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This never stops. Here are a few news releases I’ve read in the past few days.

Natural Balance Pet Foods is issuing a nationwide recall of a number of canned products manufactured by American Nutrition. This action is limited to four specific Natural Balance canned formulas: Chicken Canned Dog Formula 13 oz , Beef Canned Dog Formula 13 oz, Lamb Canned Dog Formula 13 oz, and the 3oz and 6 oz Ocean Fish Canned Cat Formulas. They did this after learning the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed rice protein concentrate used by American Nutrition contained melamine, a substance not approved for use in food.

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Here is more information for my fellow pet owners: The recall of pet foods and treats expanded today to include dog biscuits made by an Alabama company and sold by mega-retailer Wal-Mart. Sunshine Mills Inc., is recalling dog biscuits that have been made with imported Chinese wheat gluten. Further, Menu Foods expanded its recall to include “cuts and gravy”-style products made between Nov. 8 and March 6.

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According to API, the FDA is investigating a Texas laboratory’s finding of acetaminophen in dog and cat food. Horrifyingly, this is the fifth contaminant found in pet foods during the past 2 1/2 months. Acetaminophen can be toxic or lethal to pets. At least five dog and cat food samples submitted by worried pet owners and pet food manufacturers contained varying levels of the pain reliever.

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