FDA Posts Updated Pet Food Recall List

I have just received word from the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine that it has released an update of its official Pet Food Recall List.  The list is complete through October 20, 2009.The new publication contains all 973 pet food products recalled by the U.S. government since January 1, … [Read more...]

The Real Problem with Dog Food Recalls

These days, dog food recalls have become far too common.  And when you also consider "people food", the notices appear almost daily.And that's no exaggeration.  If you don't believe me, just follow the FDA's Twitter feed.  Or try searching Google for the word "recall".I can assure … [Read more...]

Wysong Dog Food Recall

The Wysong Corporation of Midland, Michigan has posted the following voluntary dog food recall notice on their website... The following batches of Wysong Canine Diets Maintenance™ and Senior™ have shown above acceptable moisture levels and may contain mold.Wysong Maintenance™: lot #: … [Read more...]

Dog Food Packaging… Beware the Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

You know... I still can't believe the incredible lengths so many dog food companies go to... just to trick unwary shoppers into buying their plainly inferior products.OK, admittedly, there are a good number of quality dog foods out there.But let's face it... many are nothing more than … [Read more...]

Video… the Infamous Pet Food Recall of 2007

By now, just about everyone's heard about the infamous pet food recall of 2007.But what's probably not as well-known is the cause... the astonishing tale of profit and greed that directly lead to the deaths of so many innocent cats and dogs.Think it's not possible for a commercial pet food … [Read more...]

Nutro Dog Food Recall

On September 30, 2009, Nutro Products, Inc. announced the following voluntary dog food recall... Small pieces of melted plastic were recently found in the production line of select varieties of NUTRO® dry dog and cat food products.  We immediately retrieved the affected pet food from our … [Read more...]