RECALL HANDLING OF PET FOOD RECALL!

 

Handling of the pet food recall was sloppy at best, suppressed at worst.  Dog and cat Owners stunned when days, even weeks after suffering with a sick pet, they finally heard the news. There were angry cries of “WHY WASN’T I TOLD?”

Sept. 2007 – There were problems with the pet food recall at all levels.  Outrage over the confusion and lack of timely information is still growing.

 There was blame for everybody from corporate America to the store on the corner.  Demanding full disclosure, consumers were angered by goods that were slipped quietly from the shelves.  The pet food seller’s first concerns may have been to protect his business.

My retailer, a Natural Pet Food Store, experienced a dramatic up surge in business during the recent pet food scare.  For the first time ever, I found myself waiting in line.  They experienced shortages of many products.  So, I did not find it unusual that one selection from the brand was not on the shelf. 

I watched the news several times daily, and I heard nothing on the recall of any Natural Balance cat food products.  I felt safe buying them.  My pet food store had always kept records of my purchases, even including the name of my cats.  So, it seemed a bit strange that when I made a purchase, my records seemed lost.  Even stranger, was the fact that another employee located them under my first name.

 Left to wonder what was going on, I turned to the internet and began searching.  The cat food that I had not been able to purchase was recalled.

 Why I wasn’t told? The store had my address and phone number.  I’m there almost weekly.  I found it really hard to dismiss this as having fallen through the cracks.  Unfortunately, their sales slips are not itemized, so I have no record to prove that I purchased the particular selection, or that the store ever carried it.

 Store owners and food processors need to take a close look at this issue from the consumer’s point of view.  This pet food fiasco has resulted in an ever growing group of savvy consumers who read labels!

 If the country of origin is anywhere on the product, it will be found.  Consumers became wiser and a bit angry.  Their new attitudes are fueling a growing demand for MADE IN THE USA.  Their collective shout may soon be heard around the world.   
Health Columnist – NEL LIQUORMAN  email: Nel@Liquorman.net 

 

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Other Articles by Nel:

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MSG, The Food You Eat - April, 2006

Flea Poison - July, 2006

Evacuating - An Emotional Trauma - August, 2006

My Experience with Veterinary Care - September 2006

Side Effects - Do Your Own Research - October 2006

Have a Pet Safe Christmas - December 2006
WD40 Usage Danger - 2007

Botulism In both Human and Pet Foods - 2007

Recall Handling Of The Pet Food Recall - 2007

 

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