Halo Pet Foods

Following the September 2008 pet food recall for Pedigree and several other brands, dog and cat owners are left with many questions about the pet food recall, like "I threw away the dog food bag, so how do I know if the bag was among those recalled?" and "What should I do with my bag of recalled pet food?" This article will answer some of these frequently asked questions surrounding pet food recalls.

Q. How can I find out if my cat's or dog's food has been recalled?

A. Visiting the pet food manufacturer's website is a great way to stay up-to-date on indvidual pet food recalls.The manufacturer's website will have information on the reason for the recall, the package size for the food included in the recall, and information on the retailers who are selling the recalled food.

Q. My dog's food has been recalled. What should I do with the food?

A. If a food is recalled, pet owners should stop feeding the food. Place dry food inside a garbage bag (double bagged) and return the food to the store where it was purchased. Even without a receipt or original packaging, stores will usually provide a refund or store credit. In some cases, the store is even required to provide a refund for recalled pet food. It's recommended that pet owners print out a copy of the recall information and bring it along when returning the food, as the particular store employee may not be familiar with the recall.