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Human Salmonella Infections Linked to Recalled Diamond Pet Foods Dry Dog Food
Human cases of Salmonella Infantis infection have been linked to recently recalled dry dog food products manufactured by Diamond Pet Foods in their South Carolina plant.
Kaytee Pet Products Recalls One Lot of Kaytee Forti-Diet Pro Health Mouse, Rat and Hamster Food Due to Salmonella
Kaytee Pet Products is recalling a single manufacturing batch of Kaytee Forti-Diet Pro Health Mouse, Rat and Hamster due to possible contamination with Salmonella. This product was not originally distributed in Oregon, but was distributed in Washington.
American Regent Recalls One Lot of Epinephrine Injection, USP, 1:1000, 1 mL Ampules
American Regent is recalling Epinephrine Injection, USP, 1:1000, 1 mL Ampules, NDC #0517-1071-25 Lot #1395, Exp Date: July 2012.
Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy: Mad Cow Disease (4th US Case Reported)
Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), also known as Mad Cow Disease, is a chronic, fatal disease that affects the central nervous system of cattle. The nation's fourth case was reported in a central California dairy cow in April 2012. Results confirmed the animal was positive for atypical BSE, a "very rare" form of the disease not generally associated with infected feed. The cow did not enter the human food supply. Milk does not spread BSE.
Kaytee Recalls Two Hand Feeding Formulas for Baby Birds
Kaytee, a Central Garden & Pet brand, is recalling two products, Kaytee exact® Hand Feeding Formula Baby Birds and Kaytee exact® Hand Feeding Formula Baby Macaw, due to high levels of vitamin D. These products are used primarily by bird breeders for feeding baby birds. Baby birds being fed the formula may run the risk of kidney failure when ingesting the product.
Canine Parvovirus
Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious gastrointestinal disease. Puppies less than 6 months old and unvaccinated dogs are most at risk to contract a serious case of the disease, which can be fatal.
Cyanobacterial Poisonings
Cyanobacterial poisoning is an acute, often fatal condition caused by the ingestion of high concentrations of toxins from blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, in water.
American Regent Recalls Cyanocobalamin Injection, USP, 100 mcg/mL, 1ml Vial Lot #s 1662, 1679, 1683 Due to Cracks in the Vials
American Regent is undertaking this voluntary recall of Cyanocobalamin Injection, USP, lots: 1662, 1679, and 1683 because cracks can form in the heel (bottom) and sides of some vials of these lots. These cracks may lead to a lack of assurance of sterility and the potential for development of glass particulates. This drug can be used in veterinary medicine for treatment of Vitamin B12 deficiencies as well as certain types of anemia.
Hartz Mountain Corporation Recalls 4 Lots of Wardley® Advanced Nutrition™ Perfect Protein™ Tropical Flake Fish Food: Salmonella
The Hartz Mountain Corporation has recalled product from four specific lots of Wardley® Advanced Nutrition™ Perfect Protein™ Tropical Flake Fish Food 1 oz. size due to concerns that one or more containers within the specified lots may have been potentially contaminated with Salmonella.
