Parenting-Furkids
Cats => Cat Food And Nutrition => Raw Feeding => Topic started by: Middle Child on October 15, 2018, 04:23:24 PM
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http://www.radfood.com/
Absolutely devastating news.
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The goes into detail about the FDA's part in this.
http://www.radfood.com/blog/the_rad_cat_fda_experience.en#.W8TsRONAR9s.facebook
There are companies that have not paid their bills to RC, which is why, even though business is booming, they have no cash flow. How much you want to bet the FDA is behind those places not paying up as well?
As many know, we have recently had a very large recall, on the heels of another recall. The expenses of these events, along with slow reimbursement from insurance, and some distributors who, collectively, over the last few months have withheld hundreds of thousands of dollars in payments (namely Animal Supply Company and Monarch Pet Products), have made it economically impossible for us to continue...for that we are very sorry and we promise we tried our best.
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I am just sick. My heart breaks for them.
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Angry about the @radcatrawdiet announcement? I am taking your questions so I can consider them as part of the investigation. I am 8+ months into a massive investigation. PLEASE support it NOW!
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/pet-fooled-2-phase-2-fundraiser#/
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Where did you quote that from?
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http://www.radfood.com/
Absolutely devastating news.
Did anyone hear my scream?
throwfit throwfit censored flamingangry :'(
MC, what are you going to do? I know RadCat is/was a big part of what you feed.
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Where did you quote that from?
Kohl Harrington was live on FB yesterday. Got the link from the Live video chat. Sounds like he will be "looking into" what happened to RadCat and possibly adding the info to Pet Fooled 2.
Questions can be asked, via the link, after a donation.
It is possible you can look up that video chat, and also ask a question from there as well. Even though he is no longer live, the video would be there.
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They intentionally ignored procedure, they intentionally mishandled a testing sample, they intentionally destroyed a quality pet food business.
With great sadness, Rad Cat Pet Food announced yesterday they will be closing their doors. Their business was murdered by FDA and multiple State Department of Agriculture offices.
http://truthaboutpetfood.com/rad-cat-didnt-die-it-was-murdered/
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RadCat Explains...
http://www.radfood.com/blog/the_rad_cat_fda_experience.en#.W8TsRONAR9s.facebook
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They are open to an investor, so maybe there is till hope.
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I stopped by the specialty pet food store where I used to buy Pookie's food to let them know, and they were already aware. The manager had ordered as many tubs of RadCat as she could, for her customers. Apparently a lot of them feed it. I mentioned HareToday and MyPetCarnivore to her as well, so she can share that info with her customers. I also asked about some of the other raws, and most of them are HPP. :( I think Vital Essentials is not HPP.
They are open to an investor, so maybe there is still hope.
fingerscrossed fingerscrossed fingerscrossed
If I ever won the PowerBall, or MegaMillions, oh the fun I would have helping out a company like this. :)
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I don't mind HPP. Rad Cat is HPP.
My problem is Mazy cat needs non-GMO fed chicken and turkey. The chicken is difficult to find locally but I do manage to keep ahead of my needs with it, with Mazy cat having 1/3 home ground chicken breast and thigh with EZcomplete. But she won't eat more EZc than that. She needs some variety, and that was the RAd Cat chicken and Rad Cat turkey.
If I even could get her to eat 100% EZc that would affect my own quality of life. I would be grinding meat for her, portioning out it, freezing it, every single weekend. I hope there is something left for my supplier to get in for me, they don't order until Sunday, so I can stock up.
My friend D has made room in her freezer for me if I can get it. with the 2+ months I have now, maybe that will get me through until they are up and running again..
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For MC and anyone else looking for alternatives:
Perhaps the companies below would be options? I haven't contacted them to confirm they are non-GMO, but it might be worth reaching out to them to ask.
Darwin's - https://www.darwinspet.com/why-darwins/high-quality-ingredients/
Balanced Blends - https://balancedblends.com/
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They have opened a fundraiser for the purpose of paying their debts and hoefuly starting back up. It's a shame the ones that owe THEM money won't pay up. I am convinced they were paid off by government and/or the PFI to withhold payments.
https://www.gofundme.com/how-to-help-rad-cat-after-closure?fbclid=IwAR3gv7H1yq6D0sIVSMwR58LJldsN9NZy8Qpl5Ke3kUZ-D3jZLC7kGHunAfU
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They have opened a fundraiser for the purpose of paying their debts and hoefuly starting back up. It's a shame the ones that owe THEM money won't pay up. I am convinced they were paid off by government and/or the PFI to withhold payments.
https://www.gofundme.com/how-to-help-rad-cat-after-closure?fbclid=IwAR3gv7H1yq6D0sIVSMwR58LJldsN9NZy8Qpl5Ke3kUZ-D3jZLC7kGHunAfU
YAY! May the "little guy" WIN!
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They have opened a fundraiser for the purpose of paying their debts and hoefuly starting back up. It's a shame the ones that owe THEM money won't pay up. I am convinced they were paid off by government and/or the PFI to withhold payments.
I've wondered the same thing myself. Or, if not paid off, were they threatened by the government and/or PFI . . . "if you pay them, we'll make an announcement that your facility is in violation of x, y and z and shut YOU down." >:(
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I've wondered the same thing myself. Or, if not paid off, were they threatened by the government and/or PFI . . . "if you pay them, we'll make an announcement that your facility is in violation of x, y and z and shut YOU down." >:(
I know we sound like conspiracy nuts to some, BUT after all I have learned over the years... that SO wouldn't surprise me. In fact, I would almost be willing to bet on it!
The thing is... if they are successful keeping RadCat closed down, another small business will be next.
RadCat has to win this one... for them, for the furkids, for EVERYONE.
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I know we sound like conspiracy nuts to some, BUT after all I have learned over the years... that SO wouldn't surprise me. In fact, I would almost be willing to bet on it!
As I once saw on a bumper sticker: "Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you."
The thing is... if they are successful keeping RadCat closed down, another small business will be next.
Exactly. If RadCat's competitors don't think it could happen to them, they are sadly mistaken. They'll be the next targets.
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Another article on Rad Cat. Spread them around! The more exposure this gets the better.
https://www.counterpunch.org/2018/10/29/the-countrys-most-important-animal-raw-food-producer-has-just-been-put-out-of-business-by-the-fda/
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I agree... exposure is SERIOUSLY needed, before there are more casualties.
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A little survey they're running I don't know if this will work. I took the survey before copying the link and it won't let me go back to get the link.
https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.surveymonkey.com%2Fr%2FJYXMS3Z%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2Yy6ZPhzeH803ZXHd25X0GWn5oWxlGJp45jOf-qQUMR4EIWolH-w0R0I0&h=AT2RM5pheDHDmbnepYGRSUUY6POASRWon0Lw11d98o6MtnyPmU8jT-ZLT_2n_1Ymdj1W2VjfRdP0tjkTy4x_o2ouhY_bGfu2Pu9MyuINdUOKTIX50dxoX5c-z7hn11C__dYm8VvgYAgaAX-E8gFQiccdUX6i1vYZERpbw0KM9ZMHlXE3zYShH1Z1_a6s1pv3cmbHr47pZmlKmYeZe4L65B1r8Tek1YeBjmSjZXfJxLnzdZkDTVj9nGmEpf5vXvOfTSjesFNpjr2WQT94etqYEYChAAsFgHLbbj0Dh58bZjJyvvKeK4_0AUao98NC8V0tFTe7vcok4y6_H_WL7rnEOiIhlCotDQR58emUhGriLWgygdAw9GRY6hy-G4M5XWoACkaPnPwMkObz_Y105oRvI1Gmcqz31cTWE2DwZL0JfKmEzxE8fbNRakTQnw4Msc_l8FQMmpMxDP4xQWVPiyMYBBfDQO1qduEtwu6MoPguhC4vVPpaBFMXP5Z69oCr3ewXChv_e_6WsXiQ
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It worked for me, after I confirmed I wanted to go to the link/page. Does this mean they may start up again? fingerscrossed fingerscrossed fingerscrossed
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This is the link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JYXMS3Z?fbclid=IwAR2Yy6ZPhzeH803ZXHd25X0GWn5oWxlGJp45jOf-qQUMR4EIWolH-w0R0I0
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It worked for me, after I confirmed I wanted to go to the link/page. Does this mean they may start up again? fingerscrossed fingerscrossed fingerscrossed
I SO hope so!!!
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Thanks Lola.
I do think they are looking at temporary options to get some product available. So many people are really desperate over the loss of it.
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Not sure how accurate this article is but it's good to see Rad Cat staying in the news. Still hoping they find an investor who won't change the recipe or quality of the product.
http://www.petproductnews.com/News/Investors-Might-Revive-Shuttered-Raw-Pet-Food-Co/?fbclid=IwAR0Qnt9RgxP_fu8Pw2Ng5Wxj_z-oM792Vl-rqDvWwzQ_ZEmyolGHyPEn0BM
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From the link above:
Months after issuing a voluntary recall of more than 300 lots of food, Radagast Pet Food, the Portland, Ore.-based makers of Rad Cat Raw Diet, recently announced it was shuttering its doors. However, the company’s owners hope that a crowdsourcing campaign—and perhaps a new investment partner—will help get Radagast back on its feet.
The GoFundMe link:
https://www.gofundme.com/how-to-help-rad-cat-after-closure?fbclid=IwAR3gv7H1yq6D0sIVSMwR58LJldsN9NZy8Qpl5Ke3kUZ-D3jZLC7kGHunAfU
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Recent Update Snip:
As for an update on a possible investment partner to bring Rad Cat back strong as ever…we have had lots of contact from folks interested in investing which is wonderful. We are currently communicating with a potential partner, but due to confidentiality we can’t say any more at this time.
https://www.gofundme.com/how-to-help-rad-cat-after-closure?fbclid=IwAR3gv7H1yq6D0sIVSMwR58LJldsN9NZy8Qpl5Ke3kUZ-D3jZLC7kGHunAfU
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There's a post in the IBD group about Stella & Chewy coming out with a new, boneless, version of their frozen raw. It will be medallions instead of nuggets I think. They posted a picture of what will be the packaging, but I in the ingredients list I didn't see a calcium source listed, not sure what S&C plan to use. the person who posted it works for an independent pet health food store, is how they know about it.
Queen Eva still gets a little S&C every week. Usually one meal of Duck Duck Goose on Wednesday week and one meal of Rabbit on Sunday. Any more than that and she gets a bit constipated, it's too high in bone.
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Here's the whole update, which is also on their website: http://www.radfood.com/ The bolding is mine.
January 2, 2020
Hello Rad Folks!
We are so happy to be posting a long-awaited update on where things are in the Rad universe (yes, there actually is still a Rad universe!). Thank you to everyone that has continued to send us messages of encouragement and support – those are very meaningful to us and we appreciate them very, very much.
I know there are many of you that have wanted an update. It’s been a very strange year for us, full of ups and downs, but we have been able to spend time focusing on healing our hearts, minds and bodies, as well as winding down our company and unfortunately, having to take legal action against a handful of companies. As unsavory as litigation is, it’s sometimes necessary.
As far as winding down Radagast, it’s been a very long and detailed legal process. I know everyone has wanted Radagast to restart manufacturing and come right back, but it legally could not do this without completing the wind-down process. This decision was made to fully liquidate only after several attempts to find investment, and those fell through. Radagast was forced to move swiftly ahead with officially closing the business. The company couldn’t re-start, go on Shark Tank (like so many of you lovely people wanted to see so badly!), or just jump back in to manufacturing again. Winding down is a legal process that we had to follow to the letter. Radagast is very close to completing that process, which we are thankful for. Even though Radagast is soon to be no more, Rad Cat® still lives! You will be hearing more about that soon…
To the Future…
While Radagast still has a little more to do winding down, we (Tracey and Janice) have been able to put our minds to new projects, both inside and outside the pet industry. We also know that there are a great many CKD and IBD kitties that have had difficulties without their Rad Cat and we have some ideas percolating what we can do next to get those kitties some help!
We are greatly saddened to see what’s happening with the FDA, AAFCO (check out posts on Truth About Pet Food https://truthaboutpetfood.com/urgent-need-pet-owners-help/) and how FDA ‘guidances’ have forced so many raw food companies into HPP-ing all of their products. The industry is changing and regulatory transparency is now a thing of the past, which is very frightening, especially since AAFCO has now closed their doors to pet food and consumer advocates and the public (or at least most of the public from our understanding).
That’s really all there is for an update at this time, but just know that we’re still kickin’ over here, we haven’t disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle, been abducted by aliens, etc. We’ve just had to be patient with the process and look to the future and make some cool (aka Rad) plans, which we can’t wait to launch into (okay, maybe we’ve started just a little already…). Things will be different, but they’ll still be Rad.
We wish everyone a wonderful New Year. As always, please kiss your kitties for us and remember to feed your felines like the carnivores they are.®
We will update again when there is more news.
XOXO,
Tracey and Janice
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Thanks Pookie!
I probably wouldn't go back, even if they started up again. Home made with pre-mix is so much easier, even having to grind Mazy cat's meat in the food processor is easier than having to order and drive 45 minutes one way to get the order, then worry about having to store it at my friend's, worry about it running out or being recalled or stopped....too much worry!. But I hope they do, so more people will turn to raw feeding.
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I hope they come back, too. I posted that update for others who might have used Rad Cat so they could be aware that there may be hope of a return. fingerscrossed
People should also note the information about how AAFCO is not allowing consumers to attend their January 2020 meeting. There's more information about that here: Truth About Pet Food https://truthaboutpetfood.com/urgent-need-pet-owners-help/
When authorities prevent consumers from attending meetings, that should be a HUGE red flag to consumers that at the very least, those authorities don't want to listen to us or have our (or our pets') best interest at heart. I'll post about this separately as well.
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Yes, please do post those TAPF stories! I've been following but never seem to have the energy to put up a thread on the issues.