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News reports first stated canned foods (chunks + gravy styles) were the only affected foods, but now the list continues to grow as Del Monte lists new recalled snacks and foods. Even a dry food, one not manufactured at Menu Foods, Hills Prescription m/d for cats has been recalled.

This writer can tell you from experience, talking all day, every day, with pet owners, that people are freaked out. One person has now proclaimed he’ll no longer feed his bull mastiff manufactured dog foods and will only give sliced deli turkey (packaged) and cottage cheese until a better food source can be determined by his veterinarian. Yes, his dog is smiling and eating happily. But how long will this unbalanced diet continue? When will food manufacturers stop giving this pet owner reasons to freak out?

New York Tails magazine is calling for people to submit letters and photos of their pets (via snail mail) so they can send a huge mailing to the FDA that says: “Hey, we care about our pets and want you to do a better job protecting them from harmful foods.” Visit the link for the form letter.

Don’t forget to keep an eye on that Menu Foods list, here. Also, Brad over at Poop City has been covering the recall in detail.

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