[Vision2020] RECALL: Eight Sensible Choice Dry Dog Food Products, Seven Kasco Dry Dog And Cat Food Products Recalled Nationwide by Royal Canin USA

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Eight Sensible Choice Dry Dog Food Products, Seven Kasco Dry Dog And Cat
Food Products Recalled Nationwide by Royal Canin USA Effective Today 


Contact:
Erik Mueller 
636-926-1089

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- St. Charles, Missouri -- May 11, 2007 -- Royal
Canin USA is announcing today the voluntary nationwide recall of eight
Sensible Choice dry dog food products and seven Kasco dry dog and cat food
products.

This announcement is based on the company's ongoing extensive review of its
manufacturing and quality assurance testing procedures, which identified
trace amounts of a melamine derivative from tainted Chinese rice protein
concentrate provided to the company by domestic ingredient supplier Cereal
Byproducts, headquartered in Illinois.

"We deeply regret the concern and anxiety this announcement today will cause
our loyal customers and the entire pet community," Olivier Amice, President
and CEO of Royal Canin USA, said. "While a very limited number of Sensible
Choice and Kasco products in this recall tested positive for trace levels of
a melamine derivative, Royal Canin USA is voluntarily withdrawing these
products out of an abundance of caution and because we are fully committed
to the welfare of our customers' pets."

Royal Canin USA has no confirmed cases of melamine related illness in pets
eating Sensible Choice and Kasco products affected by this recall. Last
month, Royal Canin USA announced it will no longer use any Chinese vegetable
protein suppliers.

The following eight Sensible Choice dry dog food products and seven Kasco
dry dog and cat food products with date codes between July 28, 2006 to April
30, 2007 are being voluntarily recalled:

SENSIBLE CHOICER (available in pet specialty stores nationwide)

*	SENSIBLE CHOICER Chicken and Rice Adult (Dry Dog Food) 
*	SENSIBLE CHOICER Chicken and Rice Reduced (Dry Dog Food) 
*	SENSIBLE CHOICER Lamb and Rice Reduced (Dry Dog Food) 
*	SENSIBLE CHOICER Chicken and Rice Puppy (Dry Dog Food) 
*	SENSIBLE CHOICER Chicken and Rice Large Breed Puppy (Dry Dog Food) 
*	SENSIBLE CHOICER NATURAL BLEND Adult (Dry Dog Food) 
*	SENSIBLE CHOICER NATURAL BLEND Senior (Dry Dog Food) 
*	SENSIBLE CHOICER NATURAL BLEND Puppy (Dry Dog Food) 

KASCOR (available in pet specialty stores nationwide)

*	KASCOR Chunks (Dry Dog Food) 
*	KASCOR Hi Energy (Dry Dog Food) 
*	KASCOR Maintenance (Dry Dog Food) 
*	KASCOR Mealettes (Dry Dog Food) 
*	KASCOR Mini Chunks (Dry Dog Food) 
*	KASCOR Puppy (Dry Dog Food) 
*	KASCOR Cat (Dry Cat Food) 

Based on today's announcement, pet owners should stop feeding their pets the
eight Sensible Choice dry dog food products, seven Kasco dry dog and dry cat
food products listed. Pet owners should consult with a veterinarian if they
are concerned about the health of their pet.

The safety and nutritional quality of Royal Canin USA pet food is our
company's top priority because we understand that the health of pets comes
first. Pet owners who have questions about the voluntary recall of Sensible
Choice and Kasco dry pet food products and other Royal Canin USA products
should call 1-800-513-0041 or visit our web site at www.royalcanin.us.

All Sensible Choice and Kasco products have a satisfaction guarantee and the
company will refund or replace the diets that are part of this recall
announcement.

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