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color:#1F497D'>http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/royalcanin05_07.html<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Press releases
about FDA Recalls [mailto:FDA-RECALLS-L@LIST.NIH.GOV] <b>On Behalf Of </b>FDA
Recalls<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, May 14, 2007 9:48 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> FDA-RECALLS-L@LIST.NIH.GOV<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Eight Sensible Choice Dry Dog Food Products, Seven Kasco Dry
Dog And Cat Food Products Recalled Nationwide by Royal Canin USA<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Recall
-- Firm Press Release <o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
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FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals
from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other
interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.
This listserv covers mainly Class I (life-threatening) recalls. A complete
listing of recalls can be found in the FDA Enforcement Report at: <a
href="http://www.fda.gov/opacom/Enforce.html">http://www.fda.gov/opacom/Enforce.html</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<h2><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Eight
Sensible Choice Dry Dog Food Products, Seven Kasco Dry Dog And Cat Food
Products Recalled Nationwide by Royal Canin USA Effective Today </span><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Contact:</span></strong><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br>
Erik Mueller <br>
636-926-1089<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'> -- 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>"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."<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>SENSIBLE
CHOICE® (available in pet specialty stores nationwide)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>SENSIBLE
CHOICE® Chicken and Rice Adult (Dry Dog Food) <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>SENSIBLE
CHOICE® Chicken and Rice Reduced (Dry Dog Food) <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>SENSIBLE
CHOICE® Lamb and Rice Reduced (Dry Dog Food) <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>SENSIBLE
CHOICE® Chicken and Rice Puppy (Dry Dog Food) <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>SENSIBLE
CHOICE® Chicken and Rice Large Breed Puppy (Dry Dog Food) <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>SENSIBLE
CHOICE® NATURAL BLEND Adult (Dry Dog Food) <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>SENSIBLE
CHOICE® NATURAL BLEND Senior (Dry Dog Food) <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>SENSIBLE
CHOICE® NATURAL BLEND Puppy (Dry Dog Food) <o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>KASCO®
(available in pet specialty stores nationwide)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>KASCO®
Chunks (Dry Dog Food) <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>KASCO®
Hi Energy (Dry Dog Food) <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>KASCO®
Maintenance (Dry Dog Food) <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>KASCO®
Mealettes (Dry Dog Food) <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>KASCO®
Mini Chunks (Dry Dog Food) <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>KASCO®
Puppy (Dry Dog Food) <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>KASCO®
Cat (Dry Cat Food) <o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>#### <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>FDA's
Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts Page: <a
href="http://www.fda.gov/opacom/7alerts.html">http://www.fda.gov/opacom/7alerts.html</a>
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