Comments on: Pet food recall: April 1, and it ain’t no joke http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/04/01/pet-food-recall-april-1-and-it-aint-no-joke/ 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: honey http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/04/01/pet-food-recall-april-1-and-it-aint-no-joke/comment-page-3/#comment-20565 honey Mon, 02 Apr 2007 14:35:15 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/04/01/pet-food-recall-april-1-and-it-aint-no-joke/#comment-20565 I lost a healthy 5 year old dog last month. I know of three other people that also lost their dogs. One was 4 years old. Cause of death not totally determined. All died shortly before recall. Three were on DRY Dog Food. Something is very wrong here. I bet we see it is in the dry food also. Seems like this investigation is taking a very long time. I lost a healthy 5 year old dog last month. I know of three other people that also lost their dogs. One was 4 years old. Cause of death not totally determined. All died shortly before recall. Three were on DRY Dog Food. Something is very wrong here. I bet we see it is in the dry food also. Seems like this investigation is taking a very long time.

]]> By: mal http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/04/01/pet-food-recall-april-1-and-it-aint-no-joke/comment-page-3/#comment-20530 mal Mon, 02 Apr 2007 14:16:57 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/04/01/pet-food-recall-april-1-and-it-aint-no-joke/#comment-20530 According to The Globe and Mail: "The total market value of pet food and pet care products in North America: 2006 - $26.7-billion" "As part of a plan to return to its core business, Cott sold its stake in Menu in 1999. Three years later, Mr. Bras hopped on the income trust bus and took the company public on May 22, 2002, for $129-million. Less than four months later, he was dead, after a lengthy battle with cancer. In 2003, Menu Foods went into debt to buy a wet pet food plant from Procter & Gamble. The deal came with a five-year agreement to be the exclusive wet pet food supplier to P&G's Iams division, but the $85-million in new debt came with financial thresholds Menu Foods had to meet before it could pay distributions to unitholders. The units, which had launched at $10, briefly traded over $16 in 2004. The next year, the company stumbled from a stronger Canadian dollar and a difficulty of passing price increases on to its customers. Things went from bad to worse when the company suspended distributions after announcing that it was in violation of its financial covenants on the debt issued to buy the P&G plant. Units fell to $3. But by early 2007, things were looking up for Menu Foods. The Canadian dollar had given back some if its gains, and Menu Foods had been able to implement some price increases. The company was using its cash flow to pay down debt and analysts were expecting it to resume distributions in the near future." Menu Foods is only one of a number of manufacturers of pet food. They are all looking for ways to cut costs and get their share of this MULTI BILLION $$$ industry. How can we trust any pet food company when there is so much at stake for them?? According to The Globe and Mail:

“The total market value of pet food and pet care products in North America:

2006 - $26.7-billion”

“As part of a plan to return to its core business, Cott sold its stake in Menu in 1999. Three years later, Mr. Bras hopped on the income trust bus and took the company public on May 22, 2002, for $129-million. Less than four months later, he was dead, after a lengthy battle with cancer.

In 2003, Menu Foods went into debt to buy a wet pet food plant from Procter & Gamble. The deal came with a five-year agreement to be the exclusive wet pet food supplier to P&G’s Iams division, but the $85-million in new debt came with financial thresholds Menu Foods had to meet before it could pay distributions to unitholders.

The units, which had launched at $10, briefly traded over $16 in 2004. The next year, the company stumbled from a stronger Canadian dollar and a difficulty of passing price increases on to its customers.

Things went from bad to worse when the company suspended distributions after announcing that it was in violation of its financial covenants on the debt issued to buy the P&G plant. Units fell to $3.

But by early 2007, things were looking up for Menu Foods. The Canadian dollar had given back some if its gains, and Menu Foods had been able to implement some price increases. The company was using its cash flow to pay down debt and analysts were expecting it to resume distributions in the near future.”

Menu Foods is only one of a number of manufacturers of pet food. They are all looking for ways to cut costs and get their share of this MULTI BILLION $$$ industry.

How can we trust any pet food company when there is so much at stake for them??

]]> By: Brenda P http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/04/01/pet-food-recall-april-1-and-it-aint-no-joke/comment-page-3/#comment-20414 Brenda P Mon, 02 Apr 2007 12:20:49 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/04/01/pet-food-recall-april-1-and-it-aint-no-joke/#comment-20414 I'm still waiting for other pet foods to be named in the recall. We had to euthanize my golden retriever a few weeks ago because she was in renal failure. The vet said that it seemed as if she had been poisoned. The only thing that our golden retriever ate that was different from what our Lab did was Pedigree foil-packaged dog food. We had to put her on soft food following her tooth extraction. I keep hoping that there are others out there like me whose dogs ate this type of food and got sick. I’m still waiting for other pet foods to be named in the recall. We had to euthanize my golden retriever a few weeks ago because she was in renal failure. The vet said that it seemed as if she had been poisoned. The only thing that our golden retriever ate that was different from what our Lab did was Pedigree foil-packaged dog food. We had to put her on soft food following her tooth extraction. I keep hoping that there are others out there like me whose dogs ate this type of food and got sick.

]]> By: Mary http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/04/01/pet-food-recall-april-1-and-it-aint-no-joke/comment-page-3/#comment-20014 Mary Mon, 02 Apr 2007 05:21:45 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/04/01/pet-food-recall-april-1-and-it-aint-no-joke/#comment-20014 This part of the ADM website says it all. Pet nutrition.I just found a package of the Meaty treats from Del Monte in my cupboard. http://www.admworld.com/naen/ahn/ This part of the ADM website says it all. Pet nutrition.I just found a package of the Meaty treats from Del Monte in my cupboard.

http://www.admworld.com/naen/ahn/

]]> By: steve a http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/04/01/pet-food-recall-april-1-and-it-aint-no-joke/comment-page-3/#comment-19609 steve a Mon, 02 Apr 2007 00:00:12 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/04/01/pet-food-recall-april-1-and-it-aint-no-joke/#comment-19609 I was trying to find the article I read here friday and just offhand, I cannot... In one paragraph it mentioned concentrations as high as 6.6%, in the next that you could see crystals in the wheat gluten... I had the distinct impression you didn't need a microscope, but that may be a mistaken impression... The way grain products are stored in parts of China it seems likely there didn't need to be theft, just incompetance and improper handling of food products. My wife used to coordinate intermodal shipping on the Russian East Coast. To ensure the security of your food export, and the container (refrigerated containers were often stolen), you would hire a driver, buy his fuel, then hire several gunmen to make sure the truck was not hijacked and to make sure the driver didn't keep the shipment himself... It is a different world outside our borders... I was trying to find the article I read here friday and just offhand, I cannot… In one paragraph it mentioned concentrations as high as 6.6%, in the next that you could see crystals in the wheat gluten… I had the distinct impression you didn’t need a microscope, but that may be a mistaken impression…

The way grain products are stored in parts of China it seems likely there didn’t need to be theft, just incompetance and improper handling of food products.

My wife used to coordinate intermodal shipping on the Russian East Coast. To ensure the security of your food export, and the container (refrigerated containers were often stolen), you would hire a driver, buy his fuel, then hire several gunmen to make sure the truck was not hijacked and to make sure the driver didn’t keep the shipment himself…

It is a different world outside our borders…

]]> By: Wilbrod http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/04/01/pet-food-recall-april-1-and-it-aint-no-joke/comment-page-3/#comment-19520 Wilbrod Sun, 01 Apr 2007 22:44:54 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/04/01/pet-food-recall-april-1-and-it-aint-no-joke/#comment-19520 Comment by steve a — April 1, 2007 @ 2:07 pm: What you are suggesting (I haven't seen the docs you refer to) sounds like somebody stole part of the wheat gluten shipment and dumped in some junk to make the weight difference, not caring what it could do. That does sound likely. Comment by steve a — April 1, 2007 @ 2:07 pm:

What you are suggesting (I haven’t seen the docs you refer to) sounds like somebody stole part of the wheat gluten shipment and dumped in some junk to make the weight difference, not caring what it could do.

That does sound likely.

]]> By: Jeannine http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/04/01/pet-food-recall-april-1-and-it-aint-no-joke/comment-page-2/#comment-19418 Jeannine Sun, 01 Apr 2007 21:21:38 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/04/01/pet-food-recall-april-1-and-it-aint-no-joke/#comment-19418 The SOLID GOLD dog and cat food website is: www.solidgoldhealth.com. You can type in your zip code to find rhw nearest store that sells this premium grade helistic & natural dog & cat food that does NOT contain wheat or wheat gluten. Jeannine The SOLID GOLD dog and cat food website is: http://www.solidgoldhealth.com. You can type in your zip code to find rhw nearest store that sells this premium grade helistic & natural dog & cat food that does NOT contain wheat or wheat gluten.

Jeannine

]]> By: Jeannine http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/04/01/pet-food-recall-april-1-and-it-aint-no-joke/comment-page-2/#comment-19377 Jeannine Sun, 01 Apr 2007 20:53:48 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/04/01/pet-food-recall-april-1-and-it-aint-no-joke/#comment-19377 A holisitc dog & cat food with all natural premium human grade ingredients that does NOT contain any wheat or wheat gluten is SOLID GOLD. I have used this food for years for my dogs with great success and recently switched my cats to it also. The company's phone numbers are 619-258-7356 or 619-258-1914. FAX is 619-258-3907. Email address: dane@solidgoldhealth.com. They are based out of El Cajon, California. Also you can check the website. They can tell you where the nearest distriburor is located. Certain stores as well as individuals that become distributors sell the SOLID GOLD food, supplements and treats. It was introduced to the USA in 1974. SOLID GOLD had been a top grade dog food in Germany for 20 years before it was was sold in the USA. If your cats or dogs kidneys have been affected by the poison in the food, another thing that you can do is to find a homepathic or naturopathic doctor to give them supplements to strenghten their kidneys. They will work in conjuction with your vet. They will need the details about your cat or dog & will want a copy of the blood tests from your vet to know exactly what to give and what dosage. My heart and prayers go out to all of the innocent pets and their beloved owners that had pets that have died, are ill and have been affected by this huge and senseless tragedy that should never have happened. It has taught us a lesson that you cannot trust blindly. You have to always be on top of things and research for yourself everything that concerns your pets as well as yourselves. Everything revolves around money it seems in this day and age and Menu Foods probably could get wheat glutin cheaper in China than in the USA where we grow tons of wheat. In the end though to try to save money they are going to be out millions of dollars. Many people will never buy any dog or cat food made by them again. Peace and love to all of you. Keep up your spirts in this trying time. Those of you that have lost pets due to this, remember that even after death you and your pet are always connected by a bond that will never be broken. Their little soul, personality and character live in your heart and thoughts daily in everything that you do. They are always with you. Jeannine A holisitc dog & cat food with all natural premium human grade ingredients that does NOT contain any wheat or wheat gluten is SOLID GOLD. I have used this food for years for my dogs with great success and recently switched my cats to it also. The company’s phone numbers are 619-258-7356 or 619-258-1914. FAX is 619-258-3907. Email address: dane@solidgoldhealth.com. They are based out of El Cajon, California. Also you can check the website. They can tell you where the nearest distriburor is located. Certain stores as well as individuals that become distributors sell the SOLID GOLD food, supplements and treats. It was introduced to the USA in 1974. SOLID GOLD had been a top grade dog food in Germany for 20 years before it was was sold in the USA.

If your cats or dogs kidneys have been affected by the poison in the food, another thing that you can do is to find a homepathic or naturopathic doctor to give them supplements to strenghten their kidneys. They will work in conjuction with your vet. They will need the details about your cat or dog & will want a copy of the blood tests from your vet to know exactly what to give and what dosage.

My heart and prayers go out to all of the innocent pets and their beloved owners that had pets that have died, are ill and have been affected by this huge and senseless tragedy that should never have happened. It has taught us a lesson that you cannot trust blindly. You have to always be on top of things and research for yourself everything that concerns your pets as well as yourselves.

Everything revolves around money it seems in this day and age and Menu Foods probably could get wheat glutin cheaper in China than in the USA where we grow tons of wheat. In the end though to try to save money they are going to be out millions of dollars. Many people will never buy any dog or cat food made by them again.

Peace and love to all of you. Keep up your spirts in this trying time. Those of you that have lost pets due to this, remember that even after death you and your pet are always connected by a bond that will never be broken. Their little soul, personality and character live in your heart and thoughts daily in everything that you do. They are always with you.

Jeannine

]]> By: Mary http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/04/01/pet-food-recall-april-1-and-it-aint-no-joke/comment-page-2/#comment-19373 Mary Sun, 01 Apr 2007 20:49:18 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/04/01/pet-food-recall-april-1-and-it-aint-no-joke/#comment-19373 I think there are some dog and cat food recipes at this link.... (Bone Appetit!) http://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=2973682&page=1 I think there are some dog and cat food recipes at this link…. (Bone Appetit!)

http://abcnews.go.com/US/story.....038;page=1

]]> By: Kat http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/04/01/pet-food-recall-april-1-and-it-aint-no-joke/comment-page-2/#comment-19372 Kat Sun, 01 Apr 2007 20:48:56 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/04/01/pet-food-recall-april-1-and-it-aint-no-joke/#comment-19372 D. Potter: My kitties won't eat much of the homemade food, but they like REAL tuna & salmon -- straight from the can. I had been giving it with the dry. Sometimes I bake my homemade food & give it to them as a cookie. I have a VitaMix. It breaks down the nutrients so they are better assimilated. D. Potter: My kitties won’t eat much of the homemade food, but they like REAL tuna & salmon — straight from the can. I had been giving it with the dry. Sometimes I bake my homemade food & give it to them as a cookie. I have a VitaMix. It breaks down the nutrients so they are better assimilated.

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