Dog Food Recalls 2013

10 IMPORTANT DOG & CAT FOOD RECALLS IN 2013

The following list of pet food has been RECALLED. PLEASE check the lists carefully to ensure that your pet’s food is not included.

1. NATURA dry pet foods – RECALLED on JUNE 18, 2013 due to potential SALMONELLA contamination:

BRAND	LOT CODE/UPC/SIZES;	EXPIRATION
Innova Dry dog and cat food and biscuits/bars/treats	All Lot Codes, All UPC’s, All package sizes	All expiration dates prior to 6-10-2014
EVO dry dog, cat and ferret food and biscuits/bars/treats	All Lot Codes, All UPC’s, All package sizes	All expiration dates prior to 6-10-2014
California Natural dry dog and cat foods and biscuits/bars/treats	All Lot Codes, All UPC’s, All package sizes	All expiration dates prior to 6-10-2014
Healthwise dry dog and cat foods	All Lot Codes, All UPC’s, All package sizes	All expiration dates prior to 6-10-2014
Karma dry dog foods	All Lot Codes, All UPC’s, All package sizes	All expiration dates prior to 6-10-2014
Mother Nature biscuits/bars/treats	All Lot Codes, All UPC’s, All package sizes	All expiration dates prior to 6-10-2014

For more information, please visit: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm357630.htm

2. BRAVO! Pet foods – RECALLED on MARCH 13, 2013 due to potential SALMONELLA contamination:

· 2 lb tubes of Bravo! Raw Food Diet Chicken Blend for Dogs and Cats, product code: 21-102, batch ID code 6 14 12 MADE ON made on JUNE 14, 2012 only

For more information, please visit: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm343716.htm

3. Premium Edge, Diamond Naturals and 4health Dry Cat Food Formulas – RECALLED on MARCH 10, 2013 due to possibility of low levels of Thiamine (Vitamin B1)

Product	Size	Production Codes	Best By	States
Premium Edge Finicky Adult Cat Formula	18 lb. bags	NGF0703	10-Jul-2013	Massachusetts
Premium Edge Finicky Adult Cat Formula	6 lb. bags	NGF0802	15-Aug-2013, 16-Aug-2013	Florida, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia
Premium Edge Senior Cat Hairball Management Formula	6 lb. and 18 lb. bags	NGS0101	03-Jan-2014, 04-Jan-2014	Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Oklahoma
Premium Edge Senior Cat Hairball Management Formula	6 lb. and 18 lb. bags	NGS0702	10-Jul-2013	Florida, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia
Premium Edge Kitten Formula	6 oz. samples, 6 lb. and 18 lb. bags	MKT0901	26-Sept-2013 29-Sept-2013 30-Sept-2013 02-Oct-2013	Florida, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia
Diamond Naturals Kitten Formula	6 oz. samples and 6 lb. bags	MKT0901	30-Sept-2013	Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina
4health All Life Stages Cat Formula	5 lb. and 18 lb. bags	NGF0802	14-Aug-2013, 18-Aug-2013	Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia

For more information, please visit: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm343084.htm

4. Steve’s Real Food Turducken Canine Recipe Patties – RECALLED on MARCH 7, 2013 due to potential SALMONELLA contamination

· Turducken Canine Diet – 8oz Patties in a 5 lb. bag distributed from October 2012 to January 2013 in retail stores in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, California, Minnesota and Tennessee. Lot number 209-10-27-13 with an expiration date of October 27, 2013

For more information, please visit: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm342902.htm

5. Kasel Associates Industries pet treats – RECALLED on FEBRUARY 21, 2013 due to potential SALMONELLA contamination

· Boots and Barkley, Colorado Naturals and Nature’s Deli are among the brands affected

· Manufactured between April 20, 2012 through September 19, 2012

Product Name	Distributors	Lot/Best By Date	UPC
12 PK Natural Pig Ears	Petco	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	800443092910
12 PK Smoked Pig Ears	Petco	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	800443092927
16 oz Chicken Chips	Petco, Kasel	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	647263800291
16 oz Chicken Jerky	Petco, Kasel, Menards	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	647263800291
16 oz Pork Jerky	Petco, Kasel, Menards	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	647263700157
16 oz Salmon Jerky	Petco, Kasel	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	647263900151
25 PK Natural Pig Ears	Petco	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	800443092903
4 oz Beef Jerky	Petco, Kasel	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	647263801175
4 oz Chicken Jerky	Petco, Kasel	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	647263800178
4 oz Lamb Jerky	Petco, Kasel	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	647263510176
4 oz Salmon Jerky	Petco, Kasel	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	647263900175
7 PK Natural Pig Ears	Petco	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	800443092934
7 PK Smoked Pig Ears	Petco	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	800443092941
BIXBI Hip And Joint Beef Liver Jerky 5oz	BIXBI	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	091037018106
BIXBI Hip And Joint Chicken Breast Jerky 5oz	BIXBI	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	091037018083
BIXBI Hip And Joint Lamb Jerky 5oz	BIXBI	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	091037018120
BIXBI Hip And Joint Pork Jerky 5oz	BIXBI	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	091037018144
BIXBI Skin & Coat Beef Liver Jerky 5oz	BIXBI	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	091037018021
BIXBI Skin & Coat Chicken Breast Jerky Treats 5oz	BIXBI	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	091037018007
BIXBI Skin & Coat Lamb Jerky 5oz	BIXBI	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	091037018045
BIXBI Skin & Coat Pork Jerky 5oz	BIXBI	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	091037018069
Boots & Barkley Assorted Natural Parts 32oz	Target	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN	490830400086
Boots & Barkley Beef Bully Stick 12″	Target	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN	085239043165
Boots & Barkley Beef Bully Sticks 6ct	Target	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN	647263899189
Boots & Barkley Beef Knuckle	Target	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN	647263899172
Boots & Barkley Beef Ribs 2ct	Target	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN	647263899196
Boots & Barkley Braided Bully Stick 5″	Target	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN	085239043110
Boots & Barkley Chicken Jerky 16oz	Target	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN	085239043325
Boots & Barkley Chicken Jerky 8oz	Target	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN	085239043400
Boots & Barkley Chicken Stuffed Beef Femur Bone 6″	Target	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN	085239043202
Boots & Barkley Flossie 6-8″	Target	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN	085239043103
Boots & Barkley Pig Ear Strips 8oz	Target	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN	085239403440
Boots & Barkley Pig Ears 12ct	Target	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN	647263899158
Boots & Barkley Pork Femur	Target	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN	647263899165
Boots & Barkley Smoked Beef Femur Bone 3″	Target	20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN	085239403495
K9 Chicken Breath Fresh Jerky 15oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507117
K9 Chicken Breath Fresh Jerky 5oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507100
K9 Chicken Calming Jerky 15oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507094
K9 Chicken Calming Jerky 5oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507087
K9 Chicken Coat Jerky 15oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507070
K9 Chicken Coat Jerky 5oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507063
K9 Chicken Digestive Jerky 15oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507155
K9 Chicken Digestive Jerky 5oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507148
K9 Chicken Healthy Weight Jerky 15oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507179
K9 Chicken Healthy Weight Jerky 5oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507162
K9 Chicken Jerky 16oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507032
K9 Chicken Jerky 5oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507018
K9 Chicken Jerky 8oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507025
K9 Chicken Joint Jerky 15oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507056
K9 Chicken Joint Jerky 5oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507049
K9 Chicken Senior Jerky 15oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507131
K9 Chicken Senior Jerky 5oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125507124
K9 Hip & Joint Chicken Strips 8oz	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	669125990445
Nature’s Deli Chicken Jerky 2.5lbs	Sam’s Club	04202013 DEN-10032013 DEN	647263800208
Nature’s Deli Chicken Jerky 3lbs	Costco	04202013 DEN-10032013 DEN	647263800215
Nutri-Pet 16oz Natural Filet Strips	Nutri-Vet	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	76-0081
Roasted Pig Ear Dog Treats 28oz	Sam’s Club	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	681131857246
TDBBS, Inc Beef Lobster Tails 1ct	TDBBS, Inc/Best Bully Sticks	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	Bulk
TDBBS, Inc Buffalo Hearts Sliced 3 lbs	TDBBS, Inc/Best Bully Sticks	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	Bulk
TDBBS, Inc Chicken Jerky 16oz	TDBBS, Inc/Best Bully Sticks	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	Unknown
TDBBS, Inc Hearts of Lamb 4oz	TDBBS, Inc/Best Bully Sticks	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	Unknown
TDBBS, Inc Knee Caps 25 Ct	TDBBS, Inc/Best Bully Sticks	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	Bulk
TDBBS, Inc Lamb Jerky 4oz	TDBBS, Inc/Best Bully Sticks	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	Unknown
TDBBS, Inc Pig Snouts 25ct	TDBBS, Inc/Best Bully Sticks	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	Bulk
TDBBS, Inc Pork Jerky Strips 16oz	TDBBS, Inc/Best Bully Sticks	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	Unknown
TDBBS, Inc Turkey Cubes 4.5oz	TDBBS, Inc/Best Bully Sticks	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	Unknown
TDBBS, Inc Turkey Jerky Sticks 6ct	TDBBS, Inc/Best Bully Sticks	04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN	Unknown

For more information, please visit: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm340552.htm

6. Nutri-Vet, LLC Chicken Jerky Products – RECALLED on FEBRUARY 20, 2013 due to potential SALMONELLA contamination

· Distributed between April 2012 through February 2013 with Best By Dates ranging from April 20, 2014 through October 3, 2014.

Item #	Description	Size	UPC
76-0081	NutriPet Natural Chicken Fillet Strips	16oz	76-0081 (No bar code)
50704	Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for Joint Health	5oz	669125507049
50705	Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for Joint Health	15oz	669125507056
50706	Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for Glossy Coat	5oz	669125507063
50707	Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for Glossy Coat	15oz	669125507070
50708	Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for Stress and Anxiety	5oz	669125507087
50709	Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for Stress and Anxiety	15oz	669125507094
50710	Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for Fresh Breath	5oz	669125507100
50711	Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for Fresh Breath	15oz	669125507117
50712	Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for SENIOR Dogs	5oz	669125507124
50714	Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for Healthy Digestion	5oz	669125507148
50716	Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats for Healthy Weight	5oz	669125507162
50701	Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats	5oz	669125507018
50702	Nutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats	8oz	669125507025
50703	NNutri-Vet K9 Natural Chicken Breast Treats	16oz	669125507032
99044	Nutri-Vet K9 Hip & Joint Chicken Breast Strips	8oz	669125990445

For more information, please visit: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm340468.htm

7. Kasel Associated Industries (All Products Manufactured at its Denver, Colorado Facility from April 20, 2012 thru September 19, 2012) – RECALLED on FEBRUARY 19,2013 due potential SALMONELLA contamination

2 Year Best By Date
UPC				Lot/Best By Date
085239043165		Boots & Barkley American Beef Bully Stick 12″		20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
085239403495		Boots & Barkley American Smoked Beef Femur Bone 3″		20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
085239043103		Boots & Barkley American Flossie 6-8″		20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
085239403440		Boots & Barkley American Pig Ear Strips 8oz		20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
085239043202		Boots & Barkley American Chicken Stuffed Beef Femur Bone 6″		20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
085239043110		Boots & Barkley American Braided Bully Stick 5″		20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
085239043325		Boots & Barkley American Chicken Jerky 16oz		20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
085239043400		Boots & Barkley American Chicken Jerky 8oz		20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
490830400086		Boots & Barkley American Variety Pack 32oz		20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
647263899196		Boots & Barkley American Beef Ribs 2ct		20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
647263899172		Boots & Barkley American Beef Knuckle		20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
647263899158		Boots & Barkley American Pig Ears 12ct		20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
647263899189		Boots & Barkley American Beef Bully Sticks 6ct		20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
647263899165		Boots & Barkley American Pork Femur		20APR2014 DEN-03OCT2014 DEN
681131857246		Roasted Pig Ear Dog Treats 28oz		04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
800443092903		25 PK Natural Pig Ears		04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
800443092910		12 PK Natural Pig Ears		04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
800443092927		12 PK Smoked Pig Ears		04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
800443092934		7 PK Natural Pig Ears		04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
800443092941		7 PK Smoked Pig Ears		04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
647263800291		16oz Chicken Chips		04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
647263900151		16oz Salmon Jerky		04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
647263800178		4oz Chicken Jerky		04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
647263510176		4oz Lamb Jerky		04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
647263900175		4 oz Salmon Jerky		04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
647263801175		4oz Beef Jerky		04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
647263800291		16oz Chicken Jerky		04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
647263700157		16oz Pork Jerky		04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
091037018021		BIXBI Skin & Coat Beef Liver Jerky 5oz		04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
091037018045		BIXBI Skin & Coat Lamb Jerky 5oz		04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
091037018007		BIXBI Skin & Coat Chicken Breast Jerky Treats 5oz		04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
091037018069		BIXBI Skin & Coat Pork Jerky 5oz		04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
091037018144		BIXBI Hip And Joint Pork Jerky 5oz		04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
091037018120		BIXBI Hip And Joint Lamb Jerky 5oz		04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
091037018083		BIXBI Hip And Joint Chicken Breast Jerky 5oz		04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
091037018106		BIXBI Hip And Joint Beef Liver Jerky 5oz		04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
Bulk		TDBBS, Inc Buffalo Hearts Sliced 3 lbs		04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
Bulk		TDBBS, Inc Knee Caps 25 Ct		04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
Unknown		TDBBS, Inc Pork Jerky Strips 16oz		04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
Unknown		TDBBS, Inc Chicken Jerky 16oz		04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
Unknown		TDBBS, Inc Turkey Cubes 4.5oz		04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
Bulk		TDBBS, Inc Pig Snouts 25ct		04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
Bulk		TDBBS, Inc Beef Lobster Tails 1ct		04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
Unknown		TDBBS, Inc Turkey Jerky Sticks 6ct		04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
Unknown		TDBBS, Inc Hearts of Lamb 4oz		04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
Unknown		TDBBS, Inc Lamb Jerky 4oz		04202014 DEN-10032014 DEN
1 Year Best By Date
UPC			Lot/Best By Date
647263800215	Nature’s Deli Chicken Jerky 3lbs		04202013 DEN-10032013 DEN
647263800208	Nature’s Deli Chicken Jerky 2.5lbs		04202013 DEN-10032013 DEN

For more information, please visit: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm340337.htm

8. Nature’s Variety (One Batch of Instinct® Raw Organic Chicken Formula for Dogs & Cats) – RECALLED on FEBRUARY 15,2013 due to possible choking risk

The affected product is strictly limited to a single batch of Organic Chicken Formula with the “Best if Used By” date of 10/04/13. This includes:

UPC# 7 69949 60137 1 – Instinct Raw Organic Chicken Formula medallions, 3 lbs. bag
UPC# 7 69949 70137 8 – Instinct Raw Organic Chicken Formula medallions, 27 lbs. case
UPC# 7 69949 60127 2 – Instinct Raw Organic Chicken Formula patties, 6 lbs. bag
UPC# 7 69949 70127 9 – Instinct Raw Organic Chicken Formula patties, 36 lbs. case

For more information, please visit: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm340075.htm

9. ‘The Hartz Mountain Corporation’ Hartz ® Chicken Chews ™ and Hartz ® Oinkies® Pig Skin Twists wrapped with Chicken for dogs – RECALLED on JANUARY 25,2013 due to unapproved traces of antibiotic residue being found

For more information, please visit: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm337102.htm

10. ‘Milo’s Kitchen®’ Chicken Jerky and Chicken Grillers Home-style Dog Treats – RECALLED on JANUARY 9, 2013 due to unapproved traces of antibiotic residue being found

For more information, please visit: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm335621.htm

Written by: Randi Tomaszewski, Professional Pet Sitter for Sarah’s Pet Sitting

Dog Food Recalls 2013