2008 Pet Food & Product Recalls

Charges Filed in Contaminated Pet Food Scheme

Two Chinese nationals and the businesses they operate, along with a U.S. company and its president and chief executive officer, were indicted by a federal grand jury on Feb. 6, 2008.

Hartz Mountain Recalls Vitamin Care for Cats

The Hartz Mountain Corporation is voluntarily recalling a second specific lot of Hartz Vitamin Care for Cats due to concerns that bottles within the lot may have been potentially contaminated with Salmonella.

FDA Requests Seizure of Animal Food Products at PETCO Distribution Center

During an FDA inspection of a PETCO distribution center in April, widespread and active rodent and bird infestation was found. The FDA inspected the facility again in May and found continuing and widespread infestation.

Pet Food Products Seized at PETCO Distribution Center

FDA says consumers who bought animal food products from PETCO in 16 states should take certain precautions.

Mars Petcare US Issues Voluntary Recall of Everson, PA Plant Dry Pet Food Product due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Mars Petcare US announced a voluntary recall of products manufactured at its Everson, Pennsylvania facility.

Mars Petcare US Issues Voluntary, Limited Recall of SPECIAL KITTY Gourmet

The recall affects a limited number of bags of SPECIAL KITTY Gourmet sold at Wal-Mart locations in fifteen states due to potential salmonella contamination.

Preliminary Animal Health Notification: Chicken Jerky Products

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to caution consumers of a potential association between the development of illness in dogs and the consumption of chicken jerky products also described as chicken tenders, strips or treats.

Caution to Dog Owners About Chicken Jerky Products

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to caution consumers about a potential association between the development of illness in dogs and the consumption of chicken jerky products