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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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