Category Archives: Animal Feed

RASFF Alerts – Backdated 22/9/18 – 05/10/18 – Animal Feed – Bacillus subtilis – Vitamin B2

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RASFF-unauthorised genetically modified (Bacillus subtilis) bacteria in vitamin B2 80% from the Netherlands in Belgium

RASFF Alerts – Backdated 22/9/18 – 05/10/18 – Animal Feed Salmonella – Dog Food – Dog Chews – Fish Meal

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RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. anatum (in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) in dog food from Mexico in Germany

RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) in dog chews from Turkey in Poland

RASFF– Salmonella (presence /25g) in fish meal from the United States, via Denmark in Germany

 

RASFF Alerts – Backdated 22/9/18 – 05/10/18 – Animal Feed – Aflatoxin – Groundnut Kernels

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RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 75.2 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnut kernels from India in the UK

USA – Silver Star Brands, Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Human and Animal Drug Products Due to Microbial Contamination

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Silver Star Brands, Inc., is initiating a voluntary recall of six products for humans (including four Native Remedies® and two Healthful Naturals™) and two PetAlive® products for pets for a total of eight products with  lot numbers, see table below, to the consumer level. The products have been tested and found to contain microbial contamination.

Administration or use of drug products with microbial contamination could potentially result in increased infections that may require medical intervention and could result in infections that could be life threatening to certain individuals and animals. To date, Silver Star Brands, Inc. has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.

These products can be identified by the main label on the bottle and the lot number that is printed on the label. Each product recalled is an individual 2 oz. oral spray in amber bottle (see table below), manufactured at the King Bio, Inc. facility in Asheville, NC.  Product was distributed nationwide via wholesale, retail and online sales.  Native Remedies®, PetAlive® and Healthful Naturals™ package images for products affected are attached (below).

HUMAN PRODUCTS
PRODUCT INDICATION NDC UPC LOT EXPIRATION DATE
Native Remedies VertiFree oral spray Temporary relief for dizziness and nausea 68703-253-02 818837012260 K061417B 6/20
Native Remedies VaricoGo oral spray Relieves discomfort associated with varicose veins 68703-105- 59 818837010419 K111717A 11/20
Native Remedies HypoSlim oral spray Assists with healthy weight management and metabolism 68703-275- 02 818837013724 K051818A 05/21
Native Remedies EyeClear Pro oral spray Relieves symptoms of mineral buildup and eye irritation 68703-151- 59 818837011652 K022317A, K022317B 02/20
Healthful Naturals DizziFree oral spray Temporarily relieves dizziness and nausea 68703-204- 02 840853166535 K022616D N/A
Healthful Naturals Leg Cramp Support Temporary relief from cramps and spasms while resting 68703-206- 02 840853166559 K022216C N/A
PET PRODUCTS
PRODUCT INDICATION NDC UPC LOT EXPIRATION DATE
PetAlive Plump-Up Pet oral spray Improves appetite in underweight dogs and cats 68703-290- 02 818837013908 K011617E 01/20
PetAlive Allergy Itch Ease oral spray Relieves skin itch 68703-135- 59 818837011102 K111617B 11/20

Silver Star Brands, Inc. is notifying its distributors and customers by letter and is arranging for return and replacement (or refund) of the recalled products.

Consumers/distributors/retailers that have this product which is being recalled should discontinue use/distribution and contact Silver Star Brands, Inc.
at Nativeremedies@silverstarbrands.com to make arrangements to return the product. These
products were distributed nationwide to retailers (doctor offices, pharmacies, health food stores) and consumers (direct sales and website).

Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Silver Star Brands, Inc. at 1-888- 736-6389 Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm CST or email Nativeremedies@silverstarbrands.com. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they believe they have experienced any problems that may be related to using this product.

Research – Dog owners face higher risk of E. coli, salmonella; bugs thrive in pets’ water bowls

Deccan Chronicle

It turns out that dogs, apart from giving owners love and companionship can also give them a host of diseases.

Scientists have discovered their water bowls can harbour life-threatening bacteria, including E. coli, salmonella and MRSA.

Scientists say they have clear evidence to show dog water bowls can pose rosk of infection to both humans and their pets.

The research, conducted at the Hartpury University, tested three types of bowls as they wanted to know how much the build-up of bacteria could be affected by the material a bowl is made from, and how often it is cleaned.

Results revealed dangerous bacteria was most likely to thrive in plastic bowls, with the cheap containers harbouring the highest quantities of bugs.

However, the most harmful bacteria species, including strains of E. coli and MRSA, were most frequently found in ceramic bowls. Stainless steel bowls were also tested.

The study, presented at the 69th annual meeting of the European Federation of Animal Science at Dubrovnik in Croatia last month, also found the longer dog bowls are used, the greater quantity and species of bacteria that are present.

Animal scientists, led by Coralie Wright, have now called for stricter cleaning regimes of water bowls, to minimise the risk of spreading any killer bugs.

RASFF Alert – Animal Feed – Salmonella – Pea Fibres

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RASFF-Salmonella (present /25g) in pea fibres from Belgium in Belgium

RASFF Alert- Animal Feed – Enterobacteriaceae – Raw Pet Food

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RASFF-too high count of Enterobacteriaceae (30000 CFU/g) in raw pet food from the Netherlands in Belgium

RASFF Alerts – Animal Feed – Aflatoxin – Groundnuts

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RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 260 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts kernel from Sudan in the Netherlands

RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 310; Tot. = 570 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnut kernels from the Gambia in the Netherlands

USA – Bravo Packing recalls Performance Dog raw pet food because of Salmonella

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Bravo Packing Inc. has recalled all of its Performance Dog frozen raw pet food products because of potential Salmonella contamination.

Bravo initiated the recall after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found Salmonella in a sample of Performance Dog. Officials collected the sample during an inspection of the company’s manufacturing facility. Pet foods that are contaminated with Salmonella pose a risk to pet owners and others in their households. People can cross contaminate their hands, kitchen counters, utensils, pet bowls and other surfaces.

The recalled frozen dog food is packaged in 2- and 5-pound plastic sleeves. The unlabeled sleeves are packed in cardboard boxes labeled with the manufacture date code of 071418. Tefco distributed the implicated dog food to retail stores and directly to consumers.

Dogs infected with Salmonella may develop lethargy, abdominal pain, reduced appetite, fever, vomiting and diarrhea, which may or may not be bloody. Infected animals can shed Salmonella into the environment even when not exhibiting symptoms of an active infection, putting handlers and household members at risk of infection.

No human or animal illnesses have been reported to date in relation to this recall.

USA- Steve’s recalls pet food for second time this year; Listeria, Salmonella found

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Steve’s Real Food is recalling dog food and cat food because of possible contamination with Salmonella and/or Listeria monocytogenes. The company distributed the pet foods nationwide.

The recall follows a report from the Washington Department of Agriculture that one or both pathogens were found in samples of the three products from the Salt Lake City company. The bacteria can cause serious infections in people who handle the food or who pick up the bacteria from cross-contaminated things such as counters, pet bowls and utensils.