Pets

Kroger announced Saturday it is recalling certain dog and cat food sold in 19 Midwest and Southern states because the products may contain aflatoxin, posing a serious health risk to pets, including death. The company did not disclose if any illnesses were reported. The recall affects packages of the Pet Pride, Old Yeller, and Kroger [...]

The Blue Buffalo Company, Ltd. is recalling certain packages of dry dog food because they may contain an excessive level of Vitamin D, which can cause lethargy or frequent water consumption, excessive urination, and in some cases vomiting. BLUE has received 36 reports of dogs experiencing symptoms of excessive levels of Vitamin D, but no [...]

Hartz Mountain Corporation is recalling nearly 75,000 8 oz. bags of Hartz Naturals Real Beef Treats for Dogs because they may be potentially contaminated with Salmonella. No illnesses have been reported. A random sample by the Food and Drug Administration of the dog food tested positive for Salmonella. Hartz imported the food from its Brazilian [...]

Proctor & Gamble is recalling a limited number of bags of Iams dry cat food sold in one or two pet stores in Loveland, CO. P&G says that certain blue 6.8 lb. bags of Iams Proactive Health Indoor Weight & Hairball Care — sold only in those Loveland stores — might contain Salmonella. The bags [...]

Merrick Pet Care is expanding its July 2, recall of 10 oz. packages of Beef Filet Squares for Dogs because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. No illnesses have been reported. The new recall affects packages of “Texas Hold ‘ems” beef filet treats, marked with Lot #10127 and Best By May 6, 2012 [...]