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Critical RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Food

ChemNutra, Inc: Chinese Wheat Gluten Recalled for Melamine Contamination

Agency Publication Date: August 22, 2008
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Summary

Approximately 792 metric tons of Chinese wheat gluten, sold in 25 kg paper bags, has been recalled because it was found to be contaminated with melamine. Melamine is an industrial chemical not approved for use in pet food or animal feed. This product was distributed to three pet food manufacturers and one distributor across the country and may have been used as an ingredient in various pet food products. Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact ChemNutra, Inc. for further instructions.

Risk

Melamine contamination in pet food ingredients can cause severe health complications in animals, including kidney failure, crystals in the urine, and potentially death.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify the affected product: Chinese wheat gluten packaged in 25 kg (approximately 55 lb) paper bags associated with recall number V-080-2007.
  2. Stop using and distributing this wheat gluten ingredient immediately if you are a manufacturer or distributor.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact ChemNutra, Inc. for guidance on returning or disposing of the material.
  4. If you are a consumer and suspect your pet has eaten food containing this contaminated gluten and is showing signs of illness (such as lethargy, increased thirst, or vomiting), contact a veterinarian immediately.
  5. Contact the FDA for additional questions regarding this recall or to report any pet illnesses related to this product.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Return for refund

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

Affected Products

Product: Chinese wheat gluten in 25 kg. paper bags
Model:
V-080-2007

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 37727
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: ChemNutra, Inc
Sold By: Pet food manufacturers; Distributors
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: 792 metric tons.
Distributed To: Nationwide

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: FDA iRES ยท Raw API Response