list. Check out these links for more info:

Purina has joined the recall
Hill's adds DRY food to the list. This is the first dry food that has been included in the recall.
The FDA Pet Food Recall site

The FDA warns that others may be added as they continue to investigate. Until this mess is over, I may just start cooking for the girls. Does anyone here currently do that...or know where I could get some recipes?

Cdbga
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10-04-2004

Saturday, March 31, 2007 - 12:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cdbga a private message Print Post    
While I was on the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine page, I found this release about another, unrelated recall: Petrapport Issues Recall of Pig Ear Dog Treats Because of Salmonella Contamination.

Ophiliasgrandma
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09-04-2001

Saturday, March 31, 2007 - 12:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ophiliasgrandma a private message Print Post    
Thanks CD, my mom feed her dog the Alpo that has been recalled. I've notified her.

Ophiliasgrandma
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09-04-2001

Saturday, March 31, 2007 - 3:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ophiliasgrandma a private message Print Post    
Checked out mom's dogfood and the cans are one month before the recalled cans. She dodged a big one there.

Cdbga
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10-04-2004

Saturday, March 31, 2007 - 4:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cdbga a private message Print Post    
I'm glad to hear that OG!

Cdbga
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10-04-2004

Sunday, April 01, 2007 - 12:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cdbga a private message Print Post    
Another addition to the recall group - click on the link for all the info:

Del Monte Pet Products is voluntarily recalling select product codes of its pet treat products sold under the Jerky Treats®, Gravy Train® Beef Sticks and Pounce Meaty Morsels® brands as well as select dog snack and wet dog food products sold under private label brands. This is the first time I've seen pet treats on a list. The "private label brands" are Ol' Roy, Dollar General and Happy Tails.

Not sure at this point where this is going to end. I just hope we can all keep our babies safe from it. I experimented with cooking for mine last night. I threw together some brown rice, chicken, carrots and parsley. Whitney loved it (and, really, it wasn't bad at all. A little underseasoned for my tastes), Naiya didn't. Of course, I made plenty, so I have enough for a few days for them. I'll have to see what I can do to make it more appealing to Naiya.

Citruscitygal
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08-07-2003

Monday, April 02, 2007 - 8:26 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Citruscitygal a private message Print Post    
I need to ask for healing thoughts and prayers for my fur baby, Chloe. After an MRI on Fri, it has been determined that she has a bulging disc in her neck that is causing her not to be able to use her back legs and is affecting her front (primarily left) legs to some degree as well. Generally the recommendation is surgery, but the Dr feels she is not a good candidate at this point, partly due to her age – 12˝. Our next option is Prednisone to reduce the swelling and relieve pressure on her spinal cord and nerves. She has been on the medication for a couple days and there has been slight improvement, but she is still cannot use her back legs to help her stand. Dr has promised that he will not prolong treatment it he doesn’t feel there is a “light at the end of the tunnel”.

I believe in the power of TVCH prayers and I know so many of us are like me, our pets are part of our family. I humbly ask that you pray for Chloe to get well enough to come home and live comfortably with the family that loves her so much. It’s so hard to see her like this and leave her in the hospital after I visit every day. I will do anything I can for her. Please also pray that I have the wisdom and strength to make the decisions that are best for her.

My thoughts and prayers are with all those who have been affected by the pet food recall. I hope no one in our TVCH family is having personal experience with tainted foods.

I hope this finds all of you and your four-legged family doing well. Give them an extra hug today.

Thanking you in advance.
Chloe

Cinnamongirl
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01-10-2001

Monday, April 02, 2007 - 8:33 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cinnamongirl a private message Print Post    
((( Chloe & CCG )))

Supergranny
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02-03-2005

Monday, April 02, 2007 - 9:32 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Supergranny a private message Print Post    
Our prayers are with you and Chloe.

Ophiliasgrandma
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09-04-2001

Monday, April 02, 2007 - 9:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ophiliasgrandma a private message Print Post    
Amen!

Cdbga
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10-04-2004

Monday, April 02, 2007 - 10:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cdbga a private message Print Post    
My prayers are with you Citrus & Chloe. I'm also going to ask my aunt to add you to her prayers, as well.

Another Salmonella recall announced today. Click the link for more details:

Eight in One Announces Nationwide Recall of All Lots Of Dingo® Chick’n Jerky Treats for Dogs, Cats And Ferrets

(I'm on the FDA recall mailing list now, so they send me their recall announcements.)

I also found this site that is covering the gluten-related recalls: Pet Connection

Escapee
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06-15-2004

Monday, April 02, 2007 - 10:26 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Escapee a private message Print Post    
Is there just a list of food that has been recalled, so I don't have to weed through article after article?

Cdbga
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10-04-2004

Monday, April 02, 2007 - 10:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cdbga a private message Print Post    
The closest thing I've found is this Recalled Pet Food Tracker, but it was last updated 3/31, so it doesn't include the latest recalls. I don't know when they plan to update it.

I will try to get a list together later (maybe tonight, but might not be until tomorrow) and post it on my blog for everyone. I'll post the link in the newly created Pet Food Recall thread (thanks Moondance) when I have it up.

Resortgirl
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09-23-2000

Monday, April 02, 2007 - 12:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Resortgirl a private message Print Post    
OH CCG! I'm so sorry to hear this about Chloe. I know that you've been having some issues with her, but I had no idea that it had gotten to the point that she had to be hospitalized. I will say prayers that you are able to bring her home soon. Please take care of yourself too. I know you tend to care for everyone around you and forget about YOU! Love you Citrus!

Retired
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07-11-2001

Monday, April 02, 2007 - 12:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Retired a private message Print Post    
(((CCG and Chloe))) Praying for relief and that you will be able to bring her home. What about one of those wheel things for her rear legs?

Watching2
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07-07-2001

Monday, April 02, 2007 - 1:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Watching2 a private message Print Post    
{{{{CCG and Chloe}}}}

Vee
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02-23-2004

Monday, April 02, 2007 - 1:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vee a private message Print Post    
Chloe looks like such a love. You're both in my prayers, Citruscitygal.

Whrlwnd
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10-13-2006

Monday, April 02, 2007 - 2:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Whrlwnd a private message Print Post    
Citruscitygal, I'm so sorry for you & Chloe! I know how difficult it is to see your furby (fur baby) suffering. My prayers are with you both that Chloe will start feeling better soon & get to come back home w/ her family.

Citruscitygal
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08-07-2003

Monday, April 02, 2007 - 10:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Citruscitygal a private message Print Post    
Thank you all for your prayers. Dr says she is getting stronger and with continued improvement may be able to come home in a few more days. I'm not sure how much mobility she will have and what her limitations will be. My concern is that she is comfortable and we can give her what she needs to have a good quality of life. Retired, I thought about a cart for her and will check in to it if the situation warrants. I'm making a list of the many, many questions I have swirling around in my head. Any suggestions gladly accepted.

If it's not too much to ask, continued prayers that tomorrow's report is encouraging and she is improving steadily. I truly appreciate your support.