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FDA Warns of Possible Danger with Vet Jet™ Device for Feline Leukemia Vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration is warning veterinarians and pet owners, particularly cat owners, of the possible risk of fractures with the Vet Jet™ transdermal vaccination system device. The device, made by Bioject, Inc., is sold exclusively as the delivery system for the Merial product, PUREVAX® Recombinant Feline Leukemia Vaccine. The device delivers the leukemia vaccine through the skin to cats.
Merrick Pet Care Recalls Single Lot of Doggie Wishbone Pet Treat: Salmonella
Merrick Pet Care, Inc. of Amarillo, Texas is recalling a single lot of its Doggie Wishbone pet treat (ITEM # 29050, UPC # 2280829050, Lot 11031 Best By 30 Jan 2013) because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. 248 cases of this lot were manufactured and shipped to distributors in 10 states.
Nestle Purina Recalls Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food: Salmonella Contamination
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company (NPPC) is voluntarily recalling a limited number of 3.5- and 7-pound bags of its Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food from a single production run and shipped to customers in 12 states in December 2010. This is being done because some bags of the product have been found to be contaminated with Salmonella.
American Regent Recalls Calcium Gluconate Injection USP 10% 100 mL Pharmacy Bulk Package Due to Particulates
This voluntary recall was initiated because some of the vials of this lot may contain silicone particles. Potential adverse events after intravenous administration of solutions containing particulates may include disruption of blood flow within small blood vessels in the lung, localized inflammation (swelling and redness due to accumulation of inflammatory cells), and granuloma formation.
Nestle Purina Recalls Dry Cat Food Shipped to Oregon, Idaho and Colorado: Possible Salmonella Contamination
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company is recalling approximately 870 bags of dry cat food shipped to Colorado, Idaho and Oregon. The food has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
DVMs, Pet Owners Encouraged to Watch for Illness Linked to Chicken Jerky Treats: Illnesses Reported in Canada
The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association has notified the AVMA that several veterinarians in Canada have reported dogs with Fanconi syndrome-like disease that may be associated with the consumption of chicken jerky treats manufactured in China. This mirrors the incidents reported in the United States in 2007 and investigated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
American Regent Recalls One Lot of Concentrated Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 23.4%, 30 mL Single Dose Vial
American Regent recalls one lot of Concentrated Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 23.4%, 30 mL Single Dose Vial Lot #0362 (Expiration Date May 2012, NDC # 0517-2930-25) because some of the vials of this lot contain visible particulates.
American Regent Recalls One Lot of Methyldopate HCL Injection Due to Glass Particulate Contamination
American Regent is conducting a nationwide voluntary recall to the consumer and user level of Methyldopate HCL Injection, USP, 250 mg/5 mL (50mg/mL), 5 mL Single Dose Vial NDC # 0517-8905-10, Lot # 0152, Exp Date March, 2012. This recall is for Lot # 0152 only. No other lots of Methyldopate HCL Injection, USP are subject to this voluntary recall.
Bravo! Recalls One Lot of 50 ct Bulk Oven Roasted Pig Ears Due to Salmonella Contamination
Bravo! is voluntarily recalling select boxes of Bravo! Pig Ears Chews because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The products affected by this recall includes only Bravo! 50 ct bulk Oven roasted Pig Ears Product Code: 75-121 Lot # 12-06-10.
Primal Pet Foods Recalls One Lot of Feline Chicken & Salmon Formula Food: Salmonella Contamination
Primal Pet Foods has initiated a voluntary recall of their Feline Chicken & Salmon Formula with a "Best By" date code of 043112-17 because this product may be contaminated with Salmonella. The only product affected is limited to Feline Chicken & Salmon Formula with a "Best By" date code of 043112-17. No other Primal Pet Foods products are affected.
