Posted on 03/31/2007 4:51:03 AM PDT by Dr. Scarpetta
Topeka, KS (March 30, 2007) - In accordance with its over-riding commitment to pet health and well-being, Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Prescription Diet m/d Feline dry food from the market.
Hill's is taking this precautionary action because during a two-month period in early 2007, WHEAT GLUTEN for this product was provided by a company that also supplied wheat gluten to MENU FOODS.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration tests of wheat gluten samples from this period show the presence of a small amount of MELAMINE. Prescription Diet m/d Feline Dry represents less than one half of one percent of all Hill's products.
This is the only product Hill's currently sells in the United States and Canada that contains wheat gluten from any supplier.
No other Hill's Prescription Diet® or Science Diet® products are affected by this voluntary recall. Hill's Science Diet Savory Cuts Feline canned cat foods, manufactured by Menu Foods, were previously withdrawn from the market as a precaution. Together with this earlier withdrawal, less than 1% of all Hill's products have been affected.
The voluntary recall of Hill's Prescription Diet m/d Feline dry food involves discontinuation of all retail sales and product retrieval from sellers. This recall does not include Prescription Diet m/d Feline canned food which contains no wheat gluten.
Consumers should stop using this product and return it for a refund. All Hill's products carry a 100 percent guarantee, and consumers can receive a refund for recalled product.
Hill's expects to resume shipment shortly of a reformulated version of this highly beneficial product that will not contain wheat gluten. Please check with your veterinarian for an alternative Prescription Diet until m/d Feline dry is reformulated and made available again.
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More pet food recalls. I am pinging FRiends whom I believe may have pets.
I hope this is a lesson for companies who go to turd world countries for any kind of food stuff, however cheap.
I just bought some of this yesterday, but hadn't used it yet (although my dingbat son opened the package for no reason ...)
I'll take it back to the vet on Monday and exchange it for a different brand.
Thanks, save.
I still haven't seen my brand of dry food on the list, but I'm getting a bit worried that few, if any, brands are going to be clear of this problem.
Please, oh PLEASE don't let anything happen to the Meow- Mix; I'll have a rebellion on my hands...
I am glad that it wasn't used yet. Whew!
Bahbah, is it worth calling the vet to find out what you can make at home for your cats until there's some kind of all-clear?
It's a hassle,but your cats are part of your family.
You really don't want me to discuss how I think it got in there (no I don't think it was an act of aggression or terror).
Yes, it is well worth it.
Actually, I have a friend who has been doing this for years (she's a bit on the nutty side when it comes to health and nutrition, but she researches thoroughly). I remember some of the things she said, but I'm going to call later today and get a refresher.
I'm concerned about the affects of a sudden big change in their diet as well.
We use Purina ONE for our two Chessies. Hopefully they are immune to Asian sources.
Thanks, my brand has not been mentioned yet, but I am very worried and my kitty is very fussy. She won't eat just anything. I am thinking about getting some roasted chicken an feeding her that and cheese until this is over.
BTW
Actually, I have a friend who has been doing this for years (she's a bit on the nutty side when it comes to health and nutrition, but she researches thoroughly).
Now you have two friends who are on the nutty side when it comes to health and nutrition. Although I will be the first to admit that I eat cheezits and drink Classic Coca Cola when under stress.
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Then you are nowhere near close to where she is :)
Pureed canned tuna fish and white rice in those proportions should be fine for a short term fix.
LOL
Fingers crossed, Clint.
That might not be a bad idea, but your vet might have better suggestions as to what to feed her.
LOL
Yes, we had a few servings of Purina "elderly cat" formula left. I should be able to exchange the Hill's for Science Diet with no trouble.
If there was a ban on what was called tainted beef, I don't understand why wheat can't be identified as tainted.
BTW I am still not going to say what I am thinking. It doesn't negate what you said. It's just too awful to say.
:-)
This is little different than what I learned but more detailed.
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=1&cat=1399&articleid=701
Good :-)
I'm so glad that I feed the raw diet to my 2 fur faces. But this just makes my blood boil. I know folks who have lost their pets due to this and are devastated.
I have a friend who makes trips to a butcher to get meat with bones. She then grinds them up (raw) and freezes the lot in daily measures. When it comes time to feed the dogs, she mixes in pureed vegetables and puts it in a kong and the dogs eat it.
Thanks for the ping.
I have to run.
Back later this afternoon!
Cheers,
sl
You said it, tkathy. That goes double for people food, if its mentioned on the labels. (I'm not convinced it is all the time.) I can only wonder if the terrorists have taken note of just how easy it is to poison a large part of society before anyone figures out what's gone wrong. Between the ecoli and the pet food scandals, it makes me think we're easy pickin's for anyone who wants to do harm.
Not if the cats are males. Most male cats should avoid fish, even people fish, because of the high ash content. (Or so my vets have told me over the years.)
The few bucks these companies saved by going to China will be nothing compared to their losses.
Scary isn't it?
Do you know about this? I know you feed Science Diet.
The few Blue Seal feeds that do include wheat gluten [both pet and livestock] get the gluten from an American company in Michigan.
Right now, I'm sticking with them.
I never feed canned dog food.
I make my own "kibble topping" from grocery store meats.
Yes, especially my cat's favorite in a packet called Cluck-A-Doodle-Doo (by Meow Mix). He's a three month old orange and white kitten.
Nope, that wasn't my thought. It's certainly possible,but it would have required more coordination.
At any rate, I am hoping that everyone with pets will catch this right away to avoid more injuries to their furry friends.
Thanks for pinging your list!
Exactly right!
I noticed on Hill's website that they have so many different prescription cat foods. I called my daughter this morning to tell her about the recall, but she uses x/d™ Feline.
Extremely!
You're welcome!
:-) I hope that it helps
I'm sure it will!
Thanks for the update.
Purina Kit N Kaboodle better stay safe or there will be
a mutiny by my big boy cat.
Thanks for posting.
This is what my cats eat. Went to the vet today, with the press release from Hills and the remainer of the M/D, and they refunded my money and gave me an alternate food instead- at Hills expense. The vet's office has been trying since yesterday to contact Hills but they are not available and their VM box is full.
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