SEGNALAZIONE RICHIAMI

[kaffa]

Visto che sono iscritto a diversi enti, tra i quali AAFCO, PET FOOD INDUSTRIES, etc, che sovraintendono il mercato del Pet Food, ricevo costantemente segnalazioni di richiami (volontari) o di ritiri dal mercato di alcuni mangimi che non rispettano i regolamenti o le leggi, oppure che si scopre essere contaminati.

Ho pensato di fare cosa gradita, nell'aprire questa discussione ed inserire anche quà queste segnalazioni, anche se la maggior parte riguardano il mercato USA.

[LaMaria]

Grazie, magari capiamo i motivi dei richiami, così da informarci meglio sulle composizioni.
(OT: ma esiste una normativa europea sull'omogeneità delle diciture nelle etichette?)

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Blue Buffalo Company of Wilton, Connecticut, has confirmed that it is voluntarily recalling a limited batch of its Life Protection Formula Dog Food product due to the presence of excessive moisture and mold.


What’s Being Recalled?The company is voluntarily recalling a single batch of its Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Fish and Sweet Potato Recipe for Dogs with the following batch information:

• Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Fish and Sweet Potato Recipe
• 30 pound bag
• Best by date: April 11, 2017
• Batch data: AH 2A 12:08-14:00

What Caused the Recall?According to a company representative, the voluntary recall was initiated due the discovery of excessive moisture and mold.
The recall is limited to a single batch that was manufactured during one 2 hour period.What to Do?Customers are invited to return affected product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Those with questions may call Blue Buffalo Customer Service at 855-201-4331 between 8 am and 5 pm ET, Monday through Friday.
U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.
Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.
Canadians can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.

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Addiction Foods of Seattle, WA, announced it is voluntarily recalling limited quantities of its New Zealand Brushtail and Vegetable and New Zealand Venison and Apple canned dog foods.¹


What’s Being Recalled?The affected product was shipped to select distributors and online retailers and include the following:

• Addiction New Zealand Brushtail and Vegetables Canned Dog Food Entrée
   Size: 13.8oz/390g
   UPC Code: 8 885004 070028
   Lot Number: 8940:02Dec2018
   Expiration Date: December 2018
• Addiction New Zealand Venison and Apples Canned Dog Food Entrée
   Size: 13.8oz/390g
   UPC Code: 8 885004 070462
   Lot Number: 8936:01Dec2018
   Expiration Date: December 2018

No other Addiction Pet Food products are affected by this recall.

What Caused the RecallAddiction’s testing has identified elevated levels of Vitamin A and a slight variance in calcium / phosphorous ratios.
There have been no reports of animal health concerns. However, the company claims the affected lots do not meet its quality standards.
According to the company, Addiction Food’s top priority is the safety and quality of its products. For this reason, they are taking immediate action and implementing additional operating procedures to prevent a similar issue from occurring in the future.What It Means to YouIf dogs were fed exclusively these products for 60 days, the expected effect would be a reduction in appetite.
Exposure to excessive Vitamin A levels for an extended period of time may cause adverse health consequences in young, growing animals.
Therefore, out of an abundance of caution, the company is voluntarily recalling these products.What to Do?Consumers who purchased the affected items are asked to discontinue use of the product.
Unused cans may be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers may contact the company at 425-251-0330, Monday thru Friday 9am to 5pm PST.
Or via email at info@addictionfoods.com
U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.
Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.
Canadians can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.

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 Mars Petcare has announced
it has initiated a voluntary recall of a limited number of Cesar Filet Mignon Flavor wet dog food due to a potential choking risk from small pieces of plastic which entered the food during the production process.
What’s Recalled?Cesar Classics Filet Mignon can be purchased individually as well as in flavor variety multipacks.
The affected dog food can be identified by checking the Best Before and Lot Code on the product lid.
Each product will have a lot code printed on the side of the tray that begins with 631FKKC or 631GKKC and best before date that falls between 08/04/18 and 08/05/18.
The Cesar Classics Filet Mignon Flavor can also be found in variety packs with the following lot codes:

• 632D14JC
• 633B24JC
• 634A14JC
• 634A24JC
• 634B14JC
• 634B24JC
• 634E14JC
• 635A24JC
• 635B14JC
• 636D24JC
• 636E14JC

Lot Code is indicated by the red box below:

The Lot Codes listed above are the only affected products. All other Cesar products can be safely consumed.Why the Recall?Select packages of this product may contain small pieces of plastic, which entered the food during the production process.What to Do?Mars Petcare encourages consumers who have purchased affected product to discard the food or return it to the retailer for a full refund or exchange.
While a small number of consumers have reported finding the plastic pieces, we have not received any reports of injury or illness associated with the affected product.
At Mars Petcare, we take our responsibility to pets and their owners seriously and are working with all of our distributors and retail customers to ensure the recalled products are no longer sold and are removed from inventory.
Consumers can reach the company at 800-421-6456.
U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.
Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.
Canadians can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.

[Francesca*]

Grande kaffa

[LaMaria]

Pezzettini di plastica al sapore di filetto mignon.. 

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Blue Ridge Beef of Eatonton, Georgia has announced it is voluntarily recalling two of its frozen products due to their potential to be contaminated with Salmonella and/or Listeria monocytogenes.What’s Being Recalled?


The affected products are sold in 2 pound chubs and can be identified with the following manufacturing codes:

• Lot #mfd ga8516
   Beef for dogs
   UPC code 8542980011009
• Lot #mfd ga81216
   Kitten grind
   UPC code 854298001016
  

About Salmonella and ListeriaSalmonella and Listeria can affect animals eating the product.
There is a risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surface exposed to these products.
Healthy people infected with Salmonella and/or Listeria should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Bloody disarrhea
• Abdominal cramping
• Fever

Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare provider. Consumers should also follow the simple handling tips on the package.What Caused the Recall?This recall was initiated after the FDA received two complaints associated with these products, including one complaint of two kitten illnesses and one complaint of a puppy death.
Subsequent testing by the FDA of a 2 pound chub of beef for dogs and kitten grind collected at a veterinary office revealed the presence of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes.
There is no direct evidence linking these unfortunate instances to contaminated product.
This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.What to Do?Consumers who have purchased the above lots of beef for dogs or kitten grind are urged to stop feeding them and return products to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Or dispose of them immediately. Those with questions can email the company at blueridgebeefga@yahoo.com
U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.
Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.
Canadians can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.

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Blue Ridge Beef of Eatonton, Georgia, has announced it is voluntarily recalling one lot of its Turkey with Bone raw frozen product due to its potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
What’s Being Recalled?


The affected product is sold in 2 pound chubs and can be identified with the following manufacturing codes:

• Blue Ridge Beef Turkey with Bone
• Size: 2 pound chubs
• UPC Code 854298001887
• Lot #103 mfdga12716

About ListeriaListeria can affect animals eating the product.
And there is a risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surface exposed to these products.
Healthy people infected with Listeria monocytogenes should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever.
Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare provider.Where Was It Distributed?The affected products were distributed to retail stores in the following states:

• Florida
• Georgia
• North Carolina
• South Carolina

What Caused the Recall?This recall was initiated as a result of an FDA inspection and sampling of the product. This recall is being made with the knowledge of the US Food and Drug Administration.What to Do?Consumers who have purchased the above lot of Blue Ridge Beef Turkey with Bone raw frozen product are urged to stop feeding the product and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Or dispose of the affected product immediately.
Those with questions can email the company at blueridgebeefga@yahoo.com
U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.
Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.
Canadians can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.

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Evanger’s Dog and Cat Food Company, Inc. of Wheeling, Illinois, is voluntarily recalling specific lots of its Hunk of Beef product due to potential contamination with the deadly drug, pentobarbital.
Pentobarbital can affect animals that ingest it, and possibly cause side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, excitement, loss of balance or nausea — or in extreme cases, death.



What’s Being Recalled?
Although pentobarbital was detected in a single lot, the company is recalling all related Hunk of Beef products manufactured the week of June 6 through June 13, 2016.
The affected lots numbers that start with 1816E03HB, 1816E04HB, 1816E06HB, 1816E07HB, and 1816E13HB, and have an expiration date of June 2020.
The second half of the barcode reads 20109, which can be found on the back of the product label.Where Was the Product Sold?The affected products were sold both online and also distributed to retail locations only in the following states:

• California
• Florida
• Georgia
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• New York
• Ohio
• Pennsylvania
• South Carolina
• Washington
• Wisconsin

About the RecallThe recall affects 5 lots of food that were produced from its supplier’s lot of beef, which is specifically used for the Hunk of Beef product and no other products.
To date, five dogs reportedly became ill. And one of the five dogs died after consuming the product with lot number 1816E06HB13.
Evanger’s is proactively issuing a recall so as not to risk potential exposure to pentobarbital in the product.
According to Evanger’s, all suppliers of meat products are USDA approved.
The insists the beef supplier provides the company with beef chunks from cows that are slaughtered in a USDA facility.
Evanger’s continues to investigate how the contaminant entered its raw material supply.
Because it sources its meat products from suppliers that are USDA approved and since no other products have reported any problems, the company is not extending the recall to other supplier lots.
According to Evanger’s, this is the first recall event for the company in its 82 years of manufacturing.What to Do?Although it has been verified that little or no product remains on store shelves, consumers are asked to return recalled product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact the company at 847-537-0102 between 10 AM and 5 PM Central Time,
 Monday through Friday.
U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.
Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.
Canadians can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.

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PetSmart has issued a voluntary recall of one production lot of Grreat Choice Adult Dog Food with Chicken and Rice Classic Ground due to possible metal contamination.¹
What’s Recalled?

The recalled product includes:

• Grreat Choice Adult Dog Food with Chicken and Rice Classic Ground
• Size: 13.2 ounce cans
• UPC: 7-3725726116-7
• Best By Date: 8/5/19
• Lot Code: 1759338

The Best By date is found on the bottom of the can.What to Do?The company writes:<blockquote>Please stop feeding this product to your pet and bring any remaining cans affected by this recall to your nearest PetSmart for a full refund. We recommend the other varieties of Grreat Choice canned dog foods as alternate options until this product is once again available.</blockquote>For more information, please contact PetSmart Customer Service at 1-888-839-9638.
U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.
Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.
Canadians can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.

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 Giant Food Stores has issued a voluntary recall for specific lots of Companion Canned Dog Food due to possible metal contamination.

What’s Recalled?

Recalled products include:

• Companion Dog Food with Chicken and Rice
• 13.2 ounce can
• UPC: 68826707501
• Codes: Best By 08/05/2019

• Companion Dog Food with Chicken, Lamb and Rice
• 13.2 ounce can
• UPC: 68826700360
• Codes: Best By 08/05/2019

• Companion Dog Food with Turkey and Bacon
• 13.2 ounce
• UPC: 68826700356
• Codes: Best By 08/05/2019

What to Do?Customers are invited to return the impacted product for a full refund. For additional information, call 479-935-6145.
U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.
Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.
Canadians can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.

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Blue Buffalo Company has issued a voluntary recall for specific lots of Blue Buffalo Homestyle Recipe Healthy Weight due to possible aluminum metal contamination.


What’s Recalled?

The recalled product includes:

• Blue Buffalo Homestyle Recipe Healthy Weight, Chicken Dinner with Garden Vegetables
• 12.5 ounce can
• UPC: 8-40243-10017-0
• Codes: Best By 08/03/2019

The “Best By” date is on the bottom of the can.
No other Blue Buffalo products are involved. The company has not received any reports of illness or injury as a result of the problems giving rise to this recall.What to Do?Customers are invited to return the impacted product to your local retailer for a full refund. For additional information, call 866-800-2917.
U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.
Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.
Canadians can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.

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Blue Buffalo has issued a voluntary market withdrawal of 17 varieties of its Blue Divine Delights and Blue Wilderness Trail Trays due to quality issues with the foil seals on the top of the cups.
No other Blue Buffalo products (including any variety of Divine Delights not listed below) are impacted by this issue.
The company is not aware of any dogs becoming ill from these products.What’s Recalled?The following products are affected by the recall:

• BLUE Divine Delights Filet Mignon Flavor in Gravy
   3.5 oz cup
   84024312035
• BLUE Divine Delights New York Strip Flavor in Gravy
   3.5 oz cup
   84024312037
• BLUE Divine Delights Prime Rib Flavor in Gravy
   3.5 oz cup
   84024312039
• BLUE Divine Delights Rotisserie Chicken Flavor in Gravy
   3.5 oz cup
   84024312041
• BLUE Divine Delights Pate Filet Mignon Flavor
   3.5 oz cup
   84024312043
• BLUE Divine Delights Pate Porterhouse Flavor
   3.5 oz cup
   84024312045
• BLUE Divine Delights Pate Grilled Chicken Flavor
   3.5 oz cup
   84024312047
• BLUE Divine Delights Pate Top Sirloin Flavor
   3.5 oz cup
   84024312049
• BLUE Divine Delights Pate Angus Beef Flavor
   3.5 oz cup
   84024312051
• BLUE Divine Delights Pate Roasted Turkey Flavor
   3.5 oz cup
   84024312053
• BLUE Divine Delights Pate with Bacon, Egg and Cheese
   3.5 oz cup
   84024312057
• BLUE Divine Delights Pate Sausage, Egg and Cheese Flavor
   3.5 oz cup
   84024312059
• BLUE Divine Delights Pate Steak and Egg Flavor
   3.5 oz cup
   84024312061
• BLUE Wilderness Trail Trays Duck Grill
   3.5 oz cup
   84024312071
• BLUE Wilderness Trail Trays Beef Grill
   3.5 oz cup
   84024312073
• BLUE Wilderness Trail Trays Chicken Grill
   3.5 oz cup
   84024312075
• BLUE Wilderness Trail Trays Turkey Grill
   3.5 oz cup
   84024312077

What to Do?Blue Buffalo has asked consumers to stop feeding the affected product to pets and bring any remaining cups affected by the withdrawal to their place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions about this market withdrawal are invited to contact Blue Buffalo at 877-870-7363.
U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.
Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.
Canadians can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.

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Wellpet of Tewksbury, MA, is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of one canned dog food because it may contain elevated levels of naturally occurring beef thyroid hormone.


What’s Being Recalled?

Recalled product includes:

• Wellness 95% Beef Topper for Dogs
• Size: 13.2 ounce cans
• Best-By Dates: 02 FEB 19, 29 AUG 19 and 30 AUG 19

Best-By dates can be found on the bottom of each can.
No other Wellness products are affected.


About the RecallElevated levels of thyroid hormone may affect a dog’s metabolism and can be associated with increased thirst and urinary output, restless behavior and weight loss.
Multiple studies indicate that for the vast majority of pets, symptoms are reversible as soon as the pet stops eating product with elevated thyroid hormone.
Because the recipe is a mixer or topper and intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding only, the likelihood of a dog being affected is remote.
WellPet has received no reports of any health problems as a result of feeding the affected recipe.
However, the company is voluntarily recalling three best-by dates as an extra level of precaution.What to Do?If you have any of the 13.2 ounce cans of this specific recipe and marked with one of the three best-by dates, please email the company at wecare@wellpet.com
Or call the company at 877-227-9587.
U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.
Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.
Canadians can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.