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09/30/2009 Health Advisories Issued for Toxic Algae: Harmful to Dogs and Humans
10/15/2009 Report Pesticide Incidents to NPIC
10/15/2009 Chicken Jerky Products for Dogs
10/15/2009 Nutro Recalls Selected Puppy Food Due to Possible Plastic Contamination
10/15/2009 Clinicians Advised to Halt Use of Propofol from Tainted Lots from Teva Pharmaceuticals
10/15/2009 EPA Increases Scrutiny of Flea and Tick Control Products for Pets
10/23/2009 Wysong Recalls Selected Canine Diets Maintenance™ and Senior™ Food
11/09/2009 Hospira Recalls Certain Lots of Liposyn and Propofol Products
11/10/2009 PetSmart Recalls More Pet Carousel Pet Treat Products for Potential Salmonella Contamination; FDA Health Alert
12/01/2009 Diamond Pet Foods Recalls Selected Premium Edge Cat Foods
12/09/2009 How to File a Pet Food Complaint With the FDA
12/10/2009 Pet Carousel Recalls Pig Ears and Beef Hoof Pet Treats
01/12/2010 FDA & Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health Issue Warning About Vetsulin®
01/13/2010 Nutro Recalls Selected Dry Cat Foods Due to Incorrect Levels of Zinc and Potassium
01/15/2010 FDA: Merrick Beef Filet Squares Dog Treats Are Salmonella Risk, Discontinue Use
03/09/2010 Nature’s Variety Expands Recall of Raw Frozen Diet for Dogs & Cats Due to Salmonella Risk
04/13/2010 Response Products Recalls Cetyl M for Dogs: Possible Salmonella Contamination
04/19/2010 Purina Mills Recalls Horse and Poultry Feed: Metal Fragments Found
05/04/2010 Intervet Schering-Plough Recalls PreveNile® West Nile Virus Vaccine
05/04/2010 Clarification of Teva Animal Health Recalls: Ketamine Hydrochloride & Butorphanol Injections
05/05/2010 FDA Announces Availability of Vetsulin for Critical Needs Dogs and Cats
06/09/2010 Pfizer Recalls Metronidazole, Ciprofloxacin and Ondansetron IV Products Due to Sterility Issues
06/09/2010 Proctor & Gamble Recalls Iams ProActive Health Canned Cat and Kitten Food
06/18/2010 Kent Feeds Swine Feed Products Recalled Due to Insufficient Vitamin D Levels
06/18/2010 Natural Balance Recalls Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog Food Due to Salmonella Risk
06/18/2010 Intervet Schering-Plough Recalls Lot of Estrumate Due to Particulate Contamination
06/23/2010 Pro-Pet Adult Daily Vitamins for Dogs Recalled Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
06/24/2010 EPA to Increase Restrictions on Spot-On Flea and Tick Products
07/05/2010 United Pet Group Expands Recall of Pet Nutrition Supplements Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
07/06/2010 Merrick Pet Care Recalls Beef Filet Squares (10 oz Bag) Due to Salmonella Risk
07/15/2010 Feline’s Pride Expands Natural Chicken Formula Cat Food Recall: Possible Salmonella Contamination
07/26/2010 Iams Veterinary Formulas Feline Renal Dry Cat Food (5.5 lb) Bags: Two Lots Recalled Due to Salmonella
07/28/2010 Mice Direct Recalls Frozen Mice, Rats and Chicken: Salmonella Contamination May Have Sickened 30 Humans
08/09/2010 Iams Veterinary Dry Formulas & Eukanuba Naturally Wild, Pure, and Sensitive Skin Formulas Recalled: Salmonella Risk
08/17/2010 Merrick Pet Care Recalls All Lots of Filet Squares & Texas Hold’ems Treats (10 oz bag): Salmonella Risk
09/06/2010 P&G Recalls Some Bags from One Lot of Iams Proactive Health Indoor Weight & Hairball Care Dry Cat Food
09/09/2010 Hartz Recalls One Lot of Naturals Real Beef Treats Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
09/27/2010 Amgen Recalls Specific Lots of Epogen and Procrit Due to Glass Flakes
10/13/2010 Blue Buffalo Recalls Dog Food Due to Increased Levels of Vitamin D
10/22/2010 Actavis Inc. Recalls 18 Lots of Fentanyl Transdermal System 25 mcg/h
10/27/2010 FDA Announces Addition of Boxed Warning to METACAM® (meloxicam) Labels
10/28/2010 Sandoz Recalls 50mg/2mL and 250mg/10mL Vials of Methotrexate Injection Due to Glass Particulates
10/29/2010 B. Braun Recalls 7 Lots of Heparin Injection Due to Contamination
12/20/2010 Kroger Recalls Pet Food in Midwest States Due to Aflatoxin Risk
12/30/2010 American Regent Recalls of Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection, USP 4 mg/mL, 30 mL Multiple Dose Vial
12/30/2010 American Regent Recalls Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP 7.5% and 8.4%, 50mL Single Dose Vials Due to Particulate Matter
01/06/2011 Teva Pharmaceuticals Recalls One Lot of Metronidazole 250mg Tablets
01/06/2011 Virbac Recalls Soloxine® (Levothyroxine Sodium) Thyroid Supplement
01/28/2011 Merrick Pet Care Recalls Jr. Texas Taffy Pet Treats Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination
01/31/2011 Family Farm Complete Horse 10 Horse Feed Recalled Due to Possible Monensin Sodium Contamination
02/04/2011 FDA Announces Upcoming Shortage of Vetsulin for Dogs and Cats in the Critical Need Program
02/04/2011 American Regent Recalls One Lot of Sodium Thiosulfate Injection Due to Particulates
02/07/2011 American Regent Recalls One Lot of Potassium Phosphates Injection Due to Particulate Contamination
03/01/2011 Recall of Wellness® Canned Cat Food: Possible Thiamine Deficiency
03/09/2011 Jones Natural Chews Recalls Pig Ears Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
03/17/2011 American Regent Recalls Specific Lots of Concentrated Sodium Chloride Injection Due to Particulates
03/17/2011 American Regent Recalls Specific Lots of Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection Due to Particulates
03/21/2011 Povidine Prep Pads Recalled Due to Possible Contamination with Elizabethkingia meningoseptica
03/21/2011 Qualitest Phenobarbitol Recall: Adverse Events in Dogs Reported
03/29/2011 Finasteride and Citalopram Recalled for Possible Mislabeling
04/27/2011 American Regent Recalls One Lot of Ammonium Molybdate Injection, USP Due to Particulates
05/02/2011 Reporting Adverse Events with Animal Drugs or Devices
05/04/2011 Keys Manufacturing Company, Inc. Recalls Pig Ears for Pet Treats: Possible Salmonella Contamination
05/10/2011 Triad Group Recalls Alcohol Prep Pads, Swabs and Swabsticks: Animal First Aid Kit Affected
05/13/2011 FDA Cautions Pet Owners on Use of an Unapproved Pet Shampoo Product: Douxo Seborrhea Shampoo
05/18/2011 Boss Pet Products Recalls Diggers Natural Treat Pig Ear Pet Treats: Possible Salmonella Contamination
05/18/2011 Blackman Industries Recalls PrimeTime Pig Ears and KC Beefhide Pig Ears: Possible Salmonella Contamination
05/20/2011 America Regent Recalls One Lot of Sterile Water for Injection Due to Particulates
05/31/2011 Primal Pet Foods Recalls One Lot of Feline Chicken & Salmon Formula Food: Salmonella Contamination
06/03/2011 Bravo! Recalls One Lot of 50 ct Bulk Oven Roasted Pig Ears Due to Salmonella Contamination
06/08/2011 American Regent Recalls One Lot of Methyldopate HCL Injection Due to Glass Particulate Contamination
06/16/2011 American Regent Recalls One Lot of Concentrated Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 23.4%, 30 mL Single Dose Vial
06/17/2011 DVMs, Pet Owners Encouraged to Watch for Illness Linked to Chicken Jerky Treats: Illnesses Reported in Canada
06/27/2011 Nestle Purina Recalls Dry Cat Food Shipped to Oregon, Idaho and Colorado: Possible Salmonella Contamination
07/19/2011 American Regent Recalls Calcium Gluconate Injection USP 10% 100 mL Pharmacy Bulk Package Due to Particulates
07/31/2011 Nestle Purina Recalls Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food: Salmonella Contamination
08/09/2011 Merrick Pet Care Recalls Single Lot of Doggie Wishbone Pet Treat: Salmonella
09/02/2011 FDA Warns of Possible Danger with Vet Jet™ Device for Feline Leukemia Vaccine
09/21/2011 Pfizer Animal Health Recalls Two Veterinary Sedation Medications
10/04/2011 Milk-Bone Withdraws Two Sizes of Milk-Bone Large Biscuits (Lot 12071K) from Distribution
12/06/2011 Iams Recalls Single Lot of ProActive Health Smart Puppy Dry Dog Food
12/07/2011 Cargill Animal Nutrition Recalls Two Dry Dog Foods Due to Aflatoxin
02/02/2012 Advanced Animal Nutrition Recalls Dog Power Dry Dog Food Due to Aflatoxin Levels: Updated Lot Numbers
02/07/2012 FDA Continues to Caution Dog Owners About Chicken Jerky Products
02/08/2012 Novartis Animal Health Cautions Owners to Check Clomicalm Tablets Before Dispensing Due to Manufacturing Issues
02/10/2012 FDA Investigating Illegal Online Sale of Handheld Dental X-ray Units
02/23/2012 Bedford Laboratories Recalls Cytarabine for Injection, USP, 1 Gram per Vial
02/23/2012 American Regent Recalls Phenylephrine HCl Injection, USP, Lot 0693 Due to Particulates
04/02/2012 Hartz Mountain Corporation Recalls 4 Lots of Wardley® Advanced Nutrition™ Perfect Protein™ Tropical Flake Fish Food: Salmonella
04/03/2012 American Regent Recalls Cyanocobalamin Injection, USP, 100 mcg/mL, 1ml Vial Lot #s 1662, 1679, 1683 Due to Cracks in the Vials
04/09/2012 Cyanobacterial Poisonings
04/17/2012 Kaytee Recalls Two Hand Feeding Formulas for Baby Birds
04/25/2012 American Regent Recalls One Lot of Epinephrine Injection, USP, 1:1000, 1 mL Ampules
04/30/2012 Kaytee Pet Products Recalls One Lot of Kaytee Forti-Diet Pro Health Mouse, Rat and Hamster Food Due to Salmonella
05/04/2012 Human Salmonella Infections Linked to Recalled Diamond Pet Foods Dry Dog Food
05/05/2012 Wellness Complete Health® Super5Mix® Large Breed Puppy Dry Dog Food Recalled Due to Salmonella
05/14/2012 Nestlé Purina Recalls Single Lot of Therapeutic Canned Cat Food Due to a Low Level of Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
05/15/2012 Gentle Leader® Headcollars Sold from August 2011 – May 10, 2012 Recalled Due to Defect
05/24/2012 Franck's Pharmacy Recalls All Compounded Human & Veterinary Prescriptions Manufactured Between 11/21/11 - 5/21/12
06/01/2012 English Riding Supply Recalls Wire Mouth Bits for Horses Due to Risk of Injury
06/22/2012 Shortage of Furosemide Injection Due to Manufacturing Issues
06/29/2012 Bedford Labs Recalls One Lot of Vecuronium Bromide for Injection, 20 mg
07/01/2012 Pedigree Recalls 3 Types of PEDIGREE® Weight Management Canned Dog Food Due to a Potential Choking Risk
07/06/2012 MAQUET Initiates Class I Recall of the FLOW-i Anesthesia System
07/08/2012 Seven LabDiet® and Mazuri® Feed Products Recalled for Elevated Vitamin D Levels
07/12/2012 Nature's Variety Recalls Prairie Beef Meal & Barley Medley Kibble for Dogs: Off-Odor Smell
07/16/2012 PMI Nutrition International Recalls AquaMax™ Products; Expands Recall of Mazuri® and LabDiet®Feed Products Due to Potential Elevated Vitamin D
07/16/2012 Feed Solutions Recalls Products Due to Potential Elevated Vitamin D Level
07/16/2012 Purina® Products Recalled Due to Potential Elevated Vitamin D Level
07/16/2012 Hospira Recalls Certain Lots of Injectable Carboplatin, Cytarabine, Paclitaxel and Methotrexate Due to Glass Vial Defect
07/19/2012 Dry Dog & Cat Food Manufactured by Diamond Recalled Due to Salmonella Contamination: 49 Human Illnesses Reported
07/20/2012 Lafeber Recalls Nutri-Berries Bird Feed Due to Moisture Issues
07/21/2012 Expanded Recall of Purina® Feed Products Due to Potential Elevated Vitamin D Level
07/21/2012 Expanded Recall of Mazuri® and LabDiet® Feed Products Due to Potential Elevated Vitamin D Level
07/27/2012 Land O'Lakes Purina Feed LLC Recalls Poultry Feed Due to Lack of Added Vitamin D
07/27/2012 Catswell Brand VitaKitty Chicken Breast with Flaxseed and Vitamins Recalled Due to Possible Propylene Glycol
08/16/2012 Hospira Recalls One Lot of Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Injection 2 MG/ML, (C-II) 1 ML Fill In 2.5 ML Carpuject
08/16/2012 Hospira Recalls Three Lots Of Propofol Due To Glass Vial Defect
08/24/2012 Bil-Jac Recalls 256 cases of 6 LB Adult Select Formula Dog Food Due to Mold
08/30/2012 Lloyd, Vedco and Clipper Recall Thryoid Medication
09/11/2012 Breeder's Choice AvoDerm Natural Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Adult Dog Formula Recalled Due to Salmonella
09/20/2012 FDA Updates Consumer Information on Pet Illnesses Linked to Jerky Treats: Agency Has Received Reports of 360 Canine Deaths and One Feline Death
09/23/2012 Boots & Barkley Beef Bully Sticks Sold at Target Recalled Due to Salmonella Concerns
09/28/2012 Dogsbutter RUC with Flax Peanut Butter for Dogs Recalled Due to Salmonella Concerns
10/02/2012 ZuPreem Bird Food Recalled Due to Excess Calcium Levels
10/04/2012 Nature's Deli Chicken Jerky Dog Treats Recalled: Possible Salmonella Health Risk
10/14/2012 Nature's Recipe Oven Baked Biscuits with Real Chicken Recalled Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
10/17/2012 Boots and Barkley Roasted American Pig Ears & Boots and Barkley American Variety Pack Dog Treats Recalled Due to Salmonella
10/18/2012 Yoghund Organic Banana & Peanut Butter Flavor Frozen Yogurt Dog Treats Recalled: Salmonella Concerns
10/25/2012 Sleek and Sassy Pet Bird and Small Pet Animal Food Recalled: Possible Salmonella Contamination
10/31/2012 Wellness Natural Pet Food for Dogs and Cats Recalls Select 12 lb Small Breed Adult Health Dry Dog Food Due to Moisture Issues
11/02/2012 Charlee Bear Products Recalls Protein Crunch Bars: Possible Salmonella
11/16/2012 Anatomy of a Pet Food Recall
11/16/2012 Magnolia Bird Farm, Inc. Recalls Peanuts and Bird Seed Mixes: Possible Salmonella
11/21/2012 Priority Total Pet Care All Natural Bullstrips (5 Count Package) Recalled: Salmonella
12/06/2012 FDA Shares Don't Feed Warning for One Lot of Nature’s Deli Chicken Jerky Dog Treats
12/13/2012 Claudia's Cuisine Recalls HoundDog Treats Due to Possible Mold Contamination
12/17/2012 Hospira Recalls of Three Lots of Carboplatin Injection Due to Visible Particulate Matter
12/31/2012 ADM Alliance Nutrition Recalling MoorMan’s® ShowTec® 18 Elite Lamb Feed
01/09/2013 FDA Update on Jerky Treat Investigation
01/09/2013 Milo's Kitchen® Recalls Chicken Jerky and Chicken Grillers Dog Treats Due to Residual Antibiotics
01/10/2013 Nestle Purina Removes Waggin’ Train and Canyon Creek Ranch Dog Treats from Market Due to Antibiotic Residue
01/14/2013 Publix Recalls Chicken Tenders Dog Chew Treats Due to Antibiotic Residue
01/14/2013 Cadet Chicken Jerky Treats Recalled: Antibiotic Residue
01/28/2013 Hospira Recalls Lactated Ringers and 5 Percent Dextrose Injection, USP, 1000 ML, Flexible Containers Due to Sterility Issues
01/28/2013 Hartz Mountain Corporation Recalls Hartz ® Chicken Chews™ and Hartz ® Oinkies® Pig Skin Twists: Antibiotic Residue
02/01/2013 CDC: Salmonella Typhirmurium Infections Linked to Pet Hedgehogs
02/16/2013 Nature’s Variety Recalls One Batch of Instinct® Raw Organic Chicken Formula Due to Plastic
02/20/2013 Kasel Industries Recalling Boots & Barkley, BIXBI, Nature’s Deli, Colorado Naturals, Petco, and Best Bully Sticks Due to Salmonella
02/21/2013 Kaytee Recalls Bird Treats and Greens Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination from Parsley Flakes
02/21/2013 Nutri-Vet Recalls Nutri-Vet and NutriPet Chicken Jerky Products Due to Salmonella
02/22/2013 The Honest Kitchen Recalls 5 Lots of Verve, Zeal and Thrive Pet Food Products Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
02/25/2013 Hy-Vee Recalls Dog Food Products Due to Aflatoxin
02/28/2013 United Pet Group Recalls Bird Food and Supplements Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination
03/06/2013 Cargill Recalls Ruminant Mineral Products Due to Vitamin Deficiency
03/08/2013 Steve’s Real Food Recalls 5 lb. Bags of Turducken Canine Diet Patties Due to Salmonella
03/11/2013 Premium Edge, Diamond Naturals and 4health Dry Cat Food Formulas Recalled Due to Possibility of Low Levels of Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
03/11/2013 Diggin' Your Dog Recalls Strippin' Chicks Pet Treats Distributed in Colorado and Nevada Due to Possible Salmonella Hazard
03/13/2013 Jones Natural Chews Recalls Woofers Beef Patties Due to Salmonella
03/14/2013 Bravo! Recalls 2 lb Tubes of Chicken Blend-Raw Frozen Food Diet for Dogs and Cats Due to Salmonella
03/22/2013 Iams Shakeables Turkey and Lamb Dog Treats Recalled Due to Mold Growth
04/01/2013 Natura Pet Products Expands Recall of Dry Pet Foods: Evo, Innova, California Natural, Health Wise and Karma Brands Affected
04/03/2013 BARF World Recalls Lamb Diet and Combination Diet Due to Salmonella
04/03/2013 Bravo! Recalls 3 Raw Diets for Dogs and Cats Due to Salmonella Risk
04/11/2013 Iverhart Plus Chewables Heartworm Preventive Recalled
04/16/2013 Breeder's Choice Recalls Single Batch of Active Care Biscuits Healthy Dog Treats Due to Mold
04/19/2013 Merit Bird Company Recalls Vitae Bird Food Because of Possible Salmonella Contamination
04/19/2013 Natura Pet Recalls EVO, Innova, California Natural, Karma and HealthWise Dry Pet Foods & Treats Due to Salmonella
05/07/2013 Cargill Recalls Showmaster® S-Series Show Lamb Feed (BW): Incorrect Sodium Molybdate Levels
05/10/2013 Bimeda-MTC Animal Health Inc. Recalls Injectable Fluids Due to Sterility Issues