As the nationwide recall of contaminated dog food widens, the Nestle Purina Pet Care Company has now recalled some of its dog food upon discovery that it is tainted with ingredients that have contributed to the kidney failure and death of dogs.

The contaminated ingredient is wheat gluten from China. This wheat gluten is from the same supplier that delivered wheat gluten to Menu Foods who earlier recalled more than 95 brands of dog food sold as private label dog food and as major brands through large dog food retailers.

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Ingredients:

2 1/2 Cups Whole Wheat Flour

1/2 Cup Powdered Milk — non-fat

1 1/2 Teaspoons Sugar

1 Teaspoon Salt

1 Whole Egg

8 Ounces Peanut Butter — (1 jar)

1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder

1/2 Cup Cold Water

Mix above ingredients together, adding water after other ingredients are mixed. Knead for 3 to 5 minutes. Dough should form a ball. Roll to 1/2 inch thick and cut into doggie bone shapes. Bake on a lightly greased cookie sheet for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

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