Sundown March 27th begins the observation of Passover, an 8-day Spring celebration of the freedom of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt. Through certain rituals, modern-day Jews have the ability to relive and experience the true freedom their ancestors gained. From the evening of March 27th through the evening of April 4th, in recognition […]
A Midwestern Pet Foods recall including more than 1,000 Lot Codes of Sportmix, Pro Pac, and Nunn pet foods for both dogs and cats is now being suspected in the deaths of more than 110 dogs and illnesses of more than 210 additional pets across 36 countries. On December 30, 2020, Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc. announced
A December recall has now expanded to include a total of 4 pet food brands, 28 different products, and 100+ Lot Codes as the FDA confirms at least 70 dogs dead and another 80+ sickened. On December 30, 2020, Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc. announced a recall of certain lots of Sportmix pet food products after FDA was
On December 30, 2020, Midwestern Pet Food, Inc. recalled certain lots of Sportmix dog and cat food products after reports of at least 28 dog deaths and another 8 illnesses after consuming the food. Multiple product samples were tested by the Missouri Department of Agriculture and found to contain very high levels of aflatoxin. Aflatoxin is
Sunshine Mills, Inc. is expanding an earlier recall of pet food products that were made with corn that contained Aflatoxin at levels above FDA’s action levels. This is an expansion of the recall initiated September 2, 2020, after an investigation conducted along with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration determined that additional corn-based pet food
InHe Manufacturing, LLC and MHR Brands have issued a voluntary nationwide recall for multiple brand names of Hemp and CBD oil tinctures due to the presence of excess lead. The Florida Department of Health advised the Company of the presence of elevated heavy metals (lead) in some of its products. The company determined that the
The J. M. Smucker Company announced a voluntary recall of one lot of Natural Balance® Ultra Premium Chicken & Liver Paté Formula canned cat food due to health concerns likely associated with elevated levels of choline chloride. Ingesting impacted product may cause nausea with excessive salivation, constricted pupils and poor vision, diarrhea or vomiting to more severe
Carnivora Fresh Frozen Patties for Dogs and Cats, manufactured by Riveriene Farm Ltd., Carnivora Pet Foods in Saskatchewan, Canada has issued a recall as the product may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O157 (E. coli) and there is risk of cross-contamination and illness after handling. If you have this product in your home, you should
Many pet owners and animal lovers alike choose to follow a plant-based diet. There are many benefits to a vegan diet, namely that it’s a sustainable and ethical way to live. But some pet owners have not only adopted this diet for themselves but for their pets, too. Interest in plant-based diets for pets has
