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Old March 30th 07, 03:52 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
Matthew
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Default FDA: Plastics Chemical In Recalled Pet Food

http://www.local6.com/news/11454230/...09260203302007


RICHMOND, Va. -- Government testing of recalled pet food linked to dog and
cat deaths has found a chemical used to make plastics.

The Food and Drug Administration said it found melamine in samples of the
Menu Foods pet food, as well as in wheat gluten used as an ingredient.

Cornell University scientists also have found the chemical, also used as a
fertilizer, in the urine and kidney of a sick cat.




Earlier results from a lab in New York had blamed a rodent poison for the
deaths.

PETA Wants Bigger Recall

Meanwhile, some animal rights advocates say a pet-food recall does not go
far enough.

The group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals called on the
government and pet food makers to expand the recall to include dry
varieties, too.

Nearly 100 brands of pet food were recalled after animals suffered kidney
failure. The recall involved "cuts and gravy" style dog and cat food. Some
major brands, including Iams, Nutro and Eukanuba, were involved.

The Food and Drug Administration said it has no plans to suggest a wider
recall and veterinarians said they've seen no trend of dogs and cats getting
sick from eating dry food.



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Old March 30th 07, 04:25 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
cindys
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Default Plastics Chemical In Recalled Pet Food


"Matthew" wrote in message
...
http://www.local6.com/news/11454230/...09260203302007


RICHMOND, Va. -- Government testing of recalled pet food linked to dog and
cat deaths has found a chemical used to make plastics.

The Food and Drug Administration said it found melamine in samples of the
Menu Foods pet food, as well as in wheat gluten used as an ingredient.

Cornell University scientists also have found the chemical, also used as a
fertilizer, in the urine and kidney of a sick cat.




Earlier results from a lab in New York had blamed a rodent poison for the
deaths.

PETA Wants Bigger Recall

-----
Yeah because they have a private agenda. In general, they are an evil and
devious organization.
Best regards,
---Cindy S.






Meanwhile, some animal rights advocates say a pet-food recall does not go
far enough.

The group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals called on the
government and pet food makers to expand the recall to include dry
varieties, too.

Nearly 100 brands of pet food were recalled after animals suffered kidney
failure. The recall involved "cuts and gravy" style dog and cat food. Some
major brands, including Iams, Nutro and Eukanuba, were involved.

The Food and Drug Administration said it has no plans to suggest a wider
recall and veterinarians said they've seen no trend of dogs and cats
getting
sick from eating dry food.





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Old March 30th 07, 05:28 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
Buddy's Mom
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Default FDA: Plastics Chemical In Recalled Pet Food

I just heard that another company also accepted wheat gluten from the
China supplier and this company has the hard food involved - BUT they
won't tell us the name of the company!

On Mar 30, 10:52?am, "Matthew" wrote:
http://www.local6.com/news/11454230/...orlpn&tml=orlp...

RICHMOND, Va. -- Government testing of recalled pet food linked to dog and
cat deaths has found a chemical used to make plastics.

The Food and Drug Administration said it found melamine in samples of the
Menu Foods pet food, as well as in wheat gluten used as an ingredient.

Cornell University scientists also have found the chemical, also used as a
fertilizer, in the urine and kidney of a sick cat.

Earlier results from a lab in New York had blamed a rodent poison for the
deaths.

PETA Wants Bigger Recall

Meanwhile, some animal rights advocates say a pet-food recall does not go
far enough.

The group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals called on the
government and pet food makers to expand the recall to include dry
varieties, too.

Nearly 100 brands of pet food were recalled after animals suffered kidney
failure. The recall involved "cuts and gravy" style dog and cat food. Some
major brands, including Iams, Nutro and Eukanuba, were involved.

The Food and Drug Administration said it has no plans to suggest a wider
recall and veterinarians said they've seen no trend of dogs and cats getting
sick from eating dry food.



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Old March 30th 07, 05:41 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
Lynne
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Default FDA: Plastics Chemical In Recalled Pet Food

on Fri, 30 Mar 2007 16:28:47 GMT, "Buddy's Mom" wrote:

I just heard that another company also accepted wheat gluten from the
China supplier and this company has the hard food involved - BUT they
won't tell us the name of the company!


IMO something like this really shouldn't be posted without a link to the
source. It sounds more like a rumor and could induce hysteria.

--
Lynne
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Old March 30th 07, 05:42 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
cindys
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Default FDA: Plastics Chemical In Recalled Pet Food


"Buddy's Mom" wrote in message
oups.com...
I just heard that another company also accepted wheat gluten from the
China supplier and this company has the hard food involved - BUT they
won't tell us the name of the company!

----------
Where did you hear this?
Best regards,
---Cindy S.


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Old March 30th 07, 07:01 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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Default FDA: Plastics Chemical In Recalled Pet Food

Go to http://www.cnn.com/

Hugs,

CatNipped

"Lynne" wrote in message
m...
on Fri, 30 Mar 2007 16:28:47 GMT, "Buddy's Mom" wrote:

I just heard that another company also accepted wheat gluten from the
China supplier and this company has the hard food involved - BUT they
won't tell us the name of the company!


IMO something like this really shouldn't be posted without a link to the
source. It sounds more like a rumor and could induce hysteria.

--
Lynne



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Old March 30th 07, 07:01 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
CatNipped
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Default FDA: Plastics Chemical In Recalled Pet Food

Go to http://www.cnn.com/

Hugs,

CatNipped


"cindys" wrote in message
...

"Buddy's Mom" wrote in message
oups.com...
I just heard that another company also accepted wheat gluten from the
China supplier and this company has the hard food involved - BUT they
won't tell us the name of the company!

----------
Where did you hear this?
Best regards,
---Cindy S.



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Old March 30th 07, 08:35 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
cindys
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Default FDA: Plastics Chemical In Recalled Pet Food


"CatNipped" wrote in message
...
Go to http://www.cnn.com/

Hugs,

CatNipped

--------
Thank you. So, they are saying that the melamine-containing wheat gluten
might possibly have been used in the dry pet food? And they are also
working to rule out that it might be found in human food, too? This is
really scary.
Best regards,
---Cindy S.


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Old March 30th 07, 10:47 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
chatnoir
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Default FDA: Plastics Chemical In Recalled Pet Food

On Mar 30, 8:52 am, "Matthew" wrote:
http://www.local6.com/news/11454230/...orlpn&tml=orlp...

RICHMOND, Va. -- Government testing of recalled pet food linked to dog and
cat deaths has found a chemical used to make plastics.

The Food and Drug Administration said it found melamine in samples of the
Menu Foods pet food, as well as in wheat gluten used as an ingredient.

Cornell University scientists also have found the chemical, also used as a
fertilizer, in the urine and kidney of a sick cat.

Earlier results from a lab in New York had blamed a rodent poison for the
deaths.

PETA Wants Bigger Recall

Meanwhile, some animal rights advocates say a pet-food recall does not go
far enough.

The group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals called on the
government and pet food makers to expand the recall to include dry
varieties, too.

Nearly 100 brands of pet food were recalled after animals suffered kidney
failure. The recall involved "cuts and gravy" style dog and cat food. Some
major brands, including Iams, Nutro and Eukanuba, were involved.

The Food and Drug Administration said it has no plans to suggest a wider
recall and veterinarians said they've seen no trend of dogs and cats getting
sick from eating dry food.


China thought that the US wanted Pet food additives that would Kill
the pets as Pests as they do in China!

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Old March 30th 07, 11:30 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
Lynne
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Default FDA: Plastics Chemical In Recalled Pet Food

on Fri, 30 Mar 2007 18:01:28 GMT, "CatNipped"
wrote:

Go to http://www.cnn.com/


I still don't see this:

on Fri, 30 Mar 2007 16:28:47 GMT, "Buddy's Mom" wrote:

I just heard that another company also accepted wheat gluten from the
China supplier and this company has the hard food involved - BUT they
won't tell us the name of the company!


I did, however see this:

"The FDA said it would alert the public quickly if the melamine was found
in any foods other than the recalled pet food"

from: http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/03/30/pet....ap/index.html

So if you can provide a specific link supporting what Buddy's Mom says,
please post it. If not, it's a rumor and IMO really careless to post since
people are already so worried.

--
Lynne
 




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