Pet Food Recall: Kroger Recalls Kibble in 19 States


Updated 12/20/10 12:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Kroger Pet Food Recall

Kroger stores are recalling pet food amid fears that some products may contain aflatoxin, a toxic chemical byproduct that could be harmful to animals. Nineteen states are affected — Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia — and Read more

Yummy Links: From the Egg Recall to Homemade Tofurkey


Updated 12/10/10 10:18 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 2 comments

More Eggs Recalled and Other Food News From the Web

More eggs have been recalled. — Slashfood Why the best wine for Thanksgiving is Pinot Noir. — Serious Eats Barbara Fairchild talks dessert trends. — Feast Hillary Clinton reveals how she and Bill negotiate what to order for takeout. — Huffington Post Food Must make: Winter cobb salad. — Cooking With Amy Wendy will star in the new Wendy's ads. — Eater Chef recommendations: what Read more

The Scoop: Blue Buffalo Recalls Selected Dry Dog Foods


Updated 10/11/10 4:23 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Blue Buffalo Food Recall Information

For dogs that usually find Blue Buffalo kibble in their bowls (and the owners that put it there), consumers take note. Blue Buffalo company recalled certain packages of its Wilderness Chicken, Basics Salmon, and Large Breed Adult Chicken dry dog foods sold under the "Blue" brand, which have the potential to contain excessive levels of vitamin D. While not as dangerous as salmonella, it is risky Read more

More Pet Food Recall From Iams and Eukanuba!


Updated 08/12/10 12:16 PM · Posted by PetSugar · 1 comment

Eukanuba Dog Food Recall, Iams Cat Food Recall, and Iams Dog Food Recall

If your pet has health issues that warrant special formulas, take note as the latest, voluntary recall affects cat and dog kibble distributed to veterinary clinics and specialty pet retailers. Although the first alert came last week for only the Iams Feline Renal Veterinary Dry Formula, it has expanded to that entire line and a few more from Eukanuba, too. The specialized foods on this list Read more

Tossing Pills: Do Recalls Make Mom Skeptical of Brands?


Updated 07/09/10 8:02 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 2 comments

Tylenol's 8th Medicine Recall in 2010

Toss your Children's Tylenol . . . again. Johnson & Johnson expanded its January recall today. One news report hypothesized that the company's sales were down because consumers (including parents) were wary to purchase goods since this is the company's eighth recall. When your kiddo's items are recalled — be it gear, toys, toiletries, or food — does it make you doubt the brand? Read more

If Your Pet Takes Nutritional Supplements, Check This Recall List!


Updated 07/07/10 10:45 AM · Posted by PetSugar · 0 comments

Salmonella Recalls For Pet Supplements

If you treat a pet to any supplements in the form of tablets or powders, check the label — it could be on the latest recall list. Plagued by another possible Salmonella contamination, the latest FDA recall affects a wide range of items from brewer's yeast and glucosamine joint tabs to vitamins and even pet breath mints! What makes this issue especially tricky is that these items are sold under Read more

Pet Food Recall: Merrick Beef Filet Squares


Updated 07/06/10 12:10 PM · Posted by PetSugar · 0 comments

Merrick Beef Filet Squares Recall

Although we offered a similar advisory back in January, Merrick is now recalling 10 oz. bags of Beef Filet Squares from Lot no. 10084TL7 for a possible Salmonella contamination. If you still have the resealable package, check for a "Best By 3/24/12" date — those batches may be tainted so return the unused portion to the place of purchase for a full refund. To be on the safe side, if you're not Read more

Yummy Links: From Eva Longoria to Eric Alperin


Updated 06/30/10 10:37 AM · Posted by partysugar · 0 comments

Eva Longoria to Publish a Cookbook and Other Food News From the Web

Eva Longoria is writing a cookbook that's due to hit stores in Spring of 2011. — Grub Street NY Top chefs talk about the Gulf's seafood struggles. — Eatocracy The single most important tip for backyard-barbecue cooks. — Huffington Post Food This weekend, celebrate the World Cup with a festive drinking game. — Chow 15 million pounds of SpaghettiOs have been recalled. — Serious Eats Ten Read more

Natural Balance Recalls Sweet Potato & Chicken Dog Food


Updated 06/22/10 2:15 PM · Posted by PetSugar · 0 comments

Natural Balance Dog Food Recalled

Another day, another recall, this time it's for dry dog food. California-based Natural Balance pulled the 5-pound and 28-pound bags of Sweet Potato & Chicken dry dog food for a possible salmonella contamination. This company has an in-house lab that found different results than the FDA, but it still went through with this voluntary recall anyway. If you spot the bags with "Best By" dates of Read more