NEW JUST IN… (Updated 10 September 2020)
Sunshine Mills Inc. expands voluntary dog food recall (Family Pet ; Heartland Farms ; Paws Happy Life)
Recall date posted: 2 September 2020
Source: US-FDA
Reason: Due to elevated levels of Aflatoxin contamination
Lot Code/Notes: See link below
Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring mold by-product from the growth of Aspergillus flavus and can be harmful to pets if consumed in significant quantities.
For more details please refer to FDA recalls page here.
Sunshine Mills Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall of Nature’s Menu® Super Premium Dog Food
Recall date posted: 26 August 2020
Source: US-FDA
Reason: Due to potential Salmonella contamination
Lot Code/Notes: Not yet available
Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.
Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
For more details please refer to FDA recalls page here.
FDA (Food and Drug Administration USA) recalls multiple HEMP products for use in Humans and Animals due to LEAD CONTAMINATION
Recall date posted: 21 July 2020
Source: US-FDA
Reason: Due to lead contamination
Lot Code/Notes: NA
Exposure to lead (鉛毒) could present physical signs and symptoms including, pain, paresthesia/muscle weakness, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, poor appetite, weight loss, symptoms associated with encephalitis, metallic taste in the mouth, shock, hemolysis or kidney damage
For more details please refer to FDA recalls page here.
Natural Balance Ultra Premium Chicken & Liver Pate cat food
Recall date posted: 8 July 2020
Source: US-FDA; AVMA
Reason: Due to elevated levels of Choline Chloride
Lot Code/Notes: Lot number 9217803; UPC code 2363353227; and best-used-by date 08 04 2021
May cause nausea, excessive salivation, diarrhea, vomiting, muscle shaking, tremors, difficulty breathing, cardiac and respiratory failure and in extreme situations, death.
For more details please refer to FDA recalls page here.
Aunt Jeni’s Home Made All Natural Raw Turkey Dinner Dog Food
Recall date posted: 26 September 2019
Source: US-FDA; AVMA
Reason: Due to potential Salmonella contamination
Lot Code/Notes: Lot #: 175331 Exp. date: NOV2020
For more details please refer to FDA recalls page here.
Performance Raw Dog Food Recall Contamination due to Salmonella & Listeria
Recall date posted: 26 September 2019
Source: US-FDA
Reason: 3 products tested positive for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes
Lot Code/Notes: No lot code information can be provided. Products purchased after 22 July 2019 should be thrown out.
For more details please refer to FDA recalls page here.
Dog Goods USA Chef Toby pig ears dog treats
Recall date posted: 16 August 2019
Source: US-FDA
Reason: 3 products tested positive for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes
Lot Code/Notes: There is no lot code information provided. Products purchased after 22 July 2019 are considered to potentially be contaminated and therefore should be thrown out.
For further details please refer to
Texas Tripe Inc. Raw Pet Food Contamination Due to Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes
Recall date posted: 15 August 2019
Source: US-FDA
Reason: Texas Tripe Inc. raw pet food samples were tested positive for Salmonella and/or Listeria monocytogenes (L. mono)
Lot Code/Notes: Texas Tripe Inc. recall list
Contaminated bulk Pig Ear Pet Treats
Recall date posted: 3 July 2019
Source: US-FDA
Reason: Contaminated Pig Ear Pet Treats Connected to Human Salmonella Infections
Lot Code/Notes: No specific lot codes. These are bulk products.
Information link to FDA website – Contaminated Pig Ear Pet Treats
HONG KONG – Fresh Beef sample containing Sulfur dioxide 二氧化硫
Recall date posted: 8 & 14 May 2019
Source: Centre for Food Safety, The Government of HKSAR
Reason: Fresh beef sample found to contain Sulfure dioxide from:
– Yuen Long Tung Yick Market 同益街市 (726 parts per million)
– Quarry Bay Market 鰂魚涌街市 (150 parts per million)
– Lai Wan Market 荔灣街市 (600 parts per million)
Lot Code/Notes:
Sulfur dioxide is a preservative with low toxicity that is not permitted to be added to fresh or chilled meats. Sulfur dioxide is however permitted and found in dried fruits, picked vegetables and other meat products such as sausages and grilled burgers.
Sulfur dioxide is water soluble therefore may be removed by washing and cooking. Its use may make the meat appear fresher.
Thogensen Family Farm Raw Frozen Ground Pet Food
Recall date posted: 4 April 2019
Source: US-FDA ; American Veterinary Medication Association (AVMA) – Recalls and Alerts
Reason: Possible Listeria Monocytogenes contamination
Lot Code/Notes: The following varieties, packaged in two pound packs, are included in this recall: course ground rabbit, course ground mallard duck, ground llama, and ground pork frozen raw pet food. Recalled product labels did not contain any lot identification, batch codes, or expiration dates. Products were packaged in two pound flattened, rectangular clear plastic packages and stored frozen. The front of the package contains one large white square label with the company name, product type and weight.
Nestle Purina -Muse wet cat food Natural Chicken Recipe in Gravy (3 oz. cans)
Recall date posted: 29 March 2019
Source: US-FDA ; American Veterinary Medication Association (AVMA) – Recalls and Alerts
Reason: May contain rubber pieces that are translucent yellow with a blue backing, which may present a potential choking hazard
Lot Code/Notes: Best By date of APR2020 and Production Code 80941162
Darwin’s Natural Selections Chicken Recipe with Organic Vegetables
Recall date posted: 26 March 2019
Source: US-FDA ; American Veterinary Medication Association (AVMA) – Recalls and Alerts
Reason: Samples tested positive for Salmonella (沙門氏菌感染)
Lot Code/Notes: Lot code 5309(11)181019, manufactured on Oct. 19, 2018; and lot code 5375(11)181106, manufactured on Nov. 11, 2018
Darwin’s Natural Selections Turkey Recipe with Organic Vegetables
Recall date posted: 26 March 2019
Source: US-FDA ; American Veterinary Medication Association (AVMA) – Recalls and Alerts
Reason: Samples tested positive for Salmonella (沙門氏菌感染)
Lot Code/Notes: Lot code 5339(11)181026, manufactured on Oct. 26, 2018
Hill’s Prescription Diet – Expanded Voluntary Recall – Canned Dog Food
Recall date posted: 20 March 2019
Source: US-FDA ; American Veterinary Medication Association (AVMA) – Recalls and Alerts
Reason: Potentially elevated levels of vitamin D
Lot Code/Notes: For complete list of product descriptions, lot codes and expiration dates, see https://www.hillspet.com/productlist
香港有需要回收的產品:
- Canine g/d canned – product batch 092020T22
- Canine i/d canned – product batch 092020T21
- Canine adult chicken canned – product batch 092020T22
- Canine mature health cuisine – product batch 092020T28
Hare Today Gone Tomorrow Ground Chicken
Recall date posted: 23 January 2019
Source: US-FDA ; American Veterinary Medication Association (AVMA) – Recalls and Alerts
Reason: Presence of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes
Lot Code/Notes: Lot 12.04.2018. Ground Chicken/Bones/Organs, 1lb, Fine Ground; Ground Chicken/Bones/Organs, 2lb, Fine Ground; Ground Chicken/Bones/Organs, 3lb, Coarse Ground; Ground Chicken/Bones/Organs, 5lb, Fine Ground
Management of contaminated food – Click for details
A+ Answers Straight Beef Formula for Dogs
Recall date posted: 14 January 2019
Source: US-FDA ; American Veterinary Medication Association (AVMA) – Recalls and Alerts
Reason: Presence of Salmonella
Lot Code/Notes: Lot 2018 20/08 20
(Source extracted from FDA Recall Website) – Click for details
“Pet owners who have this lot of A+ Answers Straight Beef Formula for Dogs should throw it away in a secure container where other animals, including wildlife, cannot access it. Consumers who have had this product in their homes should clean refrigerators/freezers where the food was stored and clean and disinfect all bowls, utensils, food prep surfaces, pet bedding, toys, floors, and any other surfaces that the food or pet may have had contact with. Clean up the pet’s feces in yards or parks where people or other animals may become exposed.”
Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. voluntary recall of medicines Amlodipine Valsartan Tablets USP, Valsartan HCTZ Tablets, USP and Valsartan Tablets USP
Recall date posted: 3 January 2019
Source: US-FDA ; American Veterinary Medication Association (AVMA) – Recalls and Alerts
Reason: Detection of NDEA (N-Nitrosodiethylamine) Impurity
(Source extracted from FDA Recall Website)
“Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. is conducting a voluntary recall of 80 lots of Amlodipine Valsartan Tablets USP, Valsartan HCTZ Tablets, USP and Valsartan Tablets USP to the consumer level due to the detection of trace amounts of an unexpected impurity found in the finished drug product. The impurity detected in the finished drug product is N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA), which is a substance that occurs naturally in certain foods, drinking water, air pollution, and industrial processes, and has been classified as a probable human carcinogen as per International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classification. To date, Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.”
Lot Code/Notes: Valsartan Recall Lot Numbers
