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Pet food safety

2009 Pet Food Recalls and Alerts

Cat food | Dog food | Bird food

Please note: These lists contains all recall and alert information that has come to the attention of the AVMA, but it is not guaranteed to be complete. The AVMA encourages all concerned to contact the specific manufacturer regarding the status of any particular pet food or treat.

If your pet show signs of loss of appetite, lethargy or vomiting, consult a veterinarian immediately.

Cat Food

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Brand/Company Product UPC Lot Code Date
Diamond Pet Foods Premium Edge® Finicky Adult Cat   RAF0501A22X 18lb., RAF0501A2X 6 lb., RAH0501A22X 18 lb., RAH0501A2X 6lb.
Manufacture date: May 28, 2009.
10/02/09
Diamond Pet Foods Premium Edge® Hairball cat   RAF0501A22X 18lb., RAF0501A2X 6 lb., RAH0501A22X 18 lb., RAH0501A2X 6lb.
Manufacture date: May 28, 2009.
10/02/09
Nutro Products NUTRO® MAX® Cat Indoor Weight Control 16 lbs 0 79105 10251 3   05/21/09
Nutro Products NUTRO® MAX® Cat Indoor Weight Control 6 lbs 0 79105 10250 6   05/21/09
Nutro Products NUTRO® MAX® Cat Indoor Weight Control 3 lbs 0 79105 10249 0   05/21/09
Nutro Products NUTRO® MAX® Cat Indoor Adult Salmon Flavor 16 lbs 0 79105 10248 3   05/21/09
Nutro Products NUTRO® MAX® Cat Indoor Adult Salmon Flavor 6 lbs 0 79105 10247 6   05/21/09
Nutro Products NUTRO® MAX® Cat Indoor Adult Salmon Flavor 3 lbs 0 79105 10246 9   05/21/09
Nutro Products NUTRO® MAX® Cat Indoor Adult Roasted Chicken Flavor (Sample Bag) 1.5 oz     05/21/09
Nutro Products NUTRO® MAX® Cat Indoor Adult Roasted Chicken Flavor 16 lbs 0 79105 10245 2   05/21/09
Nutro Products NUTRO® MAX® Cat Indoor Adult Roasted Chicken Flavor 6 lbs 0 79105 10244 5   05/21/09
Nutro Products NUTRO® MAX® Cat Indoor Adult Roasted Chicken Flavor 3 lbs 0 79105 10243 8   05/21/09
Nutro Products NUTRO® MAX® Cat Adult Roasted Chicken Flavor (Sample Bag) 1.5 oz     05/21/09
Nutro Products NUTRO® MAX® Cat Adult Roasted Chicken Flavor 16 lbs 0 79105 10230 8   05/21/09
Nutro Products NUTRO® MAX® Cat Adult Roasted Chicken Flavor 6 lbs 0 79105 10229 2   05/21/09
Nutro Products NUTRO® MAX® Cat Adult Roasted Chicken Flavor 3 lbs 0 79105 10228 5   05/21/09
Nutro Products NUTRO® NATURAL CHOICE® COMPLETE CARE® Adult Oceanfish Flavor 20 lbs 0 79105 20624 2   05/21/09
Nutro Products NUTRO® NATURAL CHOICE® COMPLETE CARE® Adult Oceanfish Flavor (Bonus Bag) 9.2 lbs 0 79105 20698 3   05/21/09
Nutro Products NUTRO® NATURAL CHOICE® COMPLETE CARE® Adult Oceanfish Flavor 8 lbs 0 79105 20623 5   05/21/09
Nutro Products NUTRO® NATURAL CHOICE® COMPLETE CARE® Adult Oceanfish Flavor 4 lbs 0 79105 20622 8   05/21/09
Nutro Products NUTRO® NATURAL CHOICE® COMPLETE CARE® Adult (Sample Bag) 1.5 oz     05/21/09
Nutro Products NUTRO® NATURAL CHOICE® COMPLETE CARE® Adult 20 lbs 0 79105 20612 9   05/21/09
Nutro Products NUTRO® NATURAL CHOICE® COMPLETE CARE® Adult (Bonus Bag) 9.2 lbs 0 79105 20694 5   05/21/09
Nutro Products NUTRO® NATURAL CHOICE® COMPLETE CARE® Adult 8 lbs 0 79105 20611 2   05/21/09
Nutro Products NUTRO® NATURAL CHOICE® COMPLETE CARE® Adult 4 lbs 0 79105 20610 5   05/21/09
Nutro Products NUTRO® NATURAL CHOICE® COMPLETE CARE® Kitten Food (Sample Bag) 1.5 oz     05/21/09
Nutro Products NUTRO® NATURAL CHOICE® COMPLETE CARE® Kitten Food 20 lbs 0 79105 20609 9   05/21/09
Nutro Products NUTRO® NATURAL CHOICE® COMPLETE CARE® Kitten Food (Bonus Bag) 9.2 lbs 0 79105 20695 2   05/21/09
Nutro Products NUTRO® NATURAL CHOICE® COMPLETE CARE® Kitten Food 8 lbs 0 79105 20608 2   05/21/09
Nutro Products NUTRO® NATURAL CHOICE® COMPLETE CARE® Kitten Food 4 lbs 0 79105 20607 5   05/21/09

Dog Food

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Brand/Company Product UPC Lot Code Date
Choo Hooves Beef hooves pet treats All UPCs   11/05/09
Dentley's Beef hooves pet treats All UPCs   11/05/09
Doggie Delight Beef hooves pet treats All UPCs   11/05/09
Doggie Delight Pig ear pet treats All UPCs   11/05/09
Pet Carousel Pig ear pet treats All UPCs   11/05/09
Pet Carousel Beef hooves pet treats All UPCs   11/05/09
Wysong® Wysong Senior   090623 10/13/09
Wysong® Wysong Maintenance   090617, 090624, 090706, 090720 10/13/09
Nutro® Products Nutro® Ultra Puppy Food for Dogs 30 lb
"Best by" Date 9/10/10
79105 51315   10/02/09
Nutro® Products Nutro® Natural Choice: Chicken Meal, Rice and Oatmeal Formula Small Bites Puppy 5 lb
"Best by" Date 9/10/10
79105 23050   10/02/09
Nutro® Products Nutra® Ultra System for Dogs 4.5 lb
"Best by" Date 9/10/10
79105 51313   10/02/09
Alaska Canine Cookies Carrot Cake "Polar Pooch Pouch"
5oz bag with the Husk E Dog on the front
    03/10/09
Alaska Canine Cookies Peanut Butter "Lollipup"
1oz bag with the Husk E. Dog on the front
    03/10/09
Alaska Canine Cookies Peanut Butter, Power Bone, and Carrot Cake Canine Cookies
"Woof Pack" (15 ounce bag labeled "Alaskan "Woof" Pack" with the Husk E. Dog on the front containing approximately 45 medium bones)
    03/10/09
Alaska Canine Cookies Peanut Butter, Power Bone, and Carrot Cake Canine Cookies
"Filled with Fun" bag (diagonally striped bag containing 3 large bones)
    03/10/09
Breadfarm, Inc. Wonder Bars sold in sealed cellophane packages of 2 bars     03/02/09
Breadfarm, Inc. Sirius Dog Treats sold in sealed 7oz cellophane packages     03/02/09
Breadfarm, Inc. Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Cookies sold in sealed cellophane packs of 5 cookies or as unpackaged single cookies     03/02/09
Breadfarm, Inc. Valencia Peanut Butter 16oz jars     03/02/09
American Health Kennels, Inc. Bark Bars Brownie Delight 5lb bulk 725999003251,
Best Before: 11/09
  02/20/09
American Health Kennels, Inc. Bark Bars Brownie Delight 12oz 725999003107,
Best Before: 11/09
  02/20/09
American Health Kennels, Inc. Bark Bars Carob & Peanut Butter 5lb bulk 725999003251,
Best Before: 11/09
  02/20/09
American Health Kennels, Inc. Bark Bars Carob & Peanut Butter 2.25oz Pillow Pack 725999333402,
Best Before: 11/09
  02/20/09
American Health Kennels, Inc. Bark Bars Carob & Peanut Butter 2.5lb canister 725999005071,
Best Before: 11/09
  02/20/09
American Health Kennels, Inc. Bark Bars Naughty or Nice 725999530092,
Best Before: 11/09
  02/20/09
American Health Kennels, Inc. Dog Ate My Homework 2oz Pillow Pack 725999535004,
Best Before: 11/09
  02/20/09
American Health Kennels, Inc. Dog Ate My Homework Jumbo 725999531006,
Best Before: 11/09
  02/20/09
American Health Kennels, Inc. Bark Bars Milk & Cookies 725999333808,
Best Before: 11/09
  02/20/09
American Health Kennels, Inc. Bark Bars Animal Snackers 12oz 725999512098,
Best Before: 11/09
  02/20/09
American Health Kennels, Inc. Bark Bars Animal Snackers 3oz 725999512098,
Best Before: 11/09
  02/20/09
American Health Kennels, Inc. Bark Bars Minis 72599953300,
Best Before: 11/09
  02/20/09
American Health Kennels, Inc. Gravity Trial 2oz 725999400166,
Best Before: 11/09
  02/20/09
American Health Kennels, Inc. 100 Calorie 14oz dispenser 725999539200,
Best Before: 11/09
  02/20/09
American Health Kennels, Inc. 100 Calorie 2oz Pillow Pack 725999539101,
Best Before: 11/09
  02/20/09
American Health Kennels, Inc. Holiday Smiles 725999222300   02/20/09
American Health Kennels, Inc. "With Love" Hearts 725999512944   02/20/09
American Health Kennels, Inc. Birthday Mailer 725999528006   02/20/09
American Health Kennels, Inc. Christmas Card Mailer 725999513003   02/20/09
American Health Kennels, Inc. Christmas Stocking 6oz 725999000175   02/20/09
American Health Kennels, Inc. Bark Bars Peanut Butter Giggles 725999530009   02/20/09
American Health Kennels, Inc. Bark Bars Peanut Butter 6oz Smiles 725999530009   02/20/09
American Health Kennels, Inc. Bark Bars Peanut Butter 5lb bulk 725999001257   02/20/09
American Health Kennels, Inc. Bark Bars Peanut Butter 2.5lb canister 725999005064   02/20/09
American Health Kennels, Inc. Bark Bars Peanut Butter 2.25 Pillow Pack 725999333105   02/20/09
American Health Kennels, Inc. Bark Bars Peanut Butter 1.5oz Jumbo 725999000168   02/20/09
American Health Kennels, Inc. Peanut Butter Crunch 16oz 725999161104,
Best Before: 11/09
  02/20/09
American Health Kennels, Inc. Peanut Butter Crunch 12oz 725999001103,
Best Before: 11/09
  02/20/09
American Health Kennels, Inc. 4pack Cookiebar Assortment 725999538005,
Best Before: 11/09
  02/20/09
American Health Kennels, Inc. Lucious Carob 725999521007,
Best Before: 11/09
  02/20/09
American Health Kennels, Inc. PB & Carob Chips 725999523001,
Best Before: 11/09
  02/20/09
American Health Kennels, Inc. Cookie Bars: Creamy Peanut Butter 725999522004,
Best Before: 11/09
  02/20/09
American Nutrition, Inc. Yeaster Small Assorted (30 lb. box)   001A7xxx to 018A9xxx 02/10/09
American Nutrition, Inc. Western Family (Canada only) Small Dog Biscuits 4 Assorted Flavors (2 Kg. plastic bag) 0 62639 29585 1,
Best Before: All Dates prior to 01/18/10
  02/10/09
American Nutrition, Inc. Small Assorted Dog Biscuits-Bulk (1/25# box)   001A7xxx to 018A9xxx 02/10/09
American Nutrition, Inc. Next Gen Pet Products Small Assorted Biscuits (30 lb. box)   001A7xxx to 018A9xxx 02/10/09
American Nutrition, Inc. Western Family Biscuits Multi-Flavor (18 oz. box) 0 15400 03886 7,
Best Before: All Dates prior to JAN 18 10
  02/10/09
American Nutrition, Inc. Western Family Biscuits Multi-Flavor (4 lb. plastic bag) 0 15400 06408 8,
Best Before: All Dates prior to JAN 18 10
  02/10/09
American Nutrition, Inc. Western Family Biscuits Multi-Flavor (10 lb. box) 0 15400 06229 9,
Best Before: All Dates prior to JAN 18 10
  02/10/09
American Nutrition, Inc. Springfield Prize Multi-Flavor Dog Biscuits (4 lb. plastic bag) 0 41380 13965 2,
Best Before: All Dates prior to 01/18/10
  02/10/09
American Nutrition, Inc. Springfield Prize Multi-Flavor Dog Biscuits (26 oz. box) 0 41380 14169 3,
Best Before: All Dates prior to JAN 18 10
  02/10/09
American Nutrition, Inc. Premium Smarty Dog Biscuits Assorted Flavors Small (4 lb. plastic bag) 0 41512 04609 4,
Best Before: All Dates prior to JAN 18 10
  02/10/09
American Nutrition, Inc. Mill Creek Premium Small Assorted Dog Biscuits (20 lb. box) 0 78601 95105 2 001A7xxx to 018A9xxx 02/10/09
American Nutrition, Inc. Mill Creek Premium Large Assorted Dog Biscuits (20 lb. box) 0 78601 95106 9 001A7xxx to 018A9xxx 02/10/09
American Nutrition, Inc. Northwest Royal Small Dog Biscuits Assorted Flavors (5 lb. plastic bag) 0 71357 00337 2,
Best Before: All Dates prior to 01/18/10
  02/10/09
American Nutrition, Inc. Integrity Small Assorted Dog Biscuits (4 lb. plastic bag) 0 64237 14639 8,
Best Before: All Dates prior to 01/18/10
  02/10/09
American Nutrition, Inc. Hill Country Fare Small Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits (4 lb. plastic bag) 0 41220 17538 3,
Best Before: All Dates prior to JAN 18 10
  02/10/09
American Nutrition, Inc. Hill Country Fare Small 5 Flavor Dog Biscuits (4 lb. plastic bag) 0 41220 52080 0,
Best Before: All Dates prior to JAN 18 10
  02/10/09
American Nutrition, Inc. Farm Style Small Assorted Dog Biscuits (5 lb. plastic bag) 0 78601 90205 4,
Best Before: All Dates prior to 01/18/10
  02/10/09
American Nutrition, Inc. American Nutrition Vita Snacks Peanut Butter (3oz. plastic bag) 0 12623 81315 8,
Best Before: All Dates prior to 01/18/10
  02/10/09
American Nutrition, Inc. American Nutrition Vita Bone Flavors Small Dog Treats (24oz. box) 0 12623 73240 4,
Best Before: All Dates prior to JAN 18 10
  02/10/09
American Nutrition, Inc. American Nutrition Vita Bone Flavors Medium Dog Treats (24oz. box) 0 12623 73241 1,
Best Before: All Dates prior to JAN 18 10
  02/10/09
American Nutrition, Inc. American Nutrition Vita Bone Flavors Large Dog Treats (48oz. box) 0 12623 73480 4,
Best Before: All Dates prior to JAN 18 10
  02/10/09
Supervalu Inc Happy Tails Multi-Flavored Dog Biscuits 4 lb. 41163-42403   02/02/09
Supervalu Inc Happy Tails Multi-Flavored Dog Biscuits 26 oz. 41163-42406   02/02/09
Supervalu Inc Shopper's Valu Multi-Flavored Dog Biscuits 4 lb. 41130-30507   02/02/09
Salix LLC Healthy Hide 6" Peanut Butter Filled Shank Bone 0-91093-33479-0 between CP 20081508 and CP 20012209 01/30/09
Salix Dog treats, Healthy-hide Deli-wrap 3-Pack 5" Peanut Butter-Filled Rawhide 09109333354
0-91093-33354-0
A 08 208, A 08 212, A 08 232, A 08 234, A 08 263, A 08 264, A 08 268, A 08 275, A 08 276 or A 08 277 01/28/09
Carolina Prime Pet Dog treats, 6" Beef Shank Peanut Butter 063725542007 between 081508 and 010909 01/27/09
Carolina Prime Pet Dog treats, 2pk Hooves Peanut Butter 063725542000 between 081508 and 010909 01/27/09
Carolina Prime Pet Dog treats, 4" Rawhide Bone Peanut Butter 063725542003 between 081508 and 010909 01/27/09
Carolina Prime Pet Dog treats, 6" Rawhide Bone Peanut Butter 063725542005 between 081508 and 010909 01/27/09
Carolina Prime Pet Dog treats, 6" Healthy Hide Beef Shank Peanut Butter 09109333479 between 081508 and 010909 01/27/09
PetSmart Grreat Choice Dog Biscuits, Small Assorted 32 oz. 73725702900   01/20/09
PetSmart Grreat Choice Dog Biscuits, Small/Medium Assorted 4 lb. 73725700601   01/20/09
PetSmart Grreat Choice Dog Biscuits, Small/Medium Assorted 8 lb. 73725700605   01/20/09
PetSmart Grreat Choice Dog Biscuits, Small/Medium Assorted 10 lb. 73725702755   01/20/09
PetSmart Grreat Choice Dog Biscuits, Large Assorted 8 lb. 73725700638   01/20/09
PetSmart Grreat Choice Dog Biscuits, Extra Large Assorted 8 lb. 73725700779   01/20/09
PetSmart Grreat Choice Dog Biscuits, Peanut Butter 4 lb. 73725700766   01/20/09

Bird Food

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Brand/Company Product UPC Lot Code Date
Land O'Lakes Purina Feed LLC® Country Acres® Home Grown Turkey & Quail Starter 30% BMD 200 feed
Formula # 59FC
Item # 0015447
  9AUG20ARC1 10/13/09
Scotts Company LLC Morning Melodies Variety Suet 3CT 0-86155-22124-8   03/20/09
Scotts Company LLC Morning Melodies Nutty Safari Suet 0-86155-22147-7   03/20/09
Scotts Company LLC Royal Wing Raisin Suet 7-49394-00336-4   03/20/09
Scotts Company LLC Royal Wing Peanut Suet 7-49394-00333-3   03/20/09
Scotts Company LLC Royal Wing Woodpecker Suet 7-49394-00332-6   03/20/09
Scotts Company LLC Scotts Woodpecker Suet 0-86155-22810-0   03/20/09
Scotts Company LLC Scotts Multi-Bird Suet w/Fruits & Nuts 0-86155-22813-1   03/20/09
Scotts Company LLC Morning Song Woodpecker Suet 0-86155-22304-4   03/20/09
Scotts Company LLC Morning Song Variety 3 PK Suet 0-86155-22388-4   03/20/09
Scotts Company LLC Morning Song Variety 15 PK Suet 0-86155-22291-7   03/20/09
Scotts Company LLC Morning Song Raisin Crunch Suet 0-86155-20600-9   03/20/09
Scotts Company LLC Morning Song Nutty Safari Suet 0-86155-01110-8   03/20/09
Burkmann Feeds Wild Birds Unlimited Wildlife Blend (20 lb. packages)   81132200 2916 08124 03/12/09
Scotts Company LLC Morning Song Variety 15 Pack Suet
Multi-pack with 15 suets and suet feeder
0-86155-22291-7   02/16/09
Scotts Company LLC Morning Melodies Variety Suet 3 CT
962g (33.75 oz.)
0-86155-22124-8   02/16/09
Scotts Company LLC Royal Wing Raisin Suet 11.75 oz. 7-49394-00336-4   02/16/09
Scotts Company LLC Morning Song Woodpecker Suet
3 Pack 1.78
0-86155-22348-8   02/16/09
Scotts Company LLC Morning Song Nutty Safari Suet 11 oz. 0-86155-01110-8   02/16/09
Western Trade Group, Inc. Roasted Feed Grade Peanuts, 2,000lb totes labeled Aggieville USA, Mountain Grove, MO WT-14484
WT-60802
  02/10/09
Western Trade Group, Inc. Roasted Feed Grade Peanuts, 50 lb. poly-lined paper bags labeled Western Trade Group, Inc     02/10/09
Hialeah Products, Inc. Golden Cockatoo bird treats     02/06/09
 

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