Pet food recall, have they determined what it is contaminated with?

Question

I bet they know and just do not want to say, the recall alone is costing them a fortune. Is the exact same food being sold under different names at different prices? Have they actually determined what is in there that is causing the deaths. Sounds to me like a cooling line was leaking ethylene glycol (antifreeze) into the food. The symptoms match that type of poison. What have you heard?

Answer 1

From what I've read they know that the only thing different from their previouse products was their supplier of wheat glueten. They have a new suppler of that product in which now they have terminated that contract with their new supplier. They however still have no proof of what it is exactly in the product (not the wheat glueten - that has checked out normal) that is having these adverse side effect.

You are right on the money about these symptoms running parrallel with ethylene glycol poisioning.

According to a published article," Ingredients to Avoid" by BetterDogCare.com the thrid item on the page that is most commonly found is wet and semi moist food is, Propylene Glycol," a colorless viscouse hygroscopic liquid, CH3CHOHCH2OH, used in ANTIFREEZE solutions, in hydraulic fluids as a solvent."

Its used to keep the product from drying out. Its said to be toxic if consumed, but is approved by AAFCO ( its a branch of the FDA, primarily oversease animal food products).

" In the countries of the European Union, propylene glycol is not cleared as a general-purpose food grade product or direct food additive."

Interesting..... whats in our beloved pets food.....

Answer 2

They have not said for sure which ingredient is causing the problems. From what I understand it's not that the exact same food is being sold under different names, it's just that this food plant produces food for several different brands using the same equipment and several of the same ingredients. Whatever the problem is, it's causing very serious kidney problems in these cats and dogs. Everyone needs to check their pet food and if you've been feeding the recalled foods stop immediately and call your vet to see if you need to get your pet tested. If your animal is acting sick (drinking and urinating more, vomiting, not eating, acting lethargic), even if you're not sure if they've eaten the recalled food, you need to take them to the vet.

Answer 3

A complete list of the recalled products along with product codes, descriptions and production dates is available from the Menu Foods Web site about the pet food recall. The company also designated a (toll-free) phone numbers that pet owners can call for information — [phone], [phone]. It has received an undisclosed number of owner complaints that dogs and cats were vomiting and suffering
kidney failure after eating its products. The recall involves all the "cuts and gravy" wet-style dog and cat food produced at Menu's Emporia, Kan., facility between Dec. 3, 2006, and March 6, 2007. Codes, descriptions and production dates is available from the Menu Foods Web site.


National store labeled pet food brands are also connected to contamination.

Recalled products were made using wheat gluten purchased from a new supplier, which has since been dropped for another source. Wheat gluten is a source of protein.

The recall involves all the "cuts and gravy" wet-style dog and cat food produced at Menu's Emporia, Kan., facility between Dec. 3, 2006, and March 6, 2007.




But wait--Diamond Pet Food Co.-- (toll-free) phone number, 800-442-0402 (CST), diamondpet.com website, is yet another pet food company, fatal contamination (a lot of dogs were affected.) Processed at Gaston, South Carolina plant; tests showed high levels of aflatoxin, a naturally occurring toxic chemical that comes from a fungus found on corn and other grains that causes severe liver damage in animals.

If your pet shows any of these symptoms for aflatoxin, contact your veterinarian immediately.
— Sluggishness
— Loss of appetite
— Jaundice (yellow whites of the eyes, gums, belly)
— Severe, persistent vomiting combined with bloody diarrhea
— Fever

These pet food products are also sent globally, so many other countries were also affected by the recalls.

Attention: Diamond Pet Foods (dry and canned) are in no
way associated with Menu Foods March 2007 recall.
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SOMETHING TERRIBLE.

THE WHOLE WORLD IS BEING KILLED BY GENETIC MODIFICATION.

Answer 4

The company had switched one of the components and got it from a different company. The first reports of illness coincided with them switching suppliers. The last report I read on it did not specify exactly what component of the food was affected. It was not antifreeze.

Answer 5

there is the latest info on dogster .com it is on the top of the home page

Answer 6

I read that it was a fungus in the corn product.

Answer 7

i think it was wheat gluten.