All categories - 6 April 2007

. What exactly is covered by the Menu Foods Recall and for what timeframe?



The recall is limited to “cuts and gravy” style pet food in cans and foil pouches produced on specific dates and times between December 3, 2006, and March 6, 2007 in two of Menu’s plants. The recall affects 42 brands of cat food and 53 brands of dog food. In order to determine whether cat and dog food that your pet consumed is subject to recall, you should refer to the list of brand names on this website.



2. What should I do if I think my pet may have consumed the recalled product?



If your pet is exhibiting any signs of kidney failure please contact your veterinarian as soon as possible. Symptoms include loss of appetite, vomiting, weakness, disorientation and changes in water consumption and urination. If you suspect that you have fed the recalled pet food to your cat or dog, save any remaining pet food and the can or pouch. Open cans or pouches may be double-bagged in sealable plastic and kept in the freezer.



3. Who is going to pay my vet bills for sickness and death?



If Menu Foods product is the cause of sickness or death, Menu Foods will take responsibility. Menu has engaged a professional firm to manage your concerns and is currently contacting concerned pet owners who have reached our call center. Specific direction will be received from these individuals. Please keep copies of all your vet records and receipts for pet food purchases as well as vet bills.



4. What do I do if I have pet food that has been recalled?



Please return it to the retailer for a refund.



5. Will I be reimbursed for the food that I return to the retailer even if my pet did not get sick?



Yes, if it is a valid product that is subject to the recall.



6. How do I know if the food I bought has been recalled?



The information is contained on this website. Not all date codes are subject to recall so please fully check the information on your can or pouch. The information on the website is organized by cat or dog then by brand and description. None of the traditional “loaf” style products are subject to this recall.



7. I can’t get through to the 1-866 numbers. What is going on?



We apologize for the delay in answering every call; we were simply overwhelmed by the volume of calls. Menu has retained a series of interconnected call centers throughout North America. Even with many regional centers running simultaneously we have not been able to answer every call. As we announced in a press release on March 19, 2007, we have taken steps to significantly upgrade our call centers to handle the volume and we have added this Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQ”) section to our website to provide more information.



8. I feed my pet dry food. Is dry pet food safe?



Menu Foods only manufactures wet pet food in cans and foil pouches. Dry pet food is not part of the Menu Foods recall.



9. I’m just not sure if my dog or cat had any of the food that is being recalled. They act fine and don’t appear to have any symptoms. Should I be worried?



As always, remain alert for any changes in your pet’s health.



10. Are there other ways my pet might get sick and show similar symptoms?



Yes – antifreeze ingestion, certain rodenticides and some medications. Certain lilies have been shown to cause kidney failure if consumed by cats. Grapes have been reported to cause kidney failure in dogs and may affect cats. Physical damage from trauma and cancerous conditions can also cause kidney damage.



11. Has Menu Foods begun contacting consumers about claims?



The professional team hired by Menu began contacting consumers on Thursday March 23, 2007. This team worked through the weekend in an effort to get to as many people as possible. In order to assist in our efforts to contact these concerned pet owners as quickly as possible we ask that those who have already reached us to refrain from repeat calls.



12. Is there a time that it is easiest to get through to the 1-866 number?



The best time to get through to a representative is between 4pm and 11pm EST when the call volume is at its lowest point in the day.

2007-04-06 08:57:34 · 3 answers · asked by theARTSlover003 3 in Other - Pets

2007-04-06 08:57:29 · 37 answers · asked by ? 6 in Etiquette

I know I'm not the only one who gets it hard dealing with in-laws. Still attempting to "detatch" etc. Anyone got a similar tale to tell?

2007-04-06 08:57:28 · 21 answers · asked by kirrii 3 in Marriage & Divorce

Satanic bear.

2007-04-06 08:56:58 · 12 answers · asked by bear 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-04-06 08:56:54 · 23 answers · asked by WhatIf 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Okay so I know this is a forum for questions on pregnancy, but why do woman or I should say teenagers ask "How many weeks am I" when they should be asking the doctor that. I admit I ask questions on here but I ask when they felt their baby move, or their experiences because I'm curious. You should know how many weeks you are in the first place because if you missed your period it's obviously 4 weeks. A MONTH hello. I just think taht question is asked so much and when I comment go to the doctor. I get negative comments and a thumbs down. I wasn't even being rude unlike some people. I know I have people that disagree with me, but who agrees or disagrees??? Inputs??

2007-04-06 08:56:49 · 18 answers · asked by Trying to conceive 08 2 in Pregnancy

im 5 ft 5.

wot should i eat per day to be 115 lbs with an average metabolism?

(without exercise)

2007-04-06 08:56:32 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

2007-04-06 08:55:56 · 40 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

What code do I use for payments to my AFLAC insurance plan and for a vision insurance plan. These amounts show up in box 12, but our bookkeeper never puts a code in the box and doesn't really know which one I should use. These are pre-tax $, designed to reduce my take home amount, and thus lower my taxable income. I can't find anything that matches these on the IRS site.
This is the only thing I have left to figure out so I can file my taxes. Help!

2007-04-06 08:55:55 · 4 answers · asked by Jane T 1 in United States

I get a flare up every April. This lasts until August. It ruins my summer. Five months of itchy, inflamed skin, particularly on the hands, nose and forehead! I used to see my G.P. every year and she would prescribe hydrocortisone, aqueous cream every year. These provide temporary relief, but doesn't actually get rid of the problem.

I take antihistamines, but it doesn't clear the eczema. I was going to go on a blind date this week, but had to cancel as the eczema is too severe, my hands and fingers have swollen up, my ear lobes are bleeding etc. This is taking over my life, it makes me feel low!

Does anyone out there know of any alternative treatments that have worked? I would be most grateful for any help with this.

2007-04-06 08:55:47 · 6 answers · asked by Mi D 2 in Allergies

Computer users store irreplaceable files like financial documents, family photos and digital music on their systems. However, 46% of U.S. adults never backup their personal information. If a hard drive crash or natural disaster results in data loss, these files can never be recovered. What prevents computer users from backing up their data when it can save them a great deal of trouble in the future?

2007-04-06 08:55:46 · 732 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Computers

I'm bored out of my mind and I'm not aloud to go see my friends or have my friends come over to see me what should I do for fun (I'm gonna be grounded for the next 8 weeks)

2007-04-06 08:55:43 · 13 answers · asked by ~Again~ 5 in Other - Family & Relationships

I have a friend that is interested with working with children, but doesn't want to be a doctor because of the whole blood aspect. What is a medical career (a DOCTOR, not a nurse) that can work with children, but doesn't involve alot of blood?

2007-04-06 08:55:41 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

2007-04-06 08:55:34 · 7 answers · asked by Daisy O 1 in Investing

Who here grewup without a father because he decided he didn't want to take care of his family

2007-04-06 08:55:31 · 8 answers · asked by Inahzi13 5 in Family

OK so I am about 5;1 and my weight varies...Some days i will weigh 105 and somedays i will weigh like 102. Now I don;t really think I am over weight but I have flubber on my belly..lol..yuck I know. Id say about 2 inches. Also my metabolism sucks. everytime I eat i look like i ate a horse until I run again!!! So first Why does my weight do that and how can i help my metobolism and tone up a little bit???Help someone please What Can I dso???

2007-04-06 08:55:29 · 1 answers · asked by CandiBaby812 2 in Diet & Fitness

My cat ate the Hill's m/d which was recalled, sheis been on it since last summer and doesn't show any symtoms from the food. The vet said it was voluntary recall which means that they think its okay, but are recalling anyways because it contain "wheat gluten" Has anyone else fed their cat the Hill's m/d?

2007-04-06 08:55:18 · 3 answers · asked by ? 4 in Cats

2007-04-06 08:55:18 · 7 answers · asked by mickey 4 in Medicine

2007-04-06 08:55:08 · 16 answers · asked by Lexy 6 in Polls & Surveys

ok let me just base some facts first, im 15 yrs old. this dream consists of three people (me, my boyfriend, call him "R", a friend of mine who is a boy and also a friend of R and i had a crush on him, lets call him "P". Now i used to date R last summer but we broke up, then he dated another girl who got him into partying and drinking alot, now hes got a totally different (in a bad way) look, like different hair, different style and ofcourse different face due to all the drinking and partying, anyway were dating again now. and last year P had an overdose and almost died and was sent to the hospital and they pumped his stomach. so heres my dream:

in the begining theres like this flash of the old R and the new R and theyre kissing!!
then everything goes black then i'm in an apartment in new york city, and im in bed and on my right there's R and on my left theres P but hes wearing one of these paper gowns they make u wear in the hospital, but P and R cant see each other...
any help?

2007-04-06 08:54:30 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Friends

2007-04-06 08:54:28 · 7 answers · asked by gingerlily 1 in Hair

what would it be?

2007-04-06 08:54:24 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

Im pretty bored.What do i do 2 occupy my time By the way im not aloud online or the fone and no one can come over

2007-04-06 08:54:24 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Friends

2007-04-06 08:54:05 · 10 answers · asked by JEFF W 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I've just finished The Time Travellers Wife, dunno what to read next...any suggestions?

NB *
Not really into 'chick-lit',

2007-04-06 08:54:02 · 20 answers · asked by Tluni 3 in Books & Authors

and I don't want to hear from any buddhists or jainists.
And please, don't mention the words "ant" or "fist".
No references to anything written before 1623, and please don't quote Richard Nixon.




***don't you just love these kind of posts?

2007-04-06 08:53:49 · 23 answers · asked by Samurai Jack 6 in Religion & Spirituality

would you wax it often?

2007-04-06 08:53:43 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

I will die right now, if that means that Jesus will come back the moment I will die.

I really do want to find out what happens after I die.

Should I find out right now what happens after I die?

2007-04-06 08:53:42 · 4 answers · asked by D.J 5 in Religion & Spirituality

What special talent do you have? It doesn't have to be singing.

2007-04-06 08:53:36 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys