Natural Balance Pet Food Inc.: Natural Balance Dog and Cat Food Recalled for Melamine Contamination

Agency Publication Date: September 28, 2007

Summary

Natural Balance Pet Food Inc. has recalled 480,241 units of certain Venison & Brown Rice dog food and Venison & Green Pea cat food because company testing found they contain melamine. The recall involves various bag sizes including 5 lb, 17 lb, and 30 lb dog food bags, and 5 lb and 10 lb cat food bags sold nationwide and in Canada. Melamine is a chemical that can cause serious health issues for pets if ingested.

Risk

The pet food is contaminated with melamine, which can lead to kidney failure and potential death in cats and dogs. Pets consuming these products may show symptoms such as vomiting, loss of appetite, or increased thirst and urination.

What You Should Do

Check your pet food packaging to see if you have Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance Venison & Brown Rice Formula Dog Food in 5 lb, 17 lb, or 30 lb bags (Recall #: V-1120-2007).
Check your pet food packaging to see if you have Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance Venison & Green Pea Formula Dry Cat Food in 5 lb or 10 lb bags (Recall #: V-1121-2007).
Immediately stop feeding the affected products to your pets and dispose of the food in a manner that ensures other animals cannot access it.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Natural Balance Pet Food Inc. directly for further instructions.
If your pet has consumed these products and shows signs of illness, contact your veterinarian immediately.
For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator for your state or call the FDA at 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332).

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

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

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

Affected Products

Product: Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance Venison & Brown Rice Formula Dog Food (5 lb, 17 lb, and 30 lb)

Model:

V-1120-2007

Product: Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance Venison & Green Pea Formula Dry Cat Food (5 lb and 10 lb)

Model:

V-1121-2007

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 37791

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Natural Balance Pet Food Inc.

Sold By: Retailers nationwide

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 2 products (305,863 bags; 174,378 bags)

Distributed To: Nationwide

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your pet food packaging to see if you have Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance Venison & Brown Rice Formula Dog Food in 5 lb, 17 lb, or 30 lb bags (Recall #: V-1120-2007).

Check your pet food packaging to see if you have Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance Venison & Green Pea Formula Dry Cat Food in 5 lb or 10 lb bags (Recall #: V-1121-2007).

Immediately stop feeding the affected products to your pets and dispose of the food in a manner that ensures other animals cannot access it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Natural Balance Pet Food Inc. directly for further instructions.

If your pet has consumed these products and shows signs of illness, contact your veterinarian immediately.

For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator for your state or call the FDA at 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332).