Pet food products recalled by Natural Balance Pet Foods on Monday have been shown to contain melamine, the company announced today. The source of the melamine is believed to be a rice protein concentrate.

Natural Balance, Pacoima, CA, is issuing a voluntary nationwide recall for all of its venison dog products and the dry venison cat food only, regardless of date codes. The recalled products include Venison and Brown Rice canned and bagged dog foods, Venison and Brown Rice dog treats, and Venison and Green Pea dry cat food.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-829-4493 or email info@naturalblanceinc.com.

For more information, see the Natural Balance Pet Foods press release at http://www.naturalbalance.net/press_release.html or the FDA press release at http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/naturalbalance04_07.html.