The treats being recalled were discovered to have traces of antibiotics not approved for use in the United States. These treats are marketed under the brand names Breathies, Happy Heart, Happy Hips, Mellow Mut, Shape Up, Veggie Life, Vitality, and Vitakitty. The antibiotics discovered were Sulfaclovine, Tilmicosin, Trimethoprim, Enrofloxacin, and Sulfamethoxazole.
Families can contact Dogswell for a refund at 888-559-8833, Monday - Friday, 8AM to 5PM.
According to Healing Springs, "Apparently, Dogswell LLC has been aware of the potential for illicit antibiotics in these treats since January 2013. In January, the diligence of the NYSDAM led to the recalls in six popular pet treat brands.
"In January 2013, Dogswell, LLC upgraded their internal testing procedures to ensure their foreign sources were not using antibiotics illegal in U.S. food, and the company assures the public that all products with a best by date after January 28, 2015 do not contain illicit antibiotics. Every batch of Dogswell product is tested for melamine, bacteria and other contaminants previously associated with dangerous Chinese imports.
"The company has offered no comment on why they did not use their upgraded procedures to test products already put on the market or why they waited until getting caught by the NYSDAM to issue a recall." (see entire comment by Healingn Springs on their Facebook page link here)
Families can contact Dogswell for a refund at 888-559-8833, Monday - Friday, 8AM to 5PM.
According to Healing Springs, "Apparently, Dogswell LLC has been aware of the potential for illicit antibiotics in these treats since January 2013. In January, the diligence of the NYSDAM led to the recalls in six popular pet treat brands.
"In January 2013, Dogswell, LLC upgraded their internal testing procedures to ensure their foreign sources were not using antibiotics illegal in U.S. food, and the company assures the public that all products with a best by date after January 28, 2015 do not contain illicit antibiotics. Every batch of Dogswell product is tested for melamine, bacteria and other contaminants previously associated with dangerous Chinese imports.
"The company has offered no comment on why they did not use their upgraded procedures to test products already put on the market or why they waited until getting caught by the NYSDAM to issue a recall." (see entire comment by Healingn Springs on their Facebook page link here)
