Recalls

Solid Gold Health Products, Natural Balance Pet Foods and WellPet LLC have issued voluntary recalls.

Contaminated dog food blamed for infant's Salmonella infection; companies cited for negligence.

Environmental sampling of pharmacy's clean room revealed presence of microorganisms and fungal growth.

FDA inspection finds that South Carolina plant did not take reasonable precautions to prevent contamination.

Recall includes twelve brands of dry dog food; CDC investigation continues.

Analytical testing of the product sample indicated a low level of thiamine (Vitamin B1).

Cargill Animal Nutrition recalled a limited number of Nutrena Nature-Wise Goat Pellets due to an error in labeling, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul Adult Light Formula tests positive for Salmonella.

At least 12 states affected in voluntary recall of Diamond Naturals Lamb Meal and Rice.

Rockville, Md. -- Two lots of livestock and poultry feed that were distributed in Nebraska and Wyoming have been recalled after an unspecified number of horses died from exposure to high monensin sodium levels.

Rockville, Md. -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a safety warning to veterinarians about the use (and purchase) of some hand-held dental X-ray units sold over the Internet from foreign sources.

National Report -- Two more dry dog foods have been recalled due to high aflatoxin levels, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Thayer, Mo. -- Advanced Animal Nutrition recalled its Dog Power Dog Food products manufactured from Jan. 4, 2011 through Nov. 18, 2011, due to high aflatoxin levels.

Lecompte, La. -- Cargill Animal Nutrition voluntarily recalled two brands of dry dog food manufactured over the last year due to high aflatoxin levels.

Mason, Ohio -- The Proctor & Gamble Company (P&G) is voluntarily recalling a single production lot of its Iams ProActive Health Smart Puppy dry dog food.

Rockville, Md. -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning about chicken jerky products imported from China, after seeing an increase in dog illnesses over the last 12 months.

Rockville, Md. -- FDA launched a national initiative to collect and analyze samples of pet foods, pet treats and other pet supplements for Salmonella contamination.

Rockville, Md. -- Thousands of bags of soy flour, which is used to make human and animal food products, are being recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Madison, N.J. -- Pfizer Animal Health is voluntarily recalling one lot each of Antisedan® (atipamezole hydrochloride) Sterile Injectable Solution and Dexdomitor® (dexmedetomidine hydrochloride) Sterile Injectable Solution after it was discovered that some of these products may contain foreign particles.

Rockville, Md. -- Merrick Pet Care of Amarillo, Texas, is recalling a single lot of its Doggie Wishbone pet treat (ITEM No. 29050, UPC No. 2280829050, Lot 11031, Best By 30 Jan 2013) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Rockville, Md. -- Ridley Block Operations initiated a voluntary recall July 29 on one lot of Purina-Lix 38 Hi-E and RangeLand® 38 Hi-E free-choice supplement tubs for beef cattle because softened product may contain excessive levels of urea.

Wichita, Kan. -- Cargill Value Added Meats Retail is voluntarily recalling about 36 million pounds of fresh and frozen ground turkey in response to an outbreak of Salmonella Heidelberg that has infected at least 77 people in 26 states.

Federal and state agencies unveiled a new plan to share information about illnesses and product defects associated with pet food.

St. Louis -- Nestle Purina PetCare is voluntarily recalling a limited number of Purina Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food products.

St. Louis -- Nestlé Purina PetCare Co. is voluntarily recalling about 870 bags of dry cat food shipped to customers in Colorado, Idaho and Oregon.

Vernon, Conn. -- Bravo! is voluntarily recalling some of its pig ear chews because of a possible Salmonella contamination.

Rockville, Md. -- Primal Pet Foods recalled its Feline Chicken & Salmon foods because of possible Salmonella contamination, reports FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine.

Rockville, Md. -- Blackman Industries of Kansas City, Kan. is recalling several pig ear treats because they may be contaminated with Salmonella, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.