American Nutrition Incorporated: Various Brand Canned Pet Foods and Treats Recalled for Melamine Contamination

Agency Publication Date: September 22, 2007

Summary

Approximately 15,705,780 units of various canned dog and cat foods and treats from brands including Blue Buffalo, Natural Balance, Kirkland Signature, and Diamond are being recalled due to possible melamine contamination. The melamine was discovered in an imported Rice Protein Concentrate ingredient used during manufacturing. These products were distributed nationwide throughout the United States and include popular flavors such as Beef, Chicken, and Salmon in various can sizes ranging from 3 oz to 14 oz. Consumers should immediately stop feeding these products to their pets and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

The pet food may contain melamine, a chemical that can cause serious illness or kidney failure in cats and dogs if ingested. This contamination originated from an imported rice protein ingredient used in the production of these specific pet food batches.

What You Should Do

Check your pantry for affected Blue Buffalo canned dog food (12.5 oz) with 'Best by' dates between Aug 21 09 and Apr 15 10 in Beef, Chicken, Hearty Venison, Lamb, Salmon, and Turkey Meatloaf flavors.
Identify other affected products including Kirkland Signature Premium Dog 2-Flavor Variety Packs (14 oz, 24-packs), Natural Balance canned dog and cat foods (3 oz, 6 oz, 13 oz), and Diamond brand Puppy and Kitten formulas.
Check treats such as Blue Buffalo Health Bars (Apples & Yogurt, 20 oz) and Natural Balance Venison & Brown Rice Formula Baked Dog Treats (14 oz).
Immediately stop feeding any of the listed products to your pets even if they do not appear sick.
Return the affected product to the retail store where it was purchased for a full refund.
Contact the manufacturer, American Nutrition Incorporated, at their Ogden, Utah location for further information regarding this recall.
If your pet has consumed these products and shows signs of illness, such as increased thirst or lethargy, contact your veterinarian immediately.
For additional questions, call the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 1-240-402-7002.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Full refund for returned products.

How to: Return to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions

Affected Products

Product: Blue Buffalo brand canned dog food (12.5 oz.)

Model:

V-081-2007

Date Ranges: Aug 21 09 thru Apr 15 10

Product: Blue Buffalo Health Bars Baked With Apples & Yogurt Dog Treats (20 oz.)

Model:

V-082-2007

Product: Blue Buffalo Spa Select canned cat food (3 oz.)

Model:

V-083-2007

Product: Canine Caviar brand canned dog food (5.5 oz. and 13.2 oz.)

Model:

V-084-2007

Product: Mulligan Stew brand canned dog food (13.2 oz.)

Model:

V-085-2007

Product: Natural Balance canned dog food (13 oz.)

Model:

V-086-2007

Product: Natural Balance Venison & Brown Rice Formula Baked Dog Treats (14 oz.)

Model:

V-087-2007

Product: Natural Balance Ocean Fish Formula canned cat food (3 oz. and 6 oz.)

Model:

V-088-2007

Product: Harmony Farms canned dog food (12.5 oz.)

Model:

V-089-2007

Product: Harmony Farms Country Chicken Entree canned cat food (3 oz.)

Model:

V-090-2007

Product: Kirkland Signature Premium Dog 2-Flavor Variety Pack (14 oz.)

Model:

V-091-2007

Product: Diamond Lamb and Rice canned dog food (13 oz.)

Model:

V-092-2007

Product: Diamond Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul Puppy Formula canned dog food (13 oz.)

Model:

V-093-2007

Product: Diamond Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul Kitten Formula (5.5 oz.)

Model:

V-094-2007

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 37851

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: American Nutrition Incorporated

Sold By: Costco; pet specialty retailers; authorized dealers

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 14 products (798,000 cans; 26,880 bags; 465,600 cans; 67,200 cans; 33,600 cans; 5,859,120 cans; 84,780 bags; 938,160 cans; 235,200 cans; 57,600 cans; 6,540,240 cans; 78,600 cans; 445,200 cans; 75,600 cans)

Distributed To: Nationwide

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your pantry for affected Blue Buffalo canned dog food (12.5 oz) with 'Best by' dates between Aug 21 09 and Apr 15 10 in Beef, Chicken, Hearty Venison, Lamb, Salmon, and Turkey Meatloaf flavors.

Identify other affected products including Kirkland Signature Premium Dog 2-Flavor Variety Packs (14 oz, 24-packs), Natural Balance canned dog and cat foods (3 oz, 6 oz, 13 oz), and Diamond brand Puppy and Kitten formulas.

Check treats such as Blue Buffalo Health Bars (Apples & Yogurt, 20 oz) and Natural Balance Venison & Brown Rice Formula Baked Dog Treats (14 oz).

Immediately stop feeding any of the listed products to your pets even if they do not appear sick.

Return the affected product to the retail store where it was purchased for a full refund.

Contact the manufacturer, American Nutrition Incorporated, at their Ogden, Utah location for further information regarding this recall.

If your pet has consumed these products and shows signs of illness, such as increased thirst or lethargy, contact your veterinarian immediately.

For additional questions, call the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 1-240-402-7002.

Affected Products

Product: Blue Buffalo brand canned dog food (12.5 oz.)

Model:

V-081-2007

Date Ranges: Aug 21 09 thru Apr 15 10

Product: Blue Buffalo Health Bars Baked With Apples & Yogurt Dog Treats (20 oz.)

Model:

V-082-2007

Product: Blue Buffalo Spa Select canned cat food (3 oz.)

Model:

V-083-2007

Product: Canine Caviar brand canned dog food (5.5 oz. and 13.2 oz.)

Model:

V-084-2007

Product: Mulligan Stew brand canned dog food (13.2 oz.)

Model:

V-085-2007

Product: Natural Balance canned dog food (13 oz.)

Model:

V-086-2007

Product: Natural Balance Venison & Brown Rice Formula Baked Dog Treats (14 oz.)

Model:

V-087-2007

Product: Natural Balance Ocean Fish Formula canned cat food (3 oz. and 6 oz.)

Model:

V-088-2007

Product: Harmony Farms canned dog food (12.5 oz.)

Model:

V-089-2007

Product: Harmony Farms Country Chicken Entree canned cat food (3 oz.)

Model:

V-090-2007

Product: Kirkland Signature Premium Dog 2-Flavor Variety Pack (14 oz.)

Model:

V-091-2007

Product: Diamond Lamb and Rice canned dog food (13 oz.)

Model:

V-092-2007

Product: Diamond Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul Puppy Formula canned dog food (13 oz.)

Model:

V-093-2007

Product: Diamond Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul Kitten Formula (5.5 oz.)

Model:

V-094-2007

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 37851

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: American Nutrition Incorporated

Sold By: Costco; pet specialty retailers; authorized dealers

Manufactured In: United States

Distributed To: Nationwide