Comments on: Pet food recall: Dead pets confirmed, but how many and where? http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/17/dead-pets-confirmed-in-food-recall-but-how-many-and-where/ Blogging by a team of pet-care experts. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:26:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Laura http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/17/dead-pets-confirmed-in-food-recall-but-how-many-and-where/comment-page-1/#comment-20017 Laura Mon, 02 Apr 2007 05:23:00 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/17/dead-pets-confirmed-in-food-recall-but-how-many-and-where/#comment-20017 You know, much as I like WaPo, I wouldn't necessarily trust what one professor says about the potential of a class action suit. It's really up to the judge (just ask the tobacco companies, or Merck)... ...although I'm sure Menu would like us all to believe suing them wouldn't be worth our time. You know, much as I like WaPo, I wouldn’t necessarily trust what one professor says about the potential of a class action suit. It’s really up to the judge (just ask the tobacco companies, or Merck)…

…although I’m sure Menu would like us all to believe suing them wouldn’t be worth our time.

]]> By: Yas http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/17/dead-pets-confirmed-in-food-recall-but-how-many-and-where/comment-page-1/#comment-20001 Yas Mon, 02 Apr 2007 05:08:33 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/17/dead-pets-confirmed-in-food-recall-but-how-many-and-where/#comment-20001 I've been following this case because my sister's Labrador suffered from kidney failure from Menu Foods' pet food. His life is hanging by a thin thread as he's being poked by needles and intravaneous drips everyday. we're so sad about this... Apparently, pet owners may not get much out of suing the company because of how pets are only seen as personal property. here are a few articles I found interesting: <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/04/01/AR2007040100409.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/04/01/AR2007040100409.html</a> <a href="http://www.class-action-finder.com/consumer-products/49/" rel="nofollow">http://www.class-action-finder.com/consumer-products/49/</a> I’ve been following this case because my sister’s Labrador suffered from kidney failure from Menu Foods’ pet food. His life is hanging by a thin thread as he’s being poked by needles and intravaneous drips everyday. we’re so sad about this…

Apparently, pet owners may not get much out of suing the company because of how pets are only seen as personal property.

here are a few articles I found interesting:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/.....00409.html

http://www.class-action-finder.....oducts/49/

]]> By: Nikki http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/17/dead-pets-confirmed-in-food-recall-but-how-many-and-where/comment-page-1/#comment-9690 Nikki Wed, 21 Mar 2007 00:14:52 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/17/dead-pets-confirmed-in-food-recall-but-how-many-and-where/#comment-9690 One more thing to add is that I've tried calling the phone # listed for Menu Foods, that is a joke because you cannot get through. I would like to say that I'm terribly sorry for anyone who's pet is sick due to this & I hope that Menu Foods gets one heck of a lawsuit. As for my pets, I will sue there butts off if this happens to one of my pets (2 cats, 1 dog). My pets, my children, they are one of the same, they are our family! One more thing to add is that I’ve tried calling the phone # listed for Menu Foods, that is a joke because you cannot get through. I would like to say that I’m terribly sorry for anyone who’s pet is sick due to this & I hope that Menu Foods gets one heck of a lawsuit. As for my pets, I will sue there butts off if this happens to one of my pets (2 cats, 1 dog). My pets, my children, they are one of the same, they are our family!

]]> By: Nikki Baptist http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/17/dead-pets-confirmed-in-food-recall-but-how-many-and-where/comment-page-1/#comment-9687 Nikki Baptist Wed, 21 Mar 2007 00:07:19 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/17/dead-pets-confirmed-in-food-recall-but-how-many-and-where/#comment-9687 I think this is aweful as one of my cats I feed Nutro which is on the list, my cat is 23 years old & wouldn't be able to survive this. I won't give him the Nutro now which is what I've fed him for years (vet recommended). I would like to hear more about the affected pets & what they did eat & from what State they live in. I think if they gave a damn & have known about this since February they would have stopped this before now. I went to Petmart (Spfld,IL) & there still selling all of this food, but they do have lists of the food's being recalled right by the product. I don't know what kind of food to buy now for my 3 pets as I don't believe a word they say. I think this is aweful as one of my cats I feed Nutro which is on the list, my cat is 23 years old & wouldn’t be able to survive this. I won’t give him the Nutro now which is what I’ve fed him for years (vet recommended). I would like to hear more about the affected pets & what they did eat & from what State they live in. I think if they gave a damn & have known about this since February they would have stopped this before now. I went to Petmart (Spfld,IL) & there still selling all of this food, but they do have lists of the food’s being recalled right by the product. I don’t know what kind of food to buy now for my 3 pets as I don’t believe a word they say.

]]> By: Cheri http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/17/dead-pets-confirmed-in-food-recall-but-how-many-and-where/comment-page-1/#comment-9596 Cheri Tue, 20 Mar 2007 15:51:08 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/17/dead-pets-confirmed-in-food-recall-but-how-many-and-where/#comment-9596 Im so upset I dont care if they do say they "have fixed the problem" Im still not buying any cat food made or even breathed upon by this company. Im so upset I dont care if they do say they “have fixed the problem” Im still not buying any cat food made or even breathed upon by this company.

]]> By: Cheri http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/17/dead-pets-confirmed-in-food-recall-but-how-many-and-where/comment-page-1/#comment-9589 Cheri Tue, 20 Mar 2007 15:11:12 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/17/dead-pets-confirmed-in-food-recall-but-how-many-and-where/#comment-9589 Sorry Regarding last post Im in North Texas. Sorry Regarding last post Im in North Texas.

]]> By: Cheri http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/17/dead-pets-confirmed-in-food-recall-but-how-many-and-where/comment-page-1/#comment-9588 Cheri Tue, 20 Mar 2007 15:10:30 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/17/dead-pets-confirmed-in-food-recall-but-how-many-and-where/#comment-9588 I have three cats. One eats the Special Kitty Cuts in the pouch. The other two eat Special Kitty in the can "which I understand Del Monte makes and is not being recalled" All of the pouches were listed as recalls. I stopped feeding my cat the pouches immediately.He has not shown any symptoms, but he the vet getting his kidneys checked. Im so upset. I have three cats. One eats the Special Kitty Cuts in the pouch. The other two eat Special Kitty in the can “which I understand Del Monte makes and is not being recalled” All of the pouches were listed as recalls. I stopped feeding my cat the pouches immediately.He has not shown any symptoms, but he the vet getting his kidneys checked. Im so upset.

]]> By: Rob http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/17/dead-pets-confirmed-in-food-recall-but-how-many-and-where/comment-page-1/#comment-9586 Rob Tue, 20 Mar 2007 14:41:06 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/17/dead-pets-confirmed-in-food-recall-but-how-many-and-where/#comment-9586 It may help to have some knowledge of where, such as what states- or countries- that illnesses and deaths are occurring. Maybe people should post that information. Obviously, we can't assume all is okay or all is not okay if there are or aren't problems reported directly in our area, but still it might be helpful. It may help to have some knowledge of where, such as what states- or countries- that illnesses and deaths are occurring. Maybe people should post that information. Obviously, we can’t assume all is okay or all is not okay if there are or aren’t problems reported directly in our area, but still it might be helpful.

]]> By: Kelley http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/17/dead-pets-confirmed-in-food-recall-but-how-many-and-where/comment-page-1/#comment-9463 Kelley Mon, 19 Mar 2007 21:21:11 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/17/dead-pets-confirmed-in-food-recall-but-how-many-and-where/#comment-9463 I made printable lists for professional pet sitters to print out and take to petsits so they could check wet food before feeding client pets. Today, I went back in to the Menu foods recall site and found that Menu foods has changed their lists again - both the brands listed (such as added mighty dog) and some of the details (for example, total pet had 2 items listed, and now there are 6). Shouldn't they be announcing when a change is made??? Some people have already checked their food - they won't have any idea that they need to go back every day and check again! I made printable lists for professional pet sitters to print out and take to petsits so they could check wet food before feeding client pets.
Today, I went back in to the Menu foods recall site and found that Menu foods has changed their lists again - both the brands listed (such as added mighty dog) and some of the details (for example, total pet had 2 items listed, and now there are 6).

Shouldn’t they be announcing when a change is made??? Some people have already checked their food - they won’t have any idea that they need to go back every day and check again!

]]> By: Gwen http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/17/dead-pets-confirmed-in-food-recall-but-how-many-and-where/comment-page-1/#comment-9459 Gwen Mon, 19 Mar 2007 20:44:48 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/03/17/dead-pets-confirmed-in-food-recall-but-how-many-and-where/#comment-9459 You are absolutely right. Personally, at this point, I would avoid all affected brands and varieties until they figure out what these foods have been contaminated with, why, and when. I've noticed Iams brand foods on the shelves at local retailers following the recall.. I would presume that they haven't been pulled because the lot numbers check out, and that's a risky move, IMO. I'm thinking I ought to call up and complain. I hope your cats check out okay, Alice. You are absolutely right. Personally, at this point, I would avoid all affected brands and varieties until they figure out what these foods have been contaminated with, why, and when.

I’ve noticed Iams brand foods on the shelves at local retailers following the recall.. I would presume that they haven’t been pulled because the lot numbers check out, and that’s a risky move, IMO. I’m thinking I ought to call up and complain.

I hope your cats check out okay, Alice.

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