The recall involves 74,700 8-oz bags of Hartz Naturals Real Beef Treats for Dogs, lot code BZ0969101E, UPC number 32700-11519, which were imported by Hartz from a Brazilian supplier, Bertin S.A., and which were distributed to a number of customers in the United States.

Contact Hartz at 1-800-275-1414

The recall now states “Merrick Pet Care Recalls Filet Squares  & Texas Hold’ems 10oz Bag (Item # 60016 All Lots) Because of Possible  Salmonella Health Risk”

See Advisories page for full recall information

         CINCINNATI, July 30, 2010 – The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) (NYSE:PG) is voluntarily expanding its recall to include veterinary and some specialized dry pet food as a precautionary measure because it has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella. No salmonella-related illnesses have been reported.

       The following products are included:

        The affected products are sold in veterinary clinics and specialty pet retailers throughout the United States and Canada.  No canned food, biscuits/treats or     supplements are affected by this announcement.  A full listing of UPC codes can be found at www.iams.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 29, 2010
Release #10-283

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 732-2677
CPSC recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Radio Systems Corporation Recalls Power Adapters Sold with PetSafe(r) Heated Wellness Sleepers Due to Fire Hazard
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Power Adapters for heated pet beds

Units: About 20,000

Importer: Radio Systems Corporation of, Knoxville, Tenn.

Hazard: When the metal connector is removed from the bed, it can cause arcing between the coil spring and the connector, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three reports of connectors melting. No injuries or fires have been reported.

Description: This recall involves the Class 2 Transformers that were sold with PetSafe Heated Wellness Sleepers. The power adapters are identified by the markings “PLUG IN CLASS 2 TRANSFORMER,” “MODEL NO: K12-800″ and have a spring coil covering the length of the electrical wire that goes from the sleeper. Power adapters without spring coils are not affected by this recall.

Sold at: Pet specialty stores, catalog and online retailers nationwide from September 2006 through April 2010 for between $70 and $110.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power adapter and contact the firm to receive a free replacement adapter.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Radio Systems Corporation at (800) 732-2677 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and Saturday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. or visit the firm’s website at www.petsafe.net

To see this recall on CPSC’s web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10283.html

The product was sold nationally at various retailers.  The product comes in 100-count white plastic bottles with a light blue label, and UPC code 26851-01800.  These products are being removed from retail stores and consumers should immediately stop feeding these supplements to their pets.  The affected products are those with expiration dates on or before “06/13″. The expiration date can be found imprinted vertically on the right side of the product label.

source: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm216903.htm

28 lb. -  Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog food, Mfg date 12/17/2009, Best used by date 6/7/2011

A random sampling of this product tested positive for Salmonella by the FDA.

States that are included in the voluntary recall: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

Read the full recall notice, including testing information at:
http://www.naturalbalanceinc.com/letter_from_president.html

Unusual question isn’t it, but not quite as unusual as you might think.

We all like to provide our pets with a safe environment, but do we think to recheck? We all know that dogs, especially puppies, like to chew. As an example, while the kennel might have been safe when new, a dog can chew parts of it that could expose wood, nails and/or wire that could cause it harm. Their chewing could create sharp surfaces that can do permanent damage. Another good example would be the dog’s toys. Rope toys can fray, providing strings that the dog can swallow – other toys may break, providing sharp edges. Are we still careful about keeping solvents, cleaning supplies or other “attractive” dangerous items out of their reach?

Keeping our pets safe is an ongoing task.

Our pets are like little kids – they can get into trouble in a split second. We need to make sure that there is no place for them to get into that trouble.