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« on: May 21, 2009, 12:23:48 PM » |
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« Last Edit: May 31, 2009, 04:43:40 AM by JustMe »
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Spartycats
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« Reply #1 on: May 21, 2009, 12:30:57 PM » |
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Wow, thanks for posting this.
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« Reply #2 on: May 21, 2009, 12:36:42 PM » |
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mary blonde
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« Reply #3 on: May 21, 2009, 12:58:25 PM » |
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Excessive zinc? Wonder if that is part of the ongoing problem with the dry dogfood?
Results on the tests I had done on my Bonnie's food came back pretty high.
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JustMe
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« Reply #4 on: May 21, 2009, 01:01:39 PM » |
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People might want to call their vets even if they don't use this product and give them a heads up on this recall or email them the FDA recall info. Just called mine. Holiday weekend and all......
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Eventually they will understand,
Replied the glorious cat
For I will whisper into their hearts
That I am always with them
I just am....forever and ever and ever.
Poem for Cats, author unknown
"A kitten in the animal kingdom is like a rosebud in a garden", author unknown
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Cato
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« Reply #5 on: May 21, 2009, 01:17:53 PM » |
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This recall is apparently due to incorrect levels of zinc and potassium in the finished product - an error made by a US-based premix supplier. One batch had too much zinc and not enough potassium. The premix batch had under-levels of potassium. Affected dry foods:
NUTRO(R) NATURAL CHOICE(R) COMPLETE
CARE(R) Kitten Food 4 lbs 0 79105 20607 5
NUTRO(R) NATURAL CHOICE(R) COMPLETE
CARE(R) Kitten Food 8 lbs 0 79105 20608 2
NUTRO(R) NATURAL CHOICE(R) COMPLETE
CARE(R) Kitten Food (Bonus Bag) 9.2 lbs 0 79105 20695 2
NUTRO(R) NATURAL CHOICE(R) COMPLETE
CARE(R) Kitten Food 20 lbs 0 79105 20609 9
NUTRO(R) NATURAL CHOICE(R) COMPLETE
CARE(R) Kitten Food (Sample Bag) 1.5 oz none
NUTRO(R) NATURAL CHOICE(R) COMPLETE
CARE(R) Adult 4 lbs 0 79105 20610 5
NUTRO(R) NATURAL CHOICE(R) COMPLETE
CARE(R) Adult 8 lbs 0 79105 20611 2
NUTRO(R) NATURAL CHOICE(R) COMPLETE
CARE(R) Adult (Bonus Bag) 9.2 lbs 0 79105 20694 5
NUTRO(R) NATURAL CHOICE(R) COMPLETE
CARE(R) Adult 20 lbs 0 79105 20612 9
NUTRO(R) NATURAL CHOICE(R) COMPLETE
CARE(R) Adult (Sample Bag) 1.5 oz none
NUTRO(R) NATURAL CHOICE(R) COMPLETE
CARE(R) Adult Oceanfish Flavor 4 lbs 0 79105 20622 8
NUTRO(R) NATURAL CHOICE(R) COMPLETE
CARE(R) Adult Oceanfish Flavor 8 lbs 0 79105 20623 5
NUTRO(R) NATURAL CHOICE(R) COMPLETE
CARE(R) Adult Oceanfish Flavor
(Bonus Bag) 9.2 lbs 0 79105 20698 3
NUTRO(R) NATURAL CHOICE(R) COMPLETE
CARE(R) Adult Oceanfish Flavor 20 lbs 0 79105 20624 2
NUTRO(R) MAX(R) Cat Adult Roasted
Chicken Flavor 3 lbs 0 79105 10228 5
NUTRO(R) MAX(R) Cat Adult Roasted
Chicken Flavor 6 lbs 0 79105 10229 2
NUTRO(R) MAX(R) Cat Adult Roasted
Chicken Flavor 16 lbs 0 79105 10230 8
NUTRO(R) MAX(R) Cat Adult Roasted
Chicken Flavor (Sample Bag) 1.5 oz none
NUTRO(R) MAX(R) Cat Indoor Adult
Roasted Chicken Flavor 3 lbs 0 79105 10243 8
NUTRO(R) MAX(R) Cat Indoor Adult
Roasted Chicken Flavor 6 lbs 0 79105 10244 5
NUTRO(R) MAX(R) Cat Indoor Adult
Roasted Chicken Flavor 16 lbs 0 79105 10245 2
NUTRO(R) MAX(R) Cat Indoor Adult
Roasted Chicken Flavor (Sample
Bag) 1.5 oz none
NUTRO(R) MAX(R) Cat Indoor Adult
Salmon Flavor 3 lbs 0 79105 10246 9
NUTRO(R) MAX(R) Cat Indoor Adult
Salmon Flavor 6 lbs 0 79105 10247 6
NUTRO(R) MAX(R) Cat Indoor Adult
Salmon Flavor 16 lbs 0 79105 10248 3
NUTRO(R) MAX(R) Cat Indoor Weight
Control 3 lbs 0 79105 10249 0
NUTRO(R) MAX(R) Cat Indoor Weight
Control 6 lbs 0 79105 10250 6
NUTRO(R) MAX(R) Cat Indoor Weight
Control 16 lbs 0 79105 10251 3
Source: the NUTRO website
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« Reply #6 on: May 21, 2009, 01:28:16 PM » |
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Called my vet - they hadn't heard, yet, but they took it seriously and thanked me for calling.
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JustMe
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« Reply #7 on: May 21, 2009, 01:31:33 PM » |
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Good job! Also called my local Petco manager.
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Eventually they will understand,
Replied the glorious cat
For I will whisper into their hearts
That I am always with them
I just am....forever and ever and ever.
Poem for Cats, author unknown
"A kitten in the animal kingdom is like a rosebud in a garden", author unknown
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5CatMom
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« Reply #8 on: May 21, 2009, 01:46:39 PM » |
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OK, I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop.
What about the DOG FOOD?
Yes, I see what the recall notice says, but WHAT ABOUT THE DOG FOOD?
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Carol
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« Reply #9 on: May 21, 2009, 01:59:18 PM » |
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My indie store got a fax from Nutro...I hope they send them to ALL the retailers! My vet gets FDA updates thank God! Time for us to call our kitty owner friends and start spreading the word!
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« Reply #10 on: May 21, 2009, 02:20:51 PM » |
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So how long ago was this food made? The recall dates are May to Aug 2010, its not even August of 2009 yet. Why are they just now detecting this? Whatever happened to their wonderful quality control? This is their QC statement on their site, so much for that. And they wonder why pet parents dont trust them. This should have been caught before it was put on the shelves. http://www.nutroproducts.com/nutro-products-quality-safety.shtml |
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Carol
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« Reply #11 on: May 21, 2009, 02:27:37 PM » |
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And they claimed to know this past Monday...isn't today Thursday??? I hate the term voluntary recall...makes it sound like they are doing us a favor....  Of course we know there is no mandatory recall authority for pet food don't we Itchmoers!! "abundance of caution" should show up next...but where? and what other pet food companies used the same pre-mix....as Nadine L said at Pet Connection...is this from a "ChemNutra" type problem... http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2009/05/21/nutro-recalls-some-of-its-dry-cat-foods/ |
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“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” — Margaret Mead
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5CatMom
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« Reply #13 on: May 21, 2009, 02:56:56 PM » |
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An excerpt from Nutro's website: Nutro ensures that only high quality ingredients go into the pet food we make. We procure ingredients only from qualified suppliers, many of whom we have worked with for over a decade.
Ingredient Sourcing
Suppliers and co-manufacturers must document the source and country of origin of all raw materials purchased for use in NUTRO® products.
Ingredient Testing
Our quality assurance personnel must qualify suppliers and co-manufacturers and their ingredients tested, before they can become approved for use in NUTRO® products.
Compliance Checks
Once raw materials arrive at a Nutro Products facility, we conduct tests to check for quality, safety, and consistency.
Adhering to Standards
Nutro Products’ testing of raw materials conforms to standards set by the USDA and AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials).http://www.nutroproducts.com/nutro-products-quality-safety.shtml 5CatMom =^..^ = |
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« Reply #14 on: May 21, 2009, 03:01:07 PM » |
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Wow, that's about all the kinds of dry cat food that they make! Overdose of zinc can be toxic, especially to small animals like cats and kittens. Note particularly that long-term over-exposure can be as bad as ingesting a large dose. http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+1677+1684&aid=2258Putting this link here with symptoms of mild and severe zinc overdose, so that those who may have fed this food will know what to look for. |
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Read "The Omnivore's Dilemma" and you'll know where we are going and why we are in this handbasket.
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