Mars Petcare is recalling the 50-pound variety of its Red Flannel-brand Large Breed Adult Formula Dry Dog Food due to salmonella risk. The Red Flannel dog food recall specifically covers only Pennsylvania. The salmonella risk applies to cats, dogs as well as to humans.

Krasdale Gravy dry dog food sold in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania has also been recalled by Mars Petcare. The Krasdale Gravy brand dry dog food is also being recalled because of a potential salmonella contamination. For complete details click here News for cats and dogs - NEW RECALL: Krasdale Gravy Dog Food Recalled By Mars Petcare

And, in another story, the Associated Press is reporting that tests of two Chinese brands of dog food treats sold at Wal-Mart stores found traces of melamine. Wal-Mart pulled two China-made dog treats from their shelves: Chicken Jerky Strips from Import-Pingyang Pet Product Co. and Chicken Jerky from Bestros Trading. Click here for more information News for cats and dogs - BREAKING NEWS: Melamine Found In Wal-Mart Bestros Chicken Jerky Strips For Dogs and additional links to this story.

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