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How to Respond to a Dog Food Recall. Keep your dog happy and healthy; follow these steps
to make sure their kibble is yummy and safe. You will need Internet access Dog and food.
Step 1. Check for recalled food and treats on a regular basis. Visit the FDA or the Humane
Society websites for a list, at humanesociety.org or fda.gov. Join the Humane Society Community
on their site. The Pet of the Week Newsletter will inform you of any new recalls. Step 2.
Stop feeding your pet the food immediately. Make sure that none of the food is left out
where your pet could get into it accidentally. Step 3. Return the food to the store where
you purchased it. Step 4. Contact your veterinarian immediately if your dog has already eaten
the recalled food, even if your dog does not appear ill. Provide your vet with details,
such as the last time you fed your pet, or amounts you fed your pet. Have all the recall
information available. Step 5. Contact your Consumer Complaint Coordinator if your pet
is ill or has died from any recalled food. Each state has their own Complaint Coordinator
-- a list of phone numbers is posted at fda.gov. Know that in the future, you have the resources
to select food that is safe for your pet. Did you know Consumers spent over $15 billion
on pet food in 2006.