Nature's Deli Chicken Jerky Dog Treats Recall

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Kasel Associated Industries Recalls Nature's Deli Chicken Jerky Dog Treats Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk

  Kasel Associated Industries of Denver, CO is voluntarily recalling its NATURE'S DELI CHICKEN JERKY DOG TREATS product because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can sicken animals that eat these products and humans are at risk for salmonella poisoning from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the pet products or any surfaces exposed to these products.Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these symptoms after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has any of these signs, please contact your veterinarian.The recalled Chicken Jerky Dog Treats were distributed to 57 Sam's Club locations in the following states: CO,IA,ID,IL,KS,MO,MT,NE,OK,SD,UT and WY.The product comes in a clear plastic bag with the Nature's Deli logo containing 2.5 lbs chicken jerky marked with UPC bar code 647263800208. Kasel Industries is recalling lot number BEST BY 091913 DEN because this lot code tested positive through analysis by the FDA.No illnesses have been reported to date in animals or humans in connection with this product.The recall was the result of a routine sampling by the FDA that revealed finished products contained the Salmonella bacteria. The company has ceased distribution of any lots that have possible contamination of the bacteria. No other products made by Kasel Associated Industries are included in the recall of 2.5 lbs packages of Chicken Jerky Dog Treats.Consumers who have purchased the 2.5 lbs packages of Chicken Jerky Dog Treats are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Kasel Associated Industries at (800) 218-4417 Monday thru Friday from 7am to 5pm MDT.

Are You Voting For A Dog Or Cat In Purina's Debate

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 Cats Or Dogs: Which Is America's Favorite Pet? Purina® Teams Up With Sports Greats Terry Bradshaw And Howie Long To Settle The Age-old Debate

       

Purina® Asks Pet Owners to Cast Their Vote to Declare America as a Cat or Dog Nation; Will Donate $1 per Vote up to $100,000 to Support Animal-Assisted Therapy

 Are you a cat person or a dog person? Purina is calling all pet owners, pet lovers and anyone else who's ever enjoyed the presence of a cat or a dog to join in "America's Pet Debate" and help settle the age old cats versus dog debate, once and for all. America's Pet Debate is an opportunity for pet owners to come together for a fun, lighthearted discussion of cats versus dogs ultimately celebrating what makes each species so great. The initiative will help to raise money for Pet Partners' Veterans Programs to provide animal-assisted therapy for America's military veterans.  

 Even NFL football legends, Terry Bradshaw, a devoted dog person, and Howie Long, a committed cat owner, have declared where they stand in the debate to raise awareness of the benefits of pet ownership and encourage Americans to vote for their favorite pet to help raise funds to support Pet Partners' Veterans Programs.

From now until Nov. 8, 2012, Americans can vote for Team Cat or Team Dog at www.AmericasPetDebate.com orFacebook/AmericsPetDebate. For each vote cast in America's Pet Debate, Purina will donate $1, up to $100,000, to Pet Partners' Veteran Programs (limit one vote per person per day for all voting channels combined). The donation will help fund Pet Partners pet therapy teams for U.S. veterans by providing the mental, physical and emotional support of cats and dogs through animal-assisted therapy.Purina will proudly declare America as a cat or dog nation on Nov. 9, 2012."Dogs have been a part of my life since my earliest childhood memories – I can't imagine coming home and not having at least one dog greet me. Everyday, I enjoy the companionship and fun that comes with owning dogs," said Bradshaw. "A pet provides immeasurable support and comfort to people and asks for little in return."While Bradshaw and Long hotly debate whether America is a cat or a dog country, both are on the same side with Purina in its support of Pet Partners' Veteran Programs."As an owner of four pets, including two cats, JoBu and Lucky, I've experienced firsthand the many benefits of owning a pet. My family and I rescued our cats when they were just kittens and gave them a safe home. Our cats have given us a lot back – they like you every day no matter what – even if you've had a bad day," said Long. "I'm proud to partner with American's Pet Debate to help drive votes and raise money to provide animal-assisted therapy to U.S. military veterans."After you cast your vote for Team Cat or Team Dog, campaign for your species and join the conversation about the benefits of pet ownership on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram using the hashtags #VoteCat, #VoteDog or #PetDebate. Purina invites pet owners to share pictures, advice, tips and pet ownership stories. If you're unsure about which team to vote for, you can take a brief quiz to determine whether Team Cat or Team Dog is right for you."America's Pet Debate is a fun break from some of the more serious issues that we face everyday and allows us to take some time to explore the joyful reality of owning a pet," said Brenda Bax, director of the Purina Pet Acquisition Team. "The program also lets pet owners to support the needs of America's military veterans by helping them connect with a dog or a cat via animal-assisted therapy for mental, physical and emotional rehabilitation."Benefits of Pet OwnershipNo matter which side of the debate you lean towards, Purina knows that for the 62 percent¹ of Americans who share their homes with a cat or dog, their lives are better for it. Studies about the benefits of pet ownership show that:

• Owning a pet reduces blood pressure and lowers risks of heart disease²
• Pets have been shown to lower stress and anxiety,³ and they help their owners to be more fit and active⁴
• Through animal-assisted therapy, cats and dogs can also aid in physical and emotional rehabilitation efforts^5,6

America's a Pet Country: Pet Ownership Statistics

• Americans own approximately 86.4 million cats¹
• Thirty-three percent of Americans are cat owners and 52 percent of those people own more than one cat¹
• There are approximately 78.2 million owned dogs in America¹
• Thirty-nine percent of Americans own dogs, and while 60 percent own just own one dog, 28 percent own two dogs and 12 percent have three or more dogs¹

For additional information, please visit www.americaspetdebate.com.About Nestle Purina The North American headquarters for Nestle Purina PetCare is located at Checkerboard Square in St. Louis, Mo., whereRalston Purina was founded more than a century ago. Nestle Purina PetCare promotes responsible pet care, humane education, community involvement and the positive bond between people and their pets. One of the leading global players in the pet food industry, Nestle Purina PetCare is part of the Swiss-based Nestle S.A. – the world's largest food company.About Pet Partners Pet Partners, established in Portland as Delta Society in 1977, is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to improving human health and enriching lives through positive connections with therapy, service and companion animals. The organization's Therapy Animal Program trains and evaluates volunteer therapy animal teams. Its Service Animal Program provides information and resources for people with disabilities who are considering getting a service dog or who are currently partnered with a service dog, and its Companion Animal Program educates individuals and families on the ways companion animals can improve health and well-being in everyday life. Each year, Pet Partners' 11,000 therapy animal teams visit more than 1 million people across the United States and in 14 other countries. For more information, visit www.petpartners.org.Beginning at 12:00:00 p.m. CT on 9/17/12 and ending at 11:59:59 a.m. CT on 11/8/12, or when the maximum aggregate donation of $100,000 is reached, whichever comes first, Nestle Purina PetCare Company ("Purina") will donate $1.00 to Pet Partners for every vote submitted to America's Pet Debate. Limit 1 vote per person/e-mail address, per day. Valid in the 50 U.S. states and D.C. Must be 18+. Void where prohibited.Sources:

1. American Pet Products Association 2011-2012 National Pet Owners Survey
2. Developing a Physiology of Inclusion: Recognizing the Health Benefits of Animal Companions. Lynch, James, PhD,http://petpartners.org/document.doc?id=114
3. Stress in Pet Owners and Non-Pet Owners. Kraus, Jill. http://petpartners.org/page.aspx?pid=333
4. Owners And Pets Exercising Together (OPET): Study Design And Biopsychosocial Descriptors Of Dogs And Their Owners.Goodie, Jeffrey; Wilson, Cindy C.; Stephens, Mark; Byers, Christopher G.; Olsen, Cara; Netting, F. Ellen; Yonemura, Mary; McCune, Sandra. Annals of Behavioral Medicine. 2010 Apr; 39, Supplement 1: 33-33.
5. Benefits of Animal-Assisted Therapy at a Veterinarian School. Linder, Deborah, Tufts Veterinarian School, 2009,http://petpartners.org/page.aspx?pid=333
6. The Human-Companion Animal Bond: How Humans Benefit. Friedmann, Erika; Son, Heesook. Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice. 2009 Mar; 39(2): 293-326.

SOURCE Purina

Nature's Recipe Oven Baked Biscuits Recall

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Nature's Recipe Voluntarily Recalls Nature's Recipe Oven Baked Biscuits With Real Chicken Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

 Nature’s Recipe brand is voluntarily recalling a limited supply of Nature’s Recipe® Oven Baked Biscuits with Real Chicken, manufactured in one of its U.S. production facilities. This is being done as a precautionary measure, as the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products. 
Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some, or all, of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected, but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

No pet or consumer illnesses from this product have been reported to date. However, because of its commitment to safety and quality, the Company is conducting a voluntary recall of this product.

The potentially affected lots of Nature’s Recipe Oven Baked Biscuits with Real Chicken were distributed nationally, primarily through pet specialty retailers.

Nature’s Recipe Oven Baked Biscuits with Real Chicken is sold in 19-ounce stand-up resealable pouches. The product affected by this recall is identified below and has the following "Best If Used By" dates:

Lot Code:	UPC Code:	Size:	Product Name/Description:	Best If Used By Date:
2199TP	30521 51549	19-ounces	Nature’s Recipe Oven Baked Biscuits with Real Chicken	10 11 13
2200TP	30521 51549	19-ounces	Nature’s Recipe Oven Baked Biscuits with Real Chicken	10 12 13

Product and product lots that do not appear on the list above are not subject to this recall.
Consumers who have purchased the above lots of Nature’s Recipe Oven Baked Biscuits with Real Chicken should stop feeding the product and discard immediately.  For further information about the recall and for instructions on obtaining replacement product, consumers can use the Contact Us form at www.naturesrecipe.com or call the Consumer Hotline, 24 hours a day, at 800-237-3856.About Nature’s Recipe® 
Nature’s Recipe®, a brand of Del Monte Foods, markets a complete line of natural dog food and treats and recently introduced a line of natural cat food.  Nature’s Recipe® has been making better pet food where “Every Ingredient Counts® ” for more than 30 years.  For additional information about Nature’s Recipe®, visitwww.naturesrecipe.com.  

Save on Hill's Science Diet pet food

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When it comes to pet nutrition, Hill's Science Diet is a terrific brand, especially their veterinary diets. And if you are a pet owner with a special diet pet, you know how pricey food can get. To help save money be sure to check out these great coupons.


Right now they have several great coupons available, including:

$5 off any bag of Hill's Science Diet dry dog food
$5 off any bag of Hill's Science Diet dry cat food
Mail-in rebate for Hill's Science Diet Ideal Balance dog or cat food
$6 off your purchase of z/d, d/d, or Hypoallergenic Treats
$7 off your first purchase of Prescription Diet j/d for dogs or cats
$7 off your purchase of Prescription Diet c/d Multicare cat food
$7 off your purchase of Prescription Diet w/d, r/d or m/d for Weight management
$7 off your purchase of Prescription Diet i/d dog or cat food

These coupons change periodically, so check back for new and exciting offers!

Cat's Pride Light & Fresh unscented cat litter on clearance at Price Chopper

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Yesterday while out doing my usual coupon shopping I came across this great deal at Price Chopper in New England. Cat's Pride Light & Fresh unscented cat litter on clearance for $6.07, originally $12.29. Pair that with a manufactor's coupon for $1 off any Cat's Pride cat litter (exp. 12/31) and score a box for $5.07! There is also a printable $1 off coupon on Cat's Pride Facebook page for "liking" them. This was the box of litter, not the jug.

This deal was not tagged in the store. I found out when I was checking out at the register and the item rang in for the clearance price. Just a reminder that this deal may vary from store to store, but if you use clay litter I would definitely check out your local Price Chopper!

Novica's Holiday Gift Guide

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Need a last minute gift to give to someone? Novica has a great online gift finder to help you find unique gifts for anyone on your list. You can even chose from categories like romantic, animal lover, etc. I love how you can find gifts based on your personality now. It's a great way to chose something for an acquaintance or even your best friend!
What I ended up picking for myself was a beautiful cotton skirt tht was so comfortable, I was tempted to sleep in it! It was handmade in Thailand and really is a cute fashion statement. I've been wearing it a lot lately and I've gotten a lot of compliments so I'm very pleased!

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The Wintertime Cold Sore Blues

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I hate when I feel a cold sore coming on. Especially when something important is coming up like a big day out or even worse, pictures. I always know when a cold sore is coming because my lips get really sore a few days before. Almost like I bit them in my sleep. So when I feel a cold sore coming on, I always use Abreva because it's the only thing that works for me. It helps my cold sores disappear before they even come out.

Usually the wintertime isn't a friend for me because I get cold sores like crazy. My husband gets them worse than me, but he gets his during the summer oddly enough. So when it's winter, I get mine and I hate them. But the only thing I usually do is keep Abreva in stock in the house. It really is worth the money because it works so well and I've always been very impressed with it.

Of course, just in the nick of time my husband got a cold sore too this past weekend. It was almost like clockwork. And he never gets them in the winter either. He actually got two; one on his top lip and one on the bottom. And when he gets them, he's very self concious. He won't even leave the house until they're gone! Talk about cabin fever!

So when he raided the bathroom looking for something to put on his aching lips, he found the Abreva I had stored away just in case. He used it and both his cold sores were gone in about 3 days. I could actually barely see them on the 3rd so now he's finally smiling again!

Do you get cold sores? What usually triggers them for you? Is it cold weather or hot weather?

If you're like me and get cold sores in the winter, then maybe you should check out Abreva the next time you're in the store. Or maybe you can buy it online with this $25 Amazon GC giveaway below!

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What I Woke Up To After Surgery

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This past month was a nightmare for me. No, it wasn't because of the terribly long lines in stores because of the holidays; it was because of my toe. Not many people can say they have problems with their toes but my big toes are not my friends. For the past year, I've been having such problems with them that it's caused me not to wear shoes at times. So I finally bit the bullet and went to a podiatrist last week. So when I arrived in my slippers he checked my feet and told me the lovely news that I needed surgery on my one toe.

Oh what fun. Wait, there's more!

I had my surgery last week right before the holidays too. So when I went to have the surgery, my whole family was there to make sure I would be alright. And it's a good thing they came too because I had some sort of reaction to the numbing medicine I got.

Well, after I got the medicine, I got really woozy and didn't really realize anything until it was all said and done. Then I remember my husband helping me to sit in the car and take me home eventually. Well once I got home, I was still very woozy so when I went to take off my slippers, I noticed that my toe was actually looking back at me.

This is what I saw:


When I asked the doctor about it a few days later, he told me now my toe is a happy toe. Very sweet sentiment, but note to doctor:
"Never draw a face on someone's bandage without telling them - especially when they're drugged up on anesthetics."

Needless to say, when I screamed and my family came to see what happened, they just laughed at me and my poor happy toe. Oh yeah, and Mary named my toe Beethoven.

I'm so glad last week is over...

Save on Hill's Science Diet pet food

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When it comes to pet nutrition, Hill's Science Diet is a terrific brand, especially their veterinary diets. And if you are a pet owner with a special diet pet, you know how pricey food can get. To help save money be sure to check out these great coupons.


Right now they have several great coupons available, including:

$5 off any bag of Hill's Science Diet dry dog food
$5 off any bag of Hill's Science Diet dry cat food
Mail-in rebate for Hill's Science Diet Ideal Balance dog or cat food
$6 off your purchase of z/d, d/d, or Hypoallergenic Treats
$7 off your first purchase of Prescription Diet j/d for dogs or cats
$7 off your purchase of Prescription Diet c/d Multicare cat food
$7 off your purchase of Prescription Diet w/d, r/d or m/d for Weight management
$7 off your purchase of Prescription Diet i/d dog or cat food

These coupons change periodically, so check back for new and exciting offers!

Cat's Pride Light & Fresh unscented cat litter on clearance at Price Chopper

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Yesterday while out doing my usual coupon shopping I came across this great deal at Price Chopper in New England. Cat's Pride Light & Fresh unscented cat litter on clearance for $6.07, originally $12.29. Pair that with a manufactor's coupon for $1 off any Cat's Pride cat litter (exp. 12/31) and score a box for $5.07! There is also a printable $1 off coupon on Cat's Pride Facebook page for "liking" them. This was the box of litter, not the jug.

This deal was not tagged in the store. I found out when I was checking out at the register and the item rang in for the clearance price. Just a reminder that this deal may vary from store to store, but if you use clay litter I would definitely check out your local Price Chopper!

County Executive David R. Craig Announces Priorities for Remaining Two Years of his Term

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Working to build a brighter future for Harford County (Bel Air, MD) - - Harford County Executive David R. Craig has announced the top priorities for his Administration during his final two years as county executive. The County Executive’s priorities include items which will help improve the quality of life for the citizens and better prepare Harford County for the future. The two-year program of priorities includes improvements in education, public works, public safety, land use, assistance to community agencies, information technology, and the county workforce. Read more...

2013-14 Teacher of the Year Nomination Packets Now Available

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HCPS, as well as 23 other public school systems in the state, will participate in the 2013-14 Maryland Teacher of the Year program. As in the past, any full-time classroom, resource or media teacher who spends the majority of their time teaching is eligible; school counselors are ineligible to participate. Teachers who intend to retire during 2013-14 are not eligible to be Teacher of the Year. Read more...

Harford County Public School Teacher Receives $25,000 Milken Educator Award

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Milken Family Foundation continues tradition of recognizing and rewarding outstanding educators with national honor and $25,000 cash awards BALTIMORE, MD - When 5th grade Reading Specialist Lauren Hunter attended the assembly at William Paca/Old Post Road Elementary School this morning, she had no idea that she was the guest of honor and that she would be the one Maryland teacher who would ultimately walk away with a $25,000 cash award. Surprised before students, faculty, staff, and elected officials at the Harford County public school, she accepted the National Milken Award from the Milken Family Foundation and Maryland State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lillian M. Lowery. Mrs. Hunter, a Reading Specialist for eight years where her students continually show high levels of growth and advancement each year, is free to use the cash prize in any manner she chooses. Read more...

Save on Hill's Science Diet pet food

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When it comes to pet nutrition, Hill's Science Diet is a terrific brand, especially their veterinary diets. And if you are a pet owner with a special diet pet, you know how pricey food can get. To help save money be sure to check out these great coupons.


Right now they have several great coupons available, including:

$5 off any bag of Hill's Science Diet dry dog food
$5 off any bag of Hill's Science Diet dry cat food
Mail-in rebate for Hill's Science Diet Ideal Balance dog or cat food
$6 off your purchase of z/d, d/d, or Hypoallergenic Treats
$7 off your first purchase of Prescription Diet j/d for dogs or cats
$7 off your purchase of Prescription Diet c/d Multicare cat food
$7 off your purchase of Prescription Diet w/d, r/d or m/d for Weight management
$7 off your purchase of Prescription Diet i/d dog or cat food

These coupons change periodically, so check back for new and exciting offers!

Cat's Pride Light & Fresh unscented cat litter on clearance at Price Chopper

To contact us Click HERE
Yesterday while out doing my usual coupon shopping I came across this great deal at Price Chopper in New England. Cat's Pride Light & Fresh unscented cat litter on clearance for $6.07, originally $12.29. Pair that with a manufactor's coupon for $1 off any Cat's Pride cat litter (exp. 12/31) and score a box for $5.07! There is also a printable $1 off coupon on Cat's Pride Facebook page for "liking" them. This was the box of litter, not the jug.

This deal was not tagged in the store. I found out when I was checking out at the register and the item rang in for the clearance price. Just a reminder that this deal may vary from store to store, but if you use clay litter I would definitely check out your local Price Chopper!