Current Recall Information

[Dianne Carter ~ Trinity Doodles]

I ran this idea by Karen this morning and she thought it would be a good idea, so...

This discussion is for current recall information only. In the interest of staying informed without unnecessary panic please try to verify with a credible source that the information is fact. For posting recall info. please open your reply with the brand/manufacture name. Additionally it would be very helpful if you credit your source or any others you find pertaining to it and to include the date the information was released. Many thanks to all who will share here = )

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Here is a link to some information about the recall.
http://www.peoplesworld.org/don-t-eat-that-onion-dip-fda-recall-cou...

From the article:
"On March 4, the Food and Drug Administration announced a recall of hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP). The federal agency, on a tip from a consumer, tested the HVP produced by Las Vegas-based Basic Food Flavors, Inc. and found a strain of salmonella. Salmonella is a bacteria typically found in feces, and not food, and is the most common cause of food poisoning in the United States.

The FDA told peoplesworld.org it hasn't pinpointed the source of the contamination and its investigation is ongoing.

The president of Truth in Labeling, Jack Samuels, who has spent 19-years investigating the food industry and its use of monosodium glutamate (MSG), said the bacteria could have been introduced in any number of ways, from the handling of the materials to being on the soy, corn or wheat when it came to the factory.

The recall has far-reaching consequences because HVP is basically in every processed food in the country. This paste or powder product is added to everything from soups, sauces, chilis, stews, hot dogs, gravies to seasoned snack foods, dips and dressings. It is processed corn, soy or wheat with acid and is added to foods to "enhance" the flavor.
Dozens of big name companies have already started to recall their products, including McCormick, Pringles, National Pretzel, Herbox (boullion), Quaker, Safeway and CVS snack products. Many, including the FDA, are already predicting that this could lead to the biggest food recall in North America. It could take months before food manufacturers figure out if the recalled HVP is even in their products. Experts say this is due to a weak tracking system for such a common ingredient.Best Food Flavors has a list of close to 800 HVP products recalled. To date, there have been no reports of illness. Salmonella could be killed in the cooking process but many of the food products that have HVP are uncooked and "ready-to-eat."

Best Food Flavors, Inc. distributes HVP internationally, and recalls are underway in Canada. Inquiries to Europe, South America and the Middle East were not answered. But a spokesperson for the FDA said the agency contacts its partners in each country regarding recalls.

The name, hydrolyzed vegetable protein, rarely appears on food labels. Instead, consumers may see "hydrolyzed corn protein" or "hydrolyzed soy protein." It is also mixed with spices and identified simply as "natural smoke flavor" or "natural flavors."
Not only does HVP enhance flavors of food, it enhances the food shelf life and the food industry's bottom line."

My concern at this moment with regard to dog food products would be bones & chews that have that brown "basting" or coating on them, as well as anything "smoked".

[Lynne Fowler-Oodles of Doodles]

Illinois Firm Recalls Mini Pretzel Dog Products Due To Lack Of Inspection
Fri, 07 May 2010 18:57:19 -0500
Vienna Beef Ltd., a Chicago, Ill., establishment, is recalling approximately 49,600 pounds of fully cooked mini pretzel dog products, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_031_2010_Release/...

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I know the wording makes it sound like this is a "dog product", but this is actually a human food product. They're little mini bagel dogs wrapped in pretzel dough, lol.

[Lynne Fowler-Oodles of Doodles]

Too funny, sorry.

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

The packaging makes me nauseous! Do you think people by those (sorry if I offend anyone)!!!??

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Somebody buys them. Actually, Vienna Beef is a really good company...their hot dogs, salami, etc. are top quality.

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

Oh yes, I know Vienna beef is good. Those just don't look appetizing to me!

[Amanda and Quinn]

Iams ProActive Health canned Cat and Kitten Food - all varieties of 3 oz & 5.5 oz cans, 6/9/10

A cat food recall, but thought it might be helpful to someone nonetheless.

http://vetmedicine.about.com/b/2010/06/09/new-pet-food-recall-iams-...

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Thanks Amanda!
Of course, I doubt there are any Food Group members feeding Iams to their cats or dogs, lol!

[Amanda and Quinn]

Ha, true. :)

Am I crazy, or was Iams actually decent in the 80s? That's what our vet recommended back in the day, and I remember having to go to a special store to get it.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

In the 80s and most of the 90s, Iams/Eukanuba was just about the finest (and most expensive) pet food you could buy, along with Nutro. I had to go to a feed store in an out-of-the way industrial park to buy Nutro for my poodle throughout the 90s.
This is the great tragedy of the 2007 recalls. Many conscientious pet owners were unaware of the changes in the pet food industry, especially those brought by the Free Trade Agreement, and were feeding their pets what they believed to be one of the highest quality foods on the market. And of course, Iams and Eukanuba were responsible for the greatest number of pets who died or sustained permanent health issues.

[The Pooky Professor]

I was thinking of switching my dogs food from Innova to Petcurean, I found there was a recall in 2004, should I be concerned? now Im having second thoughts about this food...thanks..
http://www.fda.gov/animalveterinary/newsevents/cvmupdates/ucm114857...