Chenango Valley Expands Dry Dog Food Recall

Chenango Valley Pet Foods, which previously recalled dry dog foods that were manufactured with a shipment of rice protein concentrate, is now expanding its voluntary recall to include other pet foods.

The products currently being recalled don’t contain rice protein concentrate, but were manufactured during periods when rice protein concentrate formulas were processed.

The recall of the products is precautionary due to the possibility of cross-contamination, Chenango Valley says.

The recalled dry pet foods are:

• DOCTORS FOSTER & SMITH Lamb & Brown Rice Formula Adult Dog Food, Net Wt. 6 pounds (UPC 25141 28244), 15 pounds (25141 30074), and 30 pounds (UPC 25141 06043); Date Codes: Best By Feb 09 09 and Best By Feb 26 09;
• SHOP RITE Redi-Mixt Dog Food For Dogs, Net Wt. 25 pounds (UPC 41190 00555), Date Code: Code C7107;
• LICK YOUR CHOPS Kitten & Cat Food, Net Wt. 4 pounds (UPC 32976 25915), and 18 pounds (UPC 32976 25925); Date Code: Best Used By April 29 08;
• SHEP Chunk Style Dog Food, Net Wt. 20 pounds (UPC 41498 14142); Date Code: Best By March 14 08;
• 8 IN 1 FERRET Ultra-Blend Advanced Nutrition Diet, Net Wt. 20 LBS, UPC 26851 00413, Code: C7072;
• SMARTPAK BULK Lamb & Brown Rice Formula Dog Food, Date Code: Feb 09, 08;
• HEALTH DIET CAT FOOD Chicken & Rice Dinner Net Wt. 4 pounds (UPC 78198 01594), 8.8 pounds (UPC 78198 01599), and 17.6 pounds (UPC 78198 01585); Code C7072;
• EVOLVE Kitten Formula, Net Wt. 3 pounds (UPC 73657 00250) and 7 LBS. (UPC 73657 00251); Date Code: Best Used By Sept 13 08.

Evolve says it has already recovered “99.5 percent” of the product from its distributors and is working with dealers to recover the remaining inventory.

Pet owners who have purchased the dog foods listed above should immediately discontinue using the products and return them to the place of purchase for a refund.

No illnesses or injuries related to these products have been reported to date, but dog owners should consult with a veterinarian if they have any health concerns with their pet. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (610) 821-0608.

And for the FDA’s full list of recalled pet foods, click here.

To read more about the dog food recall, visit www.dogchannel.com/dog-news/dog-food-recall-updates.aspx.