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Happy Friday from Royal Canin………………

They’ve fulfilled our Prophecy.

And the Band Played On•••••••

Trace amounts of a melamine derivative identified in limited number of
recalled products

ST. CHARLES, Mo., May 11 /PRNewswire/ — Royal Canin USA is announcing
today the voluntary nationwide recall of eight Sensible Choice dry dog food
products and seven Kasco dry dog and cat food products.

This announcement is based on the company’s ongoing extensive review of
its manufacturing and quality assurance testing procedures, which
identified trace amounts of a melamine derivative from tainted Chinese rice
protein concentrate provided to the company by domestic ingredient supplier
Cereal Byproducts, headquartered in Illinois.

“We deeply regret the concern and anxiety this announcement today will
cause our loyal customers and the entire pet community,” Olivier Amice,
President and CEO of Royal Canin USA, said. “While a very limited number of
Sensible Choice and Kasco products in this recall tested positive for trace
levels of a melamine derivative, Royal Canin USA is voluntarily withdrawing
these products out of an abundance of caution and because we are fully
committed to the welfare of our customers’ pets.”

Royal Canin USA has no confirmed cases of melamine related illness in
pets eating Sensible Choice and Kasco products affected by this recall.
Last month, Royal Canin USA announced it will no longer use any Chinese
vegetable protein suppliers.

The following eight Sensible Choice dry dog food products and seven
Kasco dry dog and cat food products with date codes between July 28, 2006
to April 30, 2007 are being voluntarily recalled:

SENSIBLE CHOICE(R) (available in pet specialty stores nationwide)
– SENSIBLE CHOICE(R) Chicken and Rice Adult (Dry Dog Food)
– SENSIBLE CHOICE(R) Chicken and Rice Reduced (Dry Dog Food)
– SENSIBLE CHOICE(R) Lamb and Rice Reduced (Dry Dog Food)
– SENSIBLE CHOICE(R) Chicken and Rice Puppy (Dry Dog Food)
– SENSIBLE CHOICE(R) Chicken and Rice Large Breed Puppy (Dry Dog Food)
– SENSIBLE CHOICE(R) NATURAL BLEND Adult (Dry Dog Food)
– SENSIBLE CHOICE(R) NATURAL BLEND Senior (Dry Dog Food)
– SENSIBLE CHOICE(R) NATURAL BLEND Puppy (Dry Dog Food)

KASCO(R) (available in pet specialty stores nationwide)
– KASCO(R) Chunks (Dry Dog Food)
– KASCO(R) Hi Energy (Dry Dog Food)
– KASCO(R) Maintenance (Dry Dog Food)
– KASCO(R) Mealettes (Dry Dog Food)
– KASCO(R) Mini Chunks (Dry Dog Food)
– KASCO(R) Puppy (Dry Dog Food)
– KASCO(R) Cat (Dry Cat Food)

Based on today’s announcement, pet owners should stop feeding their
pets the eight Sensible Choice dry dog food products, seven Kasco dry dog
and dry cat food products listed. Pet owners should consult with a
veterinarian if they are concerned about the health of their pet.

The safety and nutritional quality of Royal Canin USA pet food is our
company’s top priority because we understand that the health of pets comes
first. Pet owners who have questions about the voluntary recall of Sensible
Choice and Kasco dry pet food products and other Royal Canin USA products
should call 1-800-513-0041 or visit our web site at
http://www.royalcanin.us.

All Sensible Choice and Kasco products have a satisfaction guarantee
and the company will refund or replace the diets that are part of this
recall announcement.

See the Royal Canin website for more information.

Lots of Info to load.

Just give it a little bit of time and try again Peg.

Maybe put the extras in a Safe deposit box at Attorney or Bank with a Witness {2 even}. {you have to sign in and out so *that* will be on the record too.}

I’d send the Sample{s} {any or anywhere} Certified/Registered US Postal.
{can’t remember if a “box” can be sent Cert/Reg. tho.

Good Lord that bag must be Load with Poison Sandy, WEAR GLOVES! And wipe down any-place it touches afterwards. Maybe wear face masks too. Wash After-wards too!
Is the whole big bag IN a heavy Hefty or something? I would definitely put IT In something to protect from the sifting through the seams!

Gawd to kill so many with so little amount!

That is about the Worst one I’ve heard yet.

I’m So Sorry.

Can I ask how large were your dogs?

This just is AWFULLLLL!

You hear me PET FOOD COMPANIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You READING THIS?!

Sorry Sandy.

Sort of reminds me of the people who told Nutro that their gourmet feast canned made their cats sick…..Nutro, of course, said it couldn’t possibly be their food & to send a sample. They sent a sample & also sent a sample to an independent lab. Nutro said they tested it & it was fine…..other lab found melamine. Now, I ask you, is this not the absolute worst thing you’ve ever heard a company do? This is the lowest of the low as far as I’m concerned. Nutro was forced to recall as they had the results from the other lab & reported it to the FDA (not that they are much help). So you see, I have a long list of companies I wouldn’t do business with ever again. I would cook for my dog for the rest of my life if these asswipes were the only choices I had. Another big company bought out Nutro, probably so they won’t face any liability with all the animals they’ve killed. Kiss my ***, all of you cowardly PF companies.

Keep us up to date…..

I feel all safe and warm and cozy Now!

If you Ever want lessons on how to “Cover yer Butt” ask China’s Government.

{hear that Corporations?!}

I say Raspberries! {:-þþþþþþþþþþ