Saturday, March 17, 2007

Pet Foods Recalled Possible Kidney Failure Deaths

For listing:

www.menufoods.com/recall

KDKA Links

http://kdka.com/video/?cid=44

Pet deaths prompt food recall
By The Associated Press
Saturday, March 17, 2007


WASHINGTON -- A major manufacturer of dog and cat food sold under Wal-Mart, Safeway, Kroger and other store brands recalled 60 million containers of wet pet food Friday after reports of kidney failure and deaths.

An unknown number of cats and dogs suffered kidney failure and about 10 died after eating the affected pet food, Menu Foods said in announcing the North American recall. Product testing has not revealed a link explaining the reported cases of illness and death, the company said...

Menu Foods did not provide a full list of brand names and lot numbers covered by the recall, saying they would be posted on its Web site -- www.menufoods.com/recall -- early Saturday. Consumers with questions can call (800) 551-7392...

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/breaking/s_498157.html

Recalled Cat Product Information
Recall Information 1-866-895-2708
Recalled Dog Product Information
Recall Information 1-866-895-2708

http://www.menufoods.com/recall/Press_Recall_03162007.pdf

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