On March 15, 2007, The FDA learned that certain pet foods were sickening and killing cats and dogs. FDA found contaminants in vegetable proteins imported into the United States from China and used as ingredients in pet food.

A portion of the tainted pet food was used to produce farm animal feed and fish feed. FDA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture discovered that some animals that ate the tainted feed had been processed into human food. Government scientists have determined that there is very low risk to human health from consuming food from animals that ate tainted feed. All tainted pet food, animal and fish feed, and vegetable proteins continue to be recalled and destroyed.

FDA and USDA continue their comprehensive investigation to protect the nation's food supply.

South Beach Animal Hospital continues to follow these developments closely and we stand ready to assist our clients in making informed decisions on health diets for your pets.

For more information on specific brands listed in the recall click here.