Well it is about time!! Thank you for sharing this.




At 01:19 PM 12/4/02 -0500, you wrote:

> > Pesticides Recalled After Killing Cats
> >
> > WASHINGTON, DC, December 2, 2002 (ENS) - Thousands of illnesses and
> > deaths in cats and kittens have led to a recall of some flea and tick
> > products, along with new warning labels and other protective measures.
> > The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said last week that
> > safety concerns stemming from use of two flea and tick control
> > products for cats and kittens, led the agency to persuade the Hartz
> > Mountain Corp. to enact measures to reduce potential risks to pets
> > from using these products.
> >
> > Under an agreement with the EPA, Hartz has ceased the sale and
> > distribution of Hartz Advanced Care Brand Flea and Tick Drops Plus for
> > Cats and Kittens and Hartz Advanced Care Brand Once-a-Month Flea and
> > Tick Drops for Cats and Kittens. The company will recall these
> > products, and repackage and re-label its existing stock of the
> > pesticides to educate consumers about their risks.
> >
> > To continue to evaluate safety concerns for cats, the EPA is also
> > requiring Hartz to submit an additional animal safety study conducted
> > by an independent laboratory, and to submit additional quarterly
> > reports specific to cats, summarizing any incidents of toxic effects
> > from Hertz products.
> >
> > The EPA sought the agreement after investigating thousands of
> > incidents where pets suffered adverse effects from the products.
> > Complaints included minor problems such as skin irritation or hair
> > loss at the application site to more serious effects on the nervous
> > system, such as tremors, convulsions and sometimes death.
> >
> > The relabeled products, which will start appearing on store shelves
> > over the next several months, will include stronger precautionary
> > statements and use directions. Under the revised use directions,
> > application of the products will be limited to a single spot applied
> > on the back of the animal's head, reducing the likelihood that the cat
> > will lick and ingest the chemical.
> >
> > The new labels will also direct users to consult with a veterinarian
> > before use of these products on debilitated, aged, medicated, pregnant
> > or nursing animals, or animals known to be sensitive to pesticides.
> > The labels will advise that cats should be monitored after application
> > of the product and if any adverse symptoms are observed, the animal
> > should be washed with mild soap and rinsed with water and evaluated by
> > a veterinarian.
> >
> > The EPA is also requiring Hartz to conduct a consumer education
> > program, which will include a web site, direct mail campaign to pet
> > owners, pet stores and veterinarians on the new safety improvements.
> > If consumers choose to return either of the two Hartz products, the
> > company is expected to exchange it for the relabeled product or refund
> > the purchase price.
> >
> > The company is also required to improve labeling on individual tubes
> > of the affected products to help ensure consumers are using them
> > correctly.
> >
> > For more information on the EPA's action, visit:
> > http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/citizens/hartzq_a.htm
> >
> > For information regarding the product recovery and label improvements,
> > consumers may contact Hartz by phone at: 800- 275-1414.
> >
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