Natural Balance is voluntarily recalling the following dry food, canned food and treats:
-- Venison and Brown Rice Treats for Dogs
-- Venison and Brown Rice Canned Formula for Dogs
-- Venison and Brown Rice Dry Food for Dogs
-- Venison and Green Pea Dry Food for Cats
The problem stems from melamine found in the rice protein concentrate (described by the company as rice gluten) used by Natural Balance. They confirmed that FDA testing has found melamine in the rice protein concentrate. The ingredient was produced by a US vendor, according to Natural Balance. Natural Balance recommends avoiding all rice protein in their products.
They have also confirmed that customers are reporting “a few cases” of kidney failures, which their original announcement described as “kidney problems.”
The items recalled are packaged (but not manufactured) by Diamond Pet Foods. The problem was discovered Friday and the FDA is testing all other ingredients and formulas. In the packaging process, the final food is run through Diamond Pet Foods machinery, but are overseen by Natural Balance quality assurance staff.
Natural Balance says it will reimburse the pet parents for medical expenses related to the melamine toxin.
Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-829-4493, e-mail info@naturalblanceinc.com or visit http://www.naturalbalanceinc.com.
Another place to check for a list of recalled pet food is the American Veterinary Medical Association's website at www.avma.org.
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