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Pet food recall expands, according to FDA

Posted: May 4th 2007 3:13PM by Brian White
Filed under: General Health

At this point in the "pet food" recall that has exploded into the human food supply by way of pigs and chickens, it may be the end of the summer before there is any specific finality to this story.

FDA inspectors are now checking food makers to ensure the rice protein and wheat gluten they use for human food products doesn't have the dangerous melamine sitting alongside those ingredients.

Despite all the platitude reassurances, are you concerned about the products you eat right now being possibly contaminated? If you're a ham, bacon or chicken fan, what do you think?

Pet food recall expanding like crazy

Posted: Apr 23rd 2007 3:00PM by Brian White
Filed under: General Health

After watching the recall of Menu Foods' pet products from several brands in the last month, the situation continues to deteriorate. More pet food products have been added to the recall list in recent weeks, some dry foods have been added and there is a growing sense of madness with pet owners across the U.S.

At the root of all this is imported components from China like wheat gluten and rice protein. The quality control outside of the U.S. has always been an area of concern when I've bought products that I eat or drink, and this latest example only amplifies that, does it not?

Solution? I've used Innova dog food and Bil-Jac as well, which are generally made with U.S.-only ingredients and have received high marks from vets and animal experts alike. The Pet Connection website is the best resource for updates on this current pet food mess, so if you're concerned, check it out here.

Wheat gluten block stems from recent pet food recall

Posted: Apr 3rd 2007 7:26PM by Brian White
Filed under: General Health

In the face of a widening pet food recall that turns over new stones every week, health officials from the U.S. have apparently suspended wheat gluten imports from an unidentified Chinese company after it was discovered that the pet food recall was traced back to contaminants from that company.

The FDA issues an order for inspectors to stop all wheat gluten imports from Xuzhou Anying Biologic Technology Development Company Ltd. in China after it was discovered that tainted wheat gluten was at the source of a major dog and cat food recall that has caused 16 documented deaths -- so far.

Another pet food manufacturer comes under fire

Posted: Mar 21st 2007 10:55AM by Brian White
Filed under: Emotional Health, Healthy Home

Just a few days after a huge pet food recall from Menu Foods comes an unrelated class-action lawsuit against a highly regarded premium pet food company, Royal Canin. Since this week's pet food recall has caused quite a bit of emotional stress with pet owners this week, it felt right to post this semi-related missive here.

A Canadian class action lawsuit against Royal Canin Canada states that certain products contain excessive amounts of vitamin D, and the claimants claim that this has caused their pets to become sick or die.

The suit against Royal Canin states that the company either knew or should have known the levels of vitamin D were unsafe and could cause the animals to develop high levels of calcium in their blood. This, of course, can lead to severe health complications.

Pet food recall causing stress with pet owners

Posted: Mar 19th 2007 12:03PM by Brian White
Filed under: Emotional Health, Healthy Home

Over this past weekend, the massive pet food recall has started almost every pet owner into a frenzy of overreaction. After all, most pet owners love their pets dearly -- me included.

Although this is a little off-topic for That's Fit, I felt it necessary to post something nonetheless due to the emotional stress that could occur (and is happening most likely) over this situation. After digging into the details, only wet foods (not dry) are affected, and the recalled list of actual products (UPC code list here -- PDF File) should give pet owners some guide into the media madness that is going on right now.

It's important to understand exactly which foods (brands and products) and exactly what the issue is here. As this situation develops further (into more brands and products, possibly), rest assured we'll cover it here. Until then, be watchful of the specifics and make sure Fido or Kitty is okay with the food you've chosen for each.



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