Anne Vaini Webboard User Reg: 07-14-2005
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While we're at it...
The treats below are recalled because of salmonella. The reason I'm posting is because it's a both reassuring (because it proves my point) horrifying (because people do feed commercial dog food and treats) to start to have the media picking up on EXACTLY HOW BAD commercial dog food is!
American Bullie A.B. Bull Pizzle Puppy Chew and Dog Chew (made from all American beef pizzle)
NATURAL BALANCE PULLS AN INGREDIENT SWITCHEROO? 04/17/07
As word has spread today about the Natural Balance recall of foods containing rice protein concentrate, a few pet parents astutely observed that Natural Balance has changed their website's list of ingredients for the affected foods. Just a few short days ago, the suspect ingredient was not included among the ingredients listed on the Natural Balance website but, today, after the FDA announcement that melamine was found in the rice protein concentrate, the website was changed to add this ingredient. I believe there is an AAFCO (or is it FDA?) requirement to list ALL the ingredients contained in a pet food on the packaging label. Now, it could be Natural Balance is just woefully behind in updating their website to reflect recent formula changes (note: there are other changes in the ingredients besides the addition of rice protein concentrate.) Conversely, it could be Natural Balance is trying to do a quick CYA. Perhaps some pet parents who purchased the recalled food can take a look at the packaging labels and let us know whether or not the suspect ingredient, rice protein concentrate, appears among the list of ingredients. If not, then this is clearly a violation by Natural Balance of both labeling laws and consumer trust.
I don't know the reliability of this site, and like they said, maybe they were just late on updating their website ingredient list. Still makes you wonder what they put in there.
Also, why does salmonella tainted kibble and treats affect dogs and cats? Is it because it stays in the digestive tract so long?
Well I'll tell you what. I have quite a few NB sample bags that were given to me about a month ago. NONE of them list rice protein in the ingredients. They are not the venison recipe, but why would they only use rice protein concentrate in only that recipe? Yeah right. I think they ARE trying to CYA. Very sneaky on their part!
Elaine Haynes Webboard User Reg: 08-16-2005
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Actually there are many, probably hundreds of ingredients that food manufacturers (and that includes human food) are not required to list. If anyone thinks the FDA or any other government bureaucracy is there to protect the consumer, I know of a lovely bridge you can purchase.
That and this recall are two reasons I plan to feed a homemade diet. I had planned to feed some kibble just due to the fact that if I had to kennel my future pup or have a pet sitter, such as my mother, take care of her/him I'm not sure they'd be willing to feed the raw diet. Now I'm not sure what I'll do.
Michele McAtee Webboard User Reg: 02-05-2006
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As for the family member caring for you dog(s) "not onboard" with the raw, my plan is to have some Natures Variety patties on board. Easy, packaged, and no mess.
I will admit, after researching raw for about a year, it was the freaking recall (ongoing) that solidified my decision to go raw. (not to mention all the other benefits)
I figure my dog is better off with the risks of eating locally raised chicken/beef. Food fit for human consumption, although that in and of itself has its risks. ??? What to do...carry on.
Anne Vaini Webboard User Reg: 07-14-2005
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Quote:
Imported ingredients used in recalled pet food may have been intentionally spiked with an industrial chemical to boost their apparent protein content, federal officials said Thursday.
Tainted corn gluten has also been found, but not in the USA (yet).
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