Hills recall in Canada/US

[Desley (booktigger)]

At least it is one of Hills lesser used prescription foods, so hopefully not too many cats will hve been affected by this.

[Gill (sneakiefeline)]

I think the more updates and info that is posted serves as a good reminder to us all, thanks for posting this 

[Ela]

I think one Hills recall notice came out on 27th. It could have been my cousin a priest and great cat lover who lives in Canada who mentioned it. Then again I could have dreamt it knowing me.

Have just had a look on the net and one recall notice came out on 16 March

[Susanne (urbantigers)]

The Hills was only recalled last night

http://www.hillspet.com/menu_foods/Menu_Foods_03302007_en_US.htm

Just to clarify it's the Hills prescription m/d feline dry food that has been recalled.  It apparently contains wheat gluten (the only Hills dry that does) which came from the same source as the contaminated wheat used in the menu foods.  None of the other prescription foods or Hills science diet is affected.  It is also only the US/Canada.  I don't know whether Hills m/d that is available here comes from there or is made in the EU - I would assume the latter but it's best to be sure so anyone feeding Hills m/d should check - either check the back of the packet to see if it says where it's made, contact your vet if you got it from your vet or the online supplier if you bought it online, or Hills themselves.

I'm glad I don't live in the USA as this is all very worrying with the list of recalled foods increasing all the time. 

[Ela]

Thanks Ela.  I know that there have been posts about the Iyams and Eukeneba (Menu Foods)  but hadn't seen one relating to Hills.  Must have missed it.

  I perhaps have read about Hills somewhere else and assumed it was on the list on here.

[Maddiesmum]

Thanks Ela.  I know that there have been posts about the Iyams and Eukeneba (Menu Foods)  but hadn't seen one relating to Hills.  Must have missed it.

[Ela]

Thanks for that, we have actually been aware of the recalls for about a couple of weeks  and there are a couple of topics on the probs. Mind you, new people are registering every day so a reminder is always useful.

[Maddiesmum]

Received the following email from my friend in the States.  Might be no problems with UK supplies but just in case:

Hills Pet Nutrition, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Single Product, Prescription Diet™ m/d™ Feline Dry Food, Only Product Containing Wheat Gluten
Topeka, KS (March 30, 2007) - In accordance with its over-riding commitment to pet health and well-being, Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Prescription Diet m/d Feline dry food from the market. Hill's is taking this precautionary action because during a two-month period in early 2007, wheat gluten for this product was provided by a company that also supplied wheat gluten to Menu Foods. U.S. Food and Drug Administration tests of wheat gluten samples from this period show the presence of a small amount of melamine. Prescription Diet m/d Feline Dry represents less than one half of one percent of all Hill's products.

This is the only product Hill's currently sells in the United States and Canada that contains wheat gluten from any supplier. No other Hill's Prescription Diet® or Science Diet® products are affected by this voluntary recall. Hill's Science Diet Savory Cuts Feline canned cat foods, manufactured by Menu Foods, were previously withdrawn from the market as a precaution. Together with this earlier withdrawal, less than 1% of all Hill's products have been affected.

The voluntary recall of Hill's Prescription Diet m/d Feline dry food involves discontinuation of all retail sales and product retrieval from sellers. This recall does not include Prescription Diet m/d Feline canned food which contains no wheat gluten.

Consumers should stop using this product and return it for a refund. All Hill's products carry a 100 percent guarantee, and consumers can receive a refund for recalled product.

Hill's expects to resume shipment shortly of a reformulated version of this highly beneficial product that will not contain wheat gluten. Please check with your veterinarian for an alternative Prescription Diet until m/d Feline dry is reformulated and made available again.

Following is a list of Prescription Diet m/d Feline dry products included in this recall:


Recalled product U.S. & Canada UPC* Size 
Prescription Diet™ m/d™ Feline dry food 52742 42770
(all lot numbers) 4 lb. bag 
Prescription Diet™ m/d™ Feline dry food 52742 42790
(all lot numbers) 10 lb. bag



Hill's has been fully cooperating with the FDA since the outset of its investigation and made the decision to voluntarily recall these products in consultation with the FDA. We deeply regret any concern that this has caused our valued customers.

For more information, consumers can contact the company at 1-800-445-5777 or visit www.HillsPet.com for details.

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Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc. manufactures Prescription Diet® brand pet foods, therapeutic pet foods available only through veterinarians, and Science Diet® brand pet foods sold through veterinarians and finer pet specialty stores. Founded nearly 60 years ago by one veterinarian's unique commitment to pet nutrition and well-being, Hill's has never wavered from their mission to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets. Hill's produces high-quality, great tasting pet foods, so pet owners can follow the recommendations of the veterinary health care team. This ultimately improves patient health and the health of the practice. Visit HillsVet.com for more information on Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc. and Hill's Evidence-Based Clinical Nutrition™ products.