The Blue Buffalo Company

BLUE BUFFALO COMPANY, LTD ISSUES NATIONWIDE RECALL OF "BLUE" CANNED DOG FOODS, "BLUE SPA SELECT" CANNED CAT FOODS AND "BLUE" DOG TREATS
APRIL 27, 2007

Blue Buffalo Company, Ltd, Wilton, CT, is initiating a nationwide recall of all canned dog foods sold under its "BLUE" dog food brand, all canned cat food sold under its "BLUE Spa Select" cat food brand, and all dog treats sold under its "BLUE" dog food brand. The Company is taking this voluntary action after learning that the FDA has confirmed the presence of melamine, a substance not approved for use in food, in rice protein concentrate used by the contract manufacturer in the production of some of these products.

It should be noted the "BLUE" canned dog and cat food products were not formulated or labeled to contain rice protein concentrate, and that the manufacturer added the rice protein concentrate to these products without Blue Buffalo Company's knowledge or consent. The FDA investigation into the unauthorized inclusion of the rice protein in Blue Buffalo's products is ongoing.

Consumers who have any of the "BLUE" can dog foods, "Blue Spa Select" can cat foods, or "BLUE"dog treats that are being recalled should stop using the products immediately, and return any unused or partially used products to the retailer where they were purchased, for a full refund.

Blue Buffalo has not received any reports of pet illness from any of the recalled products, but consumers are advised to speak with their veterinarian about any concerns for their pet's health.

The recall includes the following:
All Cans of "BLUE" dog food
All Cans of "BLUE Spa Select" cat food
All "BLUE"dog treats

FDA has been apprised of this action, AND Blue Buffalo will continue to cooperate with the FDA in its investigation of this matter.

Blue Buffalo has not received any complaints of illness or renal failure associated with the use of any of the recalled products.

Blue Buffalo has notified its distributors and retailer customers of this recall by phone and letter and is arranging for return and credit for all recalled products.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-919-2833.

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