None of those 16 brands have been recalled as part of the agency’s ongoing investigation, though. Most, but not all, of the pet foods are “grain-free” and/or dry (kibble) dog food formulations.
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Dog Food Recalls 2020 – Dog Food Guide – Blue Buffalo Wilderness Wild Chews On November 25, 2015, Blue Buffalo issued a voluntary recall of one lot size of bone treats due to potential for salmonella contamination. This recall affected one lot size of Cub Size Wilderness Wild Chews Bones distributed in PetSmart stores. K-9 Kraving Chicken Patties
6 Blue Buffalo Cat Food Reviews and Recalls in 2020 – Blue Buffalo announced a recall of its formulas for potential melamine contamination. Formulas recalled include all cans of Blue Buffalo Blue dog food, all cans of Blue Buffalo SPA select cat food, all pouches of Blue Buffalo dog treats and Blue Buffalo SPA select dry kitten food.
Class action against Purina dog treats handed a setback
A class action charging that Nestle Purinas Yam Good chicken treats killed the plaintiffs dogs has suffered a setback. A federal judge in Illinois ruled that the consumer protection laws of the plaintiffs home states take precedence.
U.S. District Judge Robert Gettleman also dismissed most of the allegations against Walmart, Costco, Target, BJs, CVS, Walgreens, Pet Supplies and other retailers who sold the treats, Courthouse News Service reported.
The jerky treats are made in China by Waggin Train, a Nestle Purina company. Chinese chicken has been blamed for numerous cases of death and illness in dogs. Until recently, Chinese chicken could not be imported into the U.S. for human consumption but the USDA recently announced that four Chinese chicken plants would be allowed to import their products and would not have to label them as originating in China.
In the Yam Good case, lead plaintiff Dennis Adkins says he bought Yam Good dog treats from WalMart in March 2012 for his 9-year-old Pomeranian, Cleopatra.
“Between March 13, 2012 and March 15, 2012, Mr. Adkins gave one of the treats to Cleopatra daily, which he chopped into two to three pieces,” the lawsuit states. “Mr. Adkins made no other changes in her diet.”
“Immediately thereafter, Cleopatra became sick and, on March 26, 2012, died of kidney failure.”
“Mr. Adkins owns another nine year old Pomeranian, named Pharaoh,” the complaint continues. “Mr. Adkins did not feed any of the Yam Good treats to him. Pharaoh did not become ill.”
Other class members made similar claims, but Judge Gettleman said their cases should be heard in the states where they reside.
“In the instant case, 19 out of 21 plaintiffs allege that they reside in states other than Illinois and that they purchased the chicken jerky treats and fed them to their pets in their home states. With the exception of the two plaintiffs who reside in Illinois, the complaint alleges no other facts tying any of defendants alleged misconduct or the plaintiffs alleged injuries to Illinois,” the judge said.A class action charging that Nestle Purinas Yam Good chicken treats killed the plaintiffs dogs has suffered a setback. A federal judge in Illinois ruled …
FAQ
What dog treats are being recalled 2022?
July 14, 2022, at 11:02 a.m. THURSDAY, July 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Dog treats are being voluntarily recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.
What dog food is on recall right now 2022?
July 6, 2022 — Primal Pet Foods is recalling a single lot of Raw Frozen Primal Patties for Dogs Beef Formula due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.
What dog treats have been recalled 2021?
Here’s the info from the FDA:
Stormberg Foods is recalling various sizes and batches of our Beg & Barker Chicken Breast Strips Dog Treat, Billo’s Best Friend Chicken Breast Strips Dog Treat, and Green Coast Pets Chicken Crisps Dog Treat products due to a potential contamination of Salmonella.
Which dog treats are being recalled?
Here’s the info from the FDA:
Stormberg Foods is recalling various sizes and batches of our Beg & Barker Chicken Breast Strips Dog Treat, Billo’s Best Friend Chicken Breast Strips Dog Treat, and Green Coast Pets Chicken Crisps Dog Treat products due to a potential contamination of Salmonella.