From the Natura website
Dear Natura Family,
As pet parents and dedicated pet health advocates, it pains us to
inform you of the first recall in our company’s 21-year history.
During a recent random sampling, the FDA confirmed the presence of
salmonella in one of our products. We take this extremely seriously,
because your pets are like ours – they’re part of the family – and we
aren’t taking any chances. As a result, we have voluntarily recalled a
number of our products as a precautionary measure. Fortunately, there
have been no reported animal or human health issues associated with
these products, and we have confirmed that this is not a widespread
issue.
Natura was founded on the commitment to provide the healthiest
natural pet food in the world. As Natura employees who live this
commitment every day, words cannot express our disappointment with this
finding. We place quality as the cornerstone of our products. It is a
process of ongoing improvement, and we will continually review and raise
these standards. Unfortunately, salmonella and other contaminants pose a
great challenge to the food industry, and no company is immune.
We want to assure you, our valued customers, that we are more
committed than ever to animal and human safety. We have fully
investigated and identified the cause of this incident. Our production
is ongoing, and you can continue to feed any Natura products outside of
this incident with confidence.
We know that trust is earned. This incident further fuels our
passionate commitment to your pet’s health and safety. We promise to
demonstrate this commitment through our actions now and in the future.
Click here
for details on the recall products. If you have any questions or
concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at (800) 224-6123.March 13, 2013 -The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has issued a “consumer
advisory” for Bravo! Raw Food Diet 2 lb. Chicken Blend for Dogs and Cats,
and previously recalled Steve’s Real Food, Inc.
From the Minn. Department of Agriculture website:
MDA issues consumer advisory for two brands of raw pet food
Samples tested positive for Salmonella bacteria
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is
alerting consumers to avoid feeding or handling two separate brands of
poultry-based raw pet food after the MDA laboratory found Salmonella
bacteria in routine sample tests. The brand varieties include:
Bravo! Raw Food Diet 2 lb. Chicken Blend for Dogs and Cats
manufactured by Bravo!, LLC, of Manchester, Connecticut. This is a
frozen pet food product with the production code of 06/14/12, which is
located on the white tag on the end of the package. This advisory is for
the 2 lb. size of Bravo! Chicken Blend with the “best used by date” of
6/12/14 only. No other products, sizes, or production dates are
involved. For further information, contact the company at
1-866-922-9222.
Turducken Canine Diet 8oz. Patties, manufactured by Steve’s Real
Food, Inc., of Murray, Utah. This is a frozen pet food product with the
“Use By” date code of 10/27/13 B209, which is located on the lower front
panel of package. For further information, contact the company at
801-540-8481 or gary@stevesrealfood.com. March 10, 2013 - Diamond Pet
Foods is voluntarily recalling limited production codes of Premium Edge
Finicky Adult Cat Formula dry cat food, Premium Edge Senior Cat Hairball
Management Formula dry cat food,Premium Edge Kitten Formula dry cat
food, Diamond Naturals Kitten Formula dry cat food and 4health All Life
Stages Cat Formula dry cat food. Tests conducted by the company
indicated the products might have a low level of thiamine (Vitamin B1).
There have been no complaints regarding thiamine levels, or any other
health issues, related to these products. In association with this
voluntary recall, Diamond Pet Foods has tested all other Diamond brands
for thiamine deficiency to ensure the safety of the cat food it
manufactures. No other product manufactured by Diamond Pet Foods is
involved in this voluntary recall.
Only product with the following Best By dates and Production Codes
are included in the voluntary recall. Further distribution of these
affected production codes has occurred through online sales. It is best
to check the production code to determine if the product has been
recalled or not.2/20/2013 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Nutri-Vet, LLC. of Boise,
ID is voluntarily recalling its Nutri-Vet and NutriPet Chicken Jerky
Products because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Consumers with questions may
contact Nutri-Vet at 1-877-729-8668 Monday thru Friday from 7am to 5pm
MDT.
Nutri-Vet is recalling the lot numbers below because the manufacturer
of an ingredient used in the products below informed us of the
possibility of Salmonella presence at the manufacturing facility,
although no positive test results have been found on Nutri-Vet or
NutriPet products to date.
The recalled Chicken Jerky Treats were distributed nationwide through
online sales and in retail stores from April 2012 through February 2013
with Best By Dates ranging from April 20, 2014, through October 3,
2014.
The product comes in a clear plastic bag containing Chicken Jerky Treats as described below:
Item #
Description
Size
UPC
76-0081
NutriPet Natural Chicken Fillet Strips
16oz
76-0081 (No bar code)
50704
Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for Joint Health
5oz
669125507049
50705
Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for Joint Health
15oz
669125507056
50706
Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for Glossy Coat
5oz
669125507063
50707
Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for Glossy Coat
15oz
669125507070
50708
Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for Stress and Anxiety
5oz
669125507087
50709
Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for Stress and Anxiety
15oz
669125507094
50710
Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for Fresh Breath
5oz
669125507100
50711
Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for Fresh Breath
15oz
669125507117
50712
Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for SENIOR Dogs
5oz
669125507124
50714
Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for Healthy Digestion
5oz
669125507148
50716
Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for Healthy Weight
5oz
669125507162
50701
Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats
5oz
669125507018
50702
Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats
8oz
669125507025
50703
NNutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats
16oz
669125507032
99044
Nutri-Vet K9 Hip & Joint Chicken Breast Strips
8oz
669125990445
The United States based supplier has ceased the production and
distribution of the ingredient supplied to Nutri-Vet while FDA and the
manufacturer continue investigating as to the source of the potential
contamination. No other products made by Nutri-Vet, LLC are included in
the recall.
Consumers who have purchased Nutri-Vet and NutriPet Chicken Jerky
Products are urged to stop feeding them to pets and return the product
to the place of purchase for a full refund.
2/212013 -SAN DIEGO –The Honest Kitchen today announced
that it is voluntarily recalling five lots of its Verve, Zeal and Thrive
pet food products produced between August and November 2012 and sold
nationwide in the US and Canada via retail stores, mail order and online
after August 2012 because they have the potential to be contaminated
with Salmonella. No other Honest Kitchen batches, production dates or
products are affected.
The Company is taking this action after learning that one of its raw
ingredients suppliers has recalled a batch of human‐grade parsley that
may contain Salmonella. The batch of parsley was shipped to the Company
in 2012 and used in the production of five lots of finished Honest
Kitchen products.
“We are committed to providing the highest‐quality human‐grade food available to our customers’
pets,” said Lucy Postins, founder, CEO and CMO of The Honest Kitchen.
“While our quality control tests did not find evidence of Salmonella in
any of our finished products, we are accountable for everything we make,
and are taking precautionary action to ensure the safety and integrity
of our products.”
12/6/2012: This product is sold at PetSmart.
Claudia’s Cuisine has issued a voluntary product withdrawal on Dog Candy
Fruit Hound Cake (7.5oz) and Dog Candy Blueberry Hound Cake (7.5oz). No
other products have been impacted. These products are being voluntarily
withdrawn due to the potential to contain mold. Claudia’s Cuisine has
not received any reports of illness associated with the affected
product. If you suspect that your Claudia’s Cuisine product may have
mold growth, please bring it to your closest PetSmart store for a full
refund. If you have any questions about this voluntary withdrawal,
please call Claudia’s Cuisine’s Customer Service at 501-851-0002 or
email Irma@claudiascaninecuisine.com.
10/19/12 - TBD Brands, LLC, announced today that it is issuing a voluntary recall of Yoghund brand Organic Banana & Peanut Butter flavor, frozen yogurt dog treats. This is a cautionary action, as these products contain organic peanut butter linked to recent recalls of Sunland, Inc.of Portales, NM, for possible Salmonella contamination. The company has elected to recall all case product of Lot Code 268 12 and earlier, cup and four pack Best By Date of 9.24.14 or earlier. This product is sold locally.
10/1/2012 - Sunland, Inc. announces an limited recall of one pet product - Dogsbutter. This recall is limited to products manufactured between May 1, 2012 and September 24, 2012. These products may be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
The voluntary recall was initiated after learning that between June 11, 2012 and September 2, 2012, twenty-nine people reported Salmonella Bredeney PFGE matching illnesses in approximately 18 states, including Washington, California, Arizona, Texas, Louisiana, Missouri, Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, North Carolina, Virginia, Connecticut, New Jersey and Maryland, according to a report issued on September 22, 2012 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
9/21/12 - Kasel Associated Industries of Denver, CO is voluntarily recalling its BOOTS & BARKLEY 6 COUNT 5 INCH AMERICAN BEEF BULLY STICKS product because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. This product is carried by Target & Walmart.
9/12/2012: Breeder's Choice Pet Food Recalls AvoDerm Natural Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Adult Dog Formula Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk Product Code/SKU/ Material #: 1000065074 UPC Code: 0 5290702043 8 Size: 26 lb. Best Before Code: 28 Aug 2013/29 Aug 2013/30 Aug 2013
7/12/2012: Nature’s Variety has recalled some bags of Prairie Beef Kibble Canine due to an "off-odor" smell. This product is not contaminated in any way, but is not remaining fresh for the shelf life of the product. Not all bags are affected and the "off-odor" smell may develop over time. The products impacted are listed below: 1. UPC# 7 69949 70420 1 – Prairie Beef Kibble Canine 5lb. x 4 count 2. UPC# 7 69949 60420 4 – Prairie Beef Kibble Canine 5lb. 3. UPC# 7 69949 60425 9 – Prairie Beef Kibble Canine 15lb. 4. UPC# 7 69949 60430 3 – Prairie Beef Kibble Canine 30lb. 5. UPC# 7 69949 60432 7 – Prairie Beef Kibble Canine 3oz. sample
No other Nature’s Variety products are affected.
4/20/2012: Due to the recent RECALL by Diamond Pet Products we will not stock Taste of the Wild any longer.
