Comments on: Menu takes the recall out for another spin http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/07/02/menu-takes-the-recall-out-for-another-spin/ 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: Bill http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/07/02/menu-takes-the-recall-out-for-another-spin/comment-page-2/#comment-89298 Bill Sat, 07 Jul 2007 03:20:26 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/07/02/menu-takes-the-recall-out-for-another-spin/#comment-89298 Like Trudy Jackson (3 comments above) I would very much like to know if anyone has had problems with Evo dry or wet pet foods for cats. In earlier comments above PegH July 5 10;47am said she had an e-mail about problems with Innova dry food, and Maureen (July 5 3;31 pm said: Go to Don Earl’s site and scroll down to section about Donna’s test: http://www.petfoodrecallfacts.com/lab.html which claims her dry Innova dog food tested by Exper Tox labs showed cyanuric acid & traces of acetaminophen. Innova denies it. I have been feeding my cats Innova EVO dry cat & kitten food since the Menu Foods recall without any problems. But the new bag I bought this week was packaged late April, right about the time of the recall. Innova tells me that while their canned foods are done at the Menu Foods Plant in South Dakota (which they claim did not have recalls)they package the dry food at their own plant. Like Trudy Jackson (3 comments above) I would very much like to know if anyone has had problems with Evo dry or wet pet foods for cats.

In earlier comments above PegH July 5 10;47am said she had an e-mail about problems with Innova dry food, and Maureen (July 5 3;31 pm said:
Go to Don Earl’s site and scroll down to section about Donna’s test:

http://www.petfoodrecallfacts.com/lab.html

which claims her dry Innova dog food tested by Exper Tox labs showed cyanuric acid & traces of acetaminophen. Innova denies it.

I have been feeding my cats Innova EVO dry cat & kitten food since the Menu Foods recall without any problems.
But the new bag I bought this week was packaged late April, right about the time of the recall.
Innova tells me that while their canned foods are done at the Menu Foods Plant in South Dakota (which they claim did not have recalls)they package the dry food at their own plant.

]]> By: Janice http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/07/02/menu-takes-the-recall-out-for-another-spin/comment-page-2/#comment-89163 Janice Fri, 06 Jul 2007 19:05:57 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/07/02/menu-takes-the-recall-out-for-another-spin/#comment-89163 Trudy, Don't give up. Have you filled out a form to ask for reimbursement for vet bills? What kind of Hill's were you feeding? Trudy,

Don’t give up. Have you filled out a form to ask for reimbursement for vet bills? What kind of Hill’s were you feeding?

]]> By: Trudy Jackson http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/07/02/menu-takes-the-recall-out-for-another-spin/comment-page-2/#comment-89134 Trudy Jackson Fri, 06 Jul 2007 17:38:05 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/07/02/menu-takes-the-recall-out-for-another-spin/#comment-89134 Well, My hills isn't on the recall list either. so I guess I can forget that. Stupid PFI Well, My hills isn’t on the recall list either. so I guess I can forget that. Stupid PFI

]]> By: Trudy Jackson http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/07/02/menu-takes-the-recall-out-for-another-spin/comment-page-2/#comment-89128 Trudy Jackson Fri, 06 Jul 2007 17:21:23 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/07/02/menu-takes-the-recall-out-for-another-spin/#comment-89128 Any info on the Evo for cats would be great. My best friend feeds it. and my daughter feeds the dog Kibbles and bits. so far, no problems. Any info on the Evo for cats would be great. My best friend feeds it. and my daughter feeds the dog Kibbles and bits. so far, no problems.

]]> By: Janice http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/07/02/menu-takes-the-recall-out-for-another-spin/comment-page-2/#comment-89113 Janice Fri, 06 Jul 2007 16:34:14 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/07/02/menu-takes-the-recall-out-for-another-spin/#comment-89113 I just received a reply from Hill's concerning my request to be compensated for vet bills. They turned down my request because the feline c/d dry was not one of the foods they recalled. I had really hoped they would realize this contamination is larger than anyone realized at the time of the first recalls and that they would make a good faith effort to rectify wrongs and try to regain consumer confidence. I will certainly not use their products unless they agree to compensation and put in place better quality controls over their products. I plan to appeal their decision. I just received a reply from Hill’s concerning my request to be compensated for vet bills. They turned down my request because the feline c/d dry was not one of the foods they recalled. I had really hoped they would realize this contamination is larger than anyone realized at the time of the first recalls and that they would make a good faith effort to rectify wrongs and try to regain consumer confidence. I will certainly not use their products unless they agree to compensation and put in place better quality controls over their products. I plan to appeal their decision.

]]> By: Janice http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/07/02/menu-takes-the-recall-out-for-another-spin/comment-page-2/#comment-89064 Janice Fri, 06 Jul 2007 13:33:55 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/07/02/menu-takes-the-recall-out-for-another-spin/#comment-89064 Peg H. Thanks for checking for the numbers from the Evo bag. I buy the small size, but that probably would not make any difference. We not only have the cat on Evo, but we have also switched the border collies. We have noted a definite decrease in itching and scratching and a thickening of the coat. After losing a cat in January to acute renal failure, I was hesitant to adopt another, but have taken the plunge and want to do everything I can to keep her safe. I have filled out the form Hill's sent for consideration of reimbursement of vet bills, but have not heard anything from them yet. Peg H.

Thanks for checking for the numbers from the Evo bag. I buy the small size, but that probably would not make any difference. We not only have the cat on Evo, but we have also switched the border collies. We have noted a definite decrease in itching and scratching and a thickening of the coat. After losing a cat in January to acute renal failure, I was hesitant to adopt another, but have taken the plunge and want to do everything I can to keep her safe. I have filled out the form Hill’s sent for consideration of reimbursement of vet bills, but have not heard anything from them yet.

]]> By: PegH http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/07/02/menu-takes-the-recall-out-for-another-spin/comment-page-2/#comment-88974 PegH Fri, 06 Jul 2007 05:56:55 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/07/02/menu-takes-the-recall-out-for-another-spin/#comment-88974 Janice and Maureen and the rest of the gang, Will dig through recycling to get the bag for codes on the EVO. I dispense everything into airtight canisters to keep it fresh. I should know better at this point, but I have not had a problem before this and my cats have been on the EVO dry only since the April with no issues. I realize Donna's report was for the dog version of Innova and I too, was a bit disappointed with Natura's response to her. I thought it was the heat that was bothering my cats, they are all long hairs and it's really skanky here in NY. I waited a bit and redished the food and they walked away. I emptied their bowls again, they each have their own bowl, washed them and put in a scoop of KumpiKat and they went at that like they hadn't eaten in days. Makes me wonder if the "smaller" companies are getting a bit sloppy in order to meet the increased demands of the new post recall customers, of which I am one. I will get the bag numbers and post back with them. I don't think I will panic at this point, could just be the phase of the moon with my cats. I have only had 2 dry foods in my house since April and only one canned food. My cat friends are all going nuts trying new foods and making themselves and their cats crazy. Not really good for kitty digestive systems and my cat friends all seem to be impressed by all the "new and improved/natural" foods coming into play. I think I've made good choices and I plan to stick with them as my crew all looks very good, beautiful fur coats like I've never seen before, and they're acting well for their ages. My new EVO bag that I purchased was the 15#. All prior bag purchases had been 4#. I realize that this should not make a difference. Will post back later with the bag info. I need a bit of sleep. Janice and Maureen and the rest of the gang,

Will dig through recycling to get the bag for codes on the EVO. I dispense everything into airtight canisters to keep it fresh. I should know better at this point, but I have not had a problem before this and my cats have been on the EVO dry only since the April with no issues. I realize Donna’s report was for the dog version of Innova and I too, was a bit disappointed with Natura’s response to her.

I thought it was the heat that was bothering my cats, they are all long hairs and it’s really skanky here in NY. I waited a bit and redished the food and they walked away. I emptied their bowls again, they each have their own bowl, washed them and put in a scoop of KumpiKat and they went at that like they hadn’t eaten in days.

Makes me wonder if the “smaller” companies are getting a bit sloppy in order to meet the increased demands of the new post recall customers, of which I am one.

I will get the bag numbers and post back with them. I don’t think I will panic at this point, could just be the phase of the moon with my cats. I have only had 2 dry foods in my house since April and only one canned food. My cat friends are all going nuts trying new foods and making themselves and their cats crazy. Not really good for kitty digestive systems and my cat friends all seem to be impressed by all the “new and improved/natural” foods coming into play. I think I’ve made good choices and I plan to stick with them as my crew all looks very good, beautiful fur coats like I’ve never seen before, and they’re acting well for their ages. My new EVO bag that I purchased was the 15#. All prior bag purchases had been 4#. I realize that this should not make a difference. Will post back later with the bag info. I need a bit of sleep.

]]> By: Elaine http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/07/02/menu-takes-the-recall-out-for-another-spin/comment-page-2/#comment-88945 Elaine Fri, 06 Jul 2007 03:40:36 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/07/02/menu-takes-the-recall-out-for-another-spin/#comment-88945 It was someone that was not a regular at this website, and I guess he just posted it where he thought it would fit, but it has been a few days or more maybe weeks? since that thread. It was someone that was not a regular at this website, and I guess he just posted it where he thought it would fit, but it has been a few days or more maybe weeks? since that thread.

]]> By: Elaine http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/07/02/menu-takes-the-recall-out-for-another-spin/comment-page-2/#comment-88944 Elaine Fri, 06 Jul 2007 03:37:46 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/07/02/menu-takes-the-recall-out-for-another-spin/#comment-88944 The post about Kibbles and Bits was on the Del Monte recall thread from a few days ago here on Petconnection. Someone posted it this morning and I went to the post. He bought it recently at Walmart, and his dog has massive kidney failure and may have to be put down. I think I posted it at Itchmo, just as a warning to others. The post about Kibbles and Bits was on the Del Monte recall thread from a few days ago here on Petconnection. Someone posted it this morning and I went to the post. He bought it recently at Walmart, and his dog has massive kidney failure and may have to be put down.

I think I posted it at Itchmo, just as a warning to others.

]]> By: Maureen http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/07/02/menu-takes-the-recall-out-for-another-spin/comment-page-2/#comment-88904 Maureen Fri, 06 Jul 2007 02:19:26 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/07/02/menu-takes-the-recall-out-for-another-spin/#comment-88904 Comment by PegH — July 5, 2007 @ 10:47 am "I’m sorry about these questions, but I just bought a big bag of cat Innova EVO and no one wants to eat any." Sorry, I just backed up far enough to read PegH's post before I wrote a few minutes ago that I hadn't read anything bad (yet) about Innova Evo cat dry food. When cats turn up their noses at food they usually like, that's a big warning sign, as we've sadly learned. Comment by PegH — July 5, 2007 @ 10:47 am

“I’m sorry about these questions, but I just bought a big bag of cat Innova EVO and no one wants to eat any.”

Sorry, I just backed up far enough to read PegH’s post before I wrote a few minutes ago that I hadn’t read anything bad (yet) about Innova Evo cat dry food. When cats turn up their noses at food they usually like, that’s a big warning sign, as we’ve sadly learned.

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