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Friday, May 04, 2007

Pet Food Recall Expands Yet Again In Early May

Menu Foods has previously recalled wet cat and dog food produced with adulterated wheat gluten supplied by ChemNutra Inc. Menu Foods is now expanding the recall to include cuts and gravy and select other products which do not include ChemNutra wheat gluten but which were manufactured at any of Menu Foods’ plants during the period that ChemNutra wheat gluten was used at that plant, to the extent they have not already been subject to a recall, due to the possibility of cross-contamination. Menu Foods has received a report from a customer and has received study results, both of which indicate cross-contamination.

As a result, Menu advises the public:

* Additional items in the United States and Canada have been added to the recall list as shown below. A further two varieties for Europe have been added to the recall list.
* The recall dates of those products previously recalled have been modified to include all dates during the period that ChemNutra wheat gluten was used in the applicable Menu plant. All of these products, including the expanded dates, have previously been withdrawn from the market and should already be off the retailer shelves.

Menu estimates that this additional recall represents less than 5% of the products that have already been recalled or withdrawn.

Revised May 3, 2007

Cat Food

Look For a Date on The Bottom of Can or Back of Pouch That Falls Within The Below Date Range	Product Description	Size	UPC	Can / Pouch
Americas Choice, Preferred Pet
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Sliced Chicken/Heart/Liver 24x3oz	3oz	54807-59117	Can

Best Choice	Updated May, 3 2007
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Sliced Chicken 24x3oz	3oz	70038-59960	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Sliced Beef/Gravy 24x5.5oz	5.5oz	70038-36329	Can

Cats Choice	Updated May, 3 2007
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Sliced Chicken/Gravy 12x5.5oz	5.5oz	81131-69858	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Variety Pack (S/T/C) 12x5.5oz	5.5oz	81131-69861	Can

Companion
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Sliced Turkey/Gravy 24x3oz	3oz	88267-00287	Can
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Sliced Chicken/Heart/Liver 24x3oz	3oz	88267-00288	Can
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Sliced Beef/Gravy 24x3oz	3oz	88267-00283	Can
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Variety Pack (Sliced) 24x3oz	3oz	88267-03352	Can

Compliments
Dec/11/09 to Mar/07/10	Chicken Cuts/Gravy 12x374g	374g	55742-35303	Can
Dec/11/09 to Mar/07/10	Beef Cuts/Gravy 12x374g	374g	55742-35301	Can
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Sliced Beef Platter 24x85g	85g	55742-35279	Can
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Flaked Trout Platter 24x85g	85g	55742-35285	Can
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Flaked Tuna Platter 24x85g	85g	55742-35283	Can

Co-Op Gold
Dec/11/09 to Mar/07/10	Chicken/Gravy 24x156g	156g	57316-01070	Can
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Beef/Gravy 24x156g	156g	57316-01068	Can
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Sliced Beef/Gravy 24x85g	85g	57316-01064	Can

Demoulas/Market Basket
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Flaked Trout 24x3oz	3oz	49705-15361	Can
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Flaked Tuna 24x3oz	3oz	49705-15356	Can

Drs Foster & Smith	Updated May, 3 2007
Dec/11/08 to Mar/07/09	Chicken/Potato/Carrot/Gravy 24x5.5oz	5.5oz	25141-25280	Can

Fame
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Sliced Chicken/Gravy 24x5.5oz	5.5oz	45400-27074	Can

Feline Classic
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Flaked Tuna/Sauce 24x85g	85g	150808	Can

Feline Cuisine
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Flaked Tuna/Sauce 24x85g	85g	014820	Can
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Sliced Chicken/Gravy 24x85g	85g	014790	Can
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Sliced Beef/Gravy 24x85g	85g	014740	Can

Food Lion
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Flaked Tuna Dinner 24x3oz	3oz	35826-05986	Can

Giant Companion
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Flaked Tuna 24x3oz	3oz	88267-00286	Can
Dec/11/09 to Mar/07/10	Sliced Chicken/Gravy 12x13.2oz	13.2oz	88267-00334	Can

Giant Eagle
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Flaked Tuna 24x3oz	3oz	30034-02323	Can

Hannaford
Dec/11/09 to Mar/07/10	Sliced Chicken/Gravy 24x5.5oz	5.5oz	41268-12463	Can
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Flaked Trout 24x3oz	3oz	41268-13537	Can

Hill Country Fare
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Sliced Beef/Gravy 24x5.5oz	5.5oz	41220-63411	Can

Hy Vee
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Sliced Chicken/Gravy 24x5.5oz	5.5oz	75450-05639	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Sliced Beef/Gravy 24x5.5oz	5.5oz	75450-05640	Can

La Griffe
Dec/11/09 to Mar/07/10	Sliced Chicken/Gravy 24x156g	156g	59749-39750	Can
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Sliced Beef/Gravy 24x85g	85g	59749-39670	Can

Laura Lynn
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Flaked Chicken/Tuna 24x3oz	3oz	86854-03790	Can
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Flaked Salmon/Whitefish 24x3oz	3oz	86854-03886	Can
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Flaked Trout Dinner 24x3oz	3oz	86854-03788	Can

Master Choice
Dec/11/09 to Mar/07/10	Sliced Chicken/Gravy 12x374g	374g	69200-45121	Can
Dec/11/09 to Mar/07/10	Sliced Beef/Gravy 12x374g	374g	69200-45122	Can
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Sliced Beef/Gravy 24x85g	85g	69200-45083	Can

Meijer's Main Choice
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	VP (Sliced B/C/T) 24x3oz.	3oz	19283-41177	Can
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Sliced Beef/Gravy 24x3oz	3oz	19283-41174	Can

Natural Ultramix
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Adult Salmon/Vegetable/Gravy 24x3oz	3oz	80872-07953	Can
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Adult Turkey/Vegetable/Gravy 24x3oz	3oz	80872-07955	Can
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Indoor Chicken/Vegetable/Gravy 24x3oz	3oz	80872-07961	Can
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Adult Chicken/Vegetable/Gravy 24x3oz	3oz	80872-07951	Can

Nu Pet
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Sliced Tuna 24x3oz	3oz	71754-41291	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Sliced Chicken 24x5.5oz	5.5oz	71754-41121	Can

Nutriplan
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Flaked Tuna Dinner 24x3oz	3oz	41130-06811	Can

Nutro
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Kitten Beef/Chicken 24x3oz	3oz	79105-35203	Can
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Kitten Chicken/Oceanfish 24x3oz	3oz	79105-38101	Can
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Kitten Tuna/Chicken 24x3oz	3oz	79105-35204	Can

Paws
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Sliced Chicken/Heart/Liver 24x3oz	3oz	36800-08691	Can
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Sliced Beef/Gravy 24x3oz	3oz	36800-08248	Can
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Flaked Tuna 24x3oz	3oz	36800-08251	Can

Performatrin Ultra	Updated May, 3 2007
Dec/06/08 to Jan/24/09	Chicken Stew Flaked 24x156g	156g	15180	Can

Pet Pride
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Sliced Chicken/Heart/Liver 24x3oz	3oz	11110-86261	Can
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Sliced Variety Pack 24x3oz	3oz	11110-86003	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Shredded Turkey/Cheese 24x5.5oz	5.5oz	11110-84878	Can

Presidents Choice
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Sliced Beef/Gravy 24x156g	156g	60383-65882	Can
Dec/11/09 to Mar/07/10	Chicken Cuts/Gravy 12x374g	374g	60383-65965	Can
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Sliced Chicken/Turkey 24x85g	85g	60383-67291	Can
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Sliced Chicken/Gravy 24x85g	85g	60383-37159	Can
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Sliced Turkey/Gravy 24x85g	85g	60383-37158	Can

Price Chopper
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Flaked Tuna Dinner 24x3oz	3oz	41735-12826	Can

Priority Canada
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Flaked Tuna 24x85g	85g	21130-41398	Can

Priority US
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Chunky Chicken 24x3oz	3oz	21130-41293	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Variety Pack (S/T/T) 24x3oz	3oz	21130-41397	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Sliced Tuna Feast 24x3oz	3oz	21130-41344	Can

Roche Brothers
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Sliced Beef/Gravy 24x3oz	3oz	39639-09711	Can

Roundy's
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Flaked Fish/Shrimp 24x3oz	3oz	11150-78478	Can

Schnucks
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Sliced Tuna/Gravy 24x3oz	3oz	41318-07087	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Sliced Chicken/Gravy 24x5.5oz	5.5oz	41318-07102	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Sliced Beef/Gravy 24x5.5oz	5.5oz	41318-07099	Can

Sophistacat
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Beef Cuts/Gravy 12x13.2oz	13.2oz	37257-01328	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Chicken Cuts/Gravy 12x13.2oz	13.2oz	37257-01327	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Flaked Tuna/Egg/Sauce 24x5.5oz	5.5oz	37257-41106	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Flaked Tuna/Sauce 24x5.5oz	5.5oz	37257-41107	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Sliced Chicken/Gravy 24x5.5oz	5.5oz	37257-01311	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Sliced Chicken/Salmon/Gravy 24x5.5oz	5.5oz	37257-01316	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Sliced SD Chicken/Gravy 24x5.5oz	5.5oz	37257-01309	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Sliced Turkey/Liver/Gravy 24x5.5oz	5.5oz	37257-01313	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Sliced Whitefish/Gravy 24x5.5oz	5.5oz	37257-01314	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Sliced Beef/Gravy 24x5.5oz	5.5oz	37257-01312	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Sliced Tuna/Gravy 24x5.5oz	5.5oz	37257-01315	Can

Special Kitty Canada
Dec/11/09 to Mar/07/10	Sliced Chicken/Grvy 24x156g	156g	78742-64597	Can
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Sliced Beef/Gravy 24x156g	156g	78742-64598	Can

Springfield Prize
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Sliced Beef/Gravy 24x5.5oz	5.5oz	41380-13806	Can

Triumph
Nov/08/08 to Mar/07/09	Pouch Turkey/Giblets 24x3oz	3oz	73657-00332	Pouch
Nov/08/08 to Mar/07/09	Pouch Mixed Grill 24x3oz	3oz	73657-00334	Pouch
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Sliced Beef/Gravy 24x3oz	3oz	73657-00167	Can

Wegmans
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Sliced Beef/Gravy 24x3oz	3oz	77890-76381	Can

Western Family Canada
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Flaked Tuna 24x85g	85g	62639-81183	Can

White Rose
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Shredded Turkey/Cheese 24x5.5oz	5.5oz	74807-34377	Can

Winn Dixie
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Flaked Tuna 24x3oz	85g	21140-18632	Can

Your Pet
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Flaked Tuna 24x3oz	3oz	72036-40010	Can
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Sliced Chicken/Heart/Liver 24x3oz	3oz	72036-29028	Can

Dog Food

Look For a Date on The Bottom of Can or Back of Pouch That Falls Within The Below Date Range	Product Description	Size	UPC	Can / Pouch
Authority
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Lite Chicken/Rice/Gravy 12x14oz	14oz	37257-12044	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Adult Lamb/Rice/Cuts 24x6oz	6oz	37257-36971	Can

Award
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Sliced Beef Casserole 24x5.5oz	5.5oz	37257-00504	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Sliced Chicken Casserole 24x5.5oz	5.5oz	37257-00502	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Sliced Chicken/Gravy 24x5.5oz	5.5oz	37257-00432	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Sliced Beef/Gravy 24x5.5oz	5.5oz	37257-00431	Can

Best Choice
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Beef Liver Cuts/Gravy 12x13.2oz	13.2oz	70038-60079	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	with Beef/Liver Cuts/Gravy 12x22oz	22oz	70038-60082	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	with Beef Cuts/Gravy 12x22oz	22oz	70038-60081	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	with Chicken Cuts/Gravy 12x22oz	22oz	70038-60085	Can

Compliments
Dec/11/09 to Mar/07/10	With Chicken Cuts/Gravy 12x374g	374g	55742-35390	Can
Dec/11/09 to Mar/07/10	With Beef Cuts/Gravy 12x374g	374g	55742-35307	Can
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Country Stew Cuts/Gravy 12x624g	624g	55742-35387	Can
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	With Lamb/Veg Cuts/Gravy 12x624g	624g	55742-35315	Can
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	With Beef Cuts/Gravy 12x624g	624g	55742-35311	Can
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	With Chicken Cuts/Gravy 12x624g	624g	55742-35310	Can

Co-Op Gold
Dec/11/09 to Mar/07/10	Stew Cuts/Gravy 12x374g	374g	57316-01079	Can
Dec/11/09 to Mar/07/10	Chicken Cuts/Gravy 12x374g	374g	57316-01077	Can
Dec/11/09 to Mar/07/10	Beef Cuts/Gravy 12x374g	374g	57316-01075	Can
Dec/11/09 to Mar/07/10	Stew Cuts/Gravy 12x624g	624g	57316-01082	Can
Dec/11/09 to Mar/07/10	Chicken Cuts/Gravy 12x624g	624g	57316-01081	Can
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Beef Cuts/Gravy 12x624g	624g	57316-01080	Can

Hannaford
Dec/11/09 to Mar/07/10	Country Stew Cuts/Gravy 12x22oz	22oz	41268-13533	Can
Dec/11/09 to Mar/07/10	Chicken Cuts/Gravy 12x22oz	22oz	41268-12292	Can

Health Diet Gourmet Cuisine
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Sliced Beef/Gravy 24x156g	156g	78198-01515	Can
Dec/11/09 to Mar/07/10	Sliced Beef 12x374g	374g	78198-01519	Can
Dec/11/09 to Mar/07/10	Country Stew Cuts/Gravy 12x624g	624g	78198-01529	Can
Dec/11/09 to Mar/07/10	Chicken Cut/Gravy 12x624g	624g	78198-01527	Can
Dec/11/09 to Mar/07/10	Beef Cut/Gravy 12x624g	624g	78198-01524	Can

Hill Country Fare
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Ctry Stew Cuts/Gravy 12x13.2oz	13.2oz	41220-68712	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Bbq Beef Cuts/Gravy 12x13.2oz	13.2oz	41220-68711	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Country Stew/Gravy 12x22oz	22oz	41220-67531	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Beef Cuts/Gravy 12x22oz	22oz	41220-00864	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Chicken Cuts/Gravy 12x22oz	22oz	41220-68715	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Beef Cuts/Gravy 6x22oz	22oz	41220-67532	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Lamb/Vegetable/Gravy 12x22oz	22oz	41220-67530	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Sliced Bbq Beef/Gravy 24x5.5oz	5.5oz	41220-05168	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Sliced Bbq Chicken/Gravy 24x5.5oz	5.5oz	41220-05169	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Sliced Chicken/Gravy 24x5.5oz	5.5oz	41220-68708	Can

Hy Vee
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Chicken Cuts/Gravy 12x13.2oz	13.2oz	75450-05606	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Stew Cuts/Gravy 12x13.2oz	13.2oz	75450-05572	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Beef/Liver Cuts/Gravy 12x13.2oz	13.2oz	75450-05604	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Beef Cuts/Gravy 12x22oz	22oz	75450-05608	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Beef/Liver Cuts/Gravy 12x22oz	22oz	75450-05611	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Sliced Chicken/Gravy 24x5.5oz	5.5oz	75450-05561	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Sliced Beef/Gravy 24x5.5oz	5.5oz	75450-05546	Can

La Griffe
Dec/11/09 to Mar/07/10	Chicken Cuts/Gravy 12x624g	624g	59749-39662	Can
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Beef Cuts/Gravy 12x624g	624g	59749-39654	Can

Master Choice
Dec/11/09 to Mar/07/10	Chicken Cuts/Gravy 12x374g	374g	69200-45163	Can
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Country Stew Cuts/Gravy 12x624g	624g	69200-45187	Can
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Beef Cuts/Gravy 12x624g	624g	69200-45182	Can
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Chicken Cuts/Gravy 12x624g	624g	69200-45185	Can

Natural Life
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Lamaderm 12x13.2oz	13.2oz	12344-06114	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Puppy 12x13.2oz	13.2oz	12344-01114	Can

Nu Pet
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Sliced Chicken/Gravy 12x22oz	22oz	71754-41315	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Beef Cuts/Gravy 12x22oz	22oz	71754-41249	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Beef Stew Cuts/Gravy 12x22oz	22oz	71754-41250	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Lamb/Vegetable Cuts/Gravy 12x22oz	22oz	71754-41292	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Sliced Chicken/Gravy 24x5.5oz	5.5oz	71754-41315	Can

Ol' Roy Canada
Dec/11/09 to Mar/07/10	Chicken Cuts Value Pack 12x374g	374g	78742-52011	Can
Dec/11/09 to Mar/07/10	Beef Cuts Value Pack 12x374g	374g	78742-52019	Can
Dec/11/09 to Mar/07/10	Country Stew Cuts/Gravy 12x374g	374g	78742-64516	Can
Dec/11/09 to Mar/07/10	Beef Cuts/Gravy 12x374g	374g	78742-51403	Can
Dec/11/09 to Mar/07/10	Chicken Cuts/Gravy 12x374g	374g	78742-51411	Can
Dec/11/09 to Mar/07/10	Beef/Liver Cuts/Gravy 12x374g	374g	78742-64515	Can
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	With Beef/Bacon/Cheese Cuts 12x624g	624g	78742-51433	Can
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	With Beef/Barley Cuts 12x624g	624g	78742-51425	Can
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Country Stew Cuts/Gravy 12x624g	624g	78742-64520	Can
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Beef Cuts/Gravy 12x624g	624g	78742-51435	Can
Dec/11/09 to Mar/07/10	Chicken Cuts/Gravy 12x624g	624g	78742-51388	Can
Dec/11/09 to Mar/07/10	With Lamb/Vegetable Cuts 12x624g	624g	78742-52132	Can
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Beef/Liver Cuts/Gravy 12x624g	624g	78742-64519	Can

Performatrin Ultra	Updated May, 3 2007
Dec/06/08 to Jan/24/09	Chicken/Rice Stew 12x374g	374g	78198-01776	Can
Dec/06/08 to Jan/24/09	Lamb/Rice Stew 12x374g	374g	78198-01775	Can

Pet Pride / Good n Meaty
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Beef/Liver Cuts/Gravy 12x22oz	22oz	11110-86232	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Sliced Beef/Gravy 24x5.5oz	5.5oz	11110-86025	Can

Presidents Choice
Dec/11/09 to Mar/07/10	Sliced Chicken/Gravy 24x156g	156g	60383-64167	Can
Dec/06/09 to Mar/07/10	Sliced Beef/Gravy 24x156g	156g	60383-64168	Can
Dec/11/09 to Mar/07/10	Beef Cuts/Gravy 12x374g	374g	60383-37457	Can
Dec/11/09 to Mar/07/10	Chicken Cuts/Gravy 12x374g	374g	60383-37459	Can
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Chicken & Veal Cuts/Gravy 12x624g	624g	60383-68762	Can
Dec/11/09 to Mar/07/10	Beef Cuts/Gravy 12x624g	624g	60383-37456	Can
Dec/11/09 to Mar/07/10	Beef Stew Cuts/Gravy 12x624g	624g	60383-65895	Can
Dec/11/09 to Mar/07/10	Chicken Cuts/Gravy 12x624g	624g	60383-37458	Can
Dec/11/09 to Mar/07/10	Extra Meaty Beef/Bacon/Cheese 12x624g	624g	60383-67619	Can
Dec/11/09 to Mar/07/10	Extra Meaty Beef/Chicken Cuts 12x624g	624g	60383-67618	Can
Dec/11/09 to Mar/07/10	Extra Meaty Beef/Barley/Cuts 12x624g	624g	60383-67620	Can

Priority US
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Beef Cuts/Gravy 6x22oz	22oz	21130-42017	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Sliced Chicken/Gravy 24x5.5oz	5.5oz	21130-42007	Can

Schnucks
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Chicken Cuts/Gravy 12x13.2oz	13.2oz	41318-07121	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Stew Cuts/Gravy 12x13.2oz	13.2oz	41318-07123	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Beef/Liver Cuts/Gravy 12x13.2oz	13.2oz	41318-07118	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Sliced Turkey/Gravy 24x5.5oz	5.5oz	41318-07108	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	With Beef Cuts/Gravy 12x22oz	22oz	41318-07146	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	With Chopped Beef 12x22oz	22oz	41318-07147	Can

Springfield Prize
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Country Stew Cuts/Gravy 12x13.2oz	13.2oz	41380-13908	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Country Stew Cuts/Gravy 12x22oz	22oz	41380-13907	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Lamb/Vegetable/Cuts/Gravy 12x22oz	22oz	41380-13891	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Chicken Cuts/Gravy 12x22oz	22oz	41380-13904	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Beef Cuts/Gravy 12x22oz	22oz	41380-13890	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Sliced Chicken/Gravy 24x5.5oz	5.5oz	41380-14291	Can

Stater Brothers
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	with Beef/Liver Cuts in Gravy 12x22	22oz	74175-12359	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	with Chicken Cuts/Gravy 12x22oz	22oz	74175-12280	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	with Lamb/Vegetable Cuts/Gravy 12x22o	22oz	74175-12357	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Country Stew Cuts/Gravy 12x22oz	22oz	74175-12283	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	with Beef Cuts/Gravy 12x22oz	22oz	74175-12282	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Sliced Beef/Gravy 24x5.5oz	5.5oz	74175-12351	Can

Triumph
Dec/11/09 to Mar/07/10	Sliced Beef/Gravy 24x5.5oz	5.5oz	73657-00171	Can

Truly
Dec/11/09 to Mar/07/10	Beef/Liver Cuts/Gravy 12x624g	624g	00364-41665	Can
Dec/11/09 to Mar/07/10	Country Stew Cuts/Gravy 12x624g	624g	00364-41806	Can
Dec/11/09 to Mar/07/10	Chicken Cuts/Gravy 12x624g	624g	00364-49564	Can
Dec/11/09 to Mar/07/10	Beef Cuts/Gravy 12x624g	624g	00364-42036	Can

Western Family Canada
Dec/11/09 to Mar/07/10	Country Stew Cuts/Gravy 12x374g	374g	62639-19579	Can
Dec/11/09 to Mar/07/10	Chicken Cuts/Gravy 12x374g	374g	62639-19580	Can
Dec/11/09 to Mar/07/10	Lamb/Vegetable Cuts 12x624g	624g	62639-29264	Can
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Beef Cuts/Gravy 12x624g	624g	62639-19587	Can
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Beef/Liver Cuts/Gravy 12x624g	624g	62639-19588	Can
Dec/06/09 to Jan/24/10	Stew Cuts/Gravy 12x624g	624g	62639-19590	Can

Western Family US
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Beef/Liver/Cuts 12x13.2oz	13.2oz	15400-04070	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Stew Cuts 12x13.2oz	13.2oz	15400-04069	Can
Nov/08/09 to Mar/07/10	Sliced Beef/Gravy 24x5.5oz	5.5oz	15400-05192	Can

Labels: Menu Foods, pet food, recall

Friday, April 13, 2007

More Cat Food Added To Product Recall, FDA Says Recalled Items Still On Shelves

FDA is advising pet owners that recalled pet food may still be on the shelves in some retail establishments. FDA urges retailers across the country to be vigilant in removing all products associated with the pet food recall, which began on March 16, 2007.

To verify the effectiveness of the recall, FDA has conducted approximately 400 checks of retail stores across the country. Based on the checks, FDA believes most companies have removed the recalled product; however, some have not. FDA will continue to monitor retailers’ efforts to remove these items from the shelves.

“FDA’s priority is to make sure that cats and dogs have safe food to eat, said Stephen Sundlof, D.V.M., director of FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine.” Many of us are pet owners and animal lovers, and we want pet owners to feel assured that we are doing everything we can to make sure that all contaminated food is off the shelves.”

In related news, Menu Foods, Inc., a private label manufacturer based in Streetsville, Ontario, Canada, expanded its recall on Tuesday, April 10, to cat food not previously subject to the recall. The varieties of cat food in the United States and Canada now being recalled are included in the list below. A complete list of Menu Foods' recalled products, including the new items, can be reviewed at www.menufoods.com.

The company acted after receiving information from FDA, which had confirmed test results it received from a laboratory at University of California, Davis. The UC-Davis lab found that canned cat food which had not been included in Menu Food’s earlier recalls tested positive for melamine, a chemical used as a fertilizer and in the manufacture of cutlery and kitchenware.

The company informed FDA that it had shipped wheat gluten purchased from China and contaminated with melamine from its Emporia, Kansas plant to its plant in Streetsville. Some of the products produced with the contaminated wheat gluten also were shipped to the United States. FDA investigators and officials with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency were in the Ontario facility on April 11.

Since March 16, recalls of pet food products, including certain varieties of dog food, have been conducted by Menu Foods, Inc., Hill’s Pet Nutrition, P&G Pet Care, Nestle Purina PetCare Company, Del Monte Pet Products, and Sunshine Mills, Inc. Extensive information about the current pet food situation can be found at the FDA Web site, www.fda.gov. There is now a single list of all recalled pet food located at http://www.fda.gov/ora/fed_state/recalls/Recall.xls which will be updated with any new recall information when announced.

LIST OF NEWLY RECALLED PRODUCTS:

Brand	Look For This Date on The Bottom of Can or Back of Pouch	Variety Description	Can / Pouch	Size	UPC
Cat Food


Americas Choice, Preferred Pet
	Jan/2/10	Flaked Tuna 3oz	Can	3oz	54807-59114

Your Pet
	Dec/19/09	Sliced Beef/Gravy 3oz	Can	3oz	72036-29026
	Jan/24/10
	Nov 06 09	Sliced Variety Pack 3oz	Can	3oz	72036-40013

Pet Pride
	Dec/19/09	Sliced Beef/Gravy 3oz	Can	3oz	11110-86264
	Jan/24/10
	Nov 06 09	Sliced Variety Pack 3oz	Can	3oz	11110-86003
	Dec 05 09
	Dec 06 09
	Jan 23 10
	Jan 24 10

Laura Lynn
	Jan/2/10	Flaked Tuna 3oz	Can	3oz	86854-02407
	Dec/19/09	Sliced Beef/Gravy 3oz	Can	3oz	86854-02406

Nutriplan
	Dec/19/09	Sliced Beef/Gravy 3oz	Can	3oz	41130-06755

Price Chopper
	Dec/19/09	Sliced Beef/Gravy 3oz	Can	3oz	41735-12828

Publix
	Jan/2/10	Flaked Tuna 3oz	Can	3oz	41415-08327
	Dec/19/09	Sliced Beef/Gravy 3oz	Can	3oz	41415-08827
	Jan/2/10
	Jan/24/10

Stop & Shop Companion
	Jan/2/10	Flaked Tuna 3oz	Can	3oz	88267-00286

Winn Dixie
	Dec/19/09	Sliced Beef/Gravy 3oz	Can	3oz	21140-19419

Nutro Products
	All Dates	Chicken Cacciatore 3oz	Can	3oz	79105-35205
	All Dates	Orleans Seafood Jambalaya 3oz	Can	3oz	79105-35206
	All Dates	Beef Ragout 3oz	Can	3oz	79105-35207
	All Dates	Alaskan Halibut/Rice 3oz	Can	3oz	79105-35221
	All Dates	Kitten Chicken/Lamb 3oz	Can	3oz	79105-35202
	All Dates	California Chicken 3oz	Can	3oz	79105-30011
	All Dates	Lamb/Turkey Cutlets 3oz	Can	3oz	79105-30014
	All Dates	Salmon/Whitefish 3oz	Can	3oz	79105-30013
	All Dates	Beef/Egg 3oz	Can	3oz	79105-30015
	All Dates	Turkey/Chicken Liver 3oz	Can	3oz	79105-30016
	All Dates	Seafood/Tomato/Bisque 3oz	Can	3oz	79105-30017
	All Dates	Hunters Stew with Duck 3oz	Can	3oz	79105-30018
	All Dates	Hunters Stew with Venison 3oz	Can	3oz	79105-30019

Labels: FDA, pet food, recall

Tuesday, April 03, 2007

All About The Pet Food Recall - Direct From The FDA

Menu Foods Pet Food Recall
Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is being recalled?

On March 16, Menu Foods, Inc. of Streetsville, Ontario, Canada initiated a voluntary recall involving a large number of both dog and cat foods produced at its facilities in Emporia, Kansas and Pennsauken, N.J. between December 3, 2006 and March 6, 2007. The products are sold by many different distributors under a number of different brand names. At present, Menu Foods is recalling dog food products marketed by about 50 firms and cat food products marketed by about 40 firms. A full listing of all the recalled products can be found at http://www.menufoods.com/recall/. The affected products are moist (packaged in pouches) and canned diets. The products have been described as “cuts and gravy” style pet foods. Please see http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/petfood.html

Q: What prompted the recall?

Menu Foods, Inc. initiated the voluntary recall after conducting routine tasting trials in which some animals developed kidney failure after eating the product being tested. The company had also received consumer complaints, some of which apparently involved kidney failure. The firm has undertaken extensive testing of the pet food products in question, but has not yet been able to find the source of the problem.

Q: When did Menu Foods first notify FDA of the problem and a possible recall?

On Thursday, March 15, 2007.

Q: What is wrong with the pet foods?

It is unclear what is causing the adverse effects reported by Menu Foods and pet owners. FDA is working with Menu Foods, pet owners, pet food companies, local veterinarians, and diagnostic laboratories to identify the source of the problem.

Q: Are only dog and cat foods involved in the recall?

Yes. The recall is only confined to pet food intended for dogs and cats. The affected products are moist (packaged in pouches) and canned diets. The products have been described as “cuts and gravy” style pet foods.

Q: What should I do if I have cat or dog food at home?

Please check the Menu Foods Recall Information at http://www.menufoods.com/recall/ to see if your pet food is involved in the recall.

If your pet food is not listed, the pet food is not affected by the recall and you can continue to feed it to your pets.

If the pet food is one of those being recalled, do NOT feed it to your animals. Feed your pets another pet food that is not included in the recall.

Q: Is dry dog or cat food affected by the recall?

At this time, no dry dog or cat food has been implicated in pet injury or death. The recall is confined to the list of products found at: http://www.menufoods.com/recall/.

Q: What should I do if I have cat and/or dog food included in the recall?

Do NOT feed the pet food to your animals. Return the pet food to the store where you purchased it and ask for a refund. Stores generally have a return and refund policy when a company has announced a recall of its products. If you cannot return the pet food immediately, store the food in a secure place where pets and children cannot get to it.

Q: What if my pet ate one of the dog and cat foods being recalled?

Monitor your pet. If your pet shows signs of illness (such as loss of appetite, lethargy and vomiting), you should consult with your veterinarian immediately. If your pet is diagnosed with renal failure, we suggest you hold onto the food if the brand and lot numbers match the recall.

Q: If my dog or cat ate some of the recalled food, how soon after would I see any symptoms?

It’s difficult to say for sure, but usually within a couple of days. The important thing is to monitor your pet closely for signs of lethargy, loss of appetite and vomiting. If your pet shows any of these signs, please consult your veterinarian.

Q: What if I took my dog or cat to the vet as a result of the recall and I want to be reimbursed for my vet bills?

The FDA recognizes that there may be financial costs associated with any veterinarian visit; however, reimbursement for veterinary care does not fall under FDA’s regulatory authority.

Q: What is FDA doing about the recall?

FDA is conducting an investigation and working with Menu Foods and affected pet food companies to ensure that the recall is effective, and to identify the source of the contaminant. FDA is continuing to collect and analyze product samples in an attempt to identify the source(s) of the contaminant. FDA will continue to release additional information as it becomes available.

Q: How many confirmed pet illnesses and deaths have been reported to the FDA?

It is difficult to determine confirmed illnesses and deaths associated with the recall. Since the recall was announced, FDA has received many complaints and we are following up. The FDA’s primary concern is in identifying the source of the contaminant, assuring that the recall is effective and providing information to the public.

Q: What if I need more information about the recall?

Consumers with questions may contact Menu Foods at 1-866-895-2708. Some of the other affected pet food companies whose products are included in the recall may also have consumer question lines. Check the product label of the pet food. Some firms have also notified FDA that they have issued press releases; links to these press releases are available on the FDA internet page, Pet Food Recall, at http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/petfood.html.

Q: What if I want to report an adverse action about a pet food?
Consumers and veterinarians who wish to report adverse reactions or other problems can go to the FDA internet page at http://www.fda.gov/opacom/backgrounders/complain.html to obtain contact information for the FDA complaint coordinator in their state. When reporting an adverse event or complaint, please try to have the following information:

Brand name and lot numbers for the pet food fed to your dog or cat when it was ill
If your pet received treatment by a veterinarian, the name, address, and telephone number of attending veterinarian
Date illness first noticed
Signs displayed
Any veterinary reports available

Q: What advice do you have for veterinarians concerned about this pet food recall?

Veterinarians who have case files and post mortem results relative to cases where renal failure is involved and the clients were feeding food involved in the recall are encouraged to contact FDA through the complaint coordinator in their state http://www.fda.gov/opacom/backgrounders/complain.html. FDA is gathering as much information as possible to identify the nature and the extent of the problem.

Q: I understand Menu Foods, Inc. is focusing on wheat gluten as the possible source of contaminant? Is this true?

Menu Foods, Inc. suspects that wheat gluten might be the source of contamination; however, as part of the ongoing investigation, FDA is looking at all ingredients.

Q: What is wheat gluten and how is it used in pet foods?

Wheat gluten is a mixture of two proteins obtained when flour of wheat is washed to remove the starch. One use of wheat gluten is as a filler and binder in wet-style, cuts-and-gravy-type pet food. It provides a gelatinous consistency and is used to thicken pet food "gravy." It also has uses in human food products as a stabilizer or thickener. It is not generally associated with food contamination; however, it could possibly become contaminated by a toxic mold or other substance.

Q: How does FDA regulate pet food?

The FDA's regulation of pet food is similar to that for other animal feeds. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) requires that pet foods, like human foods, be pure and wholesome, safe to eat, produced under sanitary conditions, contain no harmful substances, and be truthfully labeled. In addition, canned pet foods must be processed in conformance with the low acid canned food regulations to ensure the pet food is free of viable microorganisms (see Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 113). There is no requirement that pet food products have premarket approval by FDA. However, FDA ensures that the ingredients used in pet food are safe and have an appropriate function in the pet food. Many ingredients such as meat, poultry, grains, and their byproducts are considered safe “foods” and do not require premarket approval. Other substances such as mineral and vitamin sources, colorings, flavorings, and preservatives may be generally recognized as safe (GRAS) or must have approval as food additives. (See Title 21 CFR, Parts 73, 74, 81, 573 and 582). For more information about pet foods and marketing a pet food, see FDA’s Regulation of Pet Food and Information on Marketing A Pet Food Product.

Q: What are the labeling requirements for pet foods?

The FDA regulations require proper identification of the product, net quantity statement, name and place of business of the manufacturer or distributor, and a proper listing of all the ingredients in order from most to least, based on weight. Some states also enforce their own labeling regulations. Many of these regulations are based on a model provided by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). For more information about AAFCO, please visit its website. There are two documents on CVM’s web site that provide more details about labeling requirements: Interpreting Pet Food Labels and Interpreting Pet Food Labels -- Special Use Foods.

Q: Have there been other recalls involving pet foods?

Yes. The following are recent pet food recalls: In February 2007, FDA recalled Wild Kitty raw cat food http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2007/NEW01562.htmlafter Salmonella was detected during routine testing performed by FDA. In December, 2005, Diamond Pet Foods initiated a voluntary recall after aflatoxin was discovered in their product http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/diamond12_05.html. For information on other pet food related recalls, please see http://www.fda.gov/cvm/petfoods.htm.