Arsenic in Chicken Feed?

Hey Everybody,

Please take a look at this blog about arsenic in chicken

"Anyway if you would like to see what I am working on check out my blog at http://cowbossatwscc.blogspot.com/2009/04/open-letter-to-kfc-restaurants-of.html
If you like you can contact me here or at cowboss@ymail.com

Thanx

Ivan M (cowboss)"

Also check out his open letter TO KFC here
http://www.pej.org/html/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=7709&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0

and click on title above to see and sign the petition for banning arsenic in feed
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/ban-the-feeding-of-arsenic-to-canadian-chickens

Drop Ivan an email and show him some support.

Holistic Vet Care

Click on title above for article;

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/introducing-mercola-healthy-pets.aspx

Nutro Cat Food Recall (Limited)

Recall Alert –

Nutro Products Recalls Some Varieties Of
Nutro Natural Choice Complete Care
and Nutro Max Dry Cat Foods

Cat owners who have questions about the recall should call 1-800-833-5330
between the hours 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM CST, or visit www.nutroproducts.com.

Nutro Products announced a voluntary recall of select varieties of NUTRO®
NATURAL CHOICE® COMPLETE CARE® Dry Cat Foods and NUTRO® MAX® Cat Dry Foods
with “Best If Used By Dates” between May 12, 2010 and August 22, 2010. The cat
food is being voluntarily recalled in the United States and ten additional
countries due toe to incorrect levels of zinc and potassium. Affected product
was distributed to retail customers in all 50 states, as well as to customers in
Canada, Mexico, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, New
Zealand, and Israel.

If you have purchased any of these affected foods STOP FEEDING THEM TO YOUR CAT
IMMEDIATELY, and switch to another product with a balanced nutritional profile.
Your Pet Supplies “Plus” store will be happy to help you select a new food.
You can return any affected product to your local PSP store for a full refund.

If you have any questions, please contact Nutro at 1-800-833-5330 between the
hours 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM CST, or visit www.nutroproducts.com.

There are no dog foods (wet or dry), wet cat foods, dog treats or cat treats
included in t his recall. Here is a complete list of the recalled cat foods.

Recalled Pet Food

The varieties of NUTRO® NATURAL CHOICE® COMPLETE CARE® Dry Cat Foods and
NUTRO® MAX® Cat Dry Foods listed below with “Best If Used By Dates” between
May 12, 2010 and August 22, 2010 are affected by this voluntary recall.

Nutro Products Recall List – Dry Cat Foods
U.S. Product Name Bag Size UPC
NUTRO® NATURAL CHOICE® COMPLETE CARE® Kitten Food 4 lbs 0 79105 20607 5
NUTRO® NATURAL CHOICE® COMPLETE CARE® Kitten Food 8 lbs. 0 79105 20608 2
NUTRO® NATURAL CHOICE® COMPLETE CARE® Kitten Food (Bonus Bag) 9.2 lbs. 0
79105 20695 2
NUTRO® NATURAL CHOICE® COMPLETE CARE® Kitten Food 20 lbs 0 79105 20609 9
NUTRO® NATURAL CHOICE® COMPLETE CARE® Kitten Food (Sample Bag) 1.5 oz none
NUTRO® NATURAL CHOICE® COMPLETE CARE® Adult 4 lbs 0 79105 20610 5
NUTRO® NATURAL CHOICE® COMPLETE CARE® Adult 8 lbs. 0 79105 20611 2
NUTRO® NATURAL CHOICE® COMPLETE CARE® Adult (Bonus Bag) 9.2 lbs 0 79105
20694 5
NUTRO® NATURAL CHOICE® COMPLETE CARE® Adult 20 lbs 0 79105 20612 9
NUTRO® NATURAL CHOICE® COMPLETE CARE® Adult (Sample Bag) 1.5 oz none
NUTRO® NATURAL CHOICE® COMPLETE CARE® Adult Oceanfish Flavor 4 lbs 0 79105
20622 8
NUTRO® NATURAL CHOICE® COMPLETE CARE® Adult Oceanfish Flavor 8 lbs 0 79105
20623 5
NUTRO® NATURAL CHOICE® COMPLETE CARE® Adult Oceanfish Flavor (Bonus Bag) 9.2
lbs. 0 79105 20698 3
NUTRO® NATURAL CHOICE® COMPLETE CARE® Adult Oceanfish Flavor 20 lbs 0 79105
20624 2

NUTRO® MAX® Cat Adult Roasted Chicken Flavor 3 lbs 0 79105 10228 5
NUTRO® MAX® Cat Adult Roasted Chicken Flavor 6 lbs 0 79105 10229 2
NUTRO® MAX® Cat Adult Roasted Chicken Flavor 16 lbs 0 79105 10230 8
NUTRO® MAX® Cat Adult Roasted Chicken Flavor (Sample Bag) 1.5 oz none
NUTRO® MAX® Cat Indoor Adult Roasted Chicken Flavor 3 lbs 0 79105 10243 8
NUTRO® MAX® Cat Indoor Adult Roasted Chicken Flavor 6 lbs 0 79105 10244 5
NUTRO® MAX® Cat Indoor Adult Roasted Chicken Flavor 16 lbs 0 79105 10245 2
NUTRO® MAX® Cat Indoor Adult Roasted Chicken Flavor (Sample Bag) 1.5 oz none
NUTRO® MAX® Cat Indoor Adult Salmon Flavor 3 lbs 0 79105 10246 9
NUTRO® MAX® Cat Indoor Adult Salmon Flavor 6 lbs 0 79105 10247 6
NUTRO® MAX® Cat Indoor Adult Salmon Flavor 16 lbs 0 79105 10248 3
NUTRO® MAX® Cat Indoor Weight Control 3 lbs 0 79105 10249 0
NUTRO® MAX® Cat Indoor Weight Control 6 lbs 0 79105 10250 6
NUTRO® MAX® Cat Indoor Weight Control 16 lbs 0 79105 10251 3

FDA says "They Dont Care" about Pets & their Food

FDA Tells Senator Robert Byrd They Don’t Care Pet Food Violates Federal Law

Senator Robert Byrd took the questions of one concerned pet owner to the FDA. Four months later, the FDA responded. Make sure you are sitting down before you read what Stephen Mason, Acting Assistant Commissioner for Legislation of the FDA told Senator Byrd.

Click on title above to read article;

http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/351/1/FDA-Tells-Senator-Robert-Byrd-They-Dont-Care-Pet-Food-Violates-Federal-Law/Page1.html

FDA Investigation of Nutro Pet Food

FDA Confirms Probe of NUTRO Pet Food Deaths, Illnesses, Menu Foods earlier revealed it was the target of a federal probe

By Lisa Wade McCormick
ConsumerAffairs. com
Copyright 2009 © All Rights Reserved

April 20, 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has confirmed that the agency is investigating NUTRO pet food, following a series of unexplained illnesses and deaths. Consumers have been complaining for more than two years that their pets have become ill after eating NUTRO products; many have recovered when they were switched to other foods. The company has steadfastly denied that its food is to blame.

Until now, the FDA has been mum about whether it was actively investigating the company. Today, the FDA’s Division of Freedom of Information confirmed the agency has an ongoing investigation into NUTRO — and said that investigation could be criminal or civil in nature. The office did not elaborate on the nature or focus of that investigation.

The investigation came to light when the FDA denied a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request by ConsumerAffairs.com seeking a list of complaints and lab results the agency has collected regarding NUTRO pet food. The agency denied the request and said that releasing the information could hamper “prospective or ongoing” action by law enforcement.

“The document(s) constitute record(s) compiled for law enforcement purposes, the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to interfere with enforcement proceedings,” wrote the FDA’s George A. Strait, Jr., assistant commissioner for public affairs.

see more info------
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/04/nutro_foia.html

US Pet Food/Treat Distributor told Chinese Supplier to add Melamine

US pet owners have believed that Chinese companies are solely to blame in the numerous cases of tainted pet foods over the last several years. New information provided to TruthaboutPetFood.com tells a slightly different story. It has been reported that one US pet food and pet treat distributor instructed a Chinese manufacturer to add melamine to dog treats.

Click on title above to read more;
http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/334/1/US-Pet-FoodTreat-Distributor-told-Chinese-Supplier-to-add-Melamine/Page1.html



See also;

ConsumerAffairs.com Reports FDA Investigation of Nutro Pet Foods

The ConsumerAffairs.com website is reporting they have confirmed with the FDA an investigation into Nutro Pet Foods causing numerous pet illnesses.

http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/333/1/ConsumerAffairscom-Reports-FDA-Investigation-of-Nutro-Pet-Foods/Page1.html



Help Your Favorite Shelter win $20,000!

The Animal Rescue Site is hosting a contest to find Your Favorite Animal Shelter; the winner will receive a $20,000 donation. It’s simple to vote for your favorite.

http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/335/1/Help-Your-Favorite-Shelter-win-20000/Page1.html





Wishing you and your pet(s) the best,



Susan Thixton
Truth about Pet Food
Petsumer Report

www.TruthaboutPetFood.com



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What Kind of Dog Food will the First Pup be Eating?

It’s official, the Obama family have their new dog. Senator Edward Kennedy gave the

First Family a six month old Portuguese Water Dog. Several websites have reported the puppy’s arrival at the Whitehouse, none have reported what type of food the First Dog will be eating.

The Washington Post reports that Senator Edward Kennedy has given the First Family a six month old Portuguese Water Dog the Obama girls named Bo. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/04/11/AR2009041102484.html?sid=ST2009041102652

While it is reported the White House wanted to keep the new puppy news under wraps for a few more weeks, the Washington Post seemed to have all the news on Bo. “Bo's a handsome little guy. Well suited for formal occasions at the White House, he's got tuxedo-black fur, with a white chest, white paws and a rakish white goatee.”

“Some issues remain to be resolved. Where, for instance, will Bo sleep? The White House has plenty of rooms to choose from, but the great question of whether he'll get to bunk with one or both of the girls remains undecided. The feeding and walking schedules are also still to be hammered out -- a "family decision," the source said. All of this is new to the first family. Sasha and Malia have never had pets. And neither the first lady nor the president had dogs growing up.”

While the Washington Post feels the ‘great question’ will be where Bo sleeps, I’m more curious of what food Bo will eat. I’ve sent an email to the White House requesting information about Bo’s food.

Just imagine, if the President and First Lady, like so many other American families, allow their children the responsibility to help choose a dog food for Bo. Imagine if perhaps the unknowing children and parents, again just like so many other families, choose a pet food based on clever and heartwarming advertising. What if by chance that dog food contained ingredients such as Meat and Bone Meal and/or Animal Fat; two common pet food ingredients determined by the FDA to be of risk to contain a euthanized animal.

Take this step one further, and imagine the young Obama girls feeding Bo daily, a responsibility given to children everyday. Handling and touching a dog food that could contain lethal drugs and diseased euthanized animals. It’s not a pleasant picture is it?

It will be interesting to learn what brand of dog food or what style of feeding the Obama’s choose for the new First Dog Bo. It will VERY interesting if we learn the choice of dog food for Bo will be one that contains Meat and Bone Meal, Animal Fat, or other ingredients that are actually prohibited in any food by Federal laws (an FDA policy provides pet food manufacturers the opportunity to recycle trash into pet foods – this ‘policy should be illegal, it doesn’t over ride Federal law, but no one of authority to enforce Federal law seems to care). What would happen if the President and his family happen to feed Bo a dog food that technically violates Federal law?

If I happen to receive a response from the White House on the brand of food chosen for Bo, you’ll be the first to know.

Wishing you and your pet(s) the best,

Susan Thixton
Truth about Pet Food
Petsumer Report
www.TruthaboutPetFood.com
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Upon reading the part in this article that indicated the prez wanted to keep the news about the new dog quiet for awhile, I am wondering, could the reason be to allow him time to think of a good excuse to tell the AR people as to why he broke his promice to them to adopt a shelter dog?

http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/327/1/What-Dog-Food-will-new-First-Dog-be-Eating/Page1.html