Royal Canin Usa Inc: Various Pet Foods Recalled for Potential Cyanuric Acid Contamination

Agency Publication Date: September 22, 2007

Summary

Royal Canin USA Inc. has recalled approximately 299,686 bags of Sensible Choice and KASCO brand dog and cat foods. The recall includes multiple varieties such as Chicken meal and Rice, Natural Blend, and various KASCO formulas in sizes ranging from 4 oz sample bags to 40 lb bags. These products were found to contain rice protein concentrate from China that was contaminated with cyanuric acid, an unapproved additive. Owners should return the affected products to the retail store where they were purchased for a full refund.

Risk

The pet food contains cyanuric acid, which is not an approved food additive and can cause illness in pets if consumed. While the risk level is categorized as low, contamination in pet food ingredients can lead to serious health complications or kidney issues in sensitive animals.

What You Should Do

Check your pet food packaging to see if it matches any of the recalled brands: Sensible Choice (Chicken meal and Rice, Lamb meal and Rice, or Natural Blend) or KASCO (Chunks, Hi Energy, Maintenance, Mealettes, Mini Chunks, Puppy, or Cat).
Verify the weight of the bag: Sensible Choice bags are affected in 4 oz, 5 lb, 7 lb, 18 lb, 20 lb, 30 lb, 35 lb, and 40 lb sizes; KASCO bags are affected in 20 lb and 40 lb sizes.
Look for the responsible firm name 'Royal Canin USA, Inc., St. Charles, MO' on the product label.
Immediately stop feeding the recalled product to your pets.
Return any unused portion of the pet food to the retail store where you bought it to receive a full refund.
If your pet has consumed this food and shows signs of illness, contact your veterinarian immediately.
For further questions regarding this recall, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator at the agency's hotline: 1-888-463-6332.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Full refund for returned product.

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

Affected Products

Product: Sensible Choice Chicken meal and Rice Formula Adult, Canine (4 oz, 5 lb, 20 lb, 40 lb)

Model:

V-1071-2007

Product: Sensible Choice Chicken meal and Rice Formula Reduced Calorie, Canine (5 lb, 18 lb, 35 lb)

Model:

V-1072-2007

Product: Sensible Choice Lamb meal and Rice Formula, Reduced Calorie, Canine (5 lb, 18 lb, 35 lb)

Model:

V-1073-2007

Product: Sensible Choice Chicken meal and Rice Formula, Puppy, Canine (4 oz, 5 lb, 20 lb, 40 lb)

Model:

V-1074-2007

Product: Sensible Choice Chicken meal and Rice Formula, Large Breed Puppy, Canine (5 lb, 20 lb, 40 lb)

Model:

V-1075-2007

Product: Sensible Choice Natural Blend Adult, Canine (7 lb, 30 lb)

Model:

V-1076-2007

Product: Sensible Choice Natural Blend Senior, Canine (7 lb, 30 lb)

Model:

V-1077-2007

Product: Sensible Choice Natural Blend Puppy, Canine (7 lb, 30 lb)

Model:

V-1078-2007

Product: KASCO Chunks, Canine (40 lb)

Model:

V-1079-2007

Product: KASCO Hi Energy, Canine (40 lb)

Model:

V-1080-2007

Product: KASCO Maintenance, Canine (40 lb)

Model:

V-1081-2007

Product: KASCO Mealettes, Canine (40 lb)

Model:

V-1082-2007

Product: KASCO Mini Chunks, Canine (40 lb)

Model:

V-1083-2007

Product: KASCO Puppy, Canine (40 lb)

Model:

V-1084-2007

Product: KASCO Cat, Feline (20 lb)

Model:

V-1085-2007

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 37935

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Royal Canin Usa Inc

Sold By: retail stores

Manufactured In: China, United States

Units Affected: 15 products (Approximately 63,015 bags of product; Approximately 45,269 bags of product; Approximately 13,312 bags of product.; Approximately 17,324 bags of product.; Approximately 5,300 bags of product; Approximately 26,922 bags of product; Approximately 3,856 bags of product.; Approximately 4,569 bags of product.; Approximately 5,073 bags of product.; Approximately 20,212 bags of product.; Approximately 19,264 bags of product.; Approximately 23, 015 bags of product; Approximately 16,387 bags of product.; Approximately 43,659 bags of product.; Approximately 15,501 bags of product.)

Distributed To: Nationwide

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Sources: FDA iRES · Raw API Response

Summary

What You Should Do

Check your pet food packaging to see if it matches any of the recalled brands: Sensible Choice (Chicken meal and Rice, Lamb meal and Rice, or Natural Blend) or KASCO (Chunks, Hi Energy, Maintenance, Mealettes, Mini Chunks, Puppy, or Cat).

Verify the weight of the bag: Sensible Choice bags are affected in 4 oz, 5 lb, 7 lb, 18 lb, 20 lb, 30 lb, 35 lb, and 40 lb sizes; KASCO bags are affected in 20 lb and 40 lb sizes.

Look for the responsible firm name 'Royal Canin USA, Inc., St. Charles, MO' on the product label.

Immediately stop feeding the recalled product to your pets.

Return any unused portion of the pet food to the retail store where you bought it to receive a full refund.

If your pet has consumed this food and shows signs of illness, contact your veterinarian immediately.

For further questions regarding this recall, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator at the agency's hotline: 1-888-463-6332.

Affected Products

Product: Sensible Choice Chicken meal and Rice Formula Adult, Canine (4 oz, 5 lb, 20 lb, 40 lb)

Model:

V-1071-2007

Product: Sensible Choice Chicken meal and Rice Formula Reduced Calorie, Canine (5 lb, 18 lb, 35 lb)

Model:

V-1072-2007

Product: Sensible Choice Lamb meal and Rice Formula, Reduced Calorie, Canine (5 lb, 18 lb, 35 lb)

Model:

V-1073-2007

Product: Sensible Choice Chicken meal and Rice Formula, Puppy, Canine (4 oz, 5 lb, 20 lb, 40 lb)

Model:

V-1074-2007

Product: Sensible Choice Chicken meal and Rice Formula, Large Breed Puppy, Canine (5 lb, 20 lb, 40 lb)

Model:

V-1075-2007

Product: Sensible Choice Natural Blend Adult, Canine (7 lb, 30 lb)

Model:

V-1076-2007

Product: Sensible Choice Natural Blend Senior, Canine (7 lb, 30 lb)

Model:

V-1077-2007

Product: Sensible Choice Natural Blend Puppy, Canine (7 lb, 30 lb)

Model:

V-1078-2007

Product: KASCO Chunks, Canine (40 lb)

Model:

V-1079-2007

Product: KASCO Hi Energy, Canine (40 lb)

Model:

V-1080-2007

Product: KASCO Maintenance, Canine (40 lb)

Model:

V-1081-2007

Product: KASCO Mealettes, Canine (40 lb)

Model:

V-1082-2007

Product: KASCO Mini Chunks, Canine (40 lb)

Model:

V-1083-2007

Product: KASCO Puppy, Canine (40 lb)

Model:

V-1084-2007

Product: KASCO Cat, Feline (20 lb)

Model:

V-1085-2007

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 37935

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Royal Canin Usa Inc

Sold By: retail stores

Manufactured In: China, United States

Distributed To: Nationwide