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By the way, the supposed “batch codes” of 1157, 1159 and 1161 don’t mean what most people think they do. These specific number sequences have frequently appeared on the bottom of Friskies cans — for years now. Cause: Potential for salmonella. Announcement: Company press release dated June 27, 2011 ( archived here). What was recalled: Friskies Grillers Blend dry cat food, 3.15 lb. and 16 lb. bags, Production Code #10381083 06, best by August 2012.
Feldstein, Mary Jo. “When It Comes to Making Pet Food … It’s Dog Eat Dog. St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Jan. 14, 2005. C1. They also offer seven varieties of kibble, which are all quite similar. This company has come far since the 1950s and now provides just about every sort of food you may want to provide your feline. Does Friskies Use Quality Ingredients?Nestlé Purina PetCare says it places an emphasis on quality and safety throughout every step of food production, from sourcing of ingredients to processing and distribution. Salmon: Meat By-Products, Salmon, Water, Poultry By-Products, Fish, Rice, Artificial And Natural Flavors, Guar Gum, Tricalcium Phosphate, Added Color, Minerals [Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Potassium Iodide], Salt, Mono And Dicalcium Phosphate, Vitamins [Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Niacin (Vitamin B-3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Vitamin A Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Biotin (Vitamin B-7), Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9), Vitamin D-3 Supplement], Carrageenan, Red 3, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Sodium Nitrite (To Promote Color Retention). E605818. Meat and bone meal occurs as the seventh ingredient, but this is considered low-quality meat. This formula is also relatively low in protein and fat. These are the two main macronutrients felines need, so it is a bit strange that this recipe is low in those two nutrients.
ALL written to advise; you must review your Quality Control procedures to avoid more loss of business and the good reputation Purina once had in my business. Friskies Tender & Crunchy Combo Dry Cat Food is another popular dry food by this company. Many people state that their cats love this cat food, which is why it is so popular. It does appear to be quite tasty for felines, at the very least. However, the ingredients are pretty sub-par.
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Nestlé Purina Recalls Limited Number of Dry Cat Food Bags Due to a Potential Health Risk (Shipped Only to Colorado, Idaho and Oregon).” Nestlé Purina. June 27, 2011. Archived at https://www.petful.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2011_NestlePurinaRecallsLimitedNumber.pdf. Ocean Whitefish: Ocean Whitefish, Poultry By-Products, Meat By-Products, Liver, Water, Fish, Tuna, Rice, Artificial And Natural Flavors, Guar Gum, Added Color, Minerals [Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Potassium Iodide], Vitamins [Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Niacin (Vitamin B-3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Vitamin A Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Biotin (Vitamin B-7), Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9), Vitamin D-3 Supplement], Salt, Carrageenan, Mono And Dicalcium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Taurine. D605618.
Who Is ConsumerAffairs.com Really Advocating For?” Nov. 14, 2016. Truth in Advertising. https://www.truthinadvertising.org/consumer-affairs-com/. As of late 2019, the 13 oz. size cans of Friskies have been discontinued. The cat food is still available for sale in 5.5 oz. cans. Has Friskies Ever Been Recalled?Kittens: Kittens generally nibble solid food at 3-4 weeks of age. Keep moistened Purina Friskies available to these kittens at all times. After weaning (at 6-8 weeks of age), kittens will normally eat dry or moistened food at will. If water is added, use no more than one part warm (not hot) liquid to three parts Purina Friskies, changing frequently to ensure freshness. In 1992, the Friskies pet food division was established as a Nestlé SA subsidiary called Friskies Petcare Company Inc., with headquarters in Glendale, California.