We had hoped the worst was over with the pet food recalls, and that we would be able to start posting more fun and light-hearted information (hence the story about the “Lamboodles”). Unfortunately it’s quite possible that the worst is yet to come.
Itchmo today posted the following:
BREAKING NEWS: Melamine Spiking in Food “Widespread†For Years – No more denials, no more hemming and hawing by the FDA. Time to take massive cautionary action is now. It’s not just animal feed anymore. It’s not just pet food. It’s a crisis. It’s been going on for years. It’s being done in “wheat, corn, soybean or other proteinsâ€.
All ingredients and foods imported from abroad needs to be tested now. Period. Any food that used suspect ingredients should be recalled. ASAP
They provided a link to an article in the International Herald Tribune, “Filler in Animal Feed is Open Secret in China.”
In case this article does not remain available (many of the articles that get posted, seem to disappear quickly), we have made it available as a .pdf file.
Itchmo also provided an updated list of even more foods that have now been recalled:
Harmon Farms – cans for cats and dogs and biscuits
Mulligan Stew
Canine Caviar
Blue Buffalo – all canned dog and cat food, plus treats.
Natural Balance – more varieties
Chicken Soup For the Pet Lover’s Soul
Diamond pet food
Costco’s Kirkland brand canned food
Lick Your Chops
The bottom line is that this crisis is far from over so please keep up to date on all the available information; and please monitor your pets’ health and their diet closely – for your pet’s sake!
