Evanger addresses FDA action

In response to the recent Food and Drug Administration action, Evanger’s Dog and Cat Food Co., Inc. has filed a formal request, as allowed by FDA regulations, for reinstatement based on documentation that the company is operating in full compliance with mandatory requirements. Continue reading Evanger addresses FDA action

FDA suspends temporary emergency permit to Evangers

June 12, 2009

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today it was suspending the temporary Emergency Permit issued to Evanger’s Dog & Cat Food Co., Inc.

Evanger’s, operating in Wheeling, Illinois, deviated from the prescribed process, equipment, product shipment, and recordkeeping requirements in the production of the company’s thermally processed low acid canned food (LACF) products.  The deviations in their processes and documentation could result in under-processed pet foods, which can allow the survival and growth of Clostridium botulinum (C. botulinum), a bacterium that causes botulism in some animals as well as in humans. Continue reading FDA suspends temporary emergency permit to Evangers

Alaska Canine Cookies Recall

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — March 10, 2009 — Alaska Canine Cookies of Anchorage, Alaska is recalling Peanut Butter, Power Bone and Carrot Cake flavors of Canine Cookies because they were manufactured using peanuts recalled by Peanut Corporation of America which have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Continue reading Alaska Canine Cookies Recall

American Health Kennels recall dog treats

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Pompano Beach, FloridaFebruary 13, 2009 — As a result of the expanded recall by the Peanut Corporation of America’s (PCA) Blakely, Georgia facility, American Health Kennels, Inc. has issued a voluntary recall for certain baked dog treats containing peanut butter supplied by PCA. Continue reading American Health Kennels recall dog treats

Expanded Nationwide Recall of Peanut Products

Recall — Firm Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Lynchburg, Va. (February 8, 2009) — In connection with the January 28, 2009 expanded recall announcement issued by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA), the company wishes to highlight important information regarding several of its products.

On January 28, 2009, PCA announced it was voluntarily recalling all peanuts and peanut products processed in its Blakely, Georgia facility since January 1, 2007 because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Continue reading Expanded Nationwide Recall of Peanut Products

Salix recalls filled shank bone

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — January 30, 2009 — Salix LLC of Deerfield Beach, FL a manufacturer of rawhide dog chew products, is voluntarily recalling its Healthy Hide 6” Peanut Butter Filled Shank Bone because it contains peanut butter made by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA).
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