WASHINGTON, Mar. 16, 2007 – The Pet Food Institute issued the following statement in response to today’s announcement of a recall of some wet pet food products manufactured by Menu Foods:

Member company Menu Foods and by the Food and Drug Administration have announced a recall of some wet pet food products. Only wet food labeled “Cuts in Gravy” and manufactured by Menu Foods is affected by the recall.

DRY PET FOOD OF ANY BRAND IS NOT AFFECTED.

Like the manufacturers of human food, the members of the Pet Food Institute take extreme measures to ensure the quality and safety of their products. In the event of a quality or safety concern, our members take proactive action. In this instance the manufacturer has taken steps to remove all “Cuts and Gravy” products that they produce from the stream of commerce and is communicating essential information to consumers in both a timely and helpful manner. It is because of this commitment to quality and safety that U.S. pet food products set the industry standard globally.

About the Recall:
The recall is limited to “cuts and gravy” style cat and dog food in cans and pouches manufactured by Menu Foods between December 3, 2006 and March 6, 2007. The Recalled Cat Product Information is located at www.menufoods.com/recall/product_cat.html. The Recalled Dog Product Information is located at www.menufoods.com/recall/product_dog.html. For more information on the recall go to www.menufoods.com/recall.

This posting gives a detailed listing of the code dates and product names which the company has asked that you do not use.

Please call (802) 828-6531 if you need help determining if your pet food has been recalled.

Remember ONLY wet “chunks in gravy” foods are involved in this recall.