Steve’s Real Food has recalled one batch of frozen, raw Turkey in the 5 pound bag. Testing showed that this lot had the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected lot number is E 178 with a Best By date of 9/27/18. The UPC of this product is 6-91730-15303-8. No other sizes or products […]
Round Two of Recalls
Some additional recalls have been issued this month. They appear to be unrelated to the recalls detailed in the previous post. The latest recalls include specific foods from Vital Essentials, Northwest Naturals and treats from TruPet. None of these items have been sold by Smiley Dog. Here are the additional items being recalled which are […]
Blue Buffalo Sold to General Mills
General Mills, makers of Cheerios, Annie’s, Häagen-Dazs, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Old El Paso, and other familiar grocery store brands, has purchased Blue Buffalo Pet Products. This purchase is General Mills’ first entry into the pet food business since the 1960s. They join Mars, Nestlé Purina and J.M. Smuckers as large conglomerates producing both human and pet foods […]
Free Goat’s Milk for the Asking!
There’s been a bunch of buzz recently about fermented foods for people. Did you know that pets can benefit in much the same way from some fermented foods? We’re not talking about the type of fermentation used in making beer or bread. Although the process is similar, we’re more interested in the type of fermentation […]
What to Do When Your Favorite Pet Food Disappears
Driving through a familiar neighborhood last week, I did an involuntary a double take. A gaping hole in the ground had suddenly appeared where a small café had stood ever since I can remember. There was no doubt that the eatery was no longer there. But was it gone forever? That question was more easily […]
Evo and California Natural Foods Discontinued
It’s the end of the line for Natura pet products. In a very under-reported development, Mars Petcare has decided to discontinue the Natura lines of Evo and California Natural pet foods. The news follows last year’s announcement of the discontinuation of a selection of California Natural and Evo formulas, along with the entire line of […]
Solid Gold Superfoods Treats Now Available
Solid Gold has been on a roll recently, introducing so many new products that it’s been hard to keep up! One of the more interesting introductions has been their new line of treats made with a variety of superfoods, including Pumpkin, Parsley, Lentils, Sunflower Oil and Kelp. Superfoods are desirable in pet food and treats because they […]
New Year, New Pricing
The official word from the other Washington is that inflation is under control. Some of our favorite manufacturers, however, do not share that perspective and have announced price increases effective January 1, 2018. Among the brands adjusting their prices at the start of the new year are: Acana Grizzly Natural Balance Orijen Tuckers As we […]
Changing Dog Food to Save Money
Congratulations- you’ve just won the lottery! The first thing a lottery winner often thinks about is upgrading their living standards, taking a trip, paying off debts, maybe grabbing a shiny new car. But hey, along with newly promoted corporate executives, lottery winners are among the few individuals who can honestly afford to feed whatever dog […]
Wild Calling Files for Bankruptcy
Wild Calling pet foods has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing challenges with its “balance sheet and debt structure.” The bankruptcy petition was filed in Colorado court on October 25, 2017. The company is in discussion with lenders and suppliers in an attempt to continue operations while reorganizing and working through its financial difficulties. […]
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