News
June 15, 2012
Plague Confirmed in Crook County Resident
Tests have confirmed that a Crook County resident has been sickened by Yersinia pestis bacteria (plague). Plague is spread to humans or animals through a bite from an infected flea or by contact with an animal sick with the disease.
June 1, 2012
English Riding Supply Recalls Wire Mouth Bits for Horses Due to Risk of Injury
This recall involves eight models of Happy Mouth wire mouth bits used with a bridle in horseback riding.
May 24, 2012
Franck's Pharmacy Recalls All Compounded Human & Veterinary Prescriptions Manufactured Between 11/21/11 - 5/21/12
Environmental sampling by the FDA of the Franck's Compounding Pharmacy clean room revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth. In light of the FDA’s findings and the resulting possible risk of infection, Franck's has recalled all human and veterinary sterile preparations that have left their control as well as all sterile preparations provided since November 21, 2011.
May 15, 2012
Gentle Leader® Headcollars Sold from August 2011 – May 10, 2012 Recalled Due to Defect
Specific Gentle Leader® Headcollars, sold from August 2011 – May 10, 2012, may have a defect in the quick release neck strap buckle, which causes an unintended release, and have been recalled. See the link for product details.
May 14, 2012
Nestlé Purina Recalls Single Lot of Therapeutic Canned Cat Food Due to a Low Level of Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
Nestlé Purina PetCare has recalled one lot of its Purina Veterinary Diets® OM Overweight Management canned cat food, available through veterinarians in the U.S. and Canada. Analytical testing of the product sample by FDA indicated a low level of thiamine (Vitamin B1).
May 5, 2012
Wellness Complete Health® Super5Mix® Large Breed Puppy Dry Dog Food Recalled Due to Salmonella
WellPet LLC announced a voluntary recall of one recipe of Wellness® dry dog food after being notified by Diamond Pet Foods regarding the presence of Salmonella in Diamond’s Gaston, South Carolina facility.
May 4, 2012
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.
April 30, 2012
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.
April 25, 2012
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.
April 24, 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.
