Welcome, Robin!

We have some information about can liners causing a recall in 2006:

http://www.michigan.gov/mda/0,1607,7-125-2961_2968_45559-145636--,00.html

Various Pet Food Products Recalled - June 12, 2006

- Ol' Roy Chicken Flavor; 22 oz. can / Item #89762 (UPC #0068113189762) and Item #34923 (UPC #072562349231) / "Use By" dates between March 16, 2008 and June 6, 2008

- Ol' Roy Beef Flavor; 22 oz. can / Item #89763 (UPC 0068113189763) and Item #35023 (UPC  #072562350237) / "Use By" dates between March 16, 2008 and June 6, 2008

- Ol' Roy Hearty Loaf with Chopped Beef; 22 oz. can / Item #89770 (UPC  #0068113189770) / "Use By" dates between March 16, 2008 and June 6, 2008

- Ol' Roy Hearty Loaf Chopped Meaty Combo; 22 oz. can / Item#89771 (UPC #0068113189771) / "Use By" dates between March 16, 2008 and June 6, 2008

Problem/Reason for Recall:
Enamel can lining may flake off into petfood.

Amount recalled:
Approximately 6.9 million pounds.

Recalling Firm:
Simmons Pet Food, Inc.
Siloam Springs, AR 72761

Product Manufacturer:
Simmons Pet Food, Inc.
Siloam Springs, AR 72761

Simmons is a co-packer for other brands and has their own line of wet foods--you see some of their own brands and some of their co-packed ones at the Michigan recall link above.

http://www.simmonspetfood.com/

"We are one of the largest canned pet food private label manufacturing businesses in the United States. Simmons Pet Food, Inc. manufactures retail private label brands for some of the largest American retailers. In addition to our private label business, we support several national brands: Twin Pet, Strongheart, Kitty and Fit & Active. These products are found on the shelves of several major retailers as well as regional grocery stores across the United States. The formulas offer 100% complete and balanced nutrition in accordance with the guidelines of the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO).

"In addition to the two pet food manufacturing plants, Simmons Pet Food, Inc. also operates Simmons Metal Container. SMC manufactures cans for both Simmons Pet Food, Inc. and other outside customers.
http://www.simmonspetfood.com/products.html

"A major part of our business is providing products and services to retailers through retailer branded programs. Simmons Pet Food, Inc. is one of the largest retailer branded manufacturing plants for canned pet food in the United States. We have taken an aggressive approach to this strategy and are currently expanding our manufacturing capacity and capabilities to meet the needs of the retail community. Simmons Pet Food, Inc. provides specific resources for category and shelf management. Our goal is to help our customers achieve the greatest return per square inch of occupied shelf space by a Simmons Pet Food, Inc. or retailer branded product"

http://www.simmonspetfood.com/about.html

Simmons Pet Food Plant – Siloam Springs, AR

Segments

Value Canned Dog Food & Canned Cat Food
Mainstream Canned Dog Food & Canned Cat Food
Super Premium Canned Dog Food & Canned Cat Food

Forms

Loaf Products
Cuts
Slices

Can Sizes

13.2oz
22oz
5.5oz
3 oz

Packaging
 
Standard cases
Dispenser packs with quantities of 4,6,8,10 and 12 cans

Although it says that Simmons makes a lot of cans for the pet food industry, we have no idea who does the cans for Canidae.

Simmons has recently been cited by FDA-see link:

http://itchmoforums.com/news-recall-related/simmons-pet-food-inc-receives-warning-letter-from-fda-t5894.0.html

Canidae was being canned by Evanger's who has/had a similar problem:

http://itchmoforums.com/your-problems-with-pet-food/canidae-platinum-canned-dog-food-boston-terrier-site-t4855.0.html

http://itchmoforums.com/news-recall-related/april-24-08-evangers-fda-orders-food-maker-to-obtain-emerg-operating-permit-t4594.0.html

If you don't hear from FDA soon, you might want to call again with this.

Hi, Robin --

I would file an official complaint with your FDA coordinator and insist on filing an actual complaint, here:

http://www.fda.gov/cvm/petfoods.htm
How to Report a Pet Food Complaint

To report complaints about pet food (and other animal feed), please contact your state FDA's Consumer Complaint Coordinator(s). Contact information can be found at the list of FDA's Consumer Complaint Coordinators . When reporting, please include as much information as possible, including the specific product name, lot numbers, veterinarian's report and diagnosis, etc.

Follow the link above to find out your FDA coordinator's phone number and tell them you want to file a complaint. The FDA does have to take such complaints, and this is a continuing issue for many. Glad to see someone who is willing to go the extra step, and really hope your dog is okay. Let us know.
3cats

I am a guest searching out some answers to the problem of the can liner peeling off into the food for canidae.  I returned a can that looked like paint peeling from the inside of a paint can (it was the liner) to my local pet food store today.  The owner immediately called the sales rep who called me back.  He reported that the peeling liner was "human grade", that the contents of the can where cooked in the can and that is why the liner peels off into the food and it was not a problem.  It is a problem for me and I will not feed my dog food from cans that have liners that peel off!  Other thoughts?

TomO

Welcome to Itchmo TomO. There is a lot of information posted on this forum that will give you an insight into the companies who do the canning for pet food companies. Let us know how you make out.