Companion Vitaful Dog Food

Posted on January 13, 2012 | Leave a comment
YUK!!!!

Ingredients

Ground Yellow Corn, Chicken By-Product Meal, Soybean Meal, Whole Wheat, Corn Gluten Meal, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Chicken, Water, Beef Tallow (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Animal Fat (Preserved with BHA), Dicalcium Phosphate, Propylene Glycol, Salt, Dried Beet Pulp, Calcium Carbonate, Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, Brewers Rice, Potassium Sorbate (a Preservative), Iron Oxide, Peas, Carrots, Vitamin E Supplement, Choline Chloride, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Artificial Color (Red 40, Yellow 5 & 6, Blue 2), Dried Cheese, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Niacin, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Sodium Selenite, Garlic, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Source of Vitamin K Activity), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Potassium Iodide, Cobalt Sulfate, Folic Acid.

Manufacturer

Foodhold USA, LLC
Landover, MD 20785 800-323-7738

Product Details

100% complete & balanced for adult dogs. Helps support a healthy immune system. With whole grains & real chicken, flavored with vitamin-rich carrots & peas. Rich in antioxidant nutrients. Companion for a strong body, sprit and total well being. Your trusted friend will love the delicious taste of Companion Vitaful Healthy Weight Management Dog Food. We use only the finest ingredients for a 100% complete and balanced meal. Companion Vitaful Healthy Weight Management dog food is made with whole grains, real chicken and is flavored with vegetables. A unique combination of soft and crunchy morsels that will delight your dog’s senses. Companion Vitaful Healthy Weight Management Dog Food is the smart, nutritious choice for your dog’s diet. Our flavor-filled mixture of tender morsels and crunchy pieces are made using real chicken, carrots, and peas. Enriched with calcium to strengthen bones, and a variety of vitamins and minerals, to help provide your dog with a balanced and nutritious diet. Packed with iron to help keep blood healthy, and full of omega fatty acids and antioxidant nutrients like vitamin E and carbohydrates for energy. Also, rich in high quality protein to help build strong muscles and linoleic acid for a shiny coat. Companion Vitaful Healthy Weight Management Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance.

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Did You Purchase a Natura Pet Food

Posted on July 27, 2011 | Leave a comment

Finally someone is not letting these Commercial Pet Food Companies off the hook and making them accountable for their lies!!

http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/did-you-purchase-a-natura-pet-food.html

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Blackman Industries – Pig Ear RECALLS

Posted on May 19, 2011 | 1 Comment
Blackman Industries, Inc. Recalls Primetime Brand 2 CT., and 5 CT. Premium Pig Ears and KC Beefhide Brand 20 CT. Premium Pig Ears Because Of Possible Salmonella Health Risk

Contact:
Consumer:
Stewart Farbman
913-342-5010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 17, 2011 – Blackman Industries, Inc. of Kansas City, KS is recalling all PrimeTime brand 2 ct. and 5 ct. Premium Pig Ears and all KC Beefhide brand 20 ct. Premium Pig Ears because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products. People handling the recalled pig ears can potentially become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after giving them to their pet.

Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.
Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
These products were distributed in Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota and sold through many of the following retail outlets:  Price Chopper Stores, Hy-Vee Stores, Hen House Markets, Bag N Save Stores, Dahl’s Food Stores, Baldwin City Market, SunFresh Food Stores, Apple Markets, Brookside Market, Franklin Food Stores,  No Frills Food Stores, Alps Food Stores, Big V Food Stores, Country Mart Food Stores, Thriftway Food Stores, County Fair Food Stores, Super Saver Food Stores and Russ’s Food Stores and Feldman’s Farm and Home Stores.
The product was distributed between Jan. 4, 2011 and April 29, 2011. PrimeTime products are in translucent plastic packages with yellow printed headers and are marked with the following UPC codes 7-48976-18316-6 on a 2 ct. package with a $3.49 retail price, 7-48976-09040-2, on a 5 ct. package with a $5.99 retail price and 7-48976-19040-9 on a 5 ct. package with a $6.99 retail price. The KC Beefhide product is packaged in a red mesh nylon bag with a green and white header that says KC Beefhide and has the following UPC code 7-48976-09065-5.
Consumers can tell the difference between the recalled product and the new product by the placement of a production code on the new product located on the back of the product (i.e.2011FBC). A similar code beginning with 2011 and the production run is also printed on the bags under the Made In USA label.
One illness of a dog in Missouri has been reported to date.
The recall is a result of a reported illness of a dog in Missouri who consumed pig ears from the same production lot but from product sold by a different distributor. The distributor has been working with the FDA to identify any products that might contain the bacteria. The company and the FDA is continuing the investigation to determine what caused the problem.
Consumers that have purchased any of the PrimeTime or KC Beefhide pig ear products are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-913-342-5010 Monday through Thursday between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM.

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Boss Pet Pig Ear products – RECALLED!

Posted on May 19, 2011 | 1 Comment

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm255726.htm

Boss Pet Recalls Pig Ear Products Because of Possible Health Risk

Contact:
Consumer:
800-445-6347

Media:
William E. Donze, President
Boss Pet Products, Inc.
16485 Rockside Rd., Suite 200
Maple Heights, Ohio 44137
216-332-0832

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 17, 2011 – Boss Pet Products, Inc. announced that it is recalling its Diggers Natural Treat Pig Ear pet treats because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Boss Pet has been notified by one of its suppliers, Keys Manufacturing Company, Inc., that a batch of Keys’ pig ear treats tested positive for Salmonella. Keys Manufacturing has initiated a voluntary product recall in cooperation with the FDA and has identified several shipments of potentially affected products which Boss Pet shipped out under its Diggers brand in November, 2010 through April, 2011. So far, there has been a report of one dog in Missouri having Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals eating the product and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the product or any surfaces exposed to these products.

Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

The recalled Diggers Natural Chews Pig Ears were sold in the following package sizes:
Bulk Pig Ears in boxes of 100 (UPC #0-72929-00038-6)
Bulk Pig Ears Shrink Wrapped in boxes of 50 (UPC #0-72929-99120-2)
2-Pack Bags shipped in cases of 12 bags (UPC #0-72929-99504-0)
4-Pack Bags shipped in cases of 12 bags (UPC #0-72929-00227-4)
8-Pack Bags shipped in cases of 12 bags (UPC #0-72929-99584-2)

These products have been distributed via truck to distributors in the following states:
MT, CA, WA, OK, TN, NY, KS, OH, TX, MS, AL, OR, UT, IA, MO, IL, IN, LA, and MN.

The recall is a result of a reported illness to one dog in Missouri. Subsequently, Boss Pet has been working with the FDA to identify any products that might contain the bacteria while the manufacturer of the product and the FDA are continuing the investigation to determine what caused the problem.

Consumers who have purchased Diggers Natural Chews Pig Ear products are urged to return them to their place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Boss Pet at 1-800-445-6347 during normal business hours (9:00 AM – 5:00PM ET) or on our website at www.bosspet.com.

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Evangers Gets Yet Another Warning letter

Posted on May 19, 2011 | 1 Comment

Evanger’s is in the news again
May 18th, 2011 at 2:27:44 pm On May 5th 2011, the FDA sent yet another warning letter to Evanger’s.

A few interesting quotes:

Under Section 403(b) of the FD&C Act, 21 U.S.C. � 343(b), a food is deemed to be misbranded if it is offered for sale under the name of another food. This product was offered for sale under the name of �(b)(4) Lamb and Rice Dog Food.� However, the analytical sample results did not detect the presence of lamb, but detected the presence of bovine material.

Under Section 403(a)(1) of the FD&C Act, 21 U.S.C. � 343(a)(1), a food is deemed to be misbranded if its labeling is false or misleading in any particular. The labeling indicates that Evanger�s Grain-free Duck Pet Food contains duck, but the analytical sample results did not detect the presence of duck in the product. Read the entire letter here:
http://www.fda.gov/ICECI/EnforcementAct … 255000.htm

Read Full Article here on The Dog Food Project:   http://www.dogfoodproject.com/

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NV Raw Coupon Worth $5.00 for Trial size medallions

Posted on February 22, 2011 | Leave a comment

Click Here For Coupon Page

 

 

 

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Healthy Pet Products

Posted on February 13, 2011 | Leave a comment

http://www.healthypetdiet.com/

Healthy Pet Products’ commitment is to offer the very best, wholesome and nutritious raw diet products to our animals and yours. Over thirty years of experience has shown us the benefits of feeding well. Superior nutrition promotes superior health. When fed well, dogs and cats have a better quality of life, live longer and are the picture of good health and condition.

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Pro Pack -Nut ‘R’ Nipz

Posted on February 13, 2011 | Leave a comment

Nut’R Nipz, brand name ProPack and manufactured in the USA by Midwestern Pet Foods, Evansville Ind.

http://www.propacpetfood.com/us/

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CNBC Removes Pet Food Documentary from Schedule

Posted on February 10, 2011 | Leave a comment

CNBC Removes Pet Food Documentary from Schedule

First CNBC announces they will air the pet food documentary A Dog’s Breakfast. Then they remove it from the schedule with no set date to reschedule.

Truth About Pet Food

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2011-02-04-Mars (and other Companies)Still Source Ingredients From China

Posted on February 10, 2011 | Leave a comment

Best chance of protection for pets may be knowing where products come from

Release Date: Friday, February 04, 2011

Despite increased regulation in the petfood market, consumers are still concerned with the safety of their pet’s food and where the ingredients are sourced from, according to a Baltimore Sun article.

Knowing where products come from may offer consumers the best chance at making informed choices when selecting a petfood. In 2007, for example, petfood companies in China illegally added melamine and cyanuric acid to mimic increased protein levels in products that were exported to the US. Illinois, USA, Senator Dick Durbin, who serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee overseeing food safety, called for a hearing on the recall of these tainted petfood products and said that while it is not realistic to stop importing from countries like China, additional inspections may be one option for increased safety. Nearly all vitamins and minerals for human and pet consumption are imported to the US from China, according to Tiffany Bierer, health, sciences and nutrition manager at Mars Petcare US.

“At Mars, we have people on the ground in China, auditing facilities. All petfood companies can’t say that. Also, check the packaging to ensure the product is manufactured in the US, if that is important to you,” Bierer said. “Consumers do have the right to ask these types of question. Nearly all petfood brands include a phone number on the packaging.”

Source: Pet Food Industry

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