Recalls

National Report -- Taffy pet treats have been recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination, while some horse feed products have been recalled because it may contain a medication that can be fatal at high doses.

Washington -- Teva Pharmaceuticals recalled one lot of metronidazole tablets, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Numerous lots of dexamethasone sodium phosphate and sodium bicarbonate injections have been recalled due to the presence of particulates, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Washington--Kroger Co. recalled select packages of pet food sold in some of its retail stores because the products may be tainted with aflatoxin.

The recall covers three pet-food products suspected of containing higher levels of Vitamin D than intended.

Secaucus, N.J. -- Hartz Mountain Corp. is recalling a dog treat due to concerns over the risk of Salmonella contamination.

Cincinnati -- Proctor & Gamble is voluntarily recalling a small number of bags from one Iams dry cat-food formulation.

Toronto, Ontario -- Menu Foods -- known largely for a widespread pet-food recall in 2007 -- was purchased by Arkansas-based Simmons Pet Food, Inc. for $239 million.

Amarillo, Texas -- Merrick Pet Care is expanding a recall from earlier this month to include another 80 cases of its Texas Hold'ems dog treats.

Cleveland, Ga. -- Mice, rats, and chicks sold as frozen reptile feed may have been the cause of human illnesses in 17.

Salmonella fears trigger recall of some 22 veterinary formulations

Cincinnati -- Concerns about possible Salmonella contamination pushed Procter & Gamble to voluntarily recall two lots of an Iams veterinary formula of dry cat food.

Buffalo, N.Y. -- Potential Salmonella contamination has prompted Feline's Pride to expand an existing recall of its raw food with ground bone for cats and kittens.

Buffalo, N.Y. -- Feline?s Pride has voluntarily recalled its raw food with ground bone for cats and kittens, natural chicken formula, because of possible Salmonella contamination.

Amarillo, Texas -- More than 80 cases of beef filet pet treats have been recalled for possible Salmonella contamination.

Cincinnati, Ohio -- Recall now includes an expanded list of nutritional supplements sold nationally at various retailers.

Cincinnati, Ohio -- United Pet Group has announced a recall of all unexpired lots of its Pro-Pet Adult Daily Vitamin Supplement tablets for dogs due to possible Salmonella poisoning.

Pacoima, Calif. -- A positive test result for Salmonella led to a voluntary recall of certain dog foods from Natural Balance Pet Foods.

Cincinnati, Ohio -- Cats fed a new recalled food are at greater risk for developing signs of thiamine deficiency.

Millsboro, Del. -- Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health issued an urgent recall of its PreveNile West Nile virus vaccine due to an increased incidence of adverse events.

St. Louis, Mo. -- The Food and Drug Administration is reporting that Purina Mills has recalled specific lots of horse and poultry feed.

Broken Bow, Neb. -- Response Products voluntarily recalled two lots of its Advanced Cetyl M Joint Action Formula for Dogs due to possible Salmonella contamination from an ingredient manufactured by a Nevada supplier.

Washington -- A recall of select frozen chicken diet formulas for dogs and cats has been expanded to all of the company?s frozen chicken meals.

Washington -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announces a voluntary recall of Nature?s Variety Chicken Formula Raw Frozen Diet for dogs and cats because of possible Salmonella contamination.

Kansas City, Mo. -- Two owners of a company implicated in the 2007 pet food recall were sentenced to three years of probation and levied fines of $5,000 each. The court also slapped Chemnutra with another $25,000 fine.

Toronto, Canada -- Longisil, a form of penicillin used to treat various infections in large and small animals, has been recalled by Canadian health officials.

FDA announces voluntary recall of Teva's Ketamine Hydrochloride Injection.

Meta, Mo. -- Diamond Pet Foods has reported a total of 21 cats with thiamine deficiency in Pennsylvania and New York since a voluntary recall of two brands of the company's dry cat food in September.

Phoenix, Ariz. -- PetSmart is expanding its voluntary recall of beef hoof products manufactured by Pet Carousel in Sanger, Calif.

Washington -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has recalled 11,500 pounds of various meat and poultry products produced by a California company after they were distributed without having been inspected by federal authorities.