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The Menu Foods pet food recall was expanded to Canada on Monday and a new pet food brand has been added to the list of over 100 brands affected.
Menu Foods petfood recall- a collaboration of info & tips taken from at least 15 different credible sources and combined in one article for concerned consumers.
Even though the FDA and Menu Foods seem to be wrapping up their investigations of the recent pet food recall, many animal protections aren't convinced that it's over yet. Read why your pet may still not be safe.
The pet food recall has now expanded to include dog biscuits carried by Wal-Mart. What is wrong with the pet food and when will the recall end?
After an inspection of over 400 stores nationwide, the FDA states that there is still tainted pet food on store shelves.
Menu Foods CEO Paul K. Henderson announced a quarterly loss of 30 million dollars with an additional 42 million in unplanned expenses directly related to the pet food recall during the Menu Foods Annual General Meeting held June 29, 2007.
The FDA and Department of Agriculture announced that they will not issue a recall of pork products despite 45 people having eaten pork products contaminated with melamine.
Information that has recently been added to the overwhelming pet food recall from Menu Foods, one of the leading manufactures of pet food located in Canada.
The recent recall of Menu Foods dog and cat foods has caused many pet owners worry and grief. Dog and cats have died because their owners have trusted the pet food companies to produce foods that are safe for their pets.
This article focuses on the findings of scientists and the FDA as to the cause for the recent pet food recall.
Store brand dog and cat canned food linked to kidney problems and deaths in dogs and cats. The chunks and gravy style canned food suspected cause of at least 10 reported deaths.
New list was published on April 5 with even MORE foods added to it.
Menu Foods announces massive pet food recall after pets have become sick, some dying, from pet foods they produced.
New policies are needed for the pet food industry. Aren't our pets worth protection?
Mark Wiens sold almost half his stock in the company three weeks before a massive recall of its pet food products. Weins sought permission from CEO before trading.
The recent recall of 60 million containers of pet food was enough to scare American pet owners, but now they are in complete shock at what was found in their pet's food.
Since March, over 10 pet food brands have been recalled dues to possible traces of rat poision and a toxic chemical called Melamine. What products have been recalled? What are the symptoms? And how can you aviod feeding contaminated foods?
How one cat and owner survived the pet food recalls of 2006-2007, and lived to tell the story.
American Nutrition is under fire for adding rice protein to foods manufactured for pet food companies without consent. The rice protein used was recalled due to contamination with melamine. Several new recalls have now been issued.
Menu Foods, and a dozen other pet food companies have stated they will no longer buy products from China. With the March recall of pet foods, due to kidney failure, pet food companies have changed their policy.
The recall list has grown and pet owners are growing more alarmed. According to unofficial data from petconnection.com, 4,211 pet deaths may have been related to the tainted food
Amid pet food recalls and tainted pet foods world-wide, more and more consumers are turning to natural pet food companies. Pet Chef Express is one of those companies enjoying a new customer base.
Another pet food recall has been ordered, this time by the company Eight in One. They are recalling their Dingo pet treats due to salmonella poisoning.
When the media first announced the massive, 90 brand pet food recall of March 2007, pet owners everywhere are asking one very important question: "What is a pet owner supposed to do during a pet food recall to keep their pets happy, healthy and safe?"
The article shares the latest information on the recent pet food recall as well as drawing a comparison with a similar 2005 recall.
Somehow I see the good in the recent pet food recall. But it isn't because I'm some psycho who thinks it's funny animals died. (Anyone who knows me would know this). But I was thinking about what good could come from this, and here's what I learned:
Publisher creates a dog food recipe cookbook to offer a solution to the panic in response to the pet food recall.
With the horrific news in recent weeks regarding pet food in North American, more worrying information about the scandal has come out today.
PETA, PFI and now an anti-PETA group are hurling damaging statistics and each other, while the debate over the dry pet food recall continues.
Today organic, all-natural pet food manufacturer Natural Balance announced a recall on two types of food, one cat food and one dog food.
Mars Petcare US has recalled some of its dry dog food after the FDA found Salmonella in two samples.
What Are You Actually Paying For When You Purchase A Brand Name? Quality Or Advertising?
Chicken held for investigation after it was discovered that the chickens were fed contaminated feed.
The 60 million can and pouch pet food recall by Menu Foods contains rodent poison.
An FDA investigation found that some stores are still selling pet food that was recalled by Menu Foods.
Is your pet's food safe? Menu Foods which makes pet food for 17 out of 20 of the leading retailers in America, and many popular brand name pet foods, has recalled 60 million containers. Is one of those containers hiding in your cabinet?
A week ago, pet food manufacturer Menu Foods, Inc. announced a massive recall of 60 million containers of pet food. Today, in a shocking new development, scientists found rat poison in the food.
Pet food made by Menu Foods, a contract manufacturer that makes 95 brands of cat and dog food, has been found to contain a chemical found in rat poison.
To complicate the ongoing saga of tainted pet food produced by Menu Foods, three sample of cat food that were tested here in New York at Cornell University were found to contain aminopterin, a rat poison.
Chinese companies and workers admit adding melamine to pet food to boost price is a common practice and has been for years.
Recalls are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to questionable pet food quality.
Recently, a danger has been spreading through the pet owner community: poisonous pet food. At least ten cats and dogs have been killed by this tragedy before a recall was issued.
Menu Foods seeing first lawsuits since the March 16 recall of pet food.
The commercial dog food recall has shown how harmful commercial dog food is. Homemade dog food is much better for your dogs.
Federal investigators are looking into report that the Chinese companies who made wheat gluten and rice protein complex used in pet food deliberately laced the products with melamine to increase the price.
The Massachusetts-based premium dog food manufacturer Wellness has taken its food quality assurance program and applied it to a new line of puppy products called "Just for Puppy."
The recent Menu Foods Company pet food recall has put most pet owners into a panic mode. Some owners do not know what to do. Do I start feeding table scraps? Do I start making food at home so I know what my pet is eating? How do I know
Contaminated pet food with an industrial chemical may have sickened and killed at least 39,000 cats and dogs nationwide.
The source of the contamination of Menu Foods' "cuts and gravy" can and pouch foods has not yet been positively identified. Some pets developed kidney failure after consuming the food and several have died.
The FDA revealed on Thursday that the rash of contaminated pet foods may stem from melamine, which is used in plastics and fertilizer manufacturing, may have been intentionally added in order to falsely hint at higher-protein content.
Menu Foods, Inc. will be defending themselves over its recent recall of dangerous pet food. Menu Foods offers its condolences to pet owners.
Concerned about the health of your pet after the recall of canned food manufactured by Menu Foods of Canada? Even high priced brands of pet food contain fillers and dyes. The only way to keep your pet safe is by making sure you know what he is eating.
Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc. voluntarily recalls 4 products tainted by imported rice protein shipped from China.
Pet Owners are under the impression that by giving their pets dry or moist processed pet food they are giving their nutritional intake are they really? Pet Owners are unintentionally feeding their pets rat poison.
As the pet food scare widens, Nestle Purina PetCare Co. has recalled all sizes and varieties of its Alpo Prime Cuts in Gravy wet dog food with specific date codes.
This article outlines newest FDA announcement on Friday, March 30th, that dry pet food, from a yet unknown vendor, may also be contaminated with melamine, a chemical used in making plastics.
Although I am not a cat, I have to say Fancy Feast Savory Salmon canned cat food is a fabulous product. My cats will devour a can in a matter of mere seconds, so I think it is safe to speak for them and say that this is a great product.
Hills Pet Nutrition has issued a voluntary recall of feline Prescription diet m/d. Due to recent FDA findings, other brands of dry food may be added to the recall
There has been a sharp increase in the sales of cookbooks for pets. All of a sudden preparing lamb stew for the family pet suddenly sounds like a good idea at least for some people.
Brands of dog treats recalled include: Nurture Chicken & Rice, Nurture Lamb & Rice, Pet Life Large, Pet Life Extra Large, Pet Life Large Variety, Pet Life Large Peanut Butter, Lassie Lamb and Rice, and Pet Life People Pleasers Dog Treats.
The Chinese government previously refused to allow FDA inspectors to enter the country to further investigate the source(s) of the tainted pet food ingredients but has yielded to diplomatic pressure and will now allow the inspectors into the country.
The latest in the ongoing dog food contamination saga is effecting members of Costco who purchased their Kirkland brand dog food.
Last year turned out to be the worst in history for pet food recalls. While there is no way to be 100% certain that a pet food is not tainted or will be recalled, there are some important things to look for to keep your pet safe.
Watching the news has become distressing, with all the pet food recalls. Many people are trying home made pet food recipes to temporarily feed their animals until the problem is resolved. Here are a few recipes I use for my cats.
You can't trust product advertising when it comes to choosing healthy food and supplies for your pet. Some products advertised as suitable for your pet may actually kill your pet.
Suggestions for making your own pet food.
Describes why pet owners should home cook their dog, pup, cat or kitten food.
Due to recent pet food recalls, Home Feeding has become my choice for keeping my canine safe and healthy.
This past year, the FDA has initiated a series of consumer protection alerts after discovering contaminated foods and ingredients in some of today's top pet food brands. Here's a summary of just a few major brands and products on the recall list for Winter 2007.
Pet food produced by a private-label company and sold under many brand names has been contaminated and may cause kidney failure in cats and dogs.
A healthy diet is important for your dog or cat, and optimal nutrition will keep them vibrant, energetic, and happy. Here's where to find the best organic pet food online.
Since all of the recent dog food recalls you have probably heard that more and more people are making their own pet food.
The recent pet food recall has alot of people running for the hills scared that their beloved pet will die. Here are some great reasons to switch from commercial dog food to holistic dog food.
How many of us have been compensated for the cat food that made our cats sick? It's time to take a stand for our pets.
What is all the hype about the raw food diet for dogs? Can your pet thrive on raw food? Are you a bad pet owner if you stick with the kibble? Is this safe? Or just tugging at the heart strings of guilty owners?
The recent pet food recall has made me think of the mortality of the dogs in my family. Remembering back to 2002, when we lost Bashful our first Scottish Terrier and how difficult it was to say goodbye
Should retailers stop customers from buying recalled items still on the shelves for public safety?
Old Mother Hubbard and its Wellness line of products have revolutionized the pet food world!
Menu Foods reportedly harassed hundreds of pet owners who complained to the company after their pets suffered from their tainted products.
Scientists found rat poison substance in several units of pet food, results so far released to assist veterinarians throughout North America in treating afflicted pets.
Scientists said they expect more pet deaths to occur after finding a substantial level of poison in the pet food samples. Learn what to do if you think your pet has been poisoned.
Many people dish out food for their pet with little thought as to what's in it. Commercials and packages show chunks of meat and other items that could be on our tables; but rest assured that isn't what's in your pet's food.
Why would anyone want to sell new food in old packaging that will remind consumers of pet deaths?
Menu foods who manufacture the tainted pet food that is blamed for injuries and deaths of hundreds of cats and dogs across the country said Friday it would compensate owners for their pet's medical bills.
Our pets are like family members to us, they are our babies. We treat them special because they are special. But are the pet foods we are buying really healthy?
Now that so many different brands of pet food have been recalled from Menu Foods, a manufacturer, pet owners are looking to alternatives, such as making and preparing their own pet food. Here are ten websites that contain great recipes for your pets.
During early 2007, there were massive recalls for different brands of pet foods, in particular, wet pet foods
A major recall of popular pet foods is causing concern amongst pets owners around North America.
I believe in making my own pet food at home, but like to keep regular dry dog food to supplement his diet
Due to the huge pet food recall, I, like most pet owners am really concerned about my dog's food and treats. Being somewhat of a home cook, I decided to try my hand at baking my own chemical and preservative-free dog cookies. Try this recipe at home!
Nissin recalls soups: Did I experience a case of bad customer service, or another reason to be concerned about food safety in general?
I've always fed my cats premium cat food, but one day, I ran out and tried to do an experiment to see if my cat food was really worth the price. Would I notice a difference if I fed the cheap stuff?
Pigs who were bred for human consumption and were fed by products of the tainted pet food have tested