2008 Board of Directors
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce you all to our new board of directors. Due to mainly one person stepping forth for each category to take over positions, voting will not be necessary.
President – Nancy Richards of Fredericton
Vice President – Tania Basque of Moncton
Newsletter Editor/Webmaster - Cindy Rubec of Fredericton
Secretary - Kelley Joyce Floyd of Quispamsis
Treasurer - Barbara Berry of Fredericton
Webmaster - Nick Cormier of Fredericton
The former board members would like to thank all of the above people for taking on this responsibility. We are available to you should you require our assistance at any time and we wish you much growth and success.
Sincerely,
Val Isaac
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING
BIRD SEED TREATS!!
This is about melamine being found in seed treats from China. The
same substance that was killing the cats and dogs a little while
ago across the US and Canada has no been detected in bird seed treats.
On the FDA’s Enforcement Report, dated December 26, 2007, there
was a recall involving various United Pet Group products. United
Pet Group owns various brands including 8 in 1, Dingo, Tetra, Nature’s
Miracle, and Marineland.
Here are the details from the report:
FDA Enforcement Report dated December 26, 2007
PRODUCTS
a) Wild Harvest Fruit and Honey Cockatiel, Recall # V-021-2008;
b) Ecotrition Tropical Fruit and Honey Bars, Recall # V-022-2008;
c) Wild Harvest Hamster, Gerbil, Mouse &Rat Honey Cakes, Recall
# V-023-2008
CODE
a) Lot: 07096 and Lot: 07108;
b) and c) Lot: 07096
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
United Pet Group Inc., Cincinnati, OH, by telephone and letter.
Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
Pet treats were imported from China. LOS-DO sampled the treats and
they were positive for melamine. The shipments were placed on hold
for redelivery and was erroneously shipped into commerce.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
54,178 units
DISTRIBUTION to distributors in
AZ, CA, FL, MI, NJ, NY, TX, and WA
We contacted United Pet Group, but we did not receive
a response from the company in time for press.
Also, Menusux pointed out that these products have showed up several
times on the FDA OASIS Refusals Reports for September, October,
and November of 2007.
Source: FDA Enforcement Report, FDA OASIS Refusal
Here is the link: http://www.itchmo.com/stealth-recall-united-pet-group-pet-treats-4443
Montreal Chapter
show was a great success
A very special THANK YOU to those
that helped with the show in Montreal.
Rachel, Josee Bermingham, Monique Mignelli of Centre Aviaire
de la Molisana and Danielle Odulinski of Aviary Bobek.
CLICK HERE
TO SEE SOME NICE PICTURES OF THE MONTREAL SHOW
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HOW OUR CALENDAR HELPS BIRDS
There are many non-profit avian organizations
around the country that are working hard to help
birds; whether through education, rescue and adoption
services, or conservation. The Parrots At Play
Calendar is designed to help. All net proceeds
from calendar sales are donated to non-profit
avian organizations. The calendar sells for $20.00
($17.55 + $2.45 tax). You can help by simply buying
a calendar! You can even specify which participating
non-profit avian organization you would like to
make a donation to!
The calendar is a wall calendar
17 inches high x 11 inches wide and is printed
on high quality paper on a four-color printing
press. The artwork is colorful and vibrant. Please
see our features pages for more detailed information
on the calendar. It's a calendar that any animal
lover will enjoy! It makes a great Christmas gift.
Calendars
$20 (tax included)
Available directly from
the "Parrots-At-Play" web site
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