A new lawsuit alleges recalled pet food caused bone disorders in five Oregon puppies and seeks damages to pay for their medical treatment.
Hazel’s House Animal Rescue, a Newberg-based foster shelter, filed a lawsuit in Multnomah County Circuit Court on Monday asking for $150,000 from Revival Animal Health, the Iowa-based company it accuses of causing the puppies’ sickness. That money would help pay for orthopedic surgeries and other medical treatment, the animal shelter said.
We’ve put a lot of trust into a lot of different companies, said Brittany Hazel, the rescue’s founder and president. And it’s sad when things like this hpen, and it’s something that we entrusted would never hpen.
Revival takes complaints like this seriously, a spokesperson said, and was working toward a settlement with Hazel’s House before the lawsuit was filed.
The litter of nine newborn puppies — named Carol, Mike, Alice, Peter, Greg, Bobby, Jan, Cindy and Marcia, after TV’s The Brady Bunch — arrived at Hazel’s House in January after being found in a box next to a dumpster in Portland. They were exclusively fed Breeder’s Edge Foster Care puppy formula, a Revival product, according to the complaint. The formula was typically considered top of the line, Hazel said, and the rescue group had used that brand several times before.
Five of the puppies began struggling to walk when they were around 4 weeks old. According to the complaint, tests showed poor nutrition caused rickets, a disease in which dogs’ bones collse under their weight.
Hazel’s House stopped feeding the puppies the formula and filed complaints with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Revival. Meanwhile, vets ruled out other causes for the sickness, such as genetic diseases, according to the complaint.
FDA testing of the formula showed it contained variable levels of Vitamin D, which affects bone strength. Too much Vitamin D can also cause serious health issues, according to the FDA notice.
Revival voluntarily recalled the product in ril, citing the vitamin irregularity and two complaints of rickets.
Now, the 6-month-old puppies walk irregularly and have deformities on their legs that require surgery, Hazel said. But the animal rescue can’t afford extensive medical treatment on its own, she said.
A Revival spokesperson said the company takes the health and safety of animals seriously and that it started an investigation as soon as the rescue group informed it of the concerns. The company then initiated a voluntary recall, the spokesperson said, offering refunds or replacement products for any affected.
While testing has not linked our product to the puppies’ reported health issues, we were working with Hazel’s House and believed we were close to reaching an agreement that would provide immediate care for the puppies, and it is unfortunate that Hazel’s House ended our discussions despite our continued attempts to engage, spokesperson Nick Leasure said.
The animal rescue and Revival began negotiating in ril, Hazel’s attorney said. After several weeks without a satisfactory resolution, Hazel said, her shelter decided to file a formal lawsuit. The longer they wait, the more difficult and painful the surgeries will become, she added.
The rescue group also started a GoFundMe page, hoping to receive $100,000 in donations toward medical treatment. It’s collected about $4,400 as of Friday.

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Bella Vista Community Church, 75 E. Lancashire Blvd., is an evangelical interdenominational church.
The Bella Vista Christian Women’s Connection, a ministry of Stonecroft Ministries, invites women from throughout the community to enjoy a monthly brunch gathering from 9-10:45 a.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at Bella Vista Community Church. For just $10, guests enjoy a catered brunch, special program features and inspiring speakers who share practical, encouraging insights for everyday life. Reservations are required. For additional details and upcoming event information, visit their Facebook page. These events are open to all ladies in the community.

BOSTON () — A federal judge on Friday sided with 20 Democratic states and halted an effort by the Trump administration to force states to comply with a range of conditions to get billions of dollars from the federal food aid program.
U.S. District Judge Myong Joun granted a preliminary injunction in the lawsuit challenging the conditions for getting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding. Among them are restrictions related to gender ideology, immigration, and fair athletic opportunities for women and girls.
The judge said he would issue a memorandum later explaining his decision.
In their lawsuit, the states argued the Agriculture Department has thrown unconstitutional and unlawful roadblocks between the programs created by Congress and the States that rely on them, threatening critical nutrition support, vital agricultural research, and the safety of our national food chain and communities.
Lawyers for the government opposed the preliminary injunction, arguing in their court filing that these new requirements would help promote the sound stewardship of taxpayer dollars, strengthen USDA’s control and oversight of obligated funds, and ensure that grant recipients comply with federal laws, regulations, and policies.

The food trailer used by Brother George’s BBQ was heavily damaged by a fire Thursday in downtown Kankakee.
Kankakee Fire Chief Bryan LaRoche said he was heading to another fire when he spotted the fire from the food truck, which was parked in a lot on the corner of South Harrison Avenue and East Court Street.
Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire. The cause is being investigated, LaRoche said.
There was about $50,000 loss to the trailer and pickup. There were no injuries.
Brother George’s BBQ is known throughout Kankakee County and surrounding area for tasty food and its sauce.
A GoFundMe titled Help Brother George’s BBQ Rise Again was started shortly after the incident to assist George Smith with recovery and rebuilding efforts.
This is a food truck that has spent countless days feeding families, supporting events, and bringing people together, organizer Sydney Bailey wrote. They’ve been more than just a business. They have been a part of our community’s memories, celebrations, and gatherings. Now it’s our turn to give back to them.
The initial goal of $5,000 had been surpassed as of Friday afternoon, with a new goal of $9,000.
Brother George’s BBQ said in a Facebook post that the business will not be attending any festivals, pop-ups or events until further notice while they assess the damage and determine next steps.
It is with a heavy heart that I share that due to a devastating fire, my food truck was significantly damaged today. First and foremost, I am incredibly grateful that everyone involved is safe. While this loss is heartbreaking, lives are irreplaceable, and for that I am thankful.

A teenager was arrested for her vile attack on a Chipotle worker after surveillance video showed her chucking a dish in the employee’s face.
Samantha Dominoe Salomon, 18, was arrested Thursday after police released footage of the teen throwing the food inside a Santa Anna Chipotle on May 12.
Video showed the teen arguing with the worker at the register before violently tossing the container, which exploded on the victim’s chest and face.
Police released the footage in an Instagram post on May 27, asking the public for help identifying the suspect.
Thanks to our Correctional Officers and several community members, the suspect was positively identified as Samantha Dominoe Salomon (18) of Santa Ana, the police department wrote in a follow-up post on Friday. Yesterday, detectives arrested Salomon.
Viewers celebrated the arrest on social media.
Good work. No one should treat anyone the way she did, one wrote.
Excellent. Little dirt bag, another added.
Santa Ana PD don’t play!! a third chimed in.