Recall for Potential Aluminum in Blue Buffalo Dog Food 2017
Blue Buffalo Recall
Founded by Bill Bishop in 2002, Blue Buffalo has become one of the top names in the pet food industry. Known for the quality of their products, Blue Buffalo is a top choice amongst pet owners who want the best for their pets. This company takes the nutritional needs of pets very seriously which is why they follow the tagline, “Love them like family, feed them like family”. Blue Buffalo believes that pets deserve the best when it comes to their food – they also believe that all pet food should be natural and healthy, made with the highest quality ingredients available.
What Kind of Products Does Blue Buffalo Offer?
Blue Buffalo is one of the top names in the pet food industry not just because of the quality of their products, but also their variety. This company offers four different product lines for both dog and cat food, each of which is formulated to provide specific benefits. The Life Protection Formula line of products is all-natural and supplemented with Blue’s LifeSource Bits – these contain a proprietary blend of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to support total-body health. The Freedom line of products is gluten-free and grain-free while the Wilderness line is protein- and meat-rich. The Basics line includes an assortment of limited ingredient diets (LIDs) for pets with food allergies or sensitive stomachs. Within these product lines, Blue offers a variety of products for dogs and cats of different sizes and life stages.
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About the Recall
Product Affected: Blue Buffalo Homestyle Recipe Healthy Weight Chicken Dinner with Garden Vegetables (12.5-ounce cans)
UPC Code: #8-40243-10017-0
Date: February 13, 2017
On February 13, 2007, the Blue Buffalo company issued a voluntary recall for certain cans of Blue Buffalo Homestyle Recipe Healthy Weight Chicken Dinner with Garden Vegetables due to the possible presence of aluminum in one product run. Though Blue Buffalo hasn’t received any reports of illness or injury resulting from the recall, small pieces of metal found in some cans of food could pose a choking hazard for dogs. This recall was issued as a cautionary measure. In the company-issued press release, Blue Buffalo made mention of their mission for bringing transparency to pet food as their motivation for the voluntary recall.
This recent recall is one of several that has affected the Blue Buffalo brand in recent years. In May 2016, a recall was issued for 30-pound bags of Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Fish and Sweet Potato dry dog food due to possible mold contamination. In November 2015, the FDA issued a recall for one lot of Cub Size Wild Chews Bones due to potential for salmonella. During that same month, the FDA also issued a recall for 2-ounce pouches of Blue Kitty Yums Tasty Chicken Recipe cat treats due to low levels of propylene glycol. There was also a recall in October 2010 due to high levels of Vitamin D in several dry dog food products and in April 2007 for melamine concerns affecting several dog and cat food products.
What Should You Do About It?
Although there have been no reports of illness or injury related to the recalled Blue Buffalo Homestyle Recipe Healthy Weight Chicken Dinner with Garden Vegetables product, you should still get rid of any cans you may have around the house. Consumers can return the product in question to the original place of purchase for a full refund.
If you have questions about the recall or concerns that your pet may have been affected, you can contact the Blue Buffalo company at (866) 800-2917 between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm Mountain Standard Time, Monday through Friday. You can also log a complaint with the FDA by visiting their website.
