~~~SIGH~~~ Yet Another Itchmo Pet Safety Alert

[ThingsGottaChange]

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Full details:

http://www.itchmo.com/read/aspca-says-avoid-all-non-us-protein-supplements-crisis-not-over_20070503


This is the most sweeping safety recommendation on the pet food recalls issued by the ASPCA.

ASPCA Says: Avoid All Non-US Protein Supplements. "Crisis Not Over"

May 3rd, 2007


This is the headline of their press release today: "As Pet Food Recall Expands, ASPCA Warns Crisis Not Over: More Cases May Be Seen."


Many of you have already called manufacturers, and a recommendation from the ASPCA the same.

"We are strongly recommending that pet parents immediately investigate, via their pet food manufacturer's Web site or by calling them directly, where the ingredients-specifically protein supplements-are sourced from."

Given the current situation and until this crisis is resolved, the ASPCA is recommending pets be fed products containing U. S.-sourced protein supplements only.


They also recommend that your pet sees a vet if any recalled food was consumed, not wait until they show symptoms. And extend fluid treatments if the pet is found sick.

[CitizenLeft]

1. this is a NIGHTMARE.

Thank you for posting this. I actually signed up for Itchmo's alerts last night.

[Shallah Kali]

2. Don't just investigate your pet's food - investigate your own!

Where does the grain your bread/cereal/crackers/tortillas is made of come from? What substances are fed to the chicken/beef/pork/fish on sale at your supermarket? We and our pets are constantly exposed to 'safe levels' of thousands of chemicals adding up to that is rather worrying. This is another set of chemicals I don't want crapping up my own or my dear pet's bodies!

[Mabus]

3. Speaking of which

What ever happened to those stories about the impoverished elderly who eat pet food to stay alive?

[StarryNite]

4. This is terrible

So much of the food in this country isn't fit for man nor beast.

[Raine]

5. It's DISGRACEFUL

that a country as wealthy as the US can't market decent safe food for pets and people! :mad: :grr: