Dave’s Pet Food is voluntarily recalling a single batch of its Dave’s Simply the Best Dog Food due to the presence of an ‘off odor’. The co-packer of the product has issued a report confirming that the recall has been voluntary instigated.
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Company:
- Dave’s Pet Food of Agawam, Massachusetts.
Recalled products:
- One batch of Dave’s Simply The Best Dry Dog Food with Best Use By date: October 15, 2016.
Why the recall?
The co-packer of the product, Southern Tier Pet Nutrition responding to a complaint filed by a customer in 11/2/15, mentioned in their report that the following was found after an investigation:
- ‘Peroxide value was high indicating rancidity’
- ‘Product contains rice bran and could have been the source of the off odor’
Notes:
- Rancidification, the product of which can be described as rancidity, is the process which causes a substance to become rancid, that is, having a rank, unpleasant smell or taste. – wikipedia
What to do?
- U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.
- Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints
- Canadians can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
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