Addiction Foods, a Kent-based pet-food company, says it is recalling 355 cases of its canned dog foods after testing showed elevated levels of Vitamin A and a slight variance in calcium / phosphorous ratios.

The company, whose food is manufactured at its plant in New Zealand, says the cans were shipped to distributors and online retailers between Feb. 11 and March 19 and include:

Addiction New Zealand Brushtail and Vegetables Canned Dog Food Entrée
size 13.8oz/390g
UPC code 8 885004 070028
lot number 8940:02Dec2018
expiration date December 2018
Recalled: 8 case

Addiction New Zealand Venison and Apples Canned Dog Food Entrée
size 13.8oz/390g
UPC code: 8 885004 070462
lot number 8936:01Dec2018
expiration date December 2018
Recalled: 347 cases

Exposure to excessive Vitamin A levels for an extended period of time may cause health problems in young, growing animals. If dogs were fed these products exclusively for 60 days, owners could notice a decrease in appetite.

Consumers are asked to discontinue use of the product, and unused cans may be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers may contact the company at 425-251-0330 or via email at info@addictionfoods.com.

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The following is from the FDA.

Radagast Pet Food, Inc. (Portland, OR) has announced a voluntary recall of four lots of frozen Rad Cat Raw Diet products, sold in 8oz., 16oz., and 24oz. tubs, and free 1oz sample cups, due to the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella and/or Listeria monocytogenes.

Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, 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 should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. 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 or Listeria monocytogenes infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Some pets may have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

The FDA third party contracted lab found two lots of Grass-Fed Beef tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, one lot of Free-range Chicken tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, and one lot of Free-range Turkey tested positive forSalmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. As a precautionary measure, we are voluntarily recalling three products produced in these four lots.

All affected lot codes 62384, 62361, 62416, and 62372 and Best By dates are located on the lid of all products packaged in tubs and on the bottom of the sample cups.

The following recalled products were distributed in western Canada and all US States except in HI and MS.

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To date, Blue Buffalo has not received any reports of dogs becoming ill due to the issue, but the recall was issued as a precaution.

Only the following product is affected:

Life Protection Formula Fish and Sweet Potato Recipe

• 30 lbs bag
• UPC: 859610000326
• Best by date: APR 11 17
• Lot Code: AH 2A 1208-1400

You can find the “best by” date on the bottom right of the back panel.

If you have product, discontinue use immediately. You can bring back the remaining bag to Petsmart for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Blue Buffalo directly at 1.800.919.2833 or on their site www.bluebuffalo.com.

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The Safe Pet Treats® app will identify this product if you scan UPC 713757339001.

Healthy people infected with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonellaand Listeria monocytogenes 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 and Listeria monocytogenes infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

No pet or consumer illnesses from this product have been reported to date. However, because of their commitment to safety and quality, Smallbatch Pets is conducting a voluntary recall of this product. Consumers should also follow the Simple Handling Tips published on the Smallbatch Pets package, when disposing of the affected product.

The potentially affected lots of dog duckbatch sliders were distributed to retail pet food stores in States CA, CO, OR, WA through pet food retailers/distributors. Eighty cases of this product were sold between the dates of 2/23/16 – 3/10/16.

The affected products are sold frozen in 3lbs. bags. The products affected by this recall are identified with the following manufacturing codes:

The “Best By” date is located on the back of the package below the seal.

This recall was initiated after routine testing by the Food and Drug Administration of a 3lb bag of dog duckbatch sliders, that was collected at a distributor, revealed the presence of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes.

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Consumers who have purchased the above lots of dog duck sliders are urged to stop feeding them and return product to place of purchase for a full refund or dispose of them immediately.

We do apologize for any inconvenience and for all consumer questions, please call us at 888-507-2712, Monday – Friday, 9:00AM – 4:00PM PST or email us atinfo@smallbatchpets.com.

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The following is from the Fromm Family Pet Foods:

Fromm Family Foods is recalling all lots of the following three canned product skus:

• 12 oz. Gold Chicken Pate Dog can case code#11893, individual can upc : 72705 11892
• 12 oz. Gold Chicken & Duck can case code #11895, individual can upc: 72705 11894
• 12 oz. Gold Salmon & Chicken Pate can case code #11891, individual can upc: 72705 11890

Fromm has discovered through its own analysis that the above referenced canned dog foods do not contain recommended levels of vitamins and minerals. These products may contain elevated levels of Vitamin D.

This recall is being implemented in an abundance of caution as symptoms should only be noted in situations where dogs have eaten the affected products as their only meal for an extended period of time, which could lead to depression of appetite. While there have been no reports of any health problems, Fromm is recommending the affected products not be fed.

The affected products were shipped by Fromm to distributor warehouses from December 2015 through February 2016.

Immediately examine your inventory and quarantine product subject to recall. Please identify your customers and notify them at once of this product recall. Your notification to your customers may include a copy of this recall notification letter. This recall should be carried out to the retail level.

Retailers should return the products to distributors for return to Fromm Family Foods.

See the enclosed product labels for ease in identifying the product at retail and user levels.

There are no other Fromm products affected by this recall.

Your assistance is appreciated. If you have questions, contact Fromm Family Foods at 800-325-6331.

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the FDA.

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The following is the Purina statement on the voluntary recall. http://newscenter.purina.com/10ozwetdogfoodtubrecall

“We’re pet owners and pet lovers, too. For that reason, when we discovered through our own internal quality tests that some of our 10-oz. wet dog food tubs may not contain the recommended level of added vitamins and minerals, we took action and voluntarily recalled the product at retail.

This includes select wet dog food 10-oz. tubs under the Beneful Prepared Meals, Beneful Chopped Blends and Pro Plan Savory Meals brands. See a full list of included products by “Best Before” date and production code ranges here.

Although most of the recalled product contains all of the vitamins and minerals your dog needs, we recommend that you discard any of the affected product you may have, and we’ll issue you a refund.

We’re here to ensure you have the best possible consumer experience, so call us at 1-800-877-7919 with any questions you may have or to request a refund. We know your pet is important to you, and they’re important to us, too.”

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The Safe Pet Treats app will identify this product by scanning the barcode should you happen to come across it at the pet store. The app is available for Apple and Android devices.

Carnivore Meat Company is voluntarily recalling a single limited lot of Vital Essentials Frozen Chicken Patties Entrée for Dogs. The Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) selected and tested product as part of a national collection initiative, which was issued by the Center of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) on June 3, 2015. The FDA notified Carnivore Meat Company that one of the samples collected, tested positive for Salmonella, bacteria commonly associated with fresh and frozen poultry, in human and in pet products. There have been no customer complaints reported. No other product manufactured by Carnivore is involved in this voluntary recall. 

The single lot involved in this voluntary recall is:

Vital Essentials Frozen Chicken Patties Entrée for Dogs, Net wt. 6 lbs.

UPC 0 33211 00807 7, Lot # 11475, Best by date 20161108 (11/08/16)

 The “Best By” date code and lot # is located on the back of the package.
The affected product was distributed in CA, FL, GA, RI, TX and WA.

 If you are a consumer and have purchased a bag of Vital Essentials Frozen Chicken Patties, net wt. 6 lbs., with the “Best By” date code of 20161108 (11/08/16) and lot # 11475, we ask that you please call 920-370-6542 Monday-Friday 9:00AM-4:00PM CST and someone will assist you in obtaining replacement or a full refund from your local retailer for your original purchase.  If your package has been opened, please dispose of the raw food in a safe manner by securing it in a covered trash receptacle.

Our Commitment to Quality

The company is fully committed to maintaining the highest quality standards in the pet food industry and ensuring the health and safety of pets. The firm’s quality control and quality assurance programs include, but are not limited to: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP’s), a Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP) program, regular lot segregation, and other industry best practices. The manufacturing facility also adheres to these specific quality measures:

• FSSC 22,000 Certified (Global Food Safety Initiative)

• Federally Inspected, USDA Certified Pet Food

• EU Certified

• Ingredients sourced from USDA inspected facilities in the United States

Consumer Questions

Representatives are available from Monday – Friday 9:00AM – 4:00PM CST at 920-370-6542.

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No UPC information has been provided. The Safe Pet Treats App will only identify this product if you do a manual search for Big Dog Natural, but as soon as we receive the UPC we’ll update the app.

Big Dog Natural of Brick, NJ is voluntary recalling a select production lot of Big Dog Natural raw dehydrated dog food Chicken Supreme potentially contaminated with Salmonella and Fish Supreme potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes that was shipped in the week of 10/31/2015 to 11/13/2015 to online customers. Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, 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 and Listeria monocytogenes should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonellaand Listeria monocytogenes 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 and Listeria monocytogenes infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

These products were sold directly to consumers through the company’s online website and in the US. The voluntarily recalled product include all weight volumes of the Big Dog Natural Chicken and Fish Supreme. No additional products are affected by this recall.

Big Dog Natural became aware of a potential issue after receiving notification from the FDA that an investigational sample of Chicken Supreme tested positive for Salmonella and an investigational sample of Fish Supreme for Listeria monocytogenes.

Consumers should discontinue feeding the affected product and monitor their pet’s health, and contact their veterinarian if they have concerns. Consumers who purchased the product can obtain a full refund or exchange by returning the product in its original packaging.

Consumers with questions should contact Big Dog Natural https://www.bigdognatural.com or by calling 1-732-785-2600 (from 9am till 4pm EST).

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Stella & Chewy’s is voluntarily recalling four of its products sold in the U.S. and Canada due to concerns of a possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The recall affects a total of 990 cases (964 cases in the U.S. and 26 cases in Canada).  The recall was prompted by a positive test confirming Listeria monocytogenes in Stella’s Super Beef Dinner Morsels for Dogs 8.5 oz. frozen bags, lot #165-15, “Use by 6-25-2016”, during routine surveillance testing by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Listeria is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

As a precautionary measure, Stella & Chewy’s is voluntarily recalling selected products from Lot # 165-15, which includes:

• Frozen Stella’s Super Beef Dinner Morsels for Dogs
  Size: 8.5 ounce
  UPC: 186011 001554
  Lot #: 165-15
  Use By Date: 6/25/2016
• Frozen Stella’s Super Beef Dinner Morsels for Dogs
  Size: 4 pounds
  UPC: 186011 001370
  Lot #: 165-15
  Use By Date: 6/25/2016 & 6/26/2016
• Frozen Duck Duck Goose Dinner Morsels for Cats
  Size: 1.25 pounds
  UPC: 186011 001455
  Lot #: 165-15
  Use By Date: 6/25/2016

Frozen Stellas Super Beef Dinner Morsels for Dogs 8.5 oz. UPC 186011 001554 Lot code 165-15 Best by 6/25/2016 Frozen Stellas Super Beef Dinner Morsels for Dogs 4 lb. UPC 186011 001370 Lot code 165-15 Best by 6/25/2016 & 6/26/2016

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Frozen Duck Duck Goose Dinner Morsels for Cats 1.25 lb. UPC 186011 001455 Lot code 165-15 Best by 6/25/2016

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Moreover, while the below listed product has not tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, in an abundance of caution, we are also recalling the following products which may have come into contact with the affected lot:

• Frozen Chick Chick Chicken Dinner Morsels for Cats
  Size: 1.25 pounds
  UPC: 186011 001448
  Lot #: 160-15
  Use By Date: 7/2/2016
• Frozen Chick Chick Chicken Dinner Morsels for Cats
  Size: 1.25 pounds
  UPC: 186011 001448
  Lot #: 152-15
  Use By Date: 7/2/2016

Chick Chick Chicken Dinner Morsels

Frozen Chick Chick Chicken Dinner Morsels for Cats 1.25 lb. UPC 186011 001448 Lot code 160-15 Best by 7/2/2016 Frozen Chick Chick Chicken Dinner Morsels for Cats 1.25 lb. UPC 186011 001448 Lot code 152-15 Best by 7/2/2016

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Retailers and consumers can find the full product recall list and additional information at: http://www.stellaandchewys.com/stella-chewys-recall-notice/.

Consumers should look at the product descriptions, UPCs, lot numbers, and “Use By” dates on each bag for an exact match to determine if it is subject to the recall. Anyone who has purchased these products are instructed to dispose of the food or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

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The Safe Pet Treats app will identify this product by scanning the barcode should you happen to come across it at the pet store.  The app is available for Apple and Android devices.

The Lot Codes are located on the bottom of the bag under the Best By date as shown below:

Consumers are asked to please stop feeding this product to your pet and bring any remaining Nutro 4 oz. Apple Chewy Treats affected by this recall to your nearest PetSmart for a full refund. PetSmart sells a wide variety of treats from many brands, and our associates can help you find the right item for you and your pet.

If you have questions about this voluntary recall, please contact Nutro Customer Service at 1-800-833-5330.

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