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**dwerten** · 06-12-2009, 11:50 PM

http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEv...s/ucm166265.htm

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FDA Suspends Temporary Emergency Permit of Pet Food Maker

June 12, 2009

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today it was suspending the

temporary Emergency Permit issued to Evanger's Dog & Cat Food Co., Inc.

Evanger's, operating in Wheeling, Illinois, deviated from the prescribed

process, equipment, product shipment, and recordkeeping requirements in the

production of the company's thermally processed low acid canned food (LACF)

products. The deviations in their processes and documentation could result

in under-processed pet foods, which can allow the survival and growth of

Clostridium botulinum (C. botulinum), a bacterium that causes botulism in

some animals as well as in humans.

In April 2008, Evanger’s was issued an “Order of Need for Emergency Permit”

after the agency determined that the company had failed to meet the

regulatory requirements to process a product that does not present a health

risk. In June, 2008, FDA issued Evanger’s a temporary Emergency Permit.

During inspections conducted between March 2009 and April 2009, FDA

determined Evanger’s was not operating in compliance with the mandatory

requirements and conditions of the Temporary Emergency Permit.

“The FDA is stopping Evanger's ability to ship pet food in interstate

commerce,” said Dr. Bernadette Dunham. “Today’s enforcement action sends a

strong message to manufacturers of pet food that we will take whatever

action necessary to keep unsafe products from reaching consumers.”

In order for Evanger's to resume shipping in interstate commerce, the

company must document that corrective actions and processing procedures have

been implemented to ensure that the finished product will not present a

health hazard.

Botulism is a powerful toxin that affects the nervous system and can be

fatal. The disease has been documented in dogs and cats. Signs of botulism

in animals are progressive muscle paralysis, disturbed vision, difficulty in

chewing and swallowing, and progressive weakness to the body. Death is

usually due to paralysis of the heart or the muscles used in breathing.

While FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition is responsible for

regulating all human and animal LACF processing, FDA's Center for Veterinary

Medicine has authority over animal feed and foods. The two centers are

collaborating on this enforcement action.

**Furbaby's Mommie** · 06-13-2009, 12:21 AM

Thank goodness I don't use it. Thanks for the post.

**CeeCee's Mom** · 06-13-2009, 12:30 AM

Yikes...the person I bought Rain from sent Evangers pet food and I have been mixing it with CeeCee's food to wean her off of it.....it is in the garbage as soon as I type this!!!!!

**Ladysmom** · 06-13-2009, 12:34 AM

Yikes! I am really glad I have to homecook for Lady. I don't know if any commercial pet food is safe anymore.

**Toby's Mom** · 06-13-2009, 12:34 AM

Does it ever stop?

**Purple-peep** · 06-13-2009, 12:50 AM

Thank you for posting this!

I think the people who make this crap, should be forced to eat it

**dwerten** · 06-13-2009, 12:53 AM

lol i strongly agree

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Thank you for posting this!

I think the people who make this crap, should be forced to eat it

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**3Maltmom** · 06-13-2009, 03:05 AM

QUOTE (Purple-peep @ Jun 12 2009, 10:50 PM)

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I think the people who make this crap, should be forced to eat it

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I agree

**kathym** · 06-13-2009, 07:31 AM

QUOTE (Purple-peep @ Jun 12 2009, 11:50 PM)

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Thank you for posting this!

I think the people who make this crap, should be forced to eat it

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A nice big bowl full!!!

Nikki's Mom · 06-13-2009, 11:50 AM

Oh, sheesh, I keep a case of it for emergencies if I can't home cook for Nikki. It's going in the dumpster. For emergencies, Nikki will get scrambled eggs and canned (people food) chicken or salmon, if I am too sick to cook for her.

06-12-2009, 11:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
dwerten Maltese Guru Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 4,484	http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEv...s/ucm166265.htm Here is the full text: FDA Suspends Temporary Emergency Permit of Pet Food Maker June 12, 2009 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today it was suspending the temporary Emergency Permit issued to Evanger's Dog & Cat Food Co., Inc. Evanger's, operating in Wheeling, Illinois, deviated from the prescribed process, equipment, product shipment, and recordkeeping requirements in the production of the company's thermally processed low acid canned food (LACF) products. The deviations in their processes and documentation could result in under-processed pet foods, which can allow the survival and growth of Clostridium botulinum (C. botulinum), a bacterium that causes botulism in some animals as well as in humans. In April 2008, Evanger’s was issued an “Order of Need for Emergency Permit” after the agency determined that the company had failed to meet the regulatory requirements to process a product that does not present a health risk. In June, 2008, FDA issued Evanger’s a temporary Emergency Permit. During inspections conducted between March 2009 and April 2009, FDA determined Evanger’s was not operating in compliance with the mandatory requirements and conditions of the Temporary Emergency Permit. “The FDA is stopping Evanger's ability to ship pet food in interstate commerce,” said Dr. Bernadette Dunham. “Today’s enforcement action sends a strong message to manufacturers of pet food that we will take whatever action necessary to keep unsafe products from reaching consumers.” In order for Evanger's to resume shipping in interstate commerce, the company must document that corrective actions and processing procedures have been implemented to ensure that the finished product will not present a health hazard. Botulism is a powerful toxin that affects the nervous system and can be fatal. The disease has been documented in dogs and cats. Signs of botulism in animals are progressive muscle paralysis, disturbed vision, difficulty in chewing and swallowing, and progressive weakness to the body. Death is usually due to paralysis of the heart or the muscles used in breathing. While FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition is responsible for regulating all human and animal LACF processing, FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine has authority over animal feed and foods. The two centers are collaborating on this enforcement action. __________________

06-13-2009, 12:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
Furbaby's Mommie Maltese Guru Name: Dee Dog's Name: Shoni Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 4,892	Thank goodness I don't use it. Thanks for the post. __________________

06-13-2009, 12:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
CeeCee's Mom Maltese Guru Name: Dianne Dog's Name: CeeCee (Jacob Maltese) Rain (Bonnie's Angel) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southeastern United States Posts: 10,094	Yikes...the person I bought Rain from sent Evangers pet food and I have been mixing it with CeeCee's food to wean her off of it.....it is in the garbage as soon as I type this!!!!! __________________

06-13-2009, 12:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ladysmom Maltese Guru Name: Marj Dog's Name: Bailey and Lady at the Bridge Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 15,060	Yikes! I am really glad I have to homecook for Lady. I don't know if any commercial pet food is safe anymore. __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/pages/MLadys...s/182366213341

06-13-2009, 12:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
Toby's Mom Maltese Guru Name: Nicole Dog's Name: Toby Nero Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chicagoland Area Posts: 5,653	Does it ever stop? __________________

06-13-2009, 12:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
Purple-peep Maltese Guru Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 730	Thank you for posting this! I think the people who make this crap, should be forced to eat it __________________ (Libby-Lu) and (Effie)

06-13-2009, 11:50 AM	#10 (permalink)
Nikki's Mom Maltese Guru Name: Suzan Dog's Name: Keiko & Nikki Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 6,250	Oh, sheesh, I keep a case of it for emergencies if I can't home cook for Nikki. It's going in the dumpster. For emergencies, Nikki will get scrambled eggs and canned (people food) chicken or salmon, if I am too sick to cook for her.

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