Catswell Recall

Catswell has issued a recall of its Catswell Brand VitaKitty Chicken Breast with Flaxseed and Vitamins treats due to potential contamination with high levels of propylene glycol.

High levels of propylene glycol in the treats could result in serious illness. Health effects could include inducing anemia and making cells more susceptible to oxidative damage.

Affected products:

* Item-72;   UPC-884244000565;   Description-Catswell Happy Hips Chicken Breast Treats with Glucosamine and Chondroitin

*Item-73;   UPC-884244000572;   Description-Catswell Vitakitty Chicken Breast Treats with Flaxseed and Vitamins

*Item-74;   UPC-884244000589;   Description-Catswell Breathies Chicken Breast Treats with Mint and Parsley

*Item-14181;   UPC-884244141817;   Description-Catswell Shape Up Chicken Breast Treats with L-Carnitine


Consumers who have purchased one of the above products are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. If the product was purchased online, consumers should contact the Internet retailer to pursue a specific return and refund. 

LabDiet and Mazuri Recall for Exotic Pets

PMI Nutrition International has issued a voluntary recall of some of its LabDiet and Mazuri feed products for small birds, guinea pigs, maned wolves and primates due to the potential for an elevated vitamin D level in these products. Elevated vitamin D levels can be harmful to animals if fed for extended periods.

While I know most of you will not have wolves and primates as pets, some of you may use this product for your small birds and/or guinea pigs.

Affected products:

* Guinea Pig Diet 50# - Formula No. 5025 - Item No. 0001330 - Lot No. APR17122

* Mazuri® Small Bird Maintenance 25# - Formula No. 56A6 - Item No. 0001452 - Lot No. APR15123

* Mazuri® Mouse Breeder 9F 50# - Formula No. 5M68 - Item No. 0006758 - Lot No. APR20122

* Mazuri® Primate Maintenance Biscuit 25# - Formula No. 5MA2 - Item No. 0040996 - Lot No. APR22122

* Mazuri® Maned Wolf Diet 33# - Formula No. 5MD9 - Item No. 0011482 - Lot No. APR21122

* Mazuri® Primate Basix 25# - Formula No. 5NAA - Item No. 0062089 - Lot No. APR20123

* Mazuri® Primate Maintenance Biscuit 25# - Formula No. 5MA2 - Item No. 0040996 - Lot No. APR11123

Customers who purchased the product will receive a full refund.

For more information on the product recall, contact your local dealer or Customer Service (1-855-863-0421, x 224) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (EDT), Monday through Friday.

Nature's Variety Recall

Nature's Variety has issued a recall of its Beef Meal and Barley Medley Kibble for Dogs due to an off-odor that may develop over time.

The company states "This product is not contaminated in any way, but some products are not remaining fresh for the shelf life of the product."


Affected products:

* UPC# 7 69949 60420 4 - Prairie Beef Meal & Barley Medley Kibble for Dogs 5 lb
* UPC# 7 69949 60425 9 - Prairie Beef Meal & Barley Medley Kibble for Dogs 15 lb
* UPC# 7 69949 60430 3 - Prairie Beef Meal & Barley Medley Kibble for Dogs 30 lb
* UPC# 7 69949 60432 7 - Prairie Beef Meal & Barley Medley Kibble for Dogs 3 oz sample

Consumers who have purchased one of the above products can obtain a full refund or exchange it for a different variety by either returning the product in its original packaging or bringing a proof of purchase back to their retailer.

For more information call 888.519.7387 or visit http://www.naturesvariety.com/news/53.

Pedigree Dog Food Recall Due To Choking Hazard

Mars Petcare has issued a recall of three Pedigree weight management canned dog food products due to a potential choking hazard.  These products may contain small pieces of blue plastic that entered the food during production.

Affected cans include:

*  Pedigree + Healthy Weight Premium Ground Entree in Meaty Juices (UPC# 2310034974)

* Pedigree Weight Management Meaty Ground Dinner Beef & Liver Dinner in Meaty Juices (UPC# 2310001913)

* Pedigree Weight Management Meaty Ground Dinner Chicken & Rice Dinner in Meaty Juices (UPC# 2310023045)

Each product will also have a lot code printed on the end of the can that begins with 209, 210, 211 or 212 and a Best Before date that falls between 2/24/2014 and 3/23/2014.


Consumers who have purchased the products above are urged to discontinue use and return it to the retailer for a full refund or exchange.

For more information call 1-877-720-3335 between 8 a.m.-7 p.m. (CST) or visit www.pedigree.com/update