8 in1 recall, as well!

[Suki]

Eight In One Announces Nationwide Recall of All Lots of Dingo(R) CHICK'N JERKY Treats for Dogs, Cats and Ferrets
Saturday March 31, 11:30 am ET

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eight In One, Inc., a division of United Pet Group, Inc., is voluntarily recalling nationally all lots of Dingo® CHICK'N JERKY treats due to Company concerns that the jerky treats have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, which can cause serious infections in dogs and cats, and, if there is cross contamination, in people, especially children, the aged, and people with compromised immune systems. The Food and Drug Administration is aware of this recall.

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Laboratory testing has shown that some samples of these chicken jerky treats were contaminated with Salmonella. The company is recalling all these products out of an abundance of caution.

Salmonella can potentially be transferred to people handling these pet treats, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products. Healthy people infected with Salmonella can have some or all of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers..

Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Apparently well animals can be a carrier and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

The company has received one report of Salmonellosis in a dog. There are no reports of human illness.

These products are being removed from retail stores. Consumers should immediately stop feeding these treats to their pets.

Consumers who purchased any of the above-identified CHICK'N JERKY TREATS should discontinue use of the products and should discard the unused portion. Consumer can obtain information on receiving refunds by contacting the Eight In One consumer affairs department at 1-888-232-9889.

Retailer and other inquiries into this recall should also be directed to the Eight In One consumer affairs department at 1-800-645-5154 x 3.

[chinasmom]

Maybe we should just feeding our dogs and cats what we eat. Although it may not be that healthy either. I think it must be a plot to kill off all the animals. Ha... maybe it's PETA!!!

[jaystreetsA4]

damn wtf another recall!:mad:

[Michele]

Maybe we should just feeding our dogs and cats what we eat. Although it may not be that healthy either. I think it must be a plot to kill off all the animals. Ha... maybe it's PETA!!!
i just said this same thing in another thread......:)

[Attila]

Maybe we should get them PETA and AR folks out of those places. This doesn't seem to be accedental. Too widespread.

[chinasmom]

Maybe we should get them PETA and AR folks out of those places. This doesn't seem to be accedental. Too widespread.
You know, since the Diamond recall, it has been one after another. Makes you wonder how long this has actually been going on without being reported, probably cause ppl did'nt think it could be the food.

[Verderben]

damn wtf another recall!:mad:yep and we got word today from Purina to pull all our Alpo ::: sigh :::

[Attila]

You know, since the Diamond recall, it has been one after another. Makes you wonder how long this has actually been going on without being reported, probably cause ppl did'nt think it could be the food.
That is for sure. I don't think it can be accedental if multipul companies are having this problem in such rapid succession. Sounds more like acts of terrorism to me. But I think more paranoid than civilians.

[chinasmom]

Oh boy, my hubby likes to give the dofs canned Alpo sometimes with their hard Kibble. Please say it ain't so.

[Attila]

Oh boy, my hubby likes to give the dofs canned Alpo sometimes with their hard Kibble. Please say it ain't so.
It is so. sorry.

[chinasmom]

I'm going web searching to see if I can find more info. I'll post if I do.

[chinasmom]

Here's what they had to say. I checked my cans and they are not the ones reported, but they are in the trash anyway. I told him about that cheap-ass food.

Alpo® Brand Prime Cuts In Gravy Canned Dog Food Voluntary Nationwide Recall

No Dry Purina Products Involved

St. Louis, Missouri, March 30, 2007

Nestlé Purina PetCare Company today announced it is voluntarily recalling all sizes and varieties of its ALPO® Prime Cuts in Gravy wet dog food with specific date codes. The Company is taking this voluntary action after learning today that wheat gluten containing melamine, a substance not approved for use in food, was provided to Purina by the same company that also supplied Menu Foods. The contamination occurred in a limited production quantity at only one of Purina's 17 pet food manufacturing facilities.

Earlier today the FDA announced the finding of melamine in products related to the March 16 Menu Foods recall, and advised Purina of the source of the contaminated supply. Purina then determined that it had received some quantity from the suspect supplier. The company proactively notified the FDA and immediately began this recall process

Purina is confident that the contaminated wheat gluten has been isolated to this limited production quantity of ALPO Prime Cuts canned products.

The recalled 13.2-ounce and 22-ounce ALPO Prime Cuts cans and 6-, 8-, 12- and 24-can ALPO Prime Cuts Variety Packs have four-digit code dates of 7037 through 7053, followed by the plant code 1159. Those codes follow a "Best Before Feb. 2009" date.** This information should be checked on the bottom of the can or the top or side of the multi-pack cartons.

Purina's 5.3-ounce Mighty Dog® pouch products, manufactured by Menu Foods, were previously withdrawn from the market as a precaution on March 16 as part of the Menu Foods recall. ONLY Mighty Dog pouch products and specific date codes of ALPO Prime Cuts canned dog food are being recalled.

Importantly, no Purina brand dry pet foods are affected by the recall – including ALPO Prime Cuts dry. In addition, no other Purina dog food products, no Purina cat food products, Purina treat products or Purina Veterinary Diet products are included in this recall, nor have been impacted by the contaminated wheat gluten supply.

Consumers should immediately stop feeding ALPO Prime Cuts products with the above-listed date codes to their dogs and consult with a veterinarian if they have any health concerns with their pet.

Purina guarantees all of its products, and consumers can receive the full replacement value of the recalled products. Consumers can visit us at www.purina.com (http://www.purina.com/) or call 1-800-218-5898 to receive more information.

Purina is fully cooperating with the FDA and made the decision to voluntarily recall this product in consultation with the FDA.

At Purina, nothing is more important to us than the health and well-being of the pets whose nutrition has been entrusted to us by their owners, and we deeply regret this unfortunate situation. We will continue to take any and all actions necessary to ensure the quality and safety of our products

** Due to a product name change in early 2007, this voluntary recall also covers one item with the same date code labeled as ALPO® Prime Entrees in Gravy with Chicken, Rotini Pasta & Vegetables.

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Updated FAQs – March 30, 2007

Were you the "dry pet food manufacturer" the FDA referred to in its press conference?




No. None of Purina’s dry dog or dry cat food products are affected by the contaminated wheat gluten.


Are any Purina dry products affected?




No. ALPO Prime Cuts in Gravy canned products and Mighty Dog pouch products manufactured by Menu Foods continue to be the only Purina products affected by this recall.


When did you learn that you had received shipments of the contaminated product?




On Friday, March 30, the same day we announced our voluntary recall of ALPO Prime Cuts in Gravy canned dog food.


Which of your production facilities produced the recalled product?




Nestlé Purina PetCare's Crete, Nebraska, plant was the only facility to produce the recalled ALPO Prime Cuts in Gravy canned dog food product.


Which other of your facilities produce ALPO Prime Cuts in Gravy?




ALPO Prime Cuts in Gravy is also produced at our Allentown, Pa., facility. However none of those products are included in the voluntary recall nor have they been impacted by the contaminated wheat gluten.


When was the recalled product produced?




The recalled ALPO Prime Cuts in Gravy products were produced in mid February 2007.


Exactly what ALPO Wet Dog Food items are affected?




Only ALPO Prime Cuts in 13.2oz, 22oz, and Variety Packs with the specific codes below are affected. No other ALPO Wet Dog items or ALPO Dry Dog Food items are included.





See the list of affected ALPO Prime Cuts items product codes on the list below. Do not feed the product if it has:


- Four digit code dates of 7037 through 7053, followed by the plant code 1159

[chinasmom]

** Due to a product name change in early 2007, this voluntary recall also covers one item with the same date code labeled as ALPO® Prime Entrees in Gravy with Chicken, Rotini Pasta & Vegetables.

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How can you be certain that none of your other products contain the contaminated wheat gluten?




We have confirmed with our supplier that our Crete, Nebraska, plant was the only Nestlé Purina facility that received the contaminated wheat gluten. We have a sophisticated traceability system that enables us to track all ingredients from time of receipt at our plant through their inclusion in finished products and on to our customers to which the finished products were shipped.


What is melamine?




The FDA described melamine as a fertilizer used in Asia or as a plastic resin used in kitchen utensils and dinnerware. The FDA has not approved melamine for use in pet food


Why do you use wheat gluten in your products?




Wheat gluten is a high quality ingredient that provides protein and produces the consistency and texture desired in our products. Unfortunately, in this rare case it was contaminated.


Do you source wheat gluten from China?




Yes. Wheat gluten is a commodity ingredient sold on the global market. Only a minority of our supply originates in China. While the vast majority of our grain products and ingredients overall are sourced from the United States, wheat gluten that meets our specifications is not available in sufficient quantities in the United States.


Are you still buying wheat gluten from this source in China?




No.


Do you have any plans to discontinue the use of wheat gluten in your products in light of this latest development.




Wheat gluten has been a well-trusted and safe ingredient in both pet and human foods for decades. We have no plans to discontinue the use of wheat gluten in our products.


Do you test your wheat gluten supplies for melamine?




It has not been our practice, nor the pet food industry's standard to test ingredients for melamine. Melamine has no approved usage in food and had not been identified as a known contaminant for any of our ingredients, including wheat gluten.
Our rigorous food safety and testing program is based on significant and likely risks for each particular ingredient, and we test every incoming load of ingredients, including wheat gluten.
We applaud FDA's decision to institute a 100 percent review and sampling program for all wheat gluten imported from China.


Is melamine harmful to pets?




The FDA is quickly working to understand the links between melamine and the reported pet illnesses.


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FAQs – March 28, 2007

Has Menu Foods expanded its pet food recall?




No. The list of brands, products and dates affected by Menu Foods' recall has not changed. On March 24, however, Menu Foods asked, that as a precaution, all products listed on the recall, regardless of date code, be removed from store shelves. Mighty Dog 5.3-ounce pouch products continue to be the only Purina brand product affected by Menu Foods' recall and being voluntarily withdrawn by Purina. No other Purina brand cat food products or any other Purina brand dog food products, including Mighty Dog canned products, are affected.


Should I stop feeding all canned pet food products?




No. The FDA has confirmed that Menu Food' recall is limited to the specific brand products of canned "in gravy" style cat and dog foods in cans and pouches that are listed at www.menufoods.com/recall (http://www.menufoods.com/recall/). None of Purina's canned pet food products are affected by Menu Foods' recall. The only Purina brand pet food affected by this recall is Mighty Dog 5.3-ounce pouch products, including those contained in multi-pack cartons, which have code dates of 6337 through 7073, followed by the plant code 1798. This information can be found on the bottom or back panel of the individual pouches following the "Use By" date.


Should I stop feeding all "in gravy" style pet foods?




No. The Menu Foods' recall is limited to the specific brand products of "in gravy" style cat and dog foods in cans and pouches that are listed at www.menufoods.com/recall (http://www.menufoods.com/recall/). None of Purina's dry or canned pet food products are affected by Menu Foods' recall. The only Purina brand pet food affected by this recall and being voluntarily withdrawn by Purina is Mighty Dog 5.3-ounce pouch products, including those contained in multi-pack cartons, which have code dates of 6337 through 7073, followed by the plant code 1798. This information can be found on the bottom or back panel of the individual pouches following the "Use By" date.


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Press Release - March 28, 2007 (http://www.purina.com/Company/Press/2007/MightyDog0328.aspx)
Press Release - March 23, 2007 (http://www.purina.com/Company/Press/2007/MightyDog0323.aspx)
Press Release - March 16, 2007 (http://www.purina.com/Company/Press/2007/MightyDog0316.aspx)

[ericschevy]

That is for sure. I don't think it can be accedental if multipul companies are having this problem in such rapid succession. Sounds more like acts of terrorism to me. But I think more paranoid than civilians.
DITO, Great minds think alike then...