More Pet Food Being Recalled

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 Another  brand of pet food is being pulled off the shelves.

Royal Canin Canada  has  voluntarily recalled some of the brands it produces because of fears it may  contain contaminated rice protein concentrate.  The announcement comes after  the U.S. branch of the company discovered  a melamine derivative in rice gluten in some of its dry pet food products.  The U.S. branch  decided to recall the products, and  Royal Canin Canada has decided to follow suit  and remove Sensible Choice Diet and certain veterinary prescribed specialty diet products from distribution. 

The following Royal Canin Canada products are being recalled:

• ROYAL CANIN VETERINARY DIET CANINE EARLY CARDIAC

• ROYAL CANIN VETERINARY DIET CANINE SENSITIVITY RC
  (Rice and Catfish)

• ROYAL CANIN VETERINARY DIET CANINE SKIN SUPPORT

• ROYAL CANIN VETERINARY DIET FELINE HYPOALLERGENIC HP

• ROYAL CANIN VETERINARY DIET FELINE SENSITIVITY RD
  (Rice and Duck)

In the interest of pet safety, Royal Canin Canada has taken the proactive measure to recall the products listed above.    

"We cannot express how devastated we are to notify pet owners of this finding," said Xavier Unkovic,  CEO Royal Canin Canada.  "However, we feel that this recall is necessary as we absolutely cannot put pets at risk."

Based on the announcement,  the company says pet owners should immediately stop feeding their pets the Royal Canin Canada pet food products on this recall list, and  they should consult with a veterinarian if they are concerned about the health of their pet.

The company says no other Royal Canin Canada diets are affected by this recall..

Along with the recall announcement, Royal Canin Canada will no longer use any Chinese suppliers for any of its vegetable proteins. 

Pet owners who have questions about this recall and other Royal Canin Canada products should call 1-866-494-6844.

The  ever increasing concern about the  quality  and safety of pet food  has  put pressure on the Federal Government  to regulate  the pet  food manufacturing industry.  Ottawa has  requested the Canadian Food Inspection Agency  review the matter.  The Agency will make recommendations that could cover a variety of  options, from increased monitoring to full regulations.

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