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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The following manufacturers recalled pet-food
products:</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG>-- Merrick Pet Care Inc. recalled one lot
of 10-ounce bags of Beef Filet Squares for Dogs. The treats could be
contaminated with salmonella</STRONG>. The treats were sold in 10-ounce plastic
bags marked with the best by date of March 24, 2012, and the lot number
10084TL7. Consumers can call 800-664-7387. The company recalled the same product
in January, for the same reason.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG>And FDA issues Merrick a warning
letter.</STRONG> </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><A
href="http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2010/07/pet-owners-not-told-recall-was-for-salmonella/">http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2010/07/pet-owners-not-told-recall-was-for-salmonella/</A></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Drat. The contents of that warning letter are
less than reassuring about Merrick's manufacturing. I'm not happy about
that at all, at all.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Kathleen & Maestro ( I can live on
CHEEEEZE and crackers, I tell you!)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>w/Henry Wadsworth & Bentley Basset
ATB</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>