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Pet
Food Recall Is For The Safety Of Pets
The
most recent pet food recall has been attributed to contaminated protein
concentrates that are added to pet food as an ingredient. The
contaminate that was found in the protein concentrates is an industrial
chemical called melamine which is used in the production of plastics
and in some cases, is used as a fertilizer. Melamine is not
considered highly toxic but it cannot be used in the production of
either human or pet food. The chemical is believed to have
caused kidney damage and kidney failure in a number of pets that ate
the contaminated food. Manufacturers issued the pet food
recall quickly to ensure that more pets were not injured and to
determine the cause of the illnesses.
Pet Food Recall Information
Initially, the pet food recall was for a limited number of brands from
one manufacturer. Over time, the pet food recall came to
include over a hundred different brands of pet food from a number of
different manufacturers. Recalls of dog food included wet dog
food, dry dog food, and some dog treats, while recalls of cat food
include dry cat food and several types of cat treats. An
unknown number of animals have died after eating the contaminated pet
food, with many more sickened and in need of medical attention.
The initial pet food recall was issued by Menu Foods, a manufacturer of
more than 100 different pet food brands. Since then, five
other manufacturers have issued a pet food recall to remove foods and
treats contaminated with the chemical from store shelves. The
ingredient responsible for the recalls is not used by manufacturers
that create food for humans so it is believed that humans are not at
risk. Pets who consume the contaminated pet food experience
kidney damage, so pet owners should be on the look out for any signs of
kidney disease or kidney failure in their pets. These signs
include lethargy, vomiting, and loss of appetite.
The US Food and Drug Administration advises all pet owners to obtain a
listing of the items affected by the pet food recall and to dispose of
them immediately. Many retailers are granting refunds for the
products affected by the recall. If you believe that your pet
may have eaten contaminated pet food, it is best to have them checked
out by a veterinarian as soon as possible. Manufacturers that
received products from the Chinese manufacturing plant that the
contaminated ingredients originated from have halted any incoming
shipments from the plant pending further investigation. |
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Here
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Pet Food Recall Symptoms: At First Sign, Show Your Pet To A Veterinarian
If you have been feeding your dog food that is less than nutritious and which does not positively impact its health you need to put your thinking cap on and get down to some serious rethinking. If Read more...
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Nutro Pet Food Is Affected By The Recall
Earlier this year, many pet owners got quite a scare when they discovered that many pets had become ill and some had even died from eating tainted pet food. This scare multiplied exponentially as Read more...
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