New Tainted Ingredient Prompts Widened Pet Food Recall

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FDA representatives are hoping to go to China to investigate the manufacturers of these products. However, they have not yet been able to clear the diplomatic hurdles that would make the trip possible.

In South Africa, meanwhile, a third ingredient imported from China appears to be involved in a major pet food recall there.

Melamine has been found in the Royal Canin pet food company's Vets Choice and Royal Canin dry dog and cat food, which are sold exclusively in South Africa and Namibia. The melamine appears to be in corn gluten imported from China, according to published reports.

And the Humane Society of the United States said Thursday it had established a pet food safety information hotline for up-to-the-minute recall information. The number is 1-800-Humane-1.

More information

For more information on the pet food recalls, visit the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.