Pet Food Update: New Products Voluntarily Recalled!
Mars Petcare US Inc. has voluntarily recalled five pound bags of its Krasdale Gravy Dry Dog Food because of potential salmonella contamination. In addition, Wal-Mart has officially and voluntarily pulled Chicken Jerky Strips (from Import-Pingyang Pet Product Co.) and Chicken Jerky (from Shanghai Bestro Trading) from its shelves this week after tests found traces of melamine in both products.
The ASPCA recommends that pet parents discontinue the use of all affected products immediately until further information has been received.
Pet parents may remember that melamine was found to be the cause of a massive recall of pet food brands earlier this year. Though not highly toxic in general, melamine is used to make durable plastic household products; cleaning products; hard, stain-resistant laminates; flame-retardant foam and in soundproofing.
“Melamine at high doses causes a pronounced diuretic affect in dogs and rats, as well as the development of crystals in their urine,” says Dr. Steven Hansen, Senior Vice President of the ASPCA’s Midwest Office, which houses the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Toxicologists. “And while most healthy adult dogs and cats are less susceptible to salmonella infection than humans,” continues Dr. Hansen, “It is still not out of the question, so we recommend discarding these products if you have them in your pantries.”
If you notice any signs or symptoms in your pets, please consult with your veterinarian immediately. In an emergency situation, pet parents may also call the APCC at (888) 426-4435 (a fee will apply). For further information on the recall of Krasdale Gravy Dry Dog Food, please visit the FDA’s website. The ASPCA continues to provide updated information and resources to pet parents at our Pet Food Resource Recall Center.
The ASPCA recommends that pet parents discontinue the use of all affected products immediately until further information has been received.
Pet parents may remember that melamine was found to be the cause of a massive recall of pet food brands earlier this year. Though not highly toxic in general, melamine is used to make durable plastic household products; cleaning products; hard, stain-resistant laminates; flame-retardant foam and in soundproofing.
“Melamine at high doses causes a pronounced diuretic affect in dogs and rats, as well as the development of crystals in their urine,” says Dr. Steven Hansen, Senior Vice President of the ASPCA’s Midwest Office, which houses the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Toxicologists. “And while most healthy adult dogs and cats are less susceptible to salmonella infection than humans,” continues Dr. Hansen, “It is still not out of the question, so we recommend discarding these products if you have them in your pantries.”
If you notice any signs or symptoms in your pets, please consult with your veterinarian immediately. In an emergency situation, pet parents may also call the APCC at (888) 426-4435 (a fee will apply). For further information on the recall of Krasdale Gravy Dry Dog Food, please visit the FDA’s website. The ASPCA continues to provide updated information and resources to pet parents at our Pet Food Resource Recall Center.
Labels: Pet Food Recall, Press Release
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2 Comments:
I HAVE BEEN BUYING CHICKEN JERKY TREATS AT SAM'S AND COSTCO. THE PRODUCTS ARE BOTH FROM CHINA. I HAVE 6 DOGS AND HAVE HAD MOST TO THE VET FOR DIARRHEA. DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW TO CONTACT SOMEONE ABOUT THESE 2 PRODUCTS? I AM VERY SUSPICIOUS NOW THAT I HAVE READ ABOUT WALMARTS CHICKEN TREATS.
don't buy anything made in China!
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