Pet Food Recall Info

You’ve no doubt already heard the story:

Experts: More deaths from pet food are likely

Contamination still a mystery as at least 16 animal fatalities are reported

Associated Press
March 24, 2007

ALBANY, N.Y. - Pet owners were rechecking their cabinets and threatening legal action after state officials said rat poison was found in pet food blamed for the deaths of at least 16 cats and dogs.

It was unclear how many deaths would eventually be linked to the “cuts and gravy” style food produced by Menu Foods, but scientists said Friday they expected more would be announced.

The substance in the food was identified as aminopterin, a cancer drug that once was used to induce abortions in the United States and is still used to kill rats in some other countries, state Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker said.

Here’s what you can do:

PET FOOD RECALL INFO

For information concerning the dog and cat food brands that have been contaminated, go to this website:

http://www.menufoods.com/recall/

or call:

1-866-895-2708

Apparently only wet food, especially gravy and meat in pouches, has been affected. Listed at the Menu Foods website are the various brands involved, including detailed information on each brand name that’s been tainted.