Recalls

The CDC has documented the first known cat-to-human transmission of H5N1 avian influenza, a new injectable monoclonal antibody for itchy dogs has launched, and a recall involving more than 180 raw dog food products linked to reported pet illnesses has led a company to completely stop production.

Federal and state officials identified Listeria monocytogenes in multiple Raaw Energy products distributed across 9 states. The company has since stopped production and expanded its recall to all products made over a 5-month period.

A newly conditionally approved treatment for a painful neurologic condition in dogs, the first detection of pseudorabies in US commercial swine in more than 20 years, and a nationwide raw pet food recall over Salmonella contamination.

Further testing and evaluation are underway, according to Albright’s Raw Pet Food.

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The voluntary recall affects more than 300 lots of Webcol Large Alcohol Prep Pads used in veterinary clinics for surgical preparation and wound care.

The FDA has issued a warning that multiple lots of Raaw Energy frozen dog food have tested positive for Listeria, Salmonella, Escherichia coli O157, and Campylobacter jejuni.

The product was sold in more than 10 states.

The contamination is associated with a current outbreak in Canada, affecting 32 individuals to date.

The company has not yet provided sufficient proof that affected lots of BioLogics All-Natural & Grain-Free Beef Recipe for Dogs have been removed from the marketplace, the FDA said.

Two lots of its dog and cat food are being recalled due to Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Nostrum Laboratories cannot guarantee the safety of Sucralfate Tablets USP 1 gram manufactured after June 2023.

Dogs have experienced burn injuries following unsafe use of Megadyne grounding pads

Both products are at risk of potential Salmonella contamination

The food was recalled as a precautionary measure because of potential contamination risks

Spectrum Brands Pet Care has issued a voluntary recall of the FURminator deShedding Ultra Premium dog conditioner due to bacterial contamination

The company recently released a third list of recalled products following previous recalls announced earlier in 2024

Mars Petcare US recalled 315 bags of Pedigree products that were purchased through Walmart

The company has added 17 lots of chicken, swine and rabbit feed products to its initial recall on March 30, 2024.

Certain Blue Ridge Beef products may be contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes

The recall is due to potentially elevated levels of Aflatoxin

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental has been recalled due to potentially elevated vitamin D

Products in single lot may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

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Earlier this year, the company issued a major international recall after hundreds of dogs became ill or died due to aflatoxin poisoning.

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This marks the third recall by the company in 3 years for the same problem.

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