We focus on the benefits pets bring to our lives but today we bring to your attention more RECALLS on pet food. Our pets deserve safe food just as our children deserve nutritious, safe food.

What’s going on in the pet industry?  Two recent recalls announced – from BIG companies that should have extraordinary quality control!

Here’s how a “voluntary recall” works. Usually on a Friday, The FDA notifies a manufacturer that they are going to recall one of the company’s products due to a violation. The company has the weekend (or maybe 2 days if it’s during the week) to issue a “voluntary” recall before the FDA announces it for them. Most try to save face by saying it’s voluntary.

BLUE BUFFALO
“November 25, 2015 — Blue Buffalo Company is voluntarily recalling one lot of its Cub Size Wilderness Wild Chews Bones because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.”

AND on Nov. 6th – “Blue Buffalo Company, Ltd. voluntarily recalled a limited production of Blue Kitty Yums Chicken Recipe Cat Treats that may contain low levels of propylene glycol, which is not permitted by the FDA for use in cat food.”

HILL’S SCIENCE DIET CANNED DOG FOOD
November 30, 2015 – According to a notice posted at PetSmart retail stores:  “Hill’s Pet Nutrition is conducting a voluntary market withdrawal of some of its canned dog foods for reasons unknown.” Click here for a list of all the flavors:  http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-recall/hills-science-diet-dog-food-market-withdrawal-november-2015/