Royal Canin USA Announces the Voluntary Nationwide Recall of its Dry Pet Food Products

April 19, 2007

Royal Canin USA announced today that it has determined there is a melamine derivative in the rice protein concentrate in some of its dry pet food products.

Although Royal Canin USA has no confirmed cases of illness in pets, it has decided to voluntarily remove all of its dry pet food products containing rice protein concentrate. The company is taking this proactive stance to avoid any confusion for its customers about which Royal Canin USA products are safe and which products may be affected.

“We are as passionate about the health and happiness of our customers’ pets as we are of our own, so we are committed to taking the steps necessary to ensure this never happens again,” said Olivier Amice, President and CEO of Royal Canin USA.

As a precaution, Royal Canin USA is voluntarily recalling the following dry pet food products:

ROYAL CANIN SENSIBLE CHOICE® (available in pet specialty stores nationwide)

• Chicken Meal & Rice Formula Senior DRY DOG FOOD
• Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Puppy DRY DOG FOOD
• Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Adult DRY DOG FOOD
• Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Senior DRY DOG FOOD
• Rice & Catfish Meal Formula Adult DRY DOG FOOD

ROYAL CANIN VETERINARY DIET (available only in veterinary clinics)

• Canine Early Cardiac EC 22
• Canine Skin Support SS21
• Feline Hypoallergenic HP23

ALL PRODUCTS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE OF APRIL 19TH, 2008 ARE MADE WITHOUT CHINESE SOURCED VEGETABLE PROTEINS AND ARE SAFE.

Pet owners should immediately stop feeding their pets the Royal Canin USA dry pet food products listed above. Pet owners should consult with a veterinarian if they are concerned about the health of their pet. No other Royal Canin diets are affected by this recall and CONTINUE TO BE safe for pets to eat.

In addition, Royal Canin USA will no longer use any Chinese suppliers for any of its vegetable proteins.

This decision to recall some of its dry pet food products is driven by the company’s philosophy that the “Pet Comes First.” The safety and nutritional quality of its pet food is Royal Canin USA’s top priority. Pet owners who have questions about this recall and other Royal Canin USA products should call (800) 513-0041.

All Royal Canin USA products have a satisfaction guarantee. The company will refund or replace the diets that have been recalled.