Pet Food Recall

Menu Foods Recall:

Menu Foods, a major manufacturer of dog and cat food, has announced a recall of several very popular pet foods after reports of kidney failure and death.

Menu Foods Recall Dog Product Information

Menu Foods Recall Cat Product Information

Menu Foods advises consumers to call (866) 895-2708 or (866) 463-6738 for more information.

Other Recalls:

Frequently Asked Questions (FDA)

The following information is from the FDA Web site (updated 4/16/07):

What to Do With Recalled Pet Food

Do NOT feed the recalled pet food to your animals. Return the pet food to the store where you purchased it and ask for a refund. If you cannot return the pet food immediately, store it in a secure place where pets and children cannot get to it.

Signs to Look For in Your Pet

Pet owners should be alert to signs of kidney illness, such as:

• loss of appetite
• weakness or lack of energy
• vomiting

If your pet shows any of these signs, call your veterinarian.

How to Report a Reaction to a Pet Food

Call the FDA consumer complaint coordinator for your geographic area. To find your coordinator, visit: www.fda.gov/opacom/backgrounders/complain.html. Try to have the following information available before calling:

• Brand name, lot numbers, and UPC code for the pet food fed to your dog or cat when it was ill. A lot number is typically stamped on the bag/pouch or on the can lid. Lot numbers usually consist of a series of letters and numbers.
• If your pet received treatment by a veterinarian, his/her name, address, and telephone number
• Date illness first noticed
• Signs displayed
• Any veterinary reports available.
  
  

News Coverage:

Dr. Michael W. Fox: Largest Pet Food Recall Ever (updated regularly)

Marin IJ: Spike In Sick Cats Following Pet Food Recall
(4/7/07)

FDA Warns Consumers Not To Use American Bullie A.B. Bull Pizzle Puppy Chew and Dog Chew
(4/5/07)

SF Chronicle: The Story Behind The Pet Food Recall (4/3/07)

FDA: Hill's Recalls Prescription Diet m/d Feline Dry (3/30/07)

ASPCA: FDA Finds New Chemical In Recalled Pet Foods
(3/30/07)

ASPCA Urges Caution As Pet Food Recall Crisis Grows (Other Contaminants May Be Involved)
(3/27/07)

Rat Poison Found In Pet Food
(3/23/07)