Comments on: Menu Foods CEO Dodges Cat and Dog Food Recall Blame

By: Pilot

Pilot — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 02:05:48 +0000

I know a lot of this has some facts but come on people let’s get it right the company is inspected by AIB (American Institute of Baking) so before we place names or labels on someone or something lets make sure our information is correct. Let’s not let our anger make statements that are not true

By: HomeGrown

HomeGrown — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 02:47:57 +0000

I don’t know if anyone posted this yet, but those Robert’s Veggie Booty and Veggie Tings snacks that were recalled were because of the seasoning used. And where were the ingredients in the seasonings from? Go here for the answer.

http://www.robscape.com/pressrelease7307.pdf

By: Elaine

Elaine — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 14:50:07 +0000

thomas says:

July 4th, 2007 at 5:50 pm
Happy 4th to all. You are all a tremendous people , with great ability to find the truth.

I have to echo thomas’ sentiment. I am encouraged daily to keep working on this, blogging and adding my 2 cents on the issues I am educated on, because others are doing the same!

We all come from different areas of the country with different political views, and an amazing conglomeration of life experiences! I feel this is a very good thing, we are making a difference, and we are all committed to keeping on AND ensuring the safety of our food supply.

I think most of us realize what a complete mess our country is in because we can see how the transnational food conglomerates have control of our congress, and I am sure it is the same with oil, energy, you name it, the control is there.

It isn’t about Republicans and Democrats, and who is president, they are all on the take and only care about their bottom line, plus they like to be in power and pulling the strings.

Would be wonderful if a third party would emerge, founded on liberty, ethical behavior, etc. etc. you name it! We need to throw the bums out!

By: thomas

thomas — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:01:37 +0000

I found a web site http://www.power_of_attorney.c.....ey_all.asp
that claims there was a law suit giled against Roberts American Gourmet by a woman who gained weight from eating their product. This web site lists the parent company in 2001 as Keystone Foods . A privately owned company , that is a supplier for major fast food . The company has businesses in China.
After going on the web site I went OMG.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 22:50:03 +0000

Menu Foods needed Bill Clinton (slick willy) to try to convince the public of their innocents.

By: thomas

thomas — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 21:50:46 +0000

Happy 4th to all. You are all a tremendous people , with great ability to find the truth.

By: Katie

Katie — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 20:41:58 +0000

Thomas,

I was wondering the same thing…wonder who the manuf. is and thinking cross contamination.

Happy 4th of July, everyone.

Katie

By: Mrs. P.

Mrs. P. — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 18:19:39 +0000

Thomas,
Thank you for that transnationale link. That will be very useful to me. Happy 4th!

By: Ruth

Ruth — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 17:30:55 +0000

I read this in today’s paper grocery ad:
Kroger: Tyson: New! Chicken raised without antibiotics, 100% all natural
No artificial ingredients, No hormones

TOO BAD it didn’t say no MELAMINE.

HAPPY 4th of JULY!!

By: thomas

thomas — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 13:47:31 +0000

Transnationale lists companys with factories in china . It is transnationale.org

I wonder what plant manufactures Veggie Booty . The FDA has not mentioned the name nor has Roberts. I wonder about cross containimation to other products? They refer to them as the contractor.
http://www.transnationale.org

Also I read yesterday that Goodyear tire has a plant in China and is having some of their off brands manufactured ther.

By: thomas

thomas — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 13:38:59 +0000

Transnationale lists companys with factories in china . they are at transnationale.org. I have trouble getting whole web addresses to post so will give it in sections http://www.transnationale.org after you put that in go to companys in china.

I read yesterday that Goodyear has a factory in china ,some of there off brand tires are being made in china.

They still have not named where the plant is that manufactures Veggie Booty . I wonder why? They refer to it as the contractor, I wonder if there is a chance of cross contaimination to other companys products that are made there as happened with the pet food products?

By: Elaine

Elaine — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 03:55:16 +0000

E.,
Thanks for reminding me to look up PFI members. I have been researching Kumpi for my dogs, and Crosswinds Petfood, Inc, which makes the Kumpi is not a member. I want to stay with the dry kibble as it works best for me.

By: E. Hamilton

E. Hamilton — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 03:40:07 +0000

Any purchase of pet food from a company that is a member of the the PFI is aiding and supporting the poisoners.
Every dime paid to a member of PFI means that they have your permission to continue the lies and the poison.
NO pet food company can be trusted.

By: Katie

Katie — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 03:35:35 +0000

This was the warning on fake protein concentrates that I spoke of earlier. Someone on PetConnection or here at Itchmo originally found this. I remember we talked back than about how could a company say they hadn’t been warned to be on the lookout -

http://tinyurl.com/2cevuj

Katie

By: menusux

menusux — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 03:24:12 +0000

China linked to recalled snack food
‘Booty’ producer links salmonella with seasonings

Newsday July 3, 2007

“The Sea Cliff company that produces Veggie Booty, which has been linked to the salmonella poisoning of more than 50 people nationwide, said yesterday that seasonings imported from China had likely contaminated its recalled snack food.

“Also yesterday, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture said salmonella had been found on a sample of the snack food and possibly in a vegetable seasoning it imports from China.

“U.S. State Department officials who have been dealing with the recent cases of contamination could not be reached for comment. But one source said U.S. officials have been specifically discussing the Veggie Booty problem with Chinese officials.

“The acknowledgments of links between the salmonella epidemic and the snack food, which is aimed at youngsters, came in a news release issued by the company, Robert’s American Gourmet.

“In it, company president Robert Ehrlich said the company had been informed yesterday by the Minnesota Department of Health that a sample of Veggie Booty tested positive for the rare strain salmonella Wandsworth. Officials in Minnesota could not be reached immediately to confirm the account.

“The federal Food and Drug Administration last week issued a recall of Veggie Booty, and the company on Monday recalled its Super Veggie Tings, a snack aimed at adults that contains the same seasoning. No illnesses have been linked to Veggie Tings.

“In the news release, Ehrlich said the company’s own independent testing of samples of the seasoning indicates “that it is the likely cause [of the salmonella poisoning]. Sources of origin on all components of the seasoning have been determined to be primarily from China.”

“Sources familiar with the investigation say an additive had been suspected because the cooking of the cereal products that make up most of the Veggie Booty should have killed any bacterial contamination.

“The seasoning is combination of various dried vegetables, including spinach, kale, carrots, cabbage and broccoli, according to the sources.”

When will everyone get smart and just say NO to China?