Royal Canin/Medi-Cal Canada recall - cyanuric acid

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Royal Canin USA Announces the Voluntary Nationwide Recall of its Dry Pet Food Products Containing Rice Protein Concentrate
Contact:
Erik Mueller
636-926-1089
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- St Charles, Missouri -- April 19, 2007 -- Royal Canin USA is announcing today that the company has determined there is a melamine derivative in the rice protein concentrate in some of its dry pet food products.
Although Royal Canin USA has no confirmed cases of illness in pets, we have decided to voluntarily remove all of our dry pet food products containing rice protein concentrate. We are taking this proactive stance to avoid any confusion for our customers about which Royal Canin USA products are safe and which products may be affected.
"We are as passionate about the health and happiness of our customers' pets as we are of our own, so we are committed to taking the steps necessary to ensure this never happens again," said Olivier Amice, President and CEO of Royal Canin USA.
As a precaution, Royal Canin USA is voluntarily recalling the following dry pet food products:
ROYAL CANIN VETERINARY DIET™ (available only in veterinary clinics)
Dry Dog Food

Canine Early Cardiac EC 22™

Canine Skin Support SS21™
Dry Cat Food

Feline Hypoallergenic HP23™
ROYAL CANIN SENSIBLE CHOICE® (available in pet specialty stores nationwide)

Dry Dog Food

Chicken Meal & Rice Formula Senior

Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Puppy

Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Adult

Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Senior

Rice & Catfish Meal Formula Adult
Based on today's announcement, pet owners should immediately stop feeding their pets the Royal Canin USA dry pet food products listed above. Pet owners should consult with a veterinarian if they are concerned about the health of their pet. No other Royal Canin diets are affected by this recall and CONTINUE TO BE safe for pets to eat.
Along with this announcement, Royal Canin USA will no longer use any Chinese suppliers for any of our vegetable proteins.
"On behalf of the entire Royal Canin family, our hearts go out to the pet owners and everyone in the pet community who have been affected by all of the recent recalls," said Dr. Denise Elliott, Director of Scientific Affairs for Royal Canin USA. "We are working very closely with the FDA to assist in its efforts to determine the cause of this most recent and disturbing development."
The safety and nutritional quality of our pet food is Royal Canin USA's top priority as we understand that the health of pets comes first. Pet owners who have questions about this recall and other Royal Canin USA products should call 1-800-592-6687 or visit our web site at [linkhttp://www.royalcanin.us/]www.royalcanin.us[/link].
All Royal Canin USA products have a satisfaction guarantee and we will refund or replace the diets that have been recalled.

Yep,,,it just keeps getting sicker and sicker!

  Remember how scientists were wondering how melamine could make animals so sick because it isn't considered harmful except in large amounts? Researches at a university in Canada have discovered that it's the combination of melamine and cyanuric acid that cause kidney failure; [linkhttp://www.canada.com/topics/news/national/story.html?id=f984f695-20e9-4954-b96b-9e2e60735ee7&k=36362]http://www.canada.com/topics/news/national/story.html?id=f984f695-20e9-4954-b96b-9e2e60735ee7&k=36362[/link];

GELPH, Ont. (CP) - Scientists at the University of Guelph say they have discovered a chemical process that may explain how pets in Canada and the United States were affected by contaminants discovered in recalled pet food products last month. They found that melamine and cyanuric acid - compounds identified as contaminants in the gluten that was used in the recalled pet food - react with one another to form crystals that may block kidney function.
Tests conducted at the university's laboratory identified these crystal-like substances in the kidneys and urine of affected animals.
Further experiments showed that the chemical composition of the crystals that are formed when these two compounds interact matches the composition of urinary crystals removed from affected animals.
The scientists believe the findings may provide evidence of a link between these compounds and the deaths of pets exposed to contaminated food.
One researcher says the findings explain how two compounds that weren't dangerous on their own could become toxic when they react together.
 
 

The scientists believe the findings may provide evidence of a link between these compounds and the deaths of pets exposed to contaminated food.
One researcher says the findings explain how two compounds that weren't dangerous on their own could become toxic when they react together.

 
I hope it matters that they figured this out.
I think they better figure out what we're going to feed our pets.
I think they better figure out how to keep some of the sick ones alive.
And I REALLY think they better figure out how to put together pet food that is not going to harm our pets BEFORE they put it on the market to kill them and make them sick!