RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Agona (presence /25g) in toasted soybeans from Belgium in Belgium
RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) in fishmeal from Panama in the UK
RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Derby (present /25g) and Salmonella enterica ser. Mbandaka (present /25g) and high count of Enterobacteriaceae (> 15000 CFU/g) in dog food from the Netherlands in Belgium
Posted in Animal Feed, Pet Food, Salmonella, Uncategorized
Maker: Radagast Pet Food, Inc.
Cause: Potential for listeria or E. coli contamination
Announcement: Company news release dated July 6, 2018
What was recalled: The following Rad Cat Raw Diet recipes, lot codes and dates:
Radagast Pet Food issued a recall over 3 months ago because of potential listeria contamination. Now, they’re issuing this new recall because follow-up tests have indicated that this cat food could be contaminated with listeria or E. coli bacteria.
As with the previous recall, Radagast Pet Food says no pet or human illnesses have been reported so far. The current recall is limited to the 4 specific lots of Rad Cat Raw Diet listed above.
Posted in E.coli, Pet Food, Recall, Uncategorized
RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 104 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts from Zambia in the UK
RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 30.1 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts for birdfeed from Zambia in the UK
Posted in Aflatoxin, Animal Feed, Pet Food, RASFF, Uncategorized
OC Raw Dog, LLC of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, is recalling approximately 1,560 lbs of Chicken, Fish & Produce Raw Frozen Canine Formulation which was manufactured on 10/11/2017 with a lot number 3652 and a use by date of 10/11/18. We are voluntarily recalling because of potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause severe and potentially fatal infection in animals consuming the pet food, and the humans that handle the pet food and surfaces exposed to the product.
Lot # 3652 of OC Raw Dog Chicken, Fish & Produce was shipped to the following states with the following associated volume with the intent to sell to Independent Specialty Retailers and in turn sold to Consumers. California – 356 lbs., Colorado – 153 lbs., Florida – 195 lbs., Maryland – 320 lbs., Minnesota – 429 lbs., Pennsylvania – 78 lbs. and Vermont – 30 lbs.
This lot of OC Raw Dog Chicken, Fish & Produce was made into 3 lb. Meaty Rox Bags, 4 lb. Slider Bags, 6.5 lb. Doggie Dozen Patty Bags and 7 lb. Meaty Rox Bags. All of which have been marked with a lot number of 3652 and a USE BY DATE of 10/11/18. Each bag has this information on a sticker located on the back lower left corner of the bag.
Maker: OC Raw Dog, LLC
Causes: Potential for listeria; potential for Clostridium botulinum
Announcement: FDA announcements (1) and (2), dated April 20, 2018
What was recalled: The following products:
OC Raw Dog announced this as 2 separate voluntary recalls. The Chicken, Fish & Produce Raw Frozen Canine Formulation has the potential for listeria contamination — a state agriculture department has reported a positive test for listeria in a sample of the food, although there have been no reports to date of illnesses in pets or people.
The second OC Raw Dog recall, for the Freeze Dried Sardines, stems from the fact that the fish are larger than the FDA compliance guideline of 5 inches. The federal safety agency says larger fish like this carry a higher risk of botulism poisoning.
Posted in Animal Feed, Clostridium botulinum, Pet Food, Recall, Uncategorized
Maker: Carnivore Meat Company
Cause: Potential for salmonella
Announcement: Customer email dated April 16, 2018
What was recalled: The following 2 varieties and dates of Vital Essentials:
Posted in food recall, Pet Food, Recall, Salmonella, Salmonella Dog Food, Uncategorized
Maker: TruPet LLC
Cause: Potential for salmonella
Announcement: Customer email dated April 13, 2018
What was recalled: The company is calling this a “withdrawal” of a single lot of TruDog Boost Me Mighty Beef Booster, Lot #20190531 13815
Posted in Pet Food, Recall, Salmonella, Salmonella Dog Food, Uncategorized
Maker: K9 Natural Ltd
Cause: Potential for listeria
Announcement: Company news release dated April 13, 2018
What was recalled: The following sizes/batches of K9 Natural Chicken Feast frozen raw dog food:
According to the announcement from K9 Natural, a New Zealand-based company, these products were imported into the United States last summer. They were shipped to distributors in Washington, California, Texas, Colorado and Pennsylvania.
“No pet or human illnesses, injuries or complaints have been reported to date,” the company noted, adding: “We are disappointed that this situation has occurred and remain committed to ensuring high levels of product quality and cleanliness.”
The producer of Darwin’s brand raw pet foods knew about Salmonella in its plant, fielded more than 300 consumer complaints about sick or dead pets, and racked up a laundry list of food safety violations in 2017, according to government inspectors.
Investigators from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) identified numerous problems at Arrow Reliance Inc., doing business as Darwin’s Natural Pet Products. They undertook the December 2017 inspection in response to an ongoing pattern of product recalls and a consumer complaint received in October 2017.
Posted in E.coli, Listeria, Listeria monocytogenes, Pet Food, Salmonella, Uncategorized
Maker: Blue Ridge Beef
Cause: Potential for salmonella and listeria
Announcement: FDA report dated March 26, 2018
What was recalled: 2 lb. chubs of BRB Complete dog food, Lot #GA0131, manufactured Jan. 31, 2018
According to the FDA announcement, “There has been no consumer or pet illnesses in association with this product. Blue Ridge Beef is voluntarily recalling this product lot as a commitment to consumer and pet health and safety.”
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